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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.

Orange sports car parked on a driveway, surrounded by brick walls and greenery.
I Picked Up My 2026 Corvette Z06 With The New Interior And Found Improved Paint Quality And Smoother Transmission, But The Entertainment System Makes Apple CarPlay Frustrating To Use
By Noah Washington on
The new Corvette Z06 is better than ever, but an owner's review confirms a major buyer headache. Read why the sleek new screens and digital features are undermined by a frustrating system that makes using your phone difficult.
Red SUV parked on a dirt road with lush green hills in the background.
I Left My Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy After Experiencing Drivetrain Issues And Poor Service, Choosing The VW Atlas SEL R-Line For Better Comfort And Styling
By Noah Washington on
The battle for the three-row SUV crown is heating up, and one former Hyundai loyalist has defected. This story exposes the alarming reason why reliability is the ultimate deal-breaker.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck & Chevy Silverado
Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “100K In I’ve Replaced the Top End, Transmission, and Now There’s Suspension Issues, I Drove a Cyberbeast and Now I’m Obsessed"
By Denis Flierl on
After a thrilling Cyberbeast demo, Daniel weighs the future against the costly repairs of his 2016 Chevy Silverado. Is the Cyberbeast just a faster truck, or is there a bigger, better dream in the Cybertruck AWD? What would you do?
2024 Toyota Highlander XSE
2024 Toyota Highlander Owner Says, “The Dealer Just Hit Me With a $480 Diff Fluid Change At My 30K Service,” He Asks, “Is This For Real or a Dealer Scam?”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer charging $480 for a differential fluid change on a 2024 Highlander at 30k miles? A Highlander owner is asking if this service is actually needed or just a dealership upsell? Here is what all Toyota Highlander owners need to know. 
I'd Call The Land Rover's 2025 Defender 130 The British Equivalent of America's Chevy Suburban, And My 1st Trip Was To Costco To Get Pizza For Our Church
I'd Call The Land Rover's 2025 Defender 130 The British Equivalent of America's Chevy Suburban, And My 1st Trip Was To Costco To Get Pizza For Our Church
By Armen Hareyan on
My first trip in the 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 V8 took an unexpected turn when a simple Costco pizza run for our church festival turned into one of the most revealing tests of what this British SUV is truly capable of.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Increased Jackknifing Incidents & Blame The Truck’s Rear Wheel Steering – One Owner Says, “The 4-Wheel Steering is Great, but It Also Means You Can Jackknife a Trailer While Driving Forward”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are expressing their wish that Tesla would allow them to turn off rear-wheel steering while towing. One Cybertruck owner claims he jackknifed his truck while driving forward & blamed the 4-wheel steering for the incident.
An AI generated image showing Toyota's logo on a pile of U.S. dollars
Toyota’s Early Stake In Tesla Would Be Worth A Fortune Today - Here’s How Much Toyota Could Be Sitting On Today If It Had Stayed A Tesla Stakeholder
By John Goreham on
Tesla obtained its first factory from Toyota in a stock deal that would be worth a staggering amount today. Here’s how it maths out.
Marielle's Honda Prologue dashboard shows a full 100% charge, indicating a driving range of 283 miles. The odometer reads 1023 miles, with "Park" displayed.
I Just Charged My Honda Prologue to 100% for the First Time, But I’m Honestly Disappointed to Not Even Get 300 Miles of Range
By Aram Krajekian on
A Honda Prologue owner’s first 100% charge didn’t bring the excitement she expected. What she discovered instead led to the realization of how much range depends on the driver and not just the car.
A grey GMC Sierra EV parked in a garage. The truck has large tires and tinted windows, conveying a rugged yet modern design.
My Experience With the GMC Sierra EV Has Been Overwhelmingly Positive, But There’s a Burnt Smell Coming From the Front That Has Me Concerned
By Aram Krajekian on
A burnt smell on a GMC Sierra EV sparked curiosity and a few uneasy questions for this owner. But what followed shows how even small surprises can teach new owners about living with their first electric truck.
Polestar 2 and pickup truck being stopped by cop to check headlights
The Polestar 2 That Drove by Me Literally Burned the Back of My Eyes, EV Headlights Are Way Too Bright, I Wonder if I’m the Only One Thinking This
By Chris Johnston on
From the Polestar 2 to high riding pickup trucks, this is why tonight’s headlights feel harsher, with data, recalls, and fixes you can try.
A Toyota factory line worker waves hello while building an American-made Camry on an assembly line
Toyota’s U.S. Operations Are Reviving Skilled Labor, Busting Manufacturing Myths, And Inspiring the Next Generation to Build Again
By John Goreham on
Making things can return to America. I know this firsthand because I witnessed it at American Toyota plants, and it completely changed my perspective on manufacturing.
Black SUV parked in front of a modern house with desert landscaping.
I've Driven My Lexus NX350h For Six Months And Consistently Get 38 MPG In City Driving, Despite Some Frustrations With The Entertainment System And Dirt-Showing Black Interior
By Noah Washington on
One driver upgraded from a 2006 Highlander to a Lexus NX350h and was stunned to find his hybrid delivered a shocking 38 MPG in city driving. This six-month review reveals the impressive fuel economy.
Silver SUV parked on a street with colorful buildings and trees in the background.
I Drove My Chevy Equinox EV On A 320-Mile Road Trip And Found Tesla Superchargers With An $80 Adapter Delivered 150kW, While Electrify America Stations Only Managed 80kW
By Noah Washington on
One Chevy Equinox EV owner took a 640-mile road trip and found a shocking truth about the charging landscape. With an $80 adapter, he accessed the Tesla network and consistently charged at 150kW.
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Made a Big Mistake Taking My Wife’s Telluride To the Airport, and Letting Her Drive My M3P, Now She Won’t Drive the Kia”
By Denis Flierl on
Tim let his wife drive his Tesla Model 3 Performance while he was away. Big mistake. Now she refuses to go back to her Kia Telluride. So now they're a two-Tesla family just three weeks later. Don't make the same mistake Tim did. 
2020 Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier Owner Says, “I Just Got a Surprise 7-Year/70K Warranty For My 2020 Frontier.” He Asks, “Is There A Problem With the In-Tank Fuel Pump?”
By Denis Flierl on
Did you get a surprise Nissan warranty extension? Dario Moreno got a notice extending his 2020 Frontier's emissions warranty to 7 years/70,000 miles. Is this a sign of a known issue with the in-tank fuel pump? Here are the details for Frontier owners.
The Sport Trim in The 2026 QX80 Is a Bit Misleading as Infiniti Hasn't Tweaked The Mechanicals, But It's Undeniably Premium, and Appearance Upgrade
The Sport Trim in The 2026 QX80 Is a Bit Misleading as Infiniti Hasn't Tweaked The Mechanicals, But It's Undeniably Premium, and Appearance Upgrade
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 continues to feel undeniably premium, and while the Sport trim is more an appearance-and-content upgrade, the ride/handling balance leans toward the soft and compliant side, which in a vehicle this size is exactly what I’d expect.
Chevy Blazer EV police pursuit vehicle
I'd Say The New Chevy Blazer EV Is Actually Quite Comfortable With Full Duty Gear on a 10-Hour Shift As The Lead Driving Instructor for Austin PD
By Chris Johnston on
Real numbers, real shifts in full duty gear, how the Chevy Blazer EV meets and misses the needs of modern policing.
Pickup truck parked in a lot, surrounded by trees and other cars.
I Towed A 6,000-Pound Load With My New GMC Sierra EV First Edition, And Super Cruise Worked Flawlessly, Making Me Forget I Ever Needed My Ram 2500
By Noah Washington on
Can an electric 1500-series truck replace a heavy-duty diesel? A new Sierra EV owner hauled a massive load and was stunned to find that the future of towing is hands-free, completely eliminating his apprehension about going electric.
White SUV parked in a lot, with a black truck in the background.
I Traded My EV6 For A 2026 Chevy Equinox EV And After Just One Week I'm Taking It To The Dealer For The Dreaded Telematics Module Issue While They Claim The Dashboard Glare Isn't Covered
By Noah Washington on
After trading in his fast-charging EV6 for a new Equinox EV, one owner discovered a shocking downside after just one week. He is already taking his new car to the dealer for the dreaded telematics module issue, which they know about but won't fix.
2025 Tesla Model X
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Just Fell Into the Tesla Loaner Trap. I Dropped Mine Off, and I Get This Model X Loaner With 700 Miles On It, They Can Keep My Model 3”
By Denis Flierl on
Dennis Clotter dropped off his Tesla Model 3 for service and got a shiny new Model X loaner with only 700 miles, he's in love. "They can definitely keep that Model 3! I'm about to be a fugitive... I'm not giving it back." Is this an upgrade gone too far?
2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road
Tacoma Owner Says, “Why the Poor 4th-Gen Taco Resale Values?" Another Says, "I’d Say the Market Realizes It’s a Throwaway Truck, Not a Longterm Keeper Expected to Go 400K Without Major Issues”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the 4th-gen Toyota Tacoma a "throwaway truck"? Owners are shocked by poor resale values, pointing to 2024 Tacoma TRD Off-Roads with 13k miles selling for $38,400. The legendary 400k-mile reliability is now in question on the Taco Nation page.
Tesla Cybertruck & Chevy Silverado
A Chevy Silverado 2500 Owner Says, “I’m Thinking About Getting a Tesla Cybertruck For My Construction Job; Maintenance & Fuel For the Chevy Is Getting Expensive”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Silverado owner shares that he’s considering replacing his diesel truck with a Cybertruck for his construction job. He adds that the main reason for the switch is that he believes the Cybertruck will be more reliable and cheaper to operate.
The 2025 RAV4 XSE Hybrid is class-leading, yet will soon be replaced
Toyota Must Be Uniquely To Replace the 2025 RAV4 Hybrid Since It Is Clearly at the Top of Its Segment - Here’s Why Toyota Is Updating the Top Seller In Its Class
By John Goreham on
We had a chance to test drive a current-generation 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at the Factory that builds them, and it seems obvious that Toyota has lost its marbles. How can you improve upon this vehicle?! Two ways, actually.
Chevy Equinox EV getting brakes inspected
My 2025 Equinox EV Has Less Than 10k miles and The Dealer Wants to Charge Me Almost $1,000 to Fix a Brake Squeal
By Chris Johnston on
Looks like car dealer tried to charge about $1,000 for a common brake problem that owners can fix themselves using a technique that all EV owners should learn.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally benefits from the addition of Michelin CrossClimate2 tires
I Thought EV Crossovers Were Harsh Off Pavement, but the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tires On a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Proved Me Wrong
By John Goreham on
We have tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on and off pavement. Here’s why the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires were what we found most interesting.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Dog Permanently Stained His Truck’s Stainless Steel With Its Drool – Adds, “I Used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish to Remove The Stain and Made Things Worse”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that his dog drooled on his truck and ended up leaving a permanent stain on the stainless steel exterior. However, when the owner attempted to clean the stain with Turtle Wax Chrome Polish, the situation got even worse.
2012 Toyota Tacoma
I’m Ready To Sell This 2012 Toyota Tacoma, Not Even the Japanese Specialists Can Figure It Out
By Denis Flierl on
Is this 2012 Toyota Tacoma's overheating and coolant loss a ghost? The dealer says it's a head gasket issue, but owner Noah Emch says the problem disappears in cool weather. Even specialists are stumped. What's the real problem with this Tacoma?
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2
Well I Started My 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Up At Home Depot, and the Truck Let Me Know it Wasn’t Able to Shift. I Had To Get Her Towed an Hour and a Half Away
By Denis Flierl on
Trevor's 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 refused to shift at Home Depot. A night-ending tow for a brand-new truck. What went wrong and crippled this brand-new ZR2? Here's the full story on the ZR2 and what Chevy Silverado owners need to know. 
Green SUV driving on a city street with modern buildings and trees in background.
I Successfully Installed A VHF/UHF Amateur Radio In My 2026 Rivian R1T By Creating A Custom Hood-Mounted Antenna And Accessing 12-Volt Power From The Firewall Distribution Panel
By Noah Washington on
The quiet cabin of the Rivian R1T is perfect for radio operation, but where do you put the antenna when the truck has an aluminum body and a power tonneau cover? This ham operator's ingenious DIY solution provides the roadmap.
Electric pickup truck charging in a driveway, connected to a wall-mounted charger in a garage.
I Charged My Chevy Silverado EV At A 400kW Hyper Charger, And It Added 94kWh In Just 26 Minutes, Three Times Faster Than My Tesla Model Y On The Same Station
By Noah Washington on
A Chevy Silverado EV owner plugged into a 400kW hypercharger and shattered the performance expectations set by older EVs. The truck inhaled 94kWh in just 26 minutes, revealing the brutal truth about Tesla's aging charging curve.
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