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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.

A regular Ford Mustang and an EV Mustang Mach-E parked side by side.
There Are Now TWO Completely Different Mustangs, and They're Developing Completely Different Kinds of Problems
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford just recalled 110,000 Mustangs, but the two recalls could not be more different from each other. One badge, two engineering worlds, and now two very different kinds of problems.
Honda Ridgeline Owner Buys Two More Chevy Vehicles And Classifies Their Sound Systems From Best To Worst
Honda Ridgeline Owner Buys Two More Chevy Vehicles And Classifies Their Sound Systems From Best To Worst
By Tim Healey on
Buying a truck like the 2026 Honda Ridgeline isn’t just for what it can tow or how it rides - for some, the sound system matters, and this owner, who bought a Ridgeline and two 2025 Chevy vehicles, classifies them from best to worst.
Toyota is relocating the Tacoma truck production to San Antonio TX with 5 specific targets to achieve
Toyota Declines Details, But The $3.6B Tacoma Production Relocation Is Expected To Achieve 5 Specific Targets
By Armen Hareyan on
You probably know that Toyota just committed $3.6 billion to move Tacoma production out of Mexico and into Texas, but the numbers behind the expansion reveal exactly what Toyota expects from the truck market through 2030.
2026 Toyota Tacoma
A Die-Hard Jeep Owner Ditched His Wrangler For A 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, Trading Iconic Culture For Superior Build Quality
By Denis Flierl on
A die-hard Jeep Wrangler fan trades his rig for a 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, abandoning the "Jeep Wave" community in favor of superior midsize-truck reliability. I analyze why manufacturing shifts are driving off-road enthusiasts away from Stellantis.
Purple Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit cornering on the Nürburgring track.
“That Tire Was Born for That Model” Pirelli Says Taycan Turbo GT’s 6:55 Nürburgring Tire Was Co-Developed From the Start
By Noah Washington on
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit ran 6:55 at the Nürburgring on a wider, lower-tread-depth Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS built around EV weight, instant torque, heat control, and repeated high-speed load.
Waymo Jaguar I-Pace robotaxi stopped on a busy city street as a pedestrian passes beside it.
IIHS Says Waymo Data Point to Lower Crash Rates in Limited Deployments, But NAMIC Says Insurers Still Need “Credible Claims Data”
By Noah Washington on
IIHS says Waymo’s crash data is promising but narrow. NAMIC says insurers still need credible loss data on frequency, severity, causation, and repair costs before automated miles can be rated differently from human-driven miles.
Black Ford F-150 Lightning towing a white Pebble Flow travel trailer through a vineyard at sunset.
A Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Expected 1.0 mi/kWh Towing a Pebble Flow, Then Averaged 1.5 mi/kWh Over Pacheco Pass
By Noah Washington on
The owner expected the usual EV-truck towing collapse. Instead, his modified F-150 Lightning averaged 1.5 mi/kWh pulling a Pebble Flow from Fremont toward Southern California, with the trailer’s Active Tow Assist doing most of the hard work.
2024 Toyota Tundra, 2026 Ford F-150 Tremor
2024 Toyota Tundra Owner Dumps A 2 Year-Old Truck For a 2026 Ford F-150 Tremor: Main Bearing Recalls and Interior Degradation Destroyed Brand Loyalty
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner is trading his truck for a 2026 Ford F-150 Tremor 3.5L, citing Toyota's relentless engine recalls and fading interior quality. Here is why the legendary 20-year reliability promise is driving truck buyers to Dearborn.
A 2026 Red GMC Sierra with custom headlights.
This GMC Sierra and Silverado Alert Shows Modern Trucks Have Become So Sensitive That Popular Upgrades Can Accidentally Break Their Safety Systems
By Armen Hareyan on
Modern GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado trucks are so smart that mud and aftermarket lights can fool their safety systems.
2021 Ford F-150
Ford Issues Recall for 740,000 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigators, Ford Expeditions, 2020-2021 Ford Explorers, Lincoln Aviators and 2021 Ford F-150s
By Mary Conway on
The massive recall is over a problem with the transmission that may allow the vehicle to slip out of park and roll away.
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 Sport Brings Big Luxury To A Driveway, Or Road Trip, Near You
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 Sport Doesn't Try To Be The Fastest Luxury SUV, And That's Exactly Why It Works
By Tim Healey on
Like the 2026 Nissan Armada the 2026 Infiniti QX80 Sport shares its bones with, the 2026 Infiniti QX80 answers its critics nicely after a redesign.
Seventy-Year-Old Man Moves From A Ram 1500 To A 2026 Honda Ridgeline And Tells Us What Really Sold Him
Seventy-Year-Old Man Moves From A Ram 1500 To A 2026 Honda Ridgeline And Tells Us What Really Sold Him
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Honda Ridgeline had earned a lot of loyalty from its buyers. We’ll once again let an owner tell us his story of why.
A 2026 Chevy Bolt sits on a dealer lot.
US Buyers Ignore Affordable EVs- Another Is Dropped
By John Goreham on
Americans don't really want low-cost EVs, despite the noise from the vocal minority.
Timothy Laxton pulling a 34 foot camper with his 2021 Chevrolet Silverado and only getting 196 degree transmission temperature.
One Silverado Owner Expected A Tough Tow, But His First Trip With A 34-Foot Camper Revealed How Far Half-Ton Trucks Have Come
By Armen Hareyan on
A 2021 Chevy Silverado owner expected a difficult first trip towing a 34-foot camper, but after seeing a peak transmission temperature of 196°F, he came away with a very different conclusion.
2026 Honda CR-V
A 2026 Honda CR-V Owner Ditches Subaru To Launch A San Juan Colorado Mountain Off-Road Camping Community
By Denis Flierl on
Aaron Chokbengboun’s call for an all-inclusive alpine meetup in Ouray highlights a massive shift in outdoor culture. My analysis reveals how the top-selling 2026 Honda CR-V is breaking out of the suburbs and taking over rugged Rocky Mountain trails.
2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn
2026 Ram Big Horn Owner Towing 2,000 Lbs Says the Hurricane Out-Bites the HEMI Despite Getting 13.1 MPG
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram Big Horn owner logs 13.1 MPG during a 1,000-mile towing test, proving the twin-turbo Hurricane out-bites the old HEMI V8. Here is why dropping the factory break-in oil twice before 2,000 miles is vital to protect this new engine.
Black 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 driving past a modern building in a front three-quarter action shot.
Our Previous 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Test Beat EPA Range, But One Owner’s Texas Trip Shows How 85 MPH Can Take 100 Miles Back
By Noah Washington on
A Utah owner saw her 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 fall to 274 miles at 100% on the way to Texas. Our earlier test shows the SUV can do far better, which makes the lesson clearer: they planned around the wrong number.
Tesla Cybertruck towing an Airstream travel trailer in a parking lot with a person standing beside the truck.
Tesla Cybertruck Tows a 4,500-Pound Airstream Sport to Julian and Beats Owner’s Range Expectations
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner pulled a 4,500-pound single-axle Airstream Sport up to Julian, California, and back. The 200-mile trip averaged 520.8 Wh/mi, only 41 percent higher than his normal 370 Wh/mi.
2024 Toyota Tundra
2024 Toyota Tundra Owner Asks If He’s 'Out of the Weeds' on Annoying Interior Build Quality and Engine Issues
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum owner wants to know whether later builds avoided the early V6 engine recalls frustrating interior defects. I look at the technical truth behind ongoing window-track noise, broken volume knobs, and current assembly-line fixes.
2026 GMC Sierra Elevation, 2016 GMC Sierra
GMC Owner Trades 2016 V8 Sierra for 2026 TurboMax: 430 Lb-Ft of Spec-Sheet Torque Confronts Real-World Cabin Disappointment
By Denis Flierl on
A GMC Sierra owner traded his 2016 V8 for a 2026 TurboMax Elevation, noting he misses the V8 but the 2.7L engine isn't bad. Mechanics analyze how the TurboMax's 430 lb-ft spec-sheet torque matches real-world driving compared to GM's classic small-block.
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Powertrain Shutdown At 5K Miles Leaves Die-Hard Owner “Not A Fan”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 owner reports a dangerous powertrain shutdown and unresponsive throttle at 5,434 miles. Following a total ECM main board failure, the recurring limp-mode issues have left this lifelong brand enthusiast "not a fan."
2027 Kia Telluride HEV X-line parked in Charlotte, NC which I reviewed for this review
Kia Reveals The Most Controversial Decision in Developing The 2027 Telluride, And How The Hybrid Questions The Highlander
By Armen Hareyan on
Kia just built a 329 horsepower Telluride that only sips 31 MPG. At $61,180, one fender detail is already splitting owners into two camps.
2025 Ram Rebel
The $70,000 Ram Rebel Diagnostic Nightmare: Why An Intermittent Check Engine Light At 10K Miles Forced A Factory Engineering Takeover
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram Rebel owner’s unresolved intermittent check engine light at 10,000 miles forces a formal factory STAR Case escalation. Here is why dealership technicians are deadlocked and what this advanced engineering intervention means for Ram owners.
2027 Toyota Highlander EV, 2022 Toyota Highlander
Toyota Claims the 2027 Electric Highlander Solves the Three-Row EV Market, But Longtime Owners Warn the 320-Mile SUV Has Evolved Into a Dead End
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota's 2027 all-electric Highlander pivot faces severe backlash from loyal owners who warn the 320-mile SUV has lost its identity. Here is why the brand's shift to a pure BEV platform is driving a wedge into the three-row family market.
Ford F-150, Ford Maverick
Ford F-150 Owner Says the Maverick Hybrid Replaces 90% of Full-Size Truck Duty Cycles: ‘Don’t Most Owners Drive More Truck Than They Need?’
By Denis Flierl on
A Reno Ford F-150 5.0L owner admits the compact Maverick Hybrid successfully replaces 90% of his full-size truck's daily work cycles while achieving 41 MPG, requiring a utility trailer just five times a year for heavy firewood and steel hauls.
Black Toyota Tacoma shown in side profile parked in a residential parking lot.
A 6-Month-Old Toyota Tacoma Has One Door That Won’t Open From Inside, and Another Handle Is Starting to Fail
By Noah Washington on
The rear passenger door will not open from the inside. The front passenger handle now clicks and fails to retract. The dealer says the part backlog is large, and the owner does not want his modified truck sitting at the store indefinitely.
GMC Sierra EV parked at a GM Energy charging station at a Flying J travel center at night.
A 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Owner Hit $93.85 at One EVgo Stop and Says His Tesla Would Have Saved About $500
By Noah Washington on
An EVgo transaction screen showed six fast-charging sessions totaling $453.64. The owner says his Florida-to-Michigan run in a 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 made him wish he had taken his Tesla.
This is probably how a Rivian R1S-based Tesla would look like.
If Tesla Built Something Like The Rivian R1S It Would Blow The Model Y Numbers
By Armen Hareyan on
If the Lucid Gravity looked more like a Rivian R1S it might be received better, but if Tesla built something like the R1S it would blow the Model Y numbers.
Exploring the Low-Slung Profile of the JEA Platform
The Silicon Foundation: Unpacking the Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA)
By Rob Enderle on
A technical column focusing on the dedicated JEA platform underpinning the Type 01.
Jaguar's High-Stakes Electric Gamble in Los Angeles
Jaguar Gambles Its Entire Electric Future on American Buyers Despite Mounting Tariff Threats
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar is staking its all-electric future on the US market, facing severe import risks and fierce design criticism. Can the legendary British marque survive this high-stakes gamble until 2030?
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