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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 Ford F-150
Ford Dealer Says, “The Ford F-150 Auto Stop-Start Is Killing Your Engine,” Then He Reveals Why and Shows You How To Disable It
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford dealer owner says that the Ford F-150's auto-stop-start technology is damaging your engine. He explains what is going on and then proceeds to show F-150 pickup owners how to turn off the annoying system. Does it annoy you? Here's how to disable it.
Tan 2025 Toyota Tacoma TrailHunter with rooftop tent parked in desert landscape with mountains, camping gear, and scenic sky
Toyota Tacoma Doubles U.S. Sales in 2025 to Reclaim Midsize Truck Market Leadership, Silencing Critics
By John Goreham on
Social media creators bashed the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma for pageviews, but the delivery numbers don't lie. It's America's favorite midsize truck by a country mile.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 red color
Testing The 2025 Ioniq 6 I Stopped at a Hyundai Dealership To Charge, But The Cost Prompted an Unexpected Detour About Charging Outside
By Armen Hareyan on
While reviewing the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 for Torque News and loving its unexpectedly smooth ride and capabilities, a $20 charging stop on my way back to Charlotte revealed a surprising truth about real-world EV ownership.
2025 2500HD Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss
My 2025 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss 231 Miles In, Lost Power Steering and Brakes, the Dealer Replaced the PS Unit Twice, and it Still Has Metal In the Fluid
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss owner is having problems with his truck after only 231 miles. He lost power steering and brakes. The dealer has replaced the power steering unit twice, but it has been at the dealer for 38 days and remains unresolved. 
blue Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT
I Loved the Chevy Equinox EV Until I Found Out What Features Are Behind a Paywall
By Chris Johnston on
The Equinox EV gave me more than I expected, and one thing I didn’t see coming.
Blue Tesla Model X driving on curvy mountain road with blurred forest background
My Tesla Model X FSD Nearly Drove Through Railway Crossing Arms Into an Oncoming Train, The Same System Flawlessly Avoided a Truck Merging the Next Day
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Model X FSD user describes the heart-stopping moment his car almost drove into a train, revealing why even with cutting-edge autonomy, humans are still necessary.
White Honda Passport TrailSport SUV parked on muddy forest trail with rugged black wheels and off-road styling
I Bought A 2026 Honda Passport TSE And Had It For Only 11 Days In 40 Days Of Ownership, Missing Factory Plugs, Wind Noise, And Service Department Damage Ruined Our Colorado Moving Plans
By Noah Washington on
He bought a new 2026 Honda Passport TSE for his big move, but a shocking string of factory flaws and service department blunders meant he only had it for 11 days out of 40, ruining his summer plans.
I Spent a Week With the 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring and This Stylish Crossover Surprised Me in All the Right Ways
The Roomy Rear Seats and Tech in the 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring Are Impressive for Under $26K
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring surprised me with its premium feel and sleek design, and its 3-cylinder engine proved surprisingly capable for everyday driving.
Car navigation screen showing map with 0.2 mile route, vehicle speed of 45 mph, and stylized car icons near In-N-Out Burger location
My New Rivian R1S Locked Up While Driving and Got Towed Twice in The Three Months I’ve Owned It, So Now I'm Wondering if It's a Lemon
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner thought the Rivian R1S was the perfect EV, until a terrifying drive and two unexpected tows made her question everything.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Can’t Believe the Toyota Dealer’s Wild Claim about My 2024 Tacoma’s Chipped Paint. I Said, WHAT? and I’m Still Shaking My Head
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner can't believe his ears when he's at the Toyota dealer. He does a double take and says, 'What did you just say?' He has a new Tacoma that has more chipped paint than his 8-year-old F-150. What the advisor says is unbelievable. 
Toyota Tacoma Owner Reports Issue After Engine Update Work
Dealership Nearly Bricked My Truck ― Brought My 2024 SR5 Tacoma in for the Trailer Blind Spot Monitor Update Recall Last Week
By Timothy Boyer on
An important self-check for Toyota owners to verify whenever an update during a repair was performed on their vehicle.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Doors Are Flexing Rapidly In and Out, Creating a Wobble – Adds, “I Can See the Rapid Flexing With My Eyes and Feel It in My Hands and Knees”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that the stainless steel panels over his doors are flexing back and forth quickly, resulting in a wobble and vibration. Several other Cybertruck owners report similar issues.
Green Tesla Model Y towing a classic wooden boat
My Tesla Model Y Towed a Piece of History 1,100 Miles and Changed My Mind
By Chris Johnston on
Everyone warned me not to tow with a Tesla Model Y.
A blue Toyota Prius parked by a waterfront with city skyline in the background under a cloudy sky.
After 2,000 Miles In My $37K 2024 Prius Prime XSE, The Weak Paint, Easy Dents And Poor Build Quality Make Me Miss My 2021 Camry, Toyota's Latest Hybrid Is A Disappointment
By Noah Washington on
Beyond the impressive mileage, a 2024 Prius Prime owner reveals a nightmare of weak paint, easily damaged body panels, and frustrating tech glitches that prove this hybrid is a major letdown.
Dark gray Tesla Model Y Performance SUV parked on asphalt with lush green trees in background
I've Put 2,000 Miles On My 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range, Perfect Panel Gaps, Flawless FSD, And Only One Minor Frunk Adjustment Made Me Forget All The YouTube Horror Stories
By Noah Washington on
Two thousand miles in, and this 2026 Tesla Model Y is exceeding all expectations with a perfect build and Full Self-Driving that's "better than expected," making it a dream to drive.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Will Be Waiting By the Curb, and My Cybertruck Will Drive Itself To Pick Me Up, It’s Not Science Fiction, It Starts Now”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says that his truck will soon be able to pick him up with a single command. It's not science fiction. It's not five years away. It's already starting right now, he says with confidence. It's coming, he says, so get ready for it.
2025 F-150
Ford is on a Roll, Quality is Driving the Momentum
By Mary Conway on
Very positive news is coming out of Ford Motor these days. The company's employee pricing in the second quarter drove big sales increases. Now, quality is driving their momentum.
Green Honda CR-V SUV kicking up dust while driving on desert road with rocky cliff backdrop
My 2025 Honda CR-V Was Destroyed By A Texting Driver At 4AM, Now My 2026 Sport Touring Replacement Comes With Digital Dash And Wireless Entertainment I Never Knew I Needed
By Noah Washington on
Totaled at 4 AM by a reckless driver, his 2025 Honda CR-V was gone, but the 2026 Honda CR-V replacement arrived packed with advanced displays and wireless entertainment that made driving fun again.
White Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV driving on desert highway at golden sunset with mountains
My Ioniq 5's Reduction Gear Failed At 64K Miles, Locking Up The Rear Tires, Now The Dealer Says Wait 2 Weeks While I Pay For My Own Rental Car
By Noah Washington on
His Ioniq 5 promised a neat ride, but at 64,000 miles, a major drivetrain failure and a shocking lack of dealership support left him stranded and paying out of pocket for a rental.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Only 148 Miles In, My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Blew a Front Tire, the Dealer In a Rush, Didn’t Check the Tire Pressure Off the Transport Truck
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup owner had a serious tire blowout with only 148 miles on the vehicle. It could have been deadly driving at highway speeds. He got the truck stopped safely, but the tire was toast. Now, he had to find out why it happened.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner From California Says He’s Been Targeted & Harassed by Cops Because He Drives a Cybertruck – Adds, “The Same Police Officer Gave Me Two Tickets in One Week”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner from San Diego shares his belief that a police officer is targeting him because he drives a Cybertruck. He says the officer issued him two tickets in one week and once abandoned a pursuit to focus on him.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
My 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Ordering Experience Was a Nightmare, It Was So Bad, I Canceled My Order and Asked For a Refund
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck buyer says his order was a nightmare. Tesla staff lied about transferring fees, charged him double, and, despite a substantial down payment, the loan process stalled, among other issues. He's canceling his order and demanding a refund.
2025 KIA EV6
I Thought Buying a Kia EV6 Meant Outsourcing Jobs, Until I Saw the Numbers
By Chris Johnston on
You’ve been lied to about “American-Made” cars. Kia EV6 just proved it.
White Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with black wheels transporting a red and black KTM motorcycle in its bed, parked in suburban driveway
My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Has the 6.2L V8 and Isn't On Recall Yet, But I Still Don’t Trust GM’s Fix or Know What Oil to Use
By Aram Krajekian on
When a simple oil change turns into a decision about engine failure and corporate trust, something’s off. This 2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2 owner explains why GM’s recall fix doesn’t feel like it’s enough, and why he’s not waiting around to find out.
2024 Toyota 4Runner
I Traded My Old Honda Element, a Brick Phone on Wheels, for a High-Tech Toyota 4Runner, But It's Stealing My Personal Data With Tracking Technology
By Denis Flierl on
Beth traded her old Honda for a Toyota 4Runner, a "smartphone on wheels," that’s tracking and selling her data. She turned off initial settings but then discovered it was still stealing more. Horrified, she opted out of all data collection and sharing.
Italian Tune Up Not Recommended for Most Modern Cars
My Family's 2018 RAV4 Has Always Been Modestly Driven, as My Dad Has Been Under the Impression That High RPM Is Bad for the Engine/Transmission and Increases Stress and Wear ― Is "Italian Tune-Up" Good for a RAV4?
By Timothy Boyer on
Does a Redline a day keep the carbon buildup away? A RAV4 family member poses the question of whether there is a benefit to redlining their family's 2018 RAV4 on occasion.
Toyota Owners Refuse Navigation Subscription Service and Use Free Navigation Instead
We Recently Upgraded from a 2023 Hybrid Camry to a 2025 Hybrid RAV4. This Is a Minor Issue, Honestly, but It Rubs Me the Wrong Way
By Timothy Boyer on
A New Toyota RAV4 owner has a complaint about his 2025 Hybrid RAV4, but is it really something to complain about? Not everyone agrees.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Killed My Plans To Pull An RV With My Cybertruck, It Doesn’t Have Enough Range To Do the Job, So I’m Selling It
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner loves his truck, but he's selling it. Tesla said it would offer an extended-range battery, which would have been the answer for this owner to pull a travel trailer. Now, he's selling his hand-washed, garage-kept Cybertruck. 
Dark blue BMW x3 SUV curving along mountain road with rocky terrain and guardrail
I Own A 2024 BMW X5 And Was Given A 2025 X3 As A Loaner, Cheap Plastic Buttons, Nasty Rubber Air Vents, And Electronic Gimmicks Make This $50K Luxury SUV Feel Like A Budget Car
By Noah Washington on
A loyal BMW enthusiast, expecting luxury, was shocked by his 2025 BMW X3 loaner, finding it filled with "budget car" plastics and electronic gimmicks that betray the brand's premium promise.
White Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV parked on urban rooftop with historic brick buildings in background
My Ford Mustang Mach-E Costs 14 Cents Per Mile, While My Ford Maverick Runs At 10 Cents,The Numbers Make My Next Road Trip Car An Easy Choice
By Noah Washington on
Forget what you thought you knew about EV savings. His Ford Mustang Mach-E hit 14 cents per mile on a road trip, proving his humble Ford Maverick was the cheaper choice at 10 cents, and the numbers don't lie.
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