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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.

How To Stay Safe In Light Of Tesla Redesigning Door Handles And How To Spot The Risks
How To Stay Safe In Light Of Tesla Redesigning Door Handles And How To Spot The Risks
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla’s door handle redesign comes after unexpected safety failures that left people trapped inside their cars, raising urgent questions every owner should be asking.
GM vs. Ford EV Price War
GM Enters the Fray: The Intensifying EV Price War and Its Ripple Effects
By Rob Enderle on
GM significantly reduces prices on some EVs to better compete with Ford and other EV makers raising the potential for an EV price war.
Electrify America Raises Prices
The End of an Era: Electrify America's Necessary Price Hikes
By Rob Enderle on
Electrify America's recent, widespread price hikes signal the end of the subsidized charging era, threatening to slow mainstream EV adoption while highlighting the company's urgent need to prioritize network reliability to justify the higher costs.
Bosch Launches New Vehicle OS
Bosch's Central Brain: A New Era for Automotive Operating Systems
By Rob Enderle on
Bosch's new centralized vehicle operating system, adopted by three major automakers for 2027 EVs, marks a significant challenge to existing automotive OS players like BlackBerry QNX, promising a safer, more consistent, and integrated driving experience.
2023 Honda CR-V
My Honda Dealer Is Saying I Need A Brake Fluid Change In My 2023 CR-V, and By the Looks Of It, It’s Not Even Dirty, Is This Another Dealer Scam?
By Denis Flierl on
Bryan suspects his Honda dealer is running a scam. They say his 2023 CR-V needs a brake fluid flush, but he thinks the fluid looks fine. Is it a legitimate maintenance need or just a way for the dealership to make extra cash?
Black electric SUV driving on a road with hills and palm trees in the background.
I Picked Up My New Ford Mustang Mach-E Yesterday And Was Shocked When The Dealership Delivered It Dirty, Then Tried Pressuring Me Into A $6,800 Extended Warranty By Claiming Everyone Buys It
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was blindsided when their dream car was delivered dirty, then hit with a shocking claim: "everyone" buys a $6,800 extended warranty.
Red SUV driving down a city street with buildings and trees in the background.
I Brought Home My New Cadillac Optiq Silver Luxury 2 For An Extended Test Drive But Now Face The Challenge Of Installing Level 2 Charging In My Illinois Condo's Unassigned Parking Lot
By Noah Washington on
An Illinois man just got his dream car, a new Cadillac Optiq, but now faces a very modern problem. Discover the hidden hurdle of luxury EV ownership as he tries to navigate condo board politics and unassigned parking to install a Level 2 charger.
2024 Toyota Tundra
2024 Tundra Owner Says, “Toyota Should Be Scared Someone Will Sue For an Accident Due to Them Knowing the 2022-2025 Have a High Chance of Motor Failure”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner's engine suddenly seized on the highway. It's a terrifying reality for some Toyota Tundra owners. Here's the truth about what happens when your truck suddenly stalls, and what owners need to know to stay safe and protect themselves.
2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT PRO AWD
After a Week With the 2026 Palisade XRT PRO, One Feature Kept Surprising Me Every Single Day
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT PRO delivers an unexpected mix of rugged confidence and family comfort that may change how you think about three-row SUVs.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander features three rows in a two row class
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Gives You Three Rows For the Price Of Two, and They Are Truly Useful In the Real World
By John Goreham on
Why not add a compact third row of seating to your SUV at no extra charge? If you opt for the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL, you can have it all.
Red Toyota BZ
I Think The Toyota BZ EV Might Finally Be Worth Taking Seriously
By Chris Johnston on
With tech that simplifies ownership and range that eases anxiety, the Toyota BZ is helping to show a different side of Toyota.
Tesla Cybertruck
So, This 3 or 4 Year Old Kid Jumps Up and Down Pointing to My Cybertruck Yelling “Derz a Cybatukk! It’s Da Coolest Veeikel Eva!" I Wish I Had That Kid on Video
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck captures a child's pure joy over his CT, shouting its name with all his might. It's a testament to the future of design. This story is a reminder of the power of innovation to capture the hearts and imaginations of the next generation.
2021 Toyota RAV4
RAV4 Owner Says, “I’ve Had 2 Toyota Dealers and an Independent Toyota Shop Change the Oil in My 2021 RAV4 and 3 Times Now They’ve Overfilled It"
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 owner is frustrated with overfilled oil. Has it happened to you? I'll break down why it happens to your RAV4, the serious risks involved, and give solutions every car owner needs to know. Don't let a simple mistake damage your engine.
A white Lucid Air Touring with significant front-end damage, including a missing bumper and exposed internal components, is parked on a city street during daylight.
My Lucid Air Touring Only Felt a Bump During a Crash While the Other Car Flipped Over, So I’ll Be Buying Another Lucid Immediately If My Car Is Totaled
By Aram Krajekian on
You never expect to measure your car’s worth by how it protects you in a crash, but this Lucid Air Touring owner is doubling down on its safety by ordering another one.
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N
Seven Days Later I Realized How The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N Doubles As a Sensible Daily
By Armen Hareyan on
What surprised me most about the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N wasn’t its speed or handling but how unexpectedly easy it was to live with as a daily driver.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says the Insurance Agent Who Quoted Him $400/Month Got Fired for Underquoting, and State Farm Is Doubling His Premium to $800/Month
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that State Farm insurance is doubling his rate out of the blue. He adds that initially, he was quoted $400/month; however, the insurance agent who gave him this rate was let go, and now State Farm is asking for $800/month.
White Ram 1500 Limited parked outdoors, showcasing a shiny chrome grille and alloy wheels. The setting is a car lot with trees and blue sky in the background.
I Couldn’t Drive My 2021 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel for More Than 3 Days Without Issues, But the Dealer Made It Right and Now My 2025 Ram 1500 Limited Has Taken Me 2,000 Trouble-Free Miles
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Ram 1500 risks losing your trust in the brand, sometimes all it takes is one bold move from the dealer to turn everything around.
Electric vehicle owners suffer frustrating 12-volt battery failures and AAA can help
12 Volt Battery Failures Are Driving Electric Vehicle Owners Crazy - I Asked My Dealer to Change the Battery, but They Denied the Request and It Has Now Died 7 Times in Two Weeks
By John Goreham on
12V batteries in pricey battery-electric vehicles are failing, and causing quite a stir among EV owners. We provide some examples of the issues owners face and explain why EVs never have alternator failures.
Bridgestone tire on a Tesla Model Y
Tire Store Says My Tesla Model Y’s New Tires Will Only Last 20,000 Miles, not 50,000 Miles as Rated
By Chris Johnston on
I love the way my Tesla Model Y launches, my tires do not share the feeling.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Went Into the Dealer Looking For a 2024 Honda CR-V Gas Model, and I Left With a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V shopper's plan changes in a big way. One owner's journey from gas to Hybrid reveals a powerful trend reshaping the auto industry. Find out why more and more buyers are making the switch, and what it means for your next car purchase.
2022 Chevrolet Siverado ZR2
Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “I See All the Negative About the GM 6.2L V8, Well, I’ve Had No Problems With My 2022, 43K In, It Passed the Recall Test With No Issues
By Denis Flierl on
Don't believe all the negativity about the GM 6.2L V8. One Silverado owner with 43,000 miles is offering hope and a different perspective. Get the full story on why this engine might be more reliable than you think. Find out how to protect your truck.
Tesla Model Y driving next to an electric light rail train
I Did Basic Energy Checking And Found That Driving My Tesla Model Y to the Ball Game Has Less Environment Impact Than Taking the Subway
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla Model Y versus the train, one trip’s data collides with assumptions about what is best for the city.
Close-up of a Chevrolet Silverado hood with "Allison Transmission" and "Duramax" in shiny silver letters on a black accent, conveying strength and durability.
I’m Sickened I Paid Cash for a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax, It Has Been Sitting Broken at the Dealer for 62 Days Now
By Aram Krajekian on
A truck meant to symbolize reliability now sits untouched for two months, and it has left this Chevy Silverado owner with a bad taste in his mouth.
A row of silver Tesla Model Y's parked in a lot, showcasing their aerodynamic design and glossy finish under clear blue skies.
My 2026 Tesla Model Y’s FSD Crossed Several Lanes and Hit Divider Posts at 65 MPH, Just 900 Miles Into Ownership
By Aram Krajekian on
When advanced technology on the newest Tesla Model Y slips for even a moment, it can turn confidence into doubt. And when that doubt comes at highway speed, the results can’t be ignored.
A gray electric car drives on a highway near an overpass at dusk.
My Tesla Model 3 Has Been Stuck At A French Service Center For Over 2 Months Waiting For A Battery Replacement, With No Loaner Car Or Compensation From Tesla
By Noah Washington on
When a warranty-covered battery failed on a cross-country trip, a Model 3 owner found themselves grounded without a loaner or compensation.
A silver SUV parked at a forest campsite with trees and a picnic table nearby.
I Finally Got My Kia EV9 Back From The Service Department After A Month Of Connection Issues, But The Brake Lights Still Stay On Randomly Even When The Car Is Off
By Noah Washington on
Your Kia EV9 might be a dream on the road, but what about when it's parked? Discover the strange glitch that is making a stunning Road Rider brown EV9's brake lights turn on at random.
Image shows a Ford F-250 in blue and silver against a backdrop of a wooded area.
When I Try to Sell or Trade My $80,000 Ford F-Series Truck, I Am Offered $10K Less Than I Owe On It - Should I Just Let It Be Repossessed? Dave Ramsey’s Hack Is Genius
By John Goreham on
This Ford F-250 owner is in a financial jam. Her F-Series truck is currently valued at about $10K to $20K less than she owes on it. Out of desperation, she was considering letting it be repo’d. Here’s the smart solution.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Love My 2025 Toyota RAV4, But It Took $600 In Mods To Make It Stand Out From All the Other Boring RAVs On the Road
By Denis Flierl on
Gavin Mikkelson's 2025 RAV4 Hybrid XLE was great, but it was just like all the others. With just $600 in mods, he transformed his ride from "boring" to unique. See his simple upgrades that made a big difference. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Engineers Are Puzzled by the Multiple Failures He’s Experienced With His Truck – Adds, “Tesla Engineers Have Shipped the Faulty Component Back to Headquarters For Deeper Analysis”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s now on his third off-road lightbar after the first two failed, and one flew off in the middle of the highway. Tesla engineers, puzzled by the multiple failures, have sent the faulty components back to headquarters.
2025 Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y Owner Says, “It Feels Good to Finally Get My First EV. I Had a Scat Pack, the Performance Difference is Night and Day, I’m in Awe Every Time I Drive It"
By Denis Flierl on
A life-threatening hydroplaning crash in his Dodge Scat Pack led Joe Epps to trade muscle for electric. He's now "in awe" of his new Tesla Model Y, which he says has a "night and day" performance difference. Here is what performance fans need to know. 
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