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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.

The Self-Drive Act
The End of the Regulatory Wild West: Why the SELF DRIVE Act is America’s Last Stand in the Autonomous Arms Race
By Rob Enderle on
U.S. House lawmakers have revived the bipartisan SELF DRIVE Act to create a federal framework for autonomous vehicles. This column explores how this legislation is vital to beating China’s rapid AV deployment and transforming urban life.
Tesla's Pivot To Robotics
The Great Pivot: Can Tesla Trade Steering Wheels for Robotic Limbs Before the Cash Runs Out?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla is attempting a high-stakes transition from an aging automotive pioneer to a robotics powerhouse. While financial results show a declining core business, the company’s future hinges on its ability to out-execute Chinese rivals.
2026 Nissan LEAF up on a lift getting battery replaced
Replacing the Battery in an EV Will Soon be Cheaper Than Repairing an Engine, a Nissan LEAF Owner Says, “I’ll Keep That in Mind When My Battery Wears Out in 30 Years”
By Chris Johnston on
Owners of EVs like the Nissan LEAF are rethinking the fear of battery replacement narrative.
2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
“An $1,800 Light Bulb?” I See Why This Toyota Tacoma Owner Is ‘Stunned’ and Walks Away Saying, “I Think My Toyota Days Are Over”
By Denis Flierl on
One $20 Toyota Tacoma part just triggered a massive repair bill, and it’s killing brand loyalty. I’ve never seen a "bulletproof" reputation vanish so fast. This TRD Pro design flaw is a total nightmare for owners. What Tacoma owners need to know.
A Ford F-150 sits frozen in ice with its wipers in the up position
Ford F-150 Owner Says That the Truck Won’t Spray the Windshield With Washer Fluid Even Though the Tank Is Filled Up - We Offer Solutions To Frozen Windshield Washer Systems
By John Goreham on
A Ford F-150 Pickup truck driver can’t clean the windshield because the fluid won’t spray out. Let’s examine this problem and explore possible solutions.
A Chevy Silverado looks rugged in a tundra landscape in winter
Longtime Chevy Silverado Owner Says This Is His Last One Because “A Little Dusting Of Snow Off the Hood Shuts the Heater Fan Off, and I’m Left With No Heat Until I Turn the Truck On and Off Again.” Can You Help This Owner With a Solution?
By John Goreham on
A Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck owner says that his truck freezes him out when a bit of snow off the hood dusts the windshield. The fan stops blowing, and he is left freezing in the cold cabin. Fellow owners report the same.
Rear view of a black Honda Prelude parked at a small town street near a gas station
After Calling Every Seattle Honda Dealer Weekly to Get MSRP, a 2026 Prelude Hybrid Owner Says the New Coupe Feels Like “a Sports Car With the Convenience of a Civic,” With “Amazing Storage”
By Noah Washington on
After calling every Seattle dealer weekly to dodge markups, one 2026 Prelude Hybrid owner says he finally secured the coupe at its $43,195 MSRP.
Mazda 3 hatchback 2.5 Turbo AWD on the dyno- before and after upgrades
Mazda Never Made A New Speed3, But Here's How Little It Takes For The Current Model To Become One
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Mazda 3 Turbo AWD might be the biggest secret in the tuner world, and here’s how easy it is to gain power.
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV driving in a downtown city street with modern buildings
During the Texas Deep Freeze, a Rivian R1S Owner Says He’s Using the SUV as an Emergency Garage Heater to Save His Tankless Water Heater, Running HVAC in “4–6 Hour” Sessions to Hold “58°+” Inside While Temps Drop to Single Digits
By Noah Washington on
When a Texas deep freeze threatened to burst his home’s plumbing, one Rivian R1S owner turned his luxury SUV into an emergency "thermal shield" for his garage.
2018 Ram 1500
“I Don't Care What the Dealer Says, I’m Ignoring My 2018 Ram’s 10,000-Mile Oil Advice to Save My Hemi From a Total Meltdown"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2018 Ram Hemi owner is stunned after his dealer said to wait 10K miles for an oil change. I’ve spent 30 years in the industry, and I’m telling him: "Don't do it!" Here is why this 10,000-mile "trap" is dangerous for your Hemi engine.
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser with 546k miles on the odometer, on the original engine and transmission
This 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Has Well Over 500,000 Miles On The Odometer, And Despite a VSC Warning, The Owner Isn't Planning On Selling It Anytime Soon
By Dimitar Angelov on
This high-mileage SUV shows why Toyota is still a prime choice for long-term vehicles, but also displays a well-known issue on the dashboard.
A Volvo EX30 charges up
Volvo’s Best-Selling Vehicles Are Its Least Electrified Versions - Will Moving to EVs Make Volvo More Money?
By John Goreham on
We analyze Volvo's vehicle mix and show that ICE and mild hybrids significantly outperform EVs.
BYD Truck Parked at Denver International Airport
This Picture Shows Exactly Why Automakers are Concerned About Chinese EVs Selling in Mexico and Canada
By Mary Conway on
Canada just relaxed the rules and tariffs governing Chinese EVs. Some Chinese vehicles are assembled in Mexico.
Scott Duff's 2026 Toyota Tundra
“I Traded My Frontier for This?” 2026 Toyota Tundra Owner Slams ‘Ridiculously Small’ Stock Tires & Rims: He Adds, “They Look Like Cartoon Pizza Cutters”
By Denis Flierl on
He traded a Frontier for a 2026 Toyota Tundra, but the stock tires are a joke. One owner slams the "cartoon pizza cutter" wheels on his $60K+ rig. Is Toyota sacrificing truck "soul" for MPG? The "pavement princess" truth every buyer needs to hear.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drove His Truck On a Salted Road & Now It’s Covered In Brown Spots.” He Adds, “I Washed My Cybertruck Thoroughly, but the Brown Spots Aren’t Coming Off.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck is covered in rust spots after he drove on a salted road. He adds that he has already thoroughly cleaned his Cybertruck, but the rust spots don’t appear to be coming off.
Aerial three-quarter view of a Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUV with a sleek gray exterior on a dirt overlook.
After Driving the Hyundai IONIQ 9 for Over 620 Miles, A Volvo EX90 Owner Says the Hyundai IONIQ 9 Is “Seriously Impressive,” Feels “Even Roomier Than the Kia EV9,” and Charges Better Than His Volvo EX90
By Noah Washington on
A Volvo EX90 owner says the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is so "seriously impressive" that it almost convinced him to break his current lease.
Blue Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving at night on a city street with headlights on.
A 2023 Mustang Mach-E GT Owner Says He Traded His 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance and “Doesn't Miss It at All,” Losing “Peak 250kW vs 150kW” Charging but Gaining Android Auto, Better Ride Quality, and No Autopilot “Nagging”
By Noah Washington on
One 2023 Mach-E GT owner is making waves by claiming he traded his Model 3 Performance and doesn't miss it "at all".
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
"I Bought a 2026 Chevy Silverado and Found a Hidden Steering Flaw: My ‘Bulletproof’ 2021 Was Better - This New Truck Is a Full-Time Job Just to Stay in My Lane”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado owner says he’s wrestling his new truck just to keep it between the lines. He traded a reliable 2021 Chevy pickup for the 2026 edition, only to find the handling is a total disaster. Even with a "perfect" alignment, it’s a struggle.
2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Barrett-Jackson
Ford's New 2026 Mustang Dark Horse Raises $1.25 Million to Fight Juvenile Diabetes
By Mary Conway on
Ford just unveiled the Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC less than two weeks ago at the Detroit Auto Show. The first one, with VIN 001 will be customized for the person who just paid $1.25 million at Barrett-Jackson.
CleverCharge Managing An EV And A Plug-In Hybrid
Why This New CleverCharge EV Charger and Its Remote Just Ended My Multi-Vehicle App Fatigue for My Audi and Volvo Forever!
By Rob Enderle on
The CleverCharge EV Charger revolutionizes multi-vehicle garages with its OBD-II dongle, offering unified data tracking for Audi and Volvo owners. Its effortless installation and intuitive display make it the ultimate "universal remote" for electric fleet
BYD Driving Plug-In Hybrids Into The Future
The 2,000-Kilometer Hybrid: How BYD’s DM-i 6.0 Just Reset the Global Clock on the EV Transition
By Rob Enderle on
This column analyzes BYD’s DM-i 6.0 breakthrough, positioning high-range PHEVs as the ideal bridge for EV adoption. It highlights China’s technological lead over Western automakers, especially as Canadian tariffs drop and semi-solid-state batteries emerge
Tesla Model Y at a charger in Europe
Europe Hits a Tipping Point as EVs Outsell Gas Cars with the Tesla Model Y Emerging as the Bestseller
By Chris Johnston on
How the Tesla Model Y ended up leading a moment many said would take another decade.
2026 Mazda Miata looks amazing on an open road
2026 Mazda Miata Prices Barely Budge From 2025, Ranging From Bare-Bones at $32K to Fully-Loaded at $42K - No Tariff Effect?
By John Goreham on
The prices of the 2026 Mazda Miata have been released, and they are still pretty affordable. Apparently, tariffs have not hurt this popular sports car.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime
"I Love My 2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime, But My Insurance Tripled": The ‘Outrageous’ Hidden Tax on Hybrids
By Denis Flierl on
From budget-friendly sedan to a massive monthly bill! Janet loved her 2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime, until the insurance bill arrived. Her premiums TRIPLED compared to her old Toyota Corolla. Is the Prime's tech worth the cost? What RAV4 owners need to know.
Cole Garner's 2024 Honda CR-V
2024 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “I’m Not Buying the Dealer’s Oil Change Disaster Excuse”; Here Is Why This "Faulty Gasket" Story Doesn’t Add Up
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V owner loses all its oil just 2 miles after a dealer service. The dealer blames a "faulty gasket," but I reveal why this story doesn’t add up, and the engine damage Honda isn't mentioning.
Grey Hyundai Kona Electric parked on a rural road at sunset, shown from a front three-quarter angle with a colorful sky.
A Hyundai Kona EV Uber Driver Says It’s the Most Economical EV on the Road After 93,205 miles in 2 Years, “You Just Can’t Beat This Car,” He Writes, Claiming the Kona’s Famous Bearing Issue Is Manageable With $50 Oil Changes and a $550 Repair
By Noah Washington on
One Uber driver has clocked over 93,000 miles in just two years and claims the secret to the Hyundai Kona EV's economical maintenance is a simple annual gear oil change.
Tesla Model X blue electric vehicle driving on winding forest highway
At 9°F in Chicago, a Tesla Model X Owner Escapes a 1% Battery Nightmare After His Portable 115V Charger Stayed at “0 Miles Per Hour” for 3 Hours, Then He Finally Got It Charging, Reached 7% After 8 Hours, and Made It to a Supercharger
By Noah Washington on
At a bone-chilling 9°F, one Chicago Tesla Model X owner woke up to a "1% battery nightmare" and a portable charger that refused to budge from 0 miles per hour for three agonizing hours.
2026 Toyota GR86
Going Out With a Bang: Here's Why a Reputable Publication Awarded Toyota GR86 2026's Best Sports Car For The Money, Before Its Discontinuation
By Dimitar Angelov on
GR86 gets an esteemed award before its supposed departure, in 2027, when the next generation of the compact sports car is expected to arrive.
Digital instrument cluster display showing 150,026 miles with drive mode options visible, along with MPG and temperature gauges in a modern blue-lit interface.
A 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Owner Just Passed 150,000 Miles With His 15th Oil Change. He Adds, “I Should Hit a Million Miles in 7.5 Years”
By Aram Krajekian on
After 150,000 miles, this Toyota Crown Signia owner’s biggest complaints aren’t mechanical. With disciplined maintenance and constant highway use, he’s now aiming far beyond what most drivers ever expect from a modern hybrid.
White Ram 1500 pickup truck shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive black mesh grille with red Ram lettering and aggressive off-road bumper design.
I Traded My 2025 Toyota Tundra for a Ram 1500 With the 3.0 Hurricane Engine, and I Don’t Think I’ll Buy Another Brand Other Than Ram After This
By Aram Krajekian on
After just 7,000 miles, one owner walked away from a nearly new Toyota Tundra and took a financial hit to regain confidence. Now, four months into Ram 1500 Hurricane ownership, here’s why he says the difference has been night and day.
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