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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.

A black Tesla Model 3 parked roadside with front wheel missing, revealing the brake rotor and caliper. A car jack is also positioned beneath the vehicle.
I Ruined My Tesla Model 3’s Tire on a Rural Road Hours From the Nearest Service Station, But the Tesla Community Remains the Best Because Another Owner Loaned Me a Spare
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing to own a Tesla, but it’s another to watch one become your rescue team in the middle of nowhere. That’s why this Model 3 owner’s experience is a reminder that real kindness might just be the best roadside service out there.
Automotive Expert Explains Why He Is Selling His Beloved Tesla Model 3
Elon Musk Fired My Wife — "Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Do Not Meet the Department's Current Needs." I Don't Have to Worry About My Tax Dollars Going to My Wife Saving Some Animals, Says Famous Car Engineer and Automotive Critic
By Timothy Boyer on
Automotive engineering expert shares his thoughts on the "genius" of Elon Musk's overpromising and underdelivering strategy and recommends this brand if you are considering buying an EV, as he sells his beloved Tesla in response to his wife’s firing.
Customer having a bad time haggling with a car salesman
Dealership Woes and Outdated Car Laws Make The Model Y and Tesla's Direct Sales Even More Popular With Solutions
By Chris Johnston on
Outdated car laws and bad dealer experiences are making the Tesla Model Y even more popular, but there are solutions.
2025 Corolla Owner Reports Problems with His New Toyota
2025 Corolla SE 2.0L Oil Leak: I've Barely Had It Two Months and Already Have Doubts About the Life of This Car
By Timothy Boyer on
The vigilant owner of a brand-new 2025 Corolla SE discovered multiple oil leaks and subpar repair work during four service department visits within the first two months. Is this enough to invoke the Lemon Law against a Toyota dealership?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer From Nebraska Says He Had To Fly Out to Denver, Colorado to Take Delivery of His Truck – Adds, “I Had to Drive the Cybertruck Back 500-Miles to My House”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer from Nebraska shares his lengthy 12-hour Cybertruck delivery process. He explains he had to fly to Denver, Colorado, to pick up the vehicle and then immediately drive 500 miles back to Lincoln, Nebraska.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
2025 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “My Favorite Part of the new Tacoma? It's Not the Truck! It’s a New Key Fob”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner is impressed with his pickup, but it's not the typical things truck owners are impressed with. He likes the Tacoma's new key fob. It's a new feature that many new owners are raving about. Why didn't they think of this sooner?
Black Lucid Air sedan parked on mountain road with dramatic cloudy sky and rocky landscape backdrop
I've Been Enjoying My 2025 Lucid Air Pure For Weeks, But The Phone Key Unlock Is So Slow I Switched Back To The Fob, And Even That Makes Me Wait Outside Sometimes
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Lucid Air Pure owner reveals a surprising flaw: despite its cutting-edge tech, the phone key unlock is so slow he's reverted to the fob, yet still finds himself locked out at times.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner is Thinking About Buying a Second Vehicle but Says, "Every Other Truck Pales in Comparison to The Cybertruck" – He Adds, “We’ll Know the Cybertruck is The Greatest Vehicle Ever Conceived."
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is considering buying a second truck for situations where he doesn’t feel comfortable driving his Cybertruck. However, after exploring all the electric truck options, he thinks maybe he should just get another Cybertruck.
Dark blue Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked in modern architectural space with diagonal lighting and yellow walls
I've Driven My 2025 Rivian R1T Over 18,000 Electric Miles In 9 Months, Saving 960 Gallons Of Gas, But My Home Electric Bill Doubled To $250 Monthly
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Rivian R1T logged over 18,000 miles in 9 months, saving its owner 960 gallons of gas, even if his home electric bill doubled.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
5-0 Pulled My 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Over For Not Having Tags, I Told Him They Are Not Required In Texas, He Checked With Higher Ups and Let Me Off the Hook
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Tesla Cybertruck owner says the police pulled him over for not having temporary license plates. Tesla never put the plates on, said they would send new ones, and sent him on his way after he bought the new truck. There are new rules in TX.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
GM is Boosting Production of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups and Cutting Back on Future EV Production Plans
By Mary Conway on
The automaker confirms that it plans to build more ICE pickups instead of EV pickups. A plant that was supposed to build EVs will now produce gas-powered pickups.
Even the Most Minor Car Damage from an Accident Needs to be Reported Warning
I'm Being Sued for $30,000 for a Car I Hit a Year Ago
By Timothy Boyer on
The threat of a lawsuit long after a minor auto accident is not uncommon, and yet, car owners often make this common mistake after an accident that causes them future legal problems.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
My 2022 Chevy Silverado Z71 10-Speed Trans Is Gone 33K In, It Already Has a New Rear Diff, and the Dealer Says At Least 5 Trucks Are Ahead of Me
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner is wondering what he will do now for a pickup. His Silverado has already had the rear diff replaced, and now his 10-speed transmission is gone. His previous Ford F-150 left him stranded, and he still needs a truck.
White Tesla Model Y with headlights on, parked in dimly lit lot with palm trees and building lights in background
I Spent Over $700 on Supercharging in 2 Weeks of Tesla Model Y Ownership, So That’s Why I Say Gas Is Far More Worth It
By Aram Krajekian on
This Tesla Model Y owner’s massive Supercharging bill is raising bigger questions about how crucial home charging really is, and whether the EV dream still makes sense when that one piece of the puzzle is missing.
Cory's GMC Sierra Duramax.jpg: "Silver GMC Sierra HD pickup truck parked in suburban driveway, rugged chrome grille and bold wheel design prominent
I’ve Had Back-to-Back Issues With My GMC Sierra EV, and With Advertised Features Not Even Included With My Truck, I Worked Out a Swap for a Sierra 2500 HD Duramax Instead
By Aram Krajekian on
This Sierra EV owner gave the future a fair shot, but after software letdowns, missing features, and dealership fatigue, he made a move that says a lot about where trust and capability still matter most.
2022 Toyota Tundra and 2016 Toyota Tundra
I’m Leaning Towards Buying a 2016 Toyota Tundra with 96K Miles Over a Newer 2022 Tundra with 45K Miles, Because the Older Truck Has More Life Left In It
By Denis Flierl on
Should a Toyota Tundra truck buyer purchase a 10-year-old truck with more miles or a 3-year-old truck with fewer miles? Does the older Tundra with more miles have more life in it? See what most Tundra owners would do if they were in that situation. 
White Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on gravel road with autumn forest background
Ford Service Tech Was Confused When I Drove My Ford Mustang Mach-E Home Without The Key Fob 'How Were You Able To Drive Without The Key?', I Had To Explain Ford's Own Technology To Their Dealership
By Noah Washington on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E's Phone As A Key is a core feature, yet one owner found himself explaining it to a bewildered Ford service technician who couldn't fathom how the car drove away without the fob.
Dark green Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV parked on desert road with wind turbines and mountains in background at sunrise
I Put 81,352 Miles On My 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 In 37 Months And Only Spent $228 On Charging, But Then ICCU Failed During The Worst Winter Storm 40 Miles From Home
By Noah Washington on
He drove his 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for 81,000 miles on just $228 in charging, but this incredible economy was put to the ultimate test when its ICCU failed in a blizzard 40 miles from home.
Video Game Sourced Car Design From Hyundai Rendered by Midjourney
The Hyundai Insteroid May Be Hyundai's Halo Car That Can Counter Chinese EVs And Attract Younger Car Buyers
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Insteroid concept car, drawing inspiration from media, could serve as a unique and affordable "halo product" that attracts younger car buyers and counters the rise of Chinese EVs, rekindling excitement for bold automotive design.
Midjourney render of a Volkswagen ID4 battery test
The Long Haul: Volkswagen ID.3 and the Case for EV Longevity
By Rob Enderle on
The Volkswagen ID.3's minimal battery degradation after 107,000 miles, combined with the inherent mechanical simplicity and reduced maintenance of EVs, strongly suggests that electric cars are likely to last longer than gasoline vehicles.
AI Rendering Of GM's future engine.
GM's Reported Decision To Halt EV Motors and Focus on V8 Engines Could Be Either a Short-Term Boost or Long-Term Blunder
By Rob Enderle on
General Motors' reported decision to halt electric motor production and invest heavily in V8 gasoline engines is a strategic pivot that could boost short-term profits from trucks and SUVs but risks hindering its long-term competitive position.
Tesla launch event showing Elon Musk on stage
Tesla Has Launched the Model Y in India at a Price of $73,200 USD, But This Model Gets Sold for $37,490 in the USA and You Will Be Paying Tax of $34,940 Tax to the Government in India During the Purchase
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model Y launch in Indian triggers a storm over price, policy, and priorities.
2024 Tesla Model 3
My Tesla Model 3 Passed a Slower Car, Pulled In Front of It, and Slowed Down, the Car Passed Me and Gives Me the Finger, Now, I’m Ready to Cancel FSD
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner's FSD is driving him nuts. He was traveling 79 mph on the highway. His car passed a slower car, and then, when it returned to the right lane, it slowed down, which angered the other driver. And, it's happening to other Tesla owners.
2024 Toyota RAV4 and Ford F-150 Lightning
My Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the Worst I’ve Owned For Road Noise, and It Lacks Power. My New Ford F-150 Lightning is 500% Quieter, and It’s Crazy Fast
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner has two complaints. The road noise is the worst in any car he has owned, and it needs more power. He just purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning, and it has tons of power, it's 500% quieter than the RAV4, and costs less to operate. 
New 2025 Camry Owner Praises Toyota for Lemon Law Claim Results
The Toyota Brand Engagement Employee That Called Said My Vehicle Was Manufactured in Kentucky and Joked That They Probably Made My Car on a Friday
By Timothy Boyer on
A 2025 Camry owner reports that Toyota approved a Lemon Law claim for his new car due to this problem.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Left His Truck Plugged In For Two Weeks In the Arizona Heat & It Got Bricked – Adds, “It Was Continuously Charging Throughout the Heatwave”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that while he was on vacation, he left his truck plugged into the charger for two weeks during a heatwave. When he returned, he found his truck completely unresponsive, and he couldn’t even open the door.
2025 Lexus TX 350 AWD in blue with a forest background
Is the American-Built Lexus TX 350 AWD Better Because It’s Bigger, or Does the Size of the “Lexus Texas” Make It Harder to Love - We Answer
By John Goreham on
We test and review the Lexus “Texas.” Is the TX 350 AWD the right large SUV for your needs?
Rivian R1T electric pickup truck crossing a river, surrounded by autumn forest with water reflecting its metallic blue-gray body
My Rivian R1T Was the First EV I’ve Owned, and After 3 Years and Nearly 100K Miles, I’m Sharing My Thoughts on the Gen 1 Before Trading It In for a Gen 2
By Aram Krajekian on
After putting nearly 100,000 miles on his very first EV, this owner doubles down by buying another Rivian R1T. Here's why Rivian earned his trust even when the truck wasn’t perfect.
My Porsche Macan's Handling Isn't Even Close To That Of My Tesla Model Y And It's a $90,000 Car
My Porsche Macan's Handling Isn't Even Close To That Of My Tesla Model Y And It's a $90,000 Car
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected comparison from a Porsche and Tesla owner reveals why his $90,000 Macan feels unlikeable next to his Model Y, and it just might change how you judge performance SUVs.
Tesla Model Y on the back of a flatbed towing truck
Buy An Aftermarket Spare Tire For Your Tesla Model Y And You Won’t Have To Pay Overage Of $220 To Tow 45 Miles To Tire Store When You Run Over A Nail In The Road
By Chris Johnston on
This $220 Lesson Changed How I Prepare My Tesla Model Y for Road Trips
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