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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

Electric car parked on a road with wind turbines and mountains in the background.
I Drove My Hyundai Ioniq 5 Through The West Virginia Charging Desert And Arrived At A Love's Station In Kentucky With Only 8 Miles Of Range Left, But Found Excellent 230+ kW ChargePoint Equipment
By Noah Washington on
One Ioniq 5 owner embarked on her "last EA" road trip and risked everything, arriving at a Kentucky charger with just 8 miles of range remaining after navigating the notorious West Virginia charging desert.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Didn’t I Tell You To Wish Me Luck For My 2024 Taco Brake Line Recall? After 2 Days, My Dash Lit Up Like a Christmas Tree, and I Had a Complete Power Loss
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tacoma owner's 'luck' ran out! After a simple recall, his 2024 Tacoma turned into a nightmare: $34K miles, a dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree, engine power loss, and malfunctions galore. What Tacoma owners need to know. 
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
My Chevy Silverado is Garbage, Left Me On the Side Of the Road, Not Even 30K, A Loud Clunk and Then the Engine Shut Down, This Truck Is Straight Trash
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner with under 30k miles calls it "Garbage!" After a loud clunk, the engine died on the highway. RPMs and speed dropped before it went into neutral. Is this a common issue, and what is the solution for Silverado owners?
2027 Chevrolet Bolt
Chevy is Bringing Back its Once Top-Selling Bolt for 2027
By Mary Conway on
The company's popular affordable EV was phased out after a number of battery problems. The Bolt has a new battery system and will reappear early next year.
A grey GMC Sierra EV with large and stylish wheels is parked on a paved area. Surrounded by green trees, the scene conveys a modern, outdoorsy vibe.
I Was Hesitant to Go From a Ram 2500 to a GMC Sierra EV, But Its Instant Torque, Towing Capacity, and Super Cruise Won Me Over
By Aram Krajekian on
When power goes silent, curiosity takes over. This GMC Sierra EV owner didn’t set out to challenge tradition, but his towing test against old-school expectations starts a new conversation about what real truck power feels like.
A child smiles between two Tesla Cybertrucks with metallic finishes. The scene is calm and set against a modern building with plants in the background.
I Was Given a $300 Credit for My Tesla Cybertruck Cant Rail Recall, But I'm Getting Quotes Around a $1,000 to Fix Them
By Aram Krajekian on
A $300 credit sounded fair to this Tesla Cybertruck owner until they discovered how much it really costs to make things right. What started as a simple recall turned into a lesson about the true price of Tesla ownership.
Silver car driving on a curved road with a mountainous background under cloudy skies.
I've Driven My Polestar 3 For Over A Month And Found The Ride Quality Is Exceptionally Smooth With Zero Rattles, Though The Headlights Could Be Stronger In City Driving
By Noah Washington on
The Polestar 3’s incredible build quality is silencing critics, the cabin has not a single creak or rattle to be heard, but its technology choices are frustrating drivers.
Blue GMC pickup truck parked on grassy field with trees in the background.
GMC Sierra Denali Owner Says, "Dealership And I Found Out They Sold Me A Stolen Cartel Truck After 7 Months” Goes On To Say “Sheriff Discovered Two VIN Numbers On The Same Vehicle"
By Noah Washington on
Seven months after buying his dream truck from a legitimate dealership, a GMC Sierra Denali owner was stunned to learn it had two VIN numbers and was a stolen cartel truck. This nightmare scenario, exposed by a simple title denial.
Tesla Model 3 brake questions
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “Please Tell Me I Can Do My Own Brakes at Home, Tesla Quoted Me $1,041, Help!”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner needs brakes, and the $1041 dealer quote is a tough pill to swallow. Can owners really perform a DIY brake job at home to save cash? Here is the step-by-step guide on parts, and whether you can skip the service center for good!
2024 Toyota Highlander XLE
Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “My 2024 Highlander With Only 1,600 Miles, Driver’s Door Paint Is Already Wearing Off,” He Asks, “Will Toyota Take Care Of This?”
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander owners beware! Is your driver's side door paint wearing off at just 1,600 miles like Curt's? Will Toyota cover this paint durability issue on the Highlander, or will owners be left covering the bill? What Highlander owners need to know. 
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My $100K Steel Brute Raised a White Flag In Front Of a Bucket of Soap, What Happened Next With Tesla Support Was Even More Absurd”
By Denis Flierl on
Is there a problem with the Tesla Cybertruck when it goes into an automatic carwash? Some owners say yes, and that their truck goes dark. Check out what happened to one owner and what Tesla Support told him to do to fix the problem. 
Dacia Hipster Concept
The Uncool Revolution: How the Dacia "Hipster" Concept Makes Smart the New Cool
By Rob Enderle on
The Dacia Hipster Concept is a brilliantly affordable, stylishly practical EV. It perfectly nails Dacia's value-focused strategy, making it an ideal second or kid’s car.
Volvo EX30
Volvo's Trojan Horse: The Brilliant, Almost-Affordable EX30
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo's new EX30, while slightly above the promised $35k price, is a brilliant, nearly-affordable entry to the premium EV market. Leveraging the brand's reputation for safety and design, it has become an instant sales success, positioning Volvo the future
The Coming Ferrari EV
The Sound of Silence: How Ferrari Plans to Give Its Electric Supercar a Soul
By Rob Enderle on
Silent EVs lack the soulful sound of gasoline supercars. While competitors use fake, synthesized noises, Ferrari will amplify the authentic, natural acoustic frequencies from its electric motors, creating a unique and genuine sound signature for a new era
Hyundai Ionic 3 Hot-Hatch
Hyundai's Next Checkmate: Why the Ioniq 3 Will Conquer the Hot Hatch Market
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is set to redefine the hot hatch market with an attractive, high-performance new entry.
Alpha Wolf The EV Truck Of Today
The Anti-Tesla: Why Alpha's Retro Electric Truck Could Win the Work War
By Rob Enderle on
Alpha's Wolf is a brilliant bet on simplicity, offering an affordable, no-frills electric truck for a massive, overlooked market.
Electric pickup truck using V2H to power a home during an outage
I Had a Power Outage Last Night When It Was Incredibly Humid, and Tried to Plug My Ford F-150 Lightning Into My Home’s Generator Port to Run My AC, Lights and Fridge Until Power Came Back On
By Chris Johnston on
A sticky summer blackout put Ford F-150 Lightning V2H backup power to the test, and made me rethink my trim level choice.
New BMW i3 A More Traditional Look
BMW's Brilliant Mulligan: Why the New i3 Is the Car We Needed All Along
By Rob Enderle on
BMW's new i3 corrects its predecessor's flaws, perfectly targeting the affordable premium EV segment at exactly the right time.
2022 Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 Owner Says, “After I Get Gas I See Warning Lights and It Shuts Down, Dealer Blames My 28 Cent Overfill, Am I Crazy For Thinking They Are Full Of It?”
By Denis Flierl on
A newly bought 2022 Toyota RAV4 sputters out with smoke and a warning light right after a fill-up. The dealership blames 28 cents of "extra" gas. Is the owner being given the runaround, or is that overfill really the culprit? Sierra's unbelievable story.
Silver pickup truck parked on a sandy beach with ocean and trees in the background.
I Sold My Early Production Rivian R1T After 54,000 Miles And 17 Repair Requests In 3 Years While My Wife's 2023 R1S Has Been Nearly Flawless
By Noah Washington on
One of Rivian's earliest customers drove his R1T for 54,000 miles, but after 17 repair requests, he finally sold it. This early adopter's brutal honesty reveals the stark difference between his problematic R1T and his wife's "nearly flawless" R1S model.
Light blue pickup truck with roof rack on snowy terrain, mountains in the background.
I Traded In My 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz After 11,000 Miles Because The DCT Transmission Lurches At Low Speeds And Growing Family Couldn't Fit Rear-Facing Car Seat Without Creating Safety Hazard
By Noah Washington on
The compact size of the Santa Cruz is its biggest selling point, but a growing family proved it was a safety hazard. Find out why the rear-facing car seat dilemma forced one owner to trade in his truck.
Tesla Cybercab
Elon Musk Confirms The Priority At Tesla Has Shifted From The $25,000 Vehicle to the Cybercab
By Tinsae Aregay on
Musk’s announcement that Tesla will deprioritize the $25,000 affordable vehicle in favor of the Cybercab has caused discontent among Tesla fans. Tesla fans implore Elon Musk to reconsider, saying he should produce both vehicles.
2025 Honda CR-V
CR-V Owner Says, “Honda Changed My Oil, Didn’t Fasten the Shield, I Hear a Loud Scraping, I Take It Back, and They Just Take It Off and Throw It In the Trunk”
By Denis Flierl on
A routine CR-V oil change becomes a nightmare! A dealer tech fails to bolt the oil pan shield, leaving the owner with a loud scraping noise. The dealer refuses to fix their mistake and throws the plate in the trunk. Here's Cole's incredible story.
A Tesla Model Y is charged using a portable Lectron Level 2 charger during testing
Tested and Approved - Lectron Portable Level 2 NACS Tesla EV Charger - All You Really Need At an Affordable Price, But Be Sure You Read Our Installation Recommendations
By John Goreham on
We have just tested a portable Level 2 Lectron EV Charger with an NACS connection. Be sure to read this before installing your NEMA 14-50 outlet.
A black Tesla Model 3 with aerodynamic design on the left. On the right, a Model 3 pricing list shows options like Standard and Performance.
Tesla Calls Its New Model 3 and Model Y “Affordable,” But I Don't Think This Will Convince Buyers to Jump Into Entry-Level EVs
By Aram Krajekian on
Tesla dropped new “affordable” trims for the Model 3 and Model Y, but does $37,000 really sound affordable anymore? Between inflation, interest rates, and a thriving used EV market, buyers might see value in very different ways.
A dark silver 2009 Honda Civic is parked on a sunny street beside a green lawn. The car's exterior is shiny, and the setting is calm with a clear sky.
My 2009 Honda Civic Has 232,000 Miles and Still Drives Like a Champ, and It’s Proof You Don’t Need a $40,000 New Car to Get Reliability
By Aram Krajekian on
Nearly 233,000 miles later, this 2009 Honda Civic is still proving why old-school reliability is hard to beat, and why Honda’s newest generation has big shoes to fill.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand-New Truck Came With a Rodent’s Nest & Feces – He Adds, “The Foul Odor Has Dampened My Excitement For My $97,000 Vehicle”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he started noticing a foul odor a few days after taking delivery. He adds that Tesla eventually found the rodent’s nest and feces, causing the smell, but this has dampened his excitement for the $97,000 truck.
Allison Keith of Toyota Indiana exemplifies the Toyota culture and community service
Toyota Co-Op Engineering Student Breaks the Mold, Piloting a Unique Mobile STEM Program For Area Schoolkids To Expand an Already Wildly Successful In-School Innovation Lab
By John Goreham on
What if the goal of a college co-op wasn’t to help the student, but help the community? Here’s a look at how Toyota and an innovating student are working together in a novel way to promote science, technology, engineering, and math to grade-schoolers.
Exhaust fumes coming from the tailpipe of a gas-powered car
I Traded My 2020 Gas Tucson for a 2023 Hyundai Kona EV, There Are a Lot of Things That EV Drivers Do Not Tell You
By Chris Johnston on
We all hear how much EV drivers love their cars, but there is a long list of gripes and anecdotes that they do not share. This owner traded a 2020 Gas Tucson for a 2023 Hyundai Kona EV and found out a few very interesting things EV owners don't often say.
So I Just Got My Cybertruck With FSD And Thought The Payments Will Go Directly To Tesla, But That's Not The Case
So I Just Got My Cybertruck With FSD And Thought The Payments Will Go Directly To Tesla, But That's Not The Case
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected part about owning a Cybertruck with FSD is not how it drives but how Tesla makes you pay for it, and few owners see it coming until it happens to them.
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