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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.

Jim Lehet' 2025 Ram
A 2025 Ram Laramie Owner Turned Down a $3,000 Dealer NDA Offer After His 6th Gen Truck Repeatedly Died
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram Laramie owner just blew the whistle on a $3,000 "hush money" NDA offer after his 6th Gen truck repeatedly died. Check out Jim’s unbelievable story. Is this what Ram dealers are doing now?
I Drove Nissan’s Updated Compact Sedan in Charlotte and It’s One of the Most Enjoyable Small Cars I’ve Tested This Year
I Drove Nissan’s Updated Compact Sedan in Charlotte and It’s One of the Most Enjoyable Small Cars I’ve Tested This Year
By Armen Hareyan on
After 15 years of testing cars, I wasn't expecting the 2026 Nissan Sentra SR to be the compact sedan that genuinely surprised me most this year, but seven days on Charlotte's streets changed that completely.
How to Pack a Car for Moving The Smart Driver's Complete Guide
How to Pack a Car for Moving: The Smart Driver's Complete Guide
By Armen Hareyan on
Whether you're hauling across town or coast to coast, what you load, and how you load it, can make or break your move. Here's everything you need to know before you pop that trunk.
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO
2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX Service Alert Confirms Critical Oil Quality Issues at 5000 Mile Interval
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro owners are reporting unexpected oil degradation in the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, making the complimentary 5,000-mile inspection essential to maintaining long-term engine warranty compliance.
2026 Honda CR-V & Toyota Tacoma
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Real World Test Reveals Unexpected Performance Gaps for Switching Toyota Tacoma Owners
By Denis Flierl on
As fuel costs drive a national shift toward efficiency, the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid is capturing former Toyota Tacoma owners who are finding surprising trade-offs in towing and off-road geometry despite the 40 MPG gain.
2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS AWD Review, the front and grille
2026 Chevrolet Traverse RS AWD Performance Review Confirms 328HP Turbo Power and Super Cruise Utility
By Armen Hareyan on
Testing the 2026 Chevy Traverse RS reveals a 328hp turbo powertrain outpacing the previous V6 while providing Tahoe-level stability. Featuring a 17.7-inch display and hands-free Super Cruise, this $57,295 trim redefined the premium 3-row family segment.
One Day Late, $144 Short This 2024 Ford F-150 Owner Learned the Hard Way That Complimentary Service Has a Brutal Hidden Clock
2024 Ford F-150 Owners Warned as Strict Expiration Dates Void Complimentary Maintenance Benefits
By Denis Flierl on
Rigid 2024 Ford F-150 complimentary maintenance deadlines are voiding "Hard Stop" service benefits, leaving owners to cover the $144 cost of oil changes and tire rotations out of pocket.
2026 Jeep 85th Anniversary Models
Jeep Launches 85th Anniversary Edition Cherokee and Grand Cherokee Models With Premium Interior Upgrades
By Mary Conway on
Jeep's new 85th Anniversary Editions for Cherokee and Grand Cherokee bundle the 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 system and Capri leatherette interiors. These 2026 models provide high-trim luxury and "Acidic Silver" styling at a more accessible mid-tier price.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Rushing To Sell Their Trucks Before The 4-Year, 50K-Mile Vehicle Warranty Runs Out. However, Their Next Vehicle Of Choice Is A New Cybertruck With a Longer Warranty
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners say they plan to sell their truck before the 4-year, 50,000-mile warranty expires. However, instead of buying another vehicle, they say they plan to trade in their Cybertruck for another one.
A Toyota hybrid adds fuel at a gas pump
10 Proven Ways To Maximize Your Fuel Economy Without Spending Any Money on Repairs or Upgrades - 8 Of Them Work On EVs Too
By John Goreham on
As gas prices spike, drivers are rediscovering Eco-Mode and optimizing vehicle aerodynamics to cut costs. These 10 technical strategies maximize fuel efficiency on modern high-profile cars without requiring a single dollar in parts or upgrades.
The 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma 4WD Isn’t Ditch Proof - How To Keep Your Truck Out of the Ditch and In One Piece
4th Gen Toyota Tacoma 4WD Limits: Why New Owners Are Overestimating 'MTS' and Ending Up in Ditches
By Denis Flierl on
New 4th Gen Tacoma 4WD systems are failing to prevent "ditch incidents" as owners over-rely on Multi-Terrain Select. From tire pressure errors to traction control limits, here is the essential guide to keeping the new i-FORCE powertrain on the trail.
This 2026 Ram 1500 Buyer Rejected the New Hurricane I6 Specs To Secure the Last of the Legendary 5.7L HEMI V8s
This 2026 RAM 1500 Buyer Rejected the New Hurricane I6 Specs To Secure the Last of the Legendary 5.7L HEMI V8s
By Denis Flierl on
As RAM replaces the 5.7L Hemi V8 with the 3.0L Hurricane I6 for 2025-2026, buyers are rushing to secure the final V8 models. Here is why purists are rejecting 420hp turbo tech in favor of "Last Call" naturally aspirated reliability.
Jordan Taylor's 2025 Toyota Tundra after it was hit by another car and the grille completely damaged, and the insurance limit was only $25K.
Hit While Parked: Why Filing Through Your Own Insurance is the Only Way to Save a New Toyota Tundra
By Armen Hareyan on
When a 2025 Toyota Tundra was hit while parked, the owner discovered the at-fault driver's $25,000 insurance limit wouldn't even cover half the repair. This roadmap helps to protect your $60,000 investment when the other driver is underinsured.
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving through a modern city street.
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Warns of EVgo Security Flaw After Stranger Charges $18 to 'Plug & Charge' Account
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner is sounding the alarm on EVgo’s 'Plug & Charge' system after a stranger successfully billed an $18 session to his account. Despite the clear security breach, EVgo support reportedly told the owner it was a 'you' problem.
White Hyundai Palisade luxury SUV parked on a city street in front of a brick building.
Hyundai Palisade Engine Ruined After Dealership Allegedly Performs Emissions Test With No Oil
By Noah Washington on
A routine emissions test turned into a catastrophic engine failure for one Hyundai Palisade owner after a dealership technician allegedly ran the vehicle without oil. Now, the owner faces a $15,000 repair bill as the dealership denies responsibility.
The Six-Minute Charge And How BYD’s 10C Datang SUV Just Rewrote the EV Rulebook and Left the West Scrambling
BYD’s 10C 'Great Tang' SUV Can Fully Charge in 6 Minutes, Doubling Tesla’s Supercharger Speeds
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s new Datang SUV debuts a 10C battery capable of megawatt charging, allowing roughly 250 miles of range to be added in about five minutes. This advance could eliminate one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption.
Why the VW-Qualcomm-Rivian Alliance is the New Blueprint for the Western Software-Defined Vehicle
VW-Rivian Alliance Taps Qualcomm to Build a 'Western' Alternative to Tesla Software
By Rob Enderle on
In a major move to close the gap with Tesla, VW and Rivian are standardizing their vehicle 'brains' using high-performance Qualcomm silicon.
The Sky’s the Limit (and the Traffic is Below Is History) SkyDrive’s Tokyo Takeoff and the Great Flying Car Reality Check
Tokyo’s Flying Car Finally Took Off, But the Reality Looks More Like a Short-Range Air Taxi Than a Jetsons-Style Future
By Rob Enderle on
A Japanese startup just flew its electric “flying car” over Tokyo, but the demonstration revealed something surprising: the first wave of these vehicles may operate more like short-range air taxis than personal cars in the sky.
The Blue Oval’s Electric Blues And Why Ford’s 71% EV Sales Crash is a Warning Shot for the Global Auto Industry
Ford's $4.8B EV Loss Explains Why The 71% Sales Crash Is Driving Massive Discounts on F-150 Lightning Inventory
By Rob Enderle on
Ford reported a staggering 71% decline in US electric vehicle sales for February, moving only 2,122 units. As F-150 Lightning demand craters 76%, the automaker is pivoting toward gas-hybrids and a new $30,000 electric platform.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump to About $3.25 a Gallon, but AAA and GasBuddy Made a Very Interesting Prediction Before Hostilities Flared That You May Wish To Hear
Gas Prices Hit $3.25 Average: How The Middle East Conflict Will Impact Your Next Fill-Up
By John Goreham on
U.S. gas prices have surged to a $3.25 average, but GasBuddy and AAA analysts warn that 'summer blend' refinery changeovers are the real culprit behind the 9% spike. Drivers should prepare for continued volatility.
Consumer Reports Crowns the Ford F-150 PowerBoost King, But Owners Hitting 80k Miles Warn Of a Mechanical Time Bomb Under the Hood
Consumer Reports Ranks Ford F-150 PowerBoost #1, But High-Mileage Owners Warn of 10-Speed Transmission Failures
By Denis Flierl on
While Consumer Reports ranks the Ford F-150 PowerBoost among the best hybrid trucks on the market, some owners nearing 80,000 miles say expensive drivetrain failures could turn that award-winning pickup into a costly repair story.
Toyota WRC27 rally car hints at a 1990s-inspired GR Celica
2028 Toyota GR Celica: Why the Rumored 400HP 2.0L Turbo Engine is Sparking Reliability Debates
By Dimitar Angelov on
Leaked footage of Toyota's 2027 WRC prototype in Portugal suggests the upcoming GR Celica may stick with a high-strung 1.6L three-cylinder rather than the 400hp 2.0L 'G20E' engine fans expected, but smaller displacement has Celica purists worried.
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness and Crosstrek Wilderness posed side by side - front view
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness vs. Forester: Can You Tell Us Which Is Better?
By John Goreham on
The Subaru Crosstrek and Forester are both outstanding vehicles, and they seem similar on paper or in images. However, in person, there are many important differences. Yet, there is one reason to pick the Crosstrek over the Forester.
Kia EV6 electric crossover driving along a scenic rural highway under dramatic cloudy skies.
2026 Kia EV6 Owner Warns of "Melting" Charging Ports After Coolant Leak Causes Electrical Short
By Noah Washington on
A 'thermal incident' involving the newly facelifted Kia EV6 has revealed a potentially dangerous flaw: a coolant leak directly into the high-voltage charging plug. The owner reports the assembly began smoking during a routine charge.
Rivian R1S electric SUV driving through a modern city street with glass skyscrapers and urban traffic.
25,000-Mile Rivian R1S Tire Test Shows Hankook iON HT Outperforming OEM Pirelli Scorpions by $1,000 in Savings
By Noah Washington on
Faced with a $1,800 quote for OEM Pirelli tires, one Rivian R1S owner discovered the Hankook iON EVO HT for just $950 a set. After 25,000 miles, this EV-specific alternative offers identical range and lower road noise for half the cost.
2026 Chevy Silverado 2.7L TurboMax & 5.3L V8
2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Found the 2.7L TurboMax “Artificial” After Comparing Its Specs With His 5.3L V8 and Realizing the Smaller Engine Actually Makes More Torque
By Denis Flierl on
After a crash forced one Silverado owner to compare engines, he discovered something unexpected: GM’s 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder actually produces more torque than the traditional 5.3L V8 in his truck.
Toyota testing its 2027 WRC car, and finally gives insight to the GR Celica design
2028 Toyota Celica Leaked And It Looks Awesome
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new Toyota GR Celica is shaping up to be an epic homologation special, reminiscent of the 1990s Celica GT-Four.
Two hybrids, both reliable, one more affordable, the other, more sophisticated
I Drove a Used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight Back-to-Back and One Felt Like a Mature Hybrid While the Other Still Felt Like an Experiment
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two humble hybrids, used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, have a lot of fight left in them, even after more than 15 years on the road, and here’s what I think of them.
Darcey Brooten's 2024 Honda CR-V
This 2024 Honda CR-V Owner’s 25K Service Just Morphed Into a $1,385 Nightmare, And Your Defense Is Knowing Honda’s Actual Requirements
By Denis Flierl on
I’ll dissect why this $1,385 Honda CR-V 25k service estimate in Arkansas raises red flags and which specific shop recommendations owners must decline.
Local Shop Owner Says a Honda Accord's Instrument Cluster Repair Would Have Been Cheaper in The Dealership
Local Shop Owner Says a Honda Accord's Instrument Cluster Repair Would Have Been Cheaper in The Dealership
By Armen Hareyan on
A local shop owner reveals the unexpected costs a Honda Accord owner faced by skipping the dealership and bringing his car to a local mechanical shop with a damaged catalytic converter and a destroyed instrument cluster.
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