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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.

Tesla With FSD On
The End of the "Human Driver" Tax: How Lemonade and Tesla Just Reclaimed Your Premium
By Rob Enderle on
With Lemonade’s historic launch of a 50% discount for Tesla FSD miles, the insurance industry has finally admitted what the data already knew: the most dangerous part of any car is the person behind the wheel.
The Volvo EX60 With Gemini
Volvo’s EX60 with Gemini Isn’t Just a Smarter Car; It’s the End of the "Dumb" Automobile
By Rob Enderle on
The integration of Google’s Gemini into the new Volvo EX60 marks the pivotal moment where automobiles transition from transportation appliances to intelligent, conversational partners, fundamentally reshaping safety, productivity, and driving experience.
2026 Chevy Silverado
I’ve Seen This Before: This 2026 Chevy Silverado Buyer Is Right To Be "Scared" Of V8 Lifter Issues - But The TurboMax Transmission Is The Real Hidden Trap
By Denis Flierl on
2026 Silverado debates start under the hood. For one 2020 owner, a 2026 2.7L TurboMax test drive posed a dilemma: Is four-cylinder reliability worth losing the V8 soul he loves, especially when that V8 is known for catastrophic lifter failure?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Panels Are Falling Apart After The Latest Freezing Temperature – He Adds, “The Glue Has Failed & Panels Are Visibly Detached & Shake While Driving”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that the glue holding his truck together is starting to fail after exposure to freezing temperatures. He adds that his panels are visibly falling apart and vibrate loudly while driving.
Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan Owner Puzzled By Severe Brake Squeak, Even At Low Speeds, But Fellow Owners Say It's Normal
By Dimitar Angelov on
Understanding how performance brakes work on the Porsche Taycan is important, and what may sound like an issue may sometimes be normal behavior.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says FSD Completely Destroyed His Tires – He Adds, “Tesla Is Refusing To Give Me New Tires Under Warranty. They Claim My Vehicle Logs Show I Have Used 100% Power Previously”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his rear tires wore down to the wires after he started driving using FSD. He mentions that Tesla is nonetheless refusing to replace his tires under warranty, claiming he has used 100% on his Cybertruck before.
2025 Toyota 4Runner at the dealer
“I’m Stunned: My 2025 Toyota 4Runner 5K Service Turned Nightmare Reveals Damage the Dealer Tried to Hide”
By Denis Flierl on
"Smoke rolling out from the hood”: that’s how a simple 5K service ended for one 2025 Toyota 4Runner owner. The tech made a big mistake, and now the dealer is covering their behind and hiding the truth. Is your engine safe?
2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid gets AWD
Why Toyota Hybrids Still Rule And Will Probably Continue To Do So
By Dimitar Angelov on
I look into why Toyota's hybrids, particularly its most basic ones, are a brilliant piece of engineering, and the main reason for the brand's huge success in the BEV segment.
Blue Toyota Prius hybrid sedan driving on scenic road with trees
A Third-Time Toyota Prius Owner Says the 2026 Plug-In Hybrid Delivers 90–120 MPG, But “I Do Not Like the Styling,” the Difficult Entry, Intrusive Safety Alerts, Buried Controls, Limited Cargo Space, or Being Told to “Keep Your Eyes on the Road”
By Noah Washington on
"I do not like being told to keep my eyes on the road," says one 2026 Prius Prime owner after discovering that his car’s safety tech feels more like a lecture than a luxury.
Bright yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally driving on dirt trail through forest
At 18°F in North Carolina, a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition Failed to Charge Overnight, Owner Says “Cold Weather Issues May Put Us Back in an ICE Until EV Tech Gets Better”
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Mach-E owner says he’s "not jumping ship yet," but a single overnight charging failure in North Carolina’s 18°F cold has put his trust in EV tech on thin ice.
Rivian R1T electric truck in modern parking garage with warm lighting
After Towing an 8,700-Pound, 30-Foot Camper 204 Miles, a Rivian R1T Owner Says “I Spent $148 in Supercharger Fees” Instead of Over $220 in Diesel in a Ram 2500, Adding That $40 Aero Wheel Covers Added 10 Miles of Range
By Noah Washington on
One Rivian R1T owner is proving that towing 8,700 lbs doesn't have to break the bank, spending just $148 on Supercharger fees for a 204-mile trek.
Waymo vs. Tesla Approach To Autonomous Driving
The Blind Leading the Blind: Why John Krafcik is Right About Tesla’s Dangerous Vision-Only Myopia and the Coming Level 4 Revolution
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s refusal to incorporate Lidar and radar is a gamble with human lives that ignores historical failures, while Waymo’s sensor-fusion approach sets the gold standard for a truly autonomous future we can trust.
The Volvo EX60 - The Best Western EV So Far
Why I Just Canceled My New XC60 Order: The Volvo EX60 Isn’t Just a Car—It’s a 400-Mile Rolling Supercomputer That Just Put the Entire EV Industry on Notice
By Rob Enderle on
Today’s Volvo EX60 launch changed everything. I’m swapping my XC60 order for this 400-mile range marvel. With NVIDIA tech and Google Gemini, it’s the most advanced EV I’ve ever seen.
Front 3/4 of Hyundai Staria Electric Camper Van
Van Camper Says, “Heck Yes, a Modern Westfalia Microbus,” in Response to the Newly Released Hyundai Staria Electric Camper Van
By Chris Johnston on
The new Hyundai Staria Electric camper is igniting serious buzz and Westfalia Microbus nostalgia, but with modern features like solar panels and camp mode.
2026 Toyota Tundra
“I’m Terrified of That Tundra V6”: Why a Former 245,000-Mile Toyota Tundra Owner Says His 2021 Ram Reliability Has Him “Heading Back to Toyota”
By Denis Flierl on
From bulletproof V8s to Ram regrets and the new V6 recall chaos, one owner is at a crossroads. Can a replaced twin-turbo V6 ever match the legendary 245k-mile reliability of the old 5.7L? We dive into the "replacement motor" debate. What would you pick?
Pie chart shows Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vs. all of the other EVs in America
Two Charts Showing EV Market Share By EV Model Signal Major Problems For EV Makers Trying to Create a Successful New Model
By John Goreham on
Tesla has about half of the EV market wrapped up with just two models. How can an automaker succeed in the face of such a dominant pair?
2021 Toyota RAV4 & 2025 RAV4 Hybrid
“I’m Unimpressed and Done: I Swapped My 2021 Toyota RAV4 for a 2025 Hybrid Loaner and It’s a Massive Step Backward”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 owner had a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid loaner while their 2021 was in the shop, and the results were shocking. "Toyota needs to bring back the quality," they warned. Has the RAV4 peaked? See why the latest model failed to impress.
Nissan Frontier
The Midsize Pickup Truck That Offers Better Value Than The Toyota Tacoma
By Dimitar Angelov on
One of the most underrated Japanese trucks may just be the Tacoma's strongest competitor, especially if you are looking for a V-6 engine.
A black 2025 Ford F-150 Platinum pickup truck shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked in a scenic wooded area with tall trees and grass in the background.
A $65,000 2025 Ford F-150 XLT Owner Says His Grille Is Melting in South Carolina Heat, Dealer Told Him to “Expect the Truck to Melt When It Gets Hot,” Even as 50 Similar Cases Surface and Ford Denies Warranty Coverage
By Noah Washington on
A South Carolina owner is gearing up for a legal battle after his 2025 Ford F-150 XLT grille appeared to "melt" under normal sun exposure.
A blue 2025 Kia Telluride SUV shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive black grille and rugged off-road styling against a natural wooded background.
After Two Engine Replacements in One Month, a Kia Telluride Owner Says Kia Offered Just $138 in Compensation, "This Whole Experience Has Been Very Stressful," She Wrote, After Spending Over $222 on Rental Cars While Repeated Oil Leaks Went Unfixed
By Noah Washington on
A Kia Telluride owner says she sold her SUV in exhaustion after two full engine replacements in a single month resulted in a "goodwill" offer of just $138 from Kia.
Klein Vision AirCar
The $1M Klein Vision AirCar Hits The Market This Year, And It Actually Flies
By Rob Enderle on
Slovakia’s Klein Vision stuns the automotive world with a production-ready flying car that transforms in minutes. We dive into the specs, the $1M price tag, and why this might be the first flying car to succeed.
The Chery Exeed Liefeng In The Future It Will Help Define
The 932-Mile Range Revolution: Why Chery’s Solid-State Exeed Liefeng Is the Final Nail in the Coffin for Gasoline Engines and Western EV Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
Chery’s groundbreaking 600 Wh/kg solid-state battery technology debuts in the stunning Exeed Liefeng shooting brake, promising to end range anxiety forever while challenging the very survival of legacy Western automakers in the global market.
A Volvo EX30 looks sporty in yellow against a winter backdrop
We Test One of the First Chinese-Made EVs For Sale In America, the Volvo EX30 - Here’s What You’ll Find Familiar and What You Won’t
By John Goreham on
Our most recent media test vehicle is a Volvo EX30, imported from China. Here is what we found in our testing that may surprise some shoppers.
Dashboard of a Hyundai with Apple CarPlay
A Chevy Bolt Owner Get Schooled by the Internet for Saying, “I Don’t Use CarPlay and I’m Wondering Why People Are So Adamant About Using It”
By Chris Johnston on
A Chevy Bolt driver dismissed Apple CarPlay, and other drivers responded with real world reasons for why they swear by it. We dig into the CarPlay and Android Auto details.
2026 Chevy Silverado
“I’m Done Defending Them”: Why This 2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Says Ford’s Recall Disaster Is “The Only Reason I’m Still Driving a GM”
By Denis Flierl on
Frustrated with your new Silverado? You’re not alone. But before you switch brands, look at the data: Ford just shattered recall records. Is anyone actually building reliable trucks anymore? One owner’s viral take on why brand loyalty is dead.
A generated image shows a man spreading nails on a roadway
Your Flat Tire May Not Have Been An Accident - Police Arrest a Man They Caught In the Act of Purposely Placing Nails On Roadway to Cause Flat Tires In This Neighborhood
By John Goreham on
Police have arrested a man who they say could be the source of hundreds of flat tires.
Nissan Z NISMO vs Toyota GR Supra Final Edition
The JDM Sports Car Dilemma: Nissan Z NISMO Vs Toyota GR Supra Final Edition
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two special-edition models from Nissan and Toyota are more closely matched than some would like to admit, but there can only be one.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck in deep snow
Tesla Cybertruck Owner: “I Preach Its Superiority, But Tonight’s FSD Performance In Snow Was A Scary Wake-Up Call: It Just Gave Up”
By Denis Flierl on
As a veteran reporter with decades of experience driving in the snow, I've seen every winter driving tech, but this Cybertruck owner's terrifying FSD experience in a blizzard reveals a hidden truth about Tesla's vision-only system.
2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-road
Toyota Owners Have Spoken: The Fifth-Generation 4Runner Is A Much Better SUV Than The Sixth Gen
By Dimitar Angelov on
While some owners enjoy their sixth-generation 4Runner, many agree that it doesn't live up to the glory of the old model, and are conerned about long-term reliability.
2026 Kia EV9
Four Days of Gas for a Tiny Car Cost More Than a Month of Charging My Huge Kia EV9, EV Owner Adds, ”I Drive Over 100 Miles Round Trip Daily on My Commute”
By Chris Johnston on
How a short stint without his Kia EV9 changed an owner's view on much fueling a car really costs.
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