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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.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Tesla, You Need to Offer Free Charging, Autopilot, and Wheels To Loyal Customers, Please Don’t Forget Who Brought You to the Dance”
By Denis Flierl on
An original Tesla Cybertruck owner wants Tesla to offer him the same free perks that the automaker is providing to new buyers. He paid $100K, had to endure Tesla's growing pains, and is now treated poorly by the company. Should it be a surprise?  
Two photos of a dirty tire from a Tesla Model Y, highlighting its rugged condition
Less than 18,000 Miles In, I’ve Already Replaced Two Sets of Rear Tires on My Tesla Model Y, But the Shop Says There’s Nothing They Can Do About the Camber and Alignment Issues
By Aram Krajekian on
A quietly persistent issue on this Tesla Model Y has some owners wondering if routine wear and tear might be a more complex issue than it seems.
Two passengers in the front of a Lucid Air, engaged in conversation while driving on the road
My Kids Are Complaining About Getting Nauseous When Riding in the Back of My Lucid Air, And They Aren’t the Only Ones
By Aram Krajekian on
A luxury EV praised for comfort is now drawing attention for something unexpected. Discover what’s behind the surprising passenger experience that some Lucid owners are finding harder to ignore.
Picture of Lucid Gravity and Lucid Air
The EV Crossroads with Tesla’s Decline, BYD’s Patience, and the Lucid Gravity’s Premium Gamble
By Chris Johnston on
While Tesla is slipping, and BYD is circling, Lucid chooses a different path with its Gravity SUV.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Is Turning Into a Lemon Due to a Persistent Squaking Noise – Adds, “It’s spent 50 Days at the Tesla Service Center Without Any Resolution”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that it’s been 50 days since he took his truck in for service because of a minor noise complaint. Despite multiple attempts, Tesla has yet to resolve the issue. He now wants Tesla to either give him a refund or a new Cybertruck.
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife2 Tire On a Mercedes-Benz Wheel Offers Outstanding Longevity
Exclusive Test Results - Goodyear Assurance MaxLife2 Tires Breathe New Life Into a Tired Lexus SUV, Offering Outstanding Handling, a Quiet Ride, and Wet-Weather Grip
By John Goreham on
In advance of the launch of the new Goodyear Assurance MaxLife2 tire, Torque News conducted a four-month test of these all-season tires to see if they would live up to the stellar reputation of the prior generation. Here’s what we have found so far.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV in pearl white, parked at modern architectural building with landscaped trees
I Just Took My Jeep Wagoneer S EV On A 1,400-Mile Road Trip Across Upstate New York, It Changed My Entire View On EV Travel, Tesla Chargers Saved My Trip
By Noah Washington on
On a 1,400-mile road trip, this Jeep Wagoneer S EV driver battled glitchy navigation and frustrating app mazes, but the trip was salvaged by the one thing he didn’t expect… Tesla chargers.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV in metallic gray, angled front view, driving past modern urban buildings
My 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Performs Much Better Than Expected On 145-Mile Florida Road Trip, I Beat The Range Estimate By 18% And Fast Charging Was Impressively Quick
By Noah Washington on
On a 145-mile Florida road trip, this 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV owner beat her range estimates by a whopping 18%, proving this EV is far more capable than its specs suggest.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck vs Rivian R1S
I Wanted a Tesla Cybertruck Until I Got This Rivian R1S Loaner, It Has No Elon Shenanigans, Fits My Garage, 410 Mile Range, And Doesn’t Nag on the Freeway
By Denis Flierl on
A potential Tesla Cybertruck buyer has changed his mind after receiving a Rivian R1S as a loaner vehicle. Now he's not so sure and is leaning towards the Rivian. They are two different vehicles, but why is it such a hard decision? What would you do?
2026 Acura Integra in new blue color and color-matched grill
Acura Did Right By Keeping This Feature On The 2026 Integra, But Declining Sales Paint A Grim Future For The Model
By Dimitar Angelov on
Acura Integra gets refreshed for 2026 and retains an important feature that other companies are foregoing.
A white GMC Sierra EV truck parked, featuring sleek curves, dark rims, and tinted windows under a cloudy sky
My Biggest Hesitation With the GMC Sierra EV Denali Was Whether the Tech Would Live Up to My Two Teslas, But in My Opinion It’s Even Better
By Aram Krajekian on
When a two-Tesla owner claims the GMC Sierra EV outdid them in tech, it’s hard not to do a double take. This unexpected experience might just change how you see the EV truck world.
A black Tesla Model 3 on the side of the highway with a severely shattered windshield and damaged front, indicating a recent accident
I Loved My 2022 Tesla Model 3 But My Airbags Didn’t Deploy After a Multi-Vehicle Crash, So I’m Wondering If Anyone Else Has Experienced This Too
By Aram Krajekian on
After a crash with no airbag deployment, this Tesla Model 3 owner walked away grateful but confused. Here's why this story reveals an important question about modern vehicle safety.
Chevy Equinox EV
The Chevy Equinox EV Is a Best Seller with a Major Weakness
By Chris Johnston on
The Chevy Equinox EV nails price and range, but leaves drivers waiting.
Pearl white Polestar 3 electric SUV parked on mountain road with rugged rocky landscape backdrop
I Just Drove 1,000 Miles In My 2025 Polestar 3 And The Heat Nearly Crippled My Charging, But It Still Beats My 2021 Tesla Model Y For Road Trips
By Noah Washington on
He drove his Polestar 3 1,000 miles in blistering heat. The charging nearly failed, but he's already declared it a better road trip car than his Tesla Model Y.
Dark green Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV parked on desert road with wind turbines and mountains in background, dramatic cloudy sky lighting.
Three Years And 50,000 Miles Later, My Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Needed Multiple Warranty Repairs, But I Still Plan To Run It Into The Ground
By Noah Washington on
The Hyundai Ioniq 5’s infotainment system died, and the steering went wonky, but after three years and 50,000 miles, this owner's loyalty is unbreakable, and they're just getting started.
2025 Honda Prelude
New Scoop Suggest An AWD Honda Prelude Type-R Is In The Works, And It Will Make Big Power
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new Prelude may be underwhelming on paper, but Honda is working on more exciting versions, and the first one may be coming sooner than expected.
2018 Ford F-150
Ford F-150 Owner Who Ran Down Church Shooter with His Truck Says, "While I Talked with 911, I Realized There Was No Time, It Just Kind of Happened”
By Denis Flierl on
The owner of a 2018 Ford F-150 was just given a new 2025 Ford F-150 worth $70,000. It's all because he ran down a church shooter as he was driving to attend services. He was running late, and it was a bizarre scene, but what he did was extraordinary. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Their Concern As They Approach the Truck’s 50,000-Mile Basic Vehicle Warranty Limit – Urge Tesla to Offer an Extended Cybertruck Warranty Program
By Tinsae Aregay on
Amid ongoing Cybertruck quality control issues, Cybertruck owners are sharing their concerns as they near the limits of their basic vehicle warranty. After driving 50,000 miles, Cybertruck owners are calling on Tesla to offer an extended warranty.
EV charger with cable stolen
The Silent Sabotage That’s Threatening the Future of Electric Vehicles
By Chris Johnston on
The EV movement is growing, but so is the sabotage.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range AWD
I'm Reviewing The 2025 Ioniq 6 Second Time, My Friends Are Perplexed "Why", But They Know Not What Sets The Limited Trim Apart From The Limited Long Range
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range AWD delivers an unexpected twist in range and performance that left me rethinking what truly separates trims in a flagship EV.
Hypermiling a 2025 Toyota RAV4 PHE
I Intentionally Ran Out of Gas in My 2025 RAV4 PHEV
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's how much buffer you can expect once this Toyota model flashes a low fuel warning message.
2024 Tesla Model 3
I Don’t Care What Anyone Says, Aggressive Drivers Target My Tesla Model 3, I Never Had Anyone Come At Me In My Toyota RAV4
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner reports that since getting his car, he has witnessed more road rage and aggressive driving than ever. He never had anyone come at him while driving a Toyota RAV4. Is it just him, or do all Tesla owners have to deal with road rage?
A gray GMC Sierra EV Denali parked on dirt with its tailgate down, carrying a chainsaw, toolbox, gloves, a drink can, and a water bottle on the bed
My GMC Sierra EV Denali Is an Engineering Marvel and a Lifesaver, It Powered a 10 Hour Flood Cleanup and Still Had the Range to Get Me Home
By Aram Krajekian on
In the middle of a Texas flood, one GMC Sierra EV Denali quietly became more than a truck, as it powered recovery efforts for 10 hours and still made it home. Here's why this story is an example of what real EV capability looks like.
Dealerships Are Losing Mechanics and It's The Dealerships' Fault
I Am a Recently Retired Master Mechanic of 40 Years, and One Thing That Nobody Mentions Is How Much of a Toll It Takes on Our Bodies. My Body Is Done. My Brain Is 17, but My Body Is 80. And I'm Only 64
By Timothy Boyer on
A retired mechanic's reality check is just one of two reasons why car owners will soon have to take care of their maintenance and repairs if dealerships don't change their ways.
A driver getting a ticket from a police officer for using their touchscreen
Yes, You Can Get a Ticket in California for Using a Tesla Model Y Touchscreen While Driving, Even If It's for Adjusting Settings Like Climate Control or Music
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model Y's clean interior just got legally complicated.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “15 days, and an Amazing 6,200 Mile Trip to the Arctic Circle, I Camped at a Mountain Summit, and Stayed in Front of a Glacier”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner just completed a 6,200-mile trip from California to Alaska and returned safely. Is it the longest trip ever in a Cybertruck? Not likely, but Jacky Chu says it was an incredible trip for an electric vehicle. Here's how he did it.
Silver Tesla sedan driving through misty forest road with blurred trees and motion blur effect
I Traded My Ford F-150 For A 2022 Tesla Model 3, Now I'm Driving More Than Ever, Road Trips That Would've Cost Me $500 In Gas Only Cost $250 In Charging
By Noah Washington on
He ditched his Ford F-150 for a 2022 Tesla Model 3 and now takes $500 road trips for just $250 in charging, sparking a driving renaissance and proving EV ownership is the ultimate liberation.
Silver Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV driving on scenic lakeside highway with trees and blue sky
I've Put 203,000 Miles On My Tesla Model 3 With Only 9% Battery Degradation, Your Chevrolet Equinox EV Battery Doesn't Need The '80% Rule' Everyone Keeps Talking About
By Noah Washington on
After 203,000 miles and just 9% battery degradation on his Tesla, this EV veteran is debunking the '80% rule' for Chevrolet Equinox EV owners, claiming you're likely charging wrong.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Cut Off a Police Officer On The Highway – Adds, “I Told the Cop The Cybertruck Was Driving Itself, but He Still Gave Me a Ticket”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that his truck, while driving autonomously, cut off a police vehicle in a nearby lane. He explains that he tried to tell the officer that the truck performed the overtake maneuver on its own, but he still received a ticket.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “Am I Disgruntled? Yes, I Am. Wouldn’t You Be If You Paid $50K for a Truck That’s Been in the Shop 5 Times Before it Hit 40K?
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevy Silverado owner is unhappy with his truck because it's unreliable. He can't believe his $50K truck has been in the shop five times before it has 40,000 miles. And he's not alone. Does it have something to do with post-COVID manufacturing?
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