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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 Toyota Tundra SR5
It’s Been 2 Months Since My 2024 Tundra Engine Died, It Continues to Rot at the Dealer With No Estimate For Parts, I’ll Never Own a Toyota Again
By Denis Flierl on
Tim's Toyota Tundra has been at the dealer for two months with a dead engine and no part estimate, while recalls get priority. His story reveals severe repair delays and Toyota's refusal to offer a fair buyout, raising critical concerns for Tundra owners.
2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT
I Traded My Ford F-150 For This 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss, I’ve Heard Lots of Negative About New Chevys, But I Got a Great Deal, I Hope I’m Not Sorry
By Denis Flierl on
Jorge traded in his Ford F-150 for a 2025 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss LT 6.2L despite all of the "negative stuff" he's heard. He got a great deal on the truck for his drywall business, but fears he'll regret it. Did he make a mistake?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Prolonged Off-Gassing & Fogging Issues – One Owner Says, “I Clean The Inside Of My Windshield Before Every Drive For Over a Year”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners report that the interior materials used by Tesla in the Cybertruck off-gas excessively and for a long time, causing foggy windows. One owner mentions that every time he drives his truck, he has to clean the inside of the windshield.
2022 Honda Odyssey
I’ve Never Seen So Many Hondas In the Shop, and We Have a Big Complaint With This 2022 Honda Odyssey’s AC Cooling Problem
By Denis Flierl on
Royalty Auto Service says they've never seen so many Hondas in the shop. Now, a 2022 Honda Odyssey's AC is failing to cool the entire minivan effectively, especially the rear. This is especially problematic for parents with babies or small children. 
A black Lucid Air drives down an empty rural road flanked by dry fields and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky, conveying a sense of freedom.
My Lucid Air Road Trip Proved That It's a True Efficiency Champion, But the Price Tag Makes It Far From Affordable
By Aram Krajekian on
The Lucid Air delivers range and charging speed that redefine road trips, yet its price tag tells a different story about accessibility.
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range
I Sold the 2023 Subaru and Bought a 2026 Tesla Model Y, This Car Has Given Us a New Lease On Life Because of Diminishing Eyesight, and Slowing Reflexes
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla owner in his 70s says their new 2026 Model Y with FSD is a "new lease on life," bringing mobility back despite diminishing eyesight and driving anxiety. Check out the story and see if Tesla is helping to bring mobility back to older adults.
Our Toyota Dealer Sends Us a Video Of Them Inspecting Each Part While They Have Our Vehicle
Our Toyota Dealer Sends Us a Video Of Them Inspecting Each Part While They Have Our Vehicle
By Armen Hareyan on
What one Toyota dealer did with an inspection video may change how you look at service forever, and the unexpected reactions from Tundra owners will make you rethink blind trust in your own maintenance.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says: “I'd Rather Deal With a Sleezy Car Salesman Than Tesla’s Direct to Consumer Method” – Adds, “Elon Musk Needs to Go On Undercover Boss to See The Total Lack of Customer Service”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that when he picked up his new truck, it was dirty, had rust on the hood, and parts were coming loose. He says the Tesla sales process is worse than at a traditional dealership and thinks Elon Musk should look into it.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Has a Mind Of Its Own and Two Things Drive Me Crazy, Every Time I Lock It, It Beeps 20 Times, and Toyota’s Media Won’t Keep Me Logged In
By Denis Flierl on
Jake's 2025 Toyota Tacoma has a mind of its own. From a ridiculous 20-beep lock to an annoying failure to stay logged in to Toyota media, these little quirks are driving him crazy. Are these common 4th Gen Tacoma issues? What Tacoma owners need to know. 
Porsche Formula E 99X electric car
I saw The F1 Movie and Wondered if EVs Like The Porsche Taycan Will Ever Beat Them
By Chris Johnston on
Porsche Taycan torque meets grand prix tradition, the gap between F1 and Formula E is closing.
Blue Audi e-tron GT driving on mountain road with white limestone cliffs behind
I Successfully Charged My Audi S e-tron GT At A Tesla Supercharger Using An A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS Adapter, But Had To Park Perpendicular Due To Short Cables
By Noah Washington on
We have the full report on an Audi S e-tron GT’s first Supercharger experience with an A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS adapter. While the tech worked seamlessly through the Tesla app, the e-tron’s side-mounted charging port created a major practical hurdle.
Blue Chevrolet electric SUV driving on urban street beneath elevated highway overpass
I Discovered Black Mold Growing In My New Chevy Equinox EV That Caused Me Severe Health Issues, Including Chest Pains, Now My Car Has Been At The Dealership For 11 Days With All Interior Removed
By Noah Washington on
The black mold growing in one Chevy Equinox EV is a serious health and quality control issue, but the owner's story also reveals a different crisis: massive parts delays.
Tesla Cybertruck and Porsche 911
I Made the Mistake Of Posting A Picture of My Tesla Cybertruck On the Porsche 911 Owner’s Page, They Wanted Me Dead, So I Had To Delete It
By Denis Flierl on
John posted a picture of his Tesla Cybertruck parked next to his Porsche on a Porsche 911 Facebook page. 12 hours later? He knew he had made a huge mistake and deleted it. Find out why the "best vehicle I've ever owned" sparked a digital death threat! 
2024 Tesla Model Y
I Put On A Full Ceramic Tint On My Tesla Model Y, Before I Was Blasting the AC All Day, Now I Keep It On Automatic 70 Degree Low, and I’m Getting More Range
By Denis Flierl on
A South Florida owner, Joe Ventura, says a full ceramic tint made a big difference. Less AC use, cooler cabin, lower Supercharger costs, and better resale. He saw big daily gains. Check out Joe's story and other must-have upgrades besides tint. 
A light blue Hyundai Santa Cruz is parked in a sunlit forest. Two people with backpacks talk nearby, surrounded by tall trees, conveying a sense of adventure.
I Was a Huge Hyundai Fan Until My Santa Cruz Needed Two Transmissions in Just 10 Weeks, Plus the Dealer Network Has Been Horrible at Solving this Issue
By Aram Krajekian on
Two transmissions back-to-back for a Hyundai Santa Cruz is proof that even a great design can fall apart without proper support.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Spins Out On The Highway & Totals His Cybertruck Because Of Uneven Tire Wear – He Shares, “The Tires Looked Fine From The Outside but The Treads Were Completely Worn Out On the Inside”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that uneven tire wear on the inner tread caused him to lose control on the highway and crash. He advises other Cybertruck owners to check the inner treads, even if the outer treads appear fine.
GMC Hummer EV SUV driving on rugged mountain terrain with open removable roof panels
I Just Bought A GMC Hummer EV 2X Three Days Ago, Then The Dealer Called With A "Deal Of A Lifetime" To Upgrade To The 3X Omega Edition, But I Don't Feel Much Difference Between Models Yet
By Noah Washington on
Just 72 hours after driving home his customized Hummer EV 2X, a dealership owner made a phone call with a "deal of a lifetime." The result? An instant, no-brainer upgrade to the rare 3X Omega Edition.
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on mountain road with hills in background
I've Owned Five Different EVs Since 2022 And After Testing The Ioniq 5, Solterra, Blazer EV, And Two Mustang Mach-Es, Ford's Electric SUV Won My Heart Despite Its Flaws
By Noah Washington on
After driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Subaru Solterra, and Chevy Blazer EV, this multi-EV owner finally found their electric sweet spot. It wasn't just the Ford Mustang Mach-E's performance that won them over.
Silver Tesla Model 3 driving on winding forest road during autumn sunset
I Was Driving A Tesla Model 3 Loaner When An Amazon Driver Pulled Out And Hit Me, Now Their Insurance Denied My Claim And Told Me To "Go Deal With Amazon" While My Own Tesla Is Already In The Shop
By Noah Washington on
Learn why this Tesla Model 3 loaner driver's straightforward accident spiraled into a complex liability nightmare, showing us how crucial dashcam footage is.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Being Charged $900 to Fix a Small Dent on the Plastic Bumper – He Adds, “A Tesla-Certified Body Shop Claims It Can’t be Repaired and Recommends Replacing the Whole Bumper”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was surprised to learn it would cost $900 to fix a small scratch on the truck’s plastic bumper. He adds that the recommendation from the Tesla-certified body shop is to replace the entire bumper.
2015 Toyota RAV4 and 2024 Toyota RAV4
I’ve Been a Toyota RAV4 Enthusiast Since 2015, I Needed an Upgrade and Bought a 2024 RAV4, I Have a Laundry List of Problems, Goodbye RAV4 Fam
By Denis Flierl on
Is the best-selling SUV losing its edge? A loyal RAV4 owner just traded his new 2024 XLE Premium after a "laundry list of problems" for a Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade. I analyze the decline in 2024 Toyota RAV4 build quality and offer solutions.
2026 Subaru Outback
I Want to Upgrade My 2022 Outback Wilderness, But the New 2026 Model Looks Just Like Every Other SUV Out There Right Now, Subaru Why Did You Do This?
By Denis Flierl on
One Subaru Outback Wilderness owner is furious. Tarra says the 2026 redesign ditches the unique wagon design for a generic CUV shape. She's ready to get a newer model, but she can't believe what Subaru has done to her beloved Outback. What do you think?
Used car lot with electric vehicles on it
Fuel Savings Are Enough to Cover the Payments on My Used 2022 Nissan LEAF
By Chris Johnston on
Falling used EV prices like the Nissan LEAF create a playbook for slashing monthly costs. We recommend some good choices.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, "I Want to Love My New Truck, but Every Time I Drive It Something Goes Wrong" – Adds, "It Only Has 600 Miles for Goodness' Sake"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he has been experiencing multiple minor issues that are preventing him from enjoying his new truck. He adds that the worst part is that every time he visits a Tesla service center, he has to argue to get the issues checked out.
Nissan has canceled this beautiful vehicle, the Ariya battery-electric crossover
Unprofitable, Unpopular, Overpriced, and Unsubsidized EVs Begin Falling Like Dominoes in the U.S., and the List So Far Includes Nissan’s Ariya, Acura’s ZDX, Ford’s 3-Row SUV, and RAM’s Rev - Here’s What’s Next for Failing EV Models
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle deliveries are about to head off a cliff in America. With only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y being successful, the remaining models will fall like dominoes, one after the other. Here are the first four to have already fallen.
2023 Toyota Highlander
We Bought a 2023 Toyota Highlander When They First Came Out, I Hated the Engine and Got Rid of It, Now the Dealer Wants a Deposit To Test Drive the Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
Rachel bought the 2023 Toyota Highlander, but she hated the noisy turbo engine. She wants a Highlander Hybrid, but the dealer wants a deposit just for a test drive. Check out her story and find out what Hybrid shoppers need to know before you buy.
Tesla Store
I Got Fired From Tesla After Posting Negative Comments About Elon Musk On X – I Didn’t Receive Any Warning, and The Termination Letter Was Left On My Doorstep. I Had All My Access Revoked, Including My Badge
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla engineer claims he was fired after criticizing Elon Musk on X. He states he received no warning before being dismissed, and Tesla simply left a termination letter on his doorstep, informing him that his access had been revoked.
Orange and white Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van driving on coastal highway at sunset
I Dropped Off My Volkswagen ID Buzz For A Simple Software Update Three Days Ago And Still Don't Have My Vehicle Back Because There's Only One Technician Who Can Service ID Models
By Noah Washington on
An ID. Buzz owner dropped off their vehicle for a simple update and is now on day three without their keys. Discover the stunning reason for the massive delay.
Dark green Rivian SUV with distinctive vertical headlights driving on urban street near modern building.
I Traded My Fully-Loaded Ford Explorer Platinum For A 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Max And Mastered Parking On Day One After Years Of Struggling With My Explorer
By Noah Washington on
After years of struggling to park her fully-loaded Ford Explorer Platinum, one lifelong Ford owner claims she "mastered parking" her new 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Max on day one.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
I Just Bought a 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Only to Find Its Powerful Engine Is Neutered By a Digital Nanny and Its Infotainment Screen Is As Responsive As a Brick
By Denis Flierl on
Nick is already having problems with his 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2. Its engine is capped at 98 mph, and the infotainment system is lagging with broken buttons. He's tried resetting it, but is still stuck. What other quirks will he find in the truck?
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