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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.

2026 Subaru Solterra inside a garage and the trunk opened hitting the uper part of the garage door
The 2026 Subaru Solterra Is a Great EV And I'm Considering One, But Don't Do This Very Common Thing When The Car Is Inside The Garage
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Subaru Solterra Touring XT delivers an unexpected mix of rugged Subaru character and refined EV comfort that may surprise longtime fans and first-time electric buyers alike.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His 15-Year-Old Daughter Won’t Let Him Pick Her Up From School in the Cybertruck – Fellow Cybertruck Owners Criticize Him for Letting His Daughter Dictate What He Drives
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is facing criticism after sharing that his 15-year-old daughter won’t let him pick her up from school in the all-electric truck. Fellow Cybertruck owners say it’s not okay to let a teenager decide what vehicle he drives.
A blue 2025 Honda CR-V drives on a highway with mountains in the background under a clear sky. The scene conveys a sense of adventure and freedom.
My 2025 Honda CR-V Was Rear-Ended and Is Most Likely Totaled, But Amazingly No One Got Hurt Because the Car Did Its Job
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2025 Honda CR-V owner found out the hard way how fragile cars can be, but also how far safety has come when a rear-end crash resulted in everyone walking away.
A white Chevrolet Silverado EV is parked in a driveway, hitched to a Gulf Stream travel trailer. A brick house and lush green trees are visible in the background.
I Highly Recommend the Chevrolet Silverado EV Because I’ve Had No Issues, No Range Anxiety, and It Pulls Over 7,000 Pounds With Ease
By Aram Krajekian on
Some say EV trucks can’t handle real work, but one Chevy Silverado EV driver’s story shows there’s more to these pickups than what meets the eye.
2025 Honda Civic Type R
My Friend Was Shopping For a 2025 Honda Civic Type R and Found This on the Dealer’s Sticker, It Says “Additional Dealer Profit $15,000” Ain't No Way
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Honda Civic Type R's sticker shows a jaw-dropping $15,000 "dealer profit." I'll expose the truth behind market adjustments and provide you with the real-world tools you need to fight back and avoid being taken for a ride.
2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid TRD Pro
My 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid TRD Pro 3K Miles In Is Dead, the Dealer Says My Transmission Has Big Pieces of Metal In the Oil and Needs to Be Replaced
By Denis Flierl on
Luc's new 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid died with a "hybrid system malfunction," 3k miles in. The dealer found the transmission completely out with metal in the oil. Can a full replacement save his $75K truck? Is this a sign of future trouble in the Tundra? 
Tesla Cybertruck driving on mountain road with snow-capped peaks and valley in background
I Paid $17,000 To Fix My Tesla Model 3 Performance After Road Debris Destroyed The Battery Pack, So I Replaced It With A Cybertruck And Plan To Buy Tesla's Armor Package For Better Protection
By Noah Washington on
The Cybertruck's stainless-steel exoskeleton may be tough, but the battery under its belly is an Achilles' heel for every EV. Learn from an owner who shelled out over $11,000 for a new battery alone on his previous Tesla.
Orange and silver Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sports cars parked on racetrack behind safety fence
I Spotted Multiple Corvette ZR1X Models From Michigan In New Orleans Along With A Secret Prototype Test Mule That Had Its Engine Window Blacked Out And Will Be Announced Soon
By Noah Washington on
Is this the next ultimate Corvette? Following the ZR1X, a new, top-secret prototype has been spotted on the road, fueling speculation that the long-rumored Grand Sport or the flagship Zora is finally being unleashed.
Bright blue Chevrolet electric SUV parked on concrete driveway near coastal house.
I Successfully Tested My Chevy Equinox EV At A Tesla Supercharger Using The A2Z Adapter, Could Have Charged To 80% In 30 Minutes But Home Charging Is Much Cheaper
By Noah Washington on
An Equinox EV owner successfully fast-charged at a Tesla Supercharger using an adapter, confirming the expanded range possibilities for GM drivers. But the test was cut short because home charging is "much cheaper."
BYD Seagull Comes To Latin America
The Shark in the Water: BYD's Sub-$20,000 EV Changes the Game
By Rob Enderle on
BYD's launch of its high-quality, sub-$20,000 Seagull EV in Latin America is a strategic masterstroke that massively undercuts the competition, establishing a powerful beachhead in the Americas and exposing the critical failure of Western automakers.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Pulled a Fast One on Him – He Adds, “I Bought Winter Tires but Tesla Gave Me a Complete Set With Wheels and Sensors”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he purchased four winter tires, which cost $1,940; however, Tesla gave him a full winter package set, including wheels, TPMS sensors & nuts. The complete package costs $3,250.
V2G Is Mandated in Europe
Europe's Silent Revolution: Turning Every EV into a Power Plant
By Rob Enderle on
The EU's landmark mandate requiring all new EVs to be V2G-capable by 2027 is a revolutionary policy that transforms every vehicle into a mobile battery, creating a continent-sized virtual power plant to stabilize the grid.
CATL Creates A Sodium Ion Price Advantage For China's EVs
The Sodium Uprising: How China's CATL Just Changed the EV Affordability Game
By Rob Enderle on
CATL's mass production of cheaper, lithium-free sodium-ion batteries for budget city cars represents a strategic masterstroke that tackles EV affordability head-on, securing China's dominance in the mass-market segment.
Tesla Cybertruck
An Early Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Finally Decided to Buy Back His Truck After 20 Service Visits. He Shares “The Same Window Cracked Twice Spontaneously, Both Motors Failed, an Inverter Was Replaced, and the Brake Calipers Failed”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner lists all the issues he's faced with his truck. He mentions that, because of the truck’s misaligned window rails, his windows shattered spontaneously twice. Additionally, both his motors failed, and his brake calipers malfunctioned.
A man in a yellow safety vest prepares to drive a beige Hyundai Sonata onto a tow truck. The scene is in a parking lot with a few parked cars nearby.
My Hyundai Sonata’s Engine Seized Without Warning, So I’m Now Wondering Whether I Should Get a Honda or Toyota Instead
By Aram Krajekian on
The Hyundai Sonata has long carried a reputation for practicality, but one sudden engine seizure shows how fast confidence in a car can unravel.
Futuristic and metallic looking Tesla Cybertruck driving through a desert landscape, kicking up sand. Mountains under clear sky in the background, conveying speed and adventure.
My Tesla Cybertruck’s Simple Hit and Run Turned Into a $2,000 Repair Bill Since the Whole Driver’s Side Needed Refinishing, But At Least Sentry Mode Caught the License Plate on Camera
By Aram Krajekian on
A simple scrape in a parking lot turned into a hefty bill for one Cybertruck owner. What happened next shows how Tesla’s Sentry Mode can shift the story from frustration to accountability.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
I Turned In My 2010 Toyota Tacoma for a 2025 Model, These Things Sure Hold Their Value, I Got $13K Despite it Having 200K Miles and Paint Coming Off
By Denis Flierl on
A 2010 Toyota Tacoma with 200K miles and peeling paint was traded in for over $13K. I'll check out why the Tacoma is the mid-size truck champion of resale value and give 7 tips on maximizing your trade-in. Don't sell your Taco without reading this. 
2024 Honda Prologue
My 2024 Honda Prologue Has Been In the Shop At Least 5 Months Since It Was New, I'm Frustrated That I Have To Deal With Such a Piece of GM Garbage
By Denis Flierl on
When a new Honda Prologue spends more time in the shop than on the road, it's a painful reality check on cross-brand EV platforms. I'll share one owner's story of a "lemon" and offer critical advice on documentation, rights, and next steps.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Why They Struggle to Park Their Trucks Properly. They Give Multiple Reasons, Including Discrepancies in Length Between the Right and Left Sides of a Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Cybertruck owners have shared why they find it difficult to park their vehicles. The explanations include crooked parking visualizations, 4-wheel steering, and, for one owner, a Cybertruck that differs in length between the right and left sides.
Stolen Nissan Ariya EV recovered by cops
I Parked My 2024 Nissan Ariya Outside a Bar, and It Was Hacked and Stolen, Police Found It With 20 Miles Left in the Battery, A Simple Fix Could Have Prevented It
By Chris Johnston on
Nissan Ariya owner breaks down how his car got hacked and stolen, the recovery steps, and the simple habits that would have stopped it.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “37K Miles and I’m Already On My Second Pair of Tires, My First Pair Was Done at 22K Miles, This Can’t Be Normal”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has a problem: tires wearing out in record time, and he's not alone. I'll address the primary reasons for the truck's rapid tire wear and provide solutions to help all Cybertruck owners save money. Here is Leon's surprising story.
2025 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra
I Sold My 2012 Tundra Rock Warrior, and I’m Glad To Be Part of the Tacoma Community After Seeing This 2024 Tundra at 4K Miles With a Blown Engine at the Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
A loyal Tundra owner saw a 2024 model with a blown engine at the dealer. Is Toyota's legendary reliability a thing of the past? I'll dive into the future of their turbocharged powertrains, offer proactive ownership tips, and give you the real verdict.
Silver SUV driving on tree-lined road with sunlight streaming through forest canopy
I Almost Gave Up On Hyundai Until Finding An Honest Dealer Who Gave Me $13,000 In Incentives On My 2026 Ioniq 9 SEL And Had Me In And Out In Just One Hour
By Noah Washington on
An Ioniq 9 buyer was ready to give up on Hyundai after one bad dealership experience after another. Then, an honest sales rep offered a deal with $13,000 in incentives and had him in and out in just one hour.
Blue Ford F-150 STX pickup truck parked on grass with forest backdrop
I Took My Ford F-150 Lightning For Warranty Service And Discovered Ford's System Shows It Has A "Branded Title" Even Though I'm The Only Owner, And DMV Confirms My Title Is Clean
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner went in for routine service and was told his truck had a "branded title", even though it's brand new and he's the only owner. Now he’s fighting a warranty cancellation after Ford's internal database incorrectly flagged his truck.
A grey Hyundai Santa Cruz with black wheels is parked in a driveway. One wheel is removed lying beside the truck. Sunlight casts shadows; tools are on the ground.
I Paid $3,000 for a Hyundai Santa Cruz Warranty, But the Dealer Says My Next Transmission Issue Won’t Be Covered Because They Think Aftermarket Wheels Are the Problem
By Aram Krajekian on
A warranty is supposed to be peace of mind, but for one Hyundai Santa Cruz owner, it turned into proof that protection can vanish the moment you need it most.
2025 Lincoln Navigator strikes a bold pose against a wooded backdrop
2025 Lincoln Navigator Plays Well In the Big Leagues
By John Goreham on
We explore why the Lincoln Navigator is a popular option for shoppers looking for a very large luxury SUV.
Blue Chevy Bolt EV rental problem
The First Time I Drove an EV Is When I Rented a Chevy Bolt and It Was a Nightmare Experience
By Chris Johnston on
From airport pickup to learning about chargers, the Chevy Bolt shows how first time EV renters collide with reality.
Tesla Dealer Said My Model 3 Needs a New Computer As Self Driving Randomly Quit Working, But Then They Fixed It With OTA
Tesla Dealer Said My Model 3 Needs a New Computer As Self Driving Randomly Quit Working, But Then They Fixed It With OTA
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla told a Model 3 owner he needed a $3,000 computer replacement, but an unexpected update changed everything and left drivers debating what really happens when Autopilot quits.
2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2
I Got the 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 3.0L Baby Max, I’m Not Sure How You Are All Getting These Big MPG Numbers, the Best I Get Is 21 on the Highway
By Denis Flierl on
Joe's new 2025 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax isn't getting the MPG he expected. I break down the real-world factors—from speed and tires to DPF cycles—and offer advice for all truck owners to help you get the fuel economy you are looking for.
White electric SUV driving on curved mountain road surrounded by pine trees
I Brought Home My New Polestar 4 After Falling In Love With Its Design, But Was Shocked When Polestar Told Me To "Carry A Bottle Of Water" Because There's No Washer Fluid Sensor
By Noah Washington on
The Polestar 4 is a stunning example of futuristic design, but one owner found a list of baffling oversights after a month of ownership.
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