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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.

2025 GMC Sierra AT4 pickup truck in silver being loaded onto a tow truck at night in a residential neighborhood, illuminated by service lights.
Owner Says His 2025 GMC Sierra AT4’s 3.0 Duramax Failed at Just 4,600 Miles With a “Woodpecker” Knock and Code P06DD, Calling It a Likely Rod-Bearing Failure While His 40-Year-Old K5 With The 6.2L Detroit Diesel “Drives Like It Has Decades Left”
By Noah Washington on
The owner of a 2025 Sierra has his worst fears confirmed by the tell-tale knock and P06DD code, suggesting a likely rod-bearing failure.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport
I Just Traded My 2018 Honda CR-V For a 2026 CR-V Hybrid, But Now, People Say ‘Don’t Get a Hybrid, the Cost to Replace the Battery Isn’t Worth What I’ll Save In Gas’
By Denis Flierl on
One 2018 CR-V owner just traded for a 2026 CR-V Hybrid, but friends are already saying, "You'll be sorry." Will battery replacement costs really wipe out gas savings? Here is the truth behind the hybrid fear, causing major buyer's remorse.
Red Ford F-150 parked in a shaded forest clearing near a lake, showcasing the truck’s front and side profile in natural outdoor lighting.
After Seeing a Ford F-150 Towing a 4-Ton Sea Ray With No Weight-Distribution Hitch, Expert Says the Setup Was “An Accident Waiting to Happen,” Warning a 2-Ton Pickup Can’t Recover Control If Anything Goes Wrong on Grades or in Crosswinds
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 owner's successful tow of a 4-ton Sea Ray boat was praised for its 13 MPG efficiency, but an expert warned the setup was an accident waiting to happen.
A Tesla Cybertuck's windshield is badly cracked and needs to be replaced, but who should pay?
The Windshield Of My Tesla Cybertruck Cracked For Seemingly No Reason, but I Suspect a Stress Crack Caused It - What Do You Think?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Cybertruck owner JC who was kind enough to share his images with us. What do you think caused this windshield failure, and should Tesla pay for the replacement?
2025 Toyota Tundra vs Ford F-150
I Ditched My 2021 Ford F-150 For This Toyota Tundra, Now All My F-150 Repair Problems Are Fixed Forever, Goodbye, I’m Out (Now, How About That Tundra?)
By Denis Flierl on
Fed up with his 2021 F-150, Steve Betts found a permanent fix: "I bought a 2025 Toyota Tundra. Good luck, y'all." Is the switch to Toyota the ultimate solution? Torque News reporter Denis Flierl asks: "Now, how about that new Tundra?"
Forest Green 2025 Rivian R1S SUV photographed from a rear three-quarter angle in a parking lot, showing its boxy design, black wheels, and matte finish.
A Rivian R1S Owner Says He Loved His SUV “More Than Anything I’ve Ever Bought,” but After Repeated Electrical Failures and a Rear Suspension Issue Rivian Denied, He Accepted a Buyback, Ending Up in an Escalade IQ That Feels “Just… Fine”
By Noah Washington on
An R1S owner who loved his truck "more than anything" was forced to accept a buyback after 14 months of electrical chaos.
Red Chevrolet Corvette C8 parked in a snowy mountain lot with a pair of skis leaning on the front bumper, surrounded by snow-covered trucks and trees.
I Drove My Chevrolet C8 Corvette In Snow With Summer Tires, And While My Snow Socks Failed Every 200 Feet Even At 10 MPH, The Car Handled Surprisingly Well In One Inch Of Snow Without Any Traction Aids
By Noah Washington on
After attempting to drive his Corvette C8 in the snow with summer tires, one owner’s snow socks failed every 200 feet, but the mid-engine car remained surprisingly composed.
A Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup charges inside an owner's garage
It’s Sad To See Battery-Electric Pickup Truck Sales Slowing Down Because Shoppers Are Not Aware of the Long-Term benefits - People Need To Look Beyond the Sticker Price and Understand These Key Aspects of EV Truck Ownership
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a comment from a Torque News reader on our story about the dire situation for EV trucks in America. Let’s examine this very well-stated point.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Thought My Truck Was Going To Explode When I Saw Smoke Coming From The Front During Supercharging, but It Turned Out To Be Steam”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares how he started to panic when he saw “smoke” coming from the front of his truck during supercharging. However, he explains exactly what was happening and why other Cybertruck owners shouldn’t panic.
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
My 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Has This Hidden Filter I Had No Idea About, I Was Grossed Out To See Its Current Condition, I Didn’t Even Know It Was a Thing
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners are discovering a hidden filter under the rear seats that collects serious dirt. Did you know this HV battery part existed? Here is how to find it and why cleaning it is critical for your hybrid system. 
So I Drove the 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS, And Think That Wide 11-Inch Touchscreen Alone Makes It Feel More Expensive
So I Drove the 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS, And Think That Wide 11-Inch Touchscreen Alone Makes It Feel More Expensive
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS surprised me with its big-car comfort, sharp styling, and the kind of everyday drivability you don’t expect from a crossover that starts this cheap.
2026 Ram 1500 and 2500 Lineup
2026 Ram 1500 HEMI, Ram 2500 and Ford Maverick to Duke it Out for 2026 North American Truck of the Year
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI has been getting a lot of buzz lately, but the Ram 2500 has an upgraded interior. Ford has also customized the Ford Maverick into a street truck called Lobo. Which vehicle will be crowned the most important truck of 2026?
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Buyer Says, “I Can Get Cheese On a 2026 Taco But Not Tomatoes, Because Those Toppings Aren't Available In My Region, Well, Who Woulda Thought
By Denis Flierl on
"You can get cheese but not tomatoes?" One Tacoma buyer is fuming. He tried to order a TRD Off Road with a moonroof and a swaybar disconnect, but was denied due to "regional restrictions." Why Toyota's rules might make buying your dream truck impossible.
Hubbell Electric Vehicle Charger-rated NEMA 14-50R Receptacle
Don't Buy An EV Charging Receptacle Before Reading This - Here’s Your Guide to NEMA 14-50R Outlets For Electric Vehicle Charging
By John Goreham on
A comment under one of our stories offered keen insight into the proper receptacle to use when you set up an Electric Vehicle Charger. Here is some valuable information to consider before setting up your EV charging circuit.
2026 RAM Rebel
2026 Ram Rebel Owner Says, “I Installed a K&N Filter, and One Test Drive It Threw an Engine Light, and Won't Go Past 15 MPH, It’s Crazy, All I Did Was Put the Filter On”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram owner installed a K&N cold-air intake, hoping for big power gains. Instead? An immediate engine error light and a truck stuck at 15 mph! Can a simple diagnostic reset fix this, or is "bad boy" now just a heavy paperweight?
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup truck in silver parked on a reflective beach at sunset, showcasing its futuristic LED headlights and bold electric truck design.
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Owner Claims a Basic Hood Latch Failure Has Parked His $100K Truck for Months, Saying GMC Gave Him a Loaner So Small “I Feel Like a Fish in a Tin Can” While He Continues Paying for the EV Sitting Idle
By Noah Washington on
2025 GMC Sierra's motorized hood failed, forcing the owner into a dangerous, high-speed scenario and then into a 25 MPH crawl home.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV in blue parked on a rooftop, highlighting its sharp electric SUV design, aerodynamic front end, and two-tone accents.
I Charged My 2025 Chevy Equinox EV At A Tesla Supercharger For The First Time And It Cost Only $4.63 To Go From 73% To 80% In 15 Minutes Using Their 325kW Station Though I Nearly Maxed Out The Adapter Cable's Reach
By Noah Washington on
One Equinox EV owner's first stop at a Tesla Supercharger resulted in a simple, fast victory. This experience instantly reduced his charger phobia with seamless integration, costing only $4.63 to jump from 73% to 80% using the 325kW V4 station.
Black Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD pickup truck with severe front-end collision damage, photographed at intersection with traffic lights overhead.
I Will Never Buy a Different Truck Again in My Life Other Than a Chevrolet Silverado After Surviving a 60 MPH Collision With Only Whiplash
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Chevy Silverado 3500HD owner walked away from a 60-mph crash with only whiplash, it turned into a real-world testament to the strength in design that heavy-duty truck owners trust with their lives.
Digital instrument cluster of Gilbert's Toyota Prius showing EV mode, 34°F temperature, 2,783 miles, and various driving assistance icons.
I Reached 2,783 Miles on One Tank in My 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium, and I Probably Could’ve Hit 3,000 Since My Fuel Light Wasn’t Even On
By Aram Krajekian on
Toyota Prius drivers are already used to impressive efficiency, but every so often, a result appears that completely resets what we think these cars can do.
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 and 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500
My 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Broke So Often, I Made GM Buy It Back; I Hope This Stripped-Down 2025 Silverado 1500 I Just Bought Is More Reliable
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 owner's truck broke down so often that GM bought it back. Josh traded up (or down?) for a stripped-down 2025 Silverado 1500 5.3L, shocked by the lack of V8 4x4 options. Will his 'new' truck be better?
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in blue driving off-road, front view with LED light bar, aggressive grille, and foggy forest background.
2025 Tundra Limited Owner Claims He Gained “Almost 2 MPG Immediately” After Disabling Adaptive Cruise, Saying the Jump at 80 MPH on A/T Tires Was “Honestly Surprising” and Making Him Question Whether ACC Was “Quietly Ruining MPG”
By Noah Washington on
While looking into premature rear brake wear, one Tundra driver found that switching to fixed-speed cruise control drastically improved his mileage at 80 MPH on A/T tires.
Tesla Model Y with spare tire in lower trunk
I Paid $49,000 for a Tesla Model Y and It Didn’t Come with a Spare Tire, Tesla’s Explanation Annoyed Me
By Chris Johnston on
Buyers of new cars like the Tesla Model Y are speaking out about a missing essential that could leave them stranded.
Xiaomi Advanced EV Factory
Xiaomi Hits 500,000 EVs: The Quiet Giant Eating the World’s Lunch
By Rob Enderle on
Xiaomi produced its 500,000th EV in just 19 months, a speed embarrassing legacy automakers. With a new Munich design center and profitable operations, Xiaomi is dominating China and eyeing Europe.
Genesis GV60 Magma Drifting
The Genesis GV60 Magma: A High-Voltage Shot Across AMG’s Bow
By Rob Enderle on
The Genesis GV60 Magma challenges Mercedes-AMG dominance with 640 hp, aggressive design, and innovative tech like virtual shifting and drift mode. By blending high-performance EV architecture with engaging analog simulations, Genesis hits a homerun.
Lucid Factory
Lucid Motors Hits a Speed Bump: 2025 Production Forecast Slashed Amid Supply Chain Chaos
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid Motors cut its 2025 forecast amid supply chain chaos, including a supplier fire. Despite a $2 billion Saudi lifeline, the luxury EV maker faces immense pressure to scale its new Gravity SUV against rivals like Rivian in a turbulent market.
Hyundai CRATER Concept
Hyundai CRATER Concept: TheThe Hyundai CRATER concept redefines electric off-roading with its "Art of Steel" design, challenging Tesla's Cybertruck. Featuring 33-inch tires, a modular interior, and rugged utili “Art of Steel” Takes Aim at the Cyber-Future
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai CRATER concept redefines electric off-roading with its "Art of Steel" design, challenging Tesla's Cybertruck. Featuring 33-inch tires, a modular interior, and rugged utility, it combines EV precision with raw durability.
Lancia Pu+Ra HPE
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE: A Geometric Manifesto for the Electric Future
By Rob Enderle on
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept marks the Italian brand's electric rebirth, blending "Pure" and "Radical" design with Stratos-inspired geometry. Featuring a "home-like" interior by Cassina and the new SALA interface, it previews future styling and tech.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
First Try at FSD With My Cybertruck, V14 Was Good Until It Backed Up Into a Pole Denting My Bumper, But I’m Not Criticizing Tesla, Elon, or the CT, I Still Love My CT
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported his CT backed right into a pole, denting the bumper. Even after the v14 version mishap, he says, "I still love my CT." Supervised or not, FSD still has a few kinks to iron out. What Tesla owners need to know. 
The Dectravalve system (right) prevents the thermal hotspots that plague traditional battery packs (left), allowing for sustained high-speed charging
The "Dectravalve" Revolution: Hydrohertz Just Solved the EV Charging Conundrum
By Rob Enderle on
Hydrohertz’s new "Dectravalve" technology uses multi-zone thermal management to eliminate battery hotspots. This innovation promises to cut EV charging times by 68% to just 10 minutes and increase range by 10%, potentially appearing in vehicles by 2027.
MSI LifePlus EV charger with handle
Test Report - MSI Life Plus Level 2 EV Charger Offers Great Features, Easy Setup, and a Robust Design
By John Goreham on
We test and review a new EV charger, the Life Plus from MSI, which offers many features and feels very well built.
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