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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.

The engine area of a Ford Mustang GT shows off dual intakes
Is This 2026 Mustang GT’s V8 Cold Air Intake System the Best Or Worst You Can Buy Today? Vote In Comments
By John Goreham on
We debate the Mustang GT’s engine intake system and ask for your input.
2026 Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator Takes on a Sinister Look with New Shadow Ops Trim
By Mary Conway on
This Jeep Gladiator is outfitted to take on any trail and is the first midsize truck to offer a factory-installed winch.
2021 Toyota RAV4 & 2025 RAV4 Hybrid
“I Traded My 2021 Toyota RAV4 For a 2025 Hybrid and I Intended To Keep My 2021 Forever, But I Regret Not Getting the Hybrid AWD From the Jump, Now I Couldn’t Be Happier”
By Denis Flierl on
Ever wondered why so many owners are ditching their reliable gas-powered SUVs for a hybrid? Danielle Cena’s journey from a 2021 Toyota RAV4 to the 2025 Hybrid XSE reveals the regret of missing out on AWD, and here’s why it’s the perfect time to upgrade.
A grey Kia Carnival is shown from the side view, featuring black wheels and trim, photographed in a winter setting with snow-covered trees in the background.
The Kia Carnival Is Emerging as a Better-Value Minivan Than the Toyota Sienna, But Buyer Priorities Are Still Pushing Many Toward Toyota for a Reason
By Aram Krajekian on
On paper, the Kia Carnival looks like the smarter buy, but real-world ownership priorities explain why many families still choose the Toyota Sienna.
Digital instrument cluster display showing 0 MPH, 43kW power output, 165 miles of remaining range, and various indicator lights on a dark blue background.
My Chevy Blazer EV Has Too Many Issues to Count, and Now a Tesla Supercharger Only Delivered 43 kW
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla Supercharger session with a Chevy Blazer EV showed this owner how real-world charging does not always match expectations.
Tesla showrrom
A Brand-New Tesla Model Y Owner Says, “Tesla’s Online Sales Model Is Cold & Inefficient.” She Adds, “Once We Bought The Vehicle, They Hurried Us Out & Wanted To Do Everything Through An App”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer shares her disappointment with the lack of personal care when picking up her new vehicle. She adds that the employees wanted to rush her out of the delivery center and that the whole process felt cold and inefficient.
Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel electric truck parked on icy terrain, demonstrating all-terrain performance in cold weather conditions.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Loves the Vehicle but the Door Button Placement Is Dangerous – He Adds, “My Son’s Thumb Got Slammed When One Child Opened the Front Door While Another Closed the Rear Door”
By Noah Washington on
After his son’s thumb was crushed in the door seam, a Cybertruck owner is calling the vehicle’s door buttons a "dangerous" design flaw for families.
Side view of Tesla Cybertruck in a misty mountain setting, emphasizing angular stainless steel design and rugged styling.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Let an Inexperienced 15-Year-Old Drive on Twisting Roads and She Mastered the All-Wheel Steering After Just 2 Miles – He Adds, “The FSD Demo Showed How Quickly Anyone Can Adapt”
By Noah Washington on
After a few laps in a parking lot, a 15-year-old was able to pilot a massive Cybertruck through narrow, hilly roads thanks to its hyper-responsive steering.
Geely Geome Xingyuan superimposed over a chart of Chinese EV sales
I Think U.S. Car Prices Are Way Too High, China’s Top Selling Cars Like The Xiaomi SU7 Aren’t Available in The U.S., but They Are as Quick as a Tesla Model 3 and Much Cheaper, Here Are the Top 10
By Chris Johnston on
The Xiaomi SU7 and other impressive Chinese EVs that make U.S. car prices look absurd.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck in the garage
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Must Live In an Alternate Universe, One Month In, and No Hate, Everyone Loves Elon, Hates Biden, Loves Tesla and My CT”
By Denis Flierl on
One Cybertruck owner braced for hate but got pizza in the frunk and thumbs-up instead. Discover why this Tennessee town loves the stainless steel beast and why the internet might be wrong about owner reality.
2026 Ford Maverick and Ranger Raptor Take Top Honors
Ford's 2026 Mighty Maverick and Ranger Raptor Bring Home Top Honors
By Mary Conway on
Car and Driver ranks the Maverick and Ranger Raptor on its 2026 10Best list.
A Toyota worker smiles as a newly-produced Toyota rolls off an American assembly line
Big Three U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Companies See Huge Stock Gains in 2025 Under President Trump’s Tariff Policies
By John Goreham on
With less than a week of trading left in 2025, we look at the stock gains by General Motors, Ford, and Tesla to see how President Trump’s policies have changed their stock prices.
2025 Ram 1500
Ram 1500 Owner Says 2025 Rams Have a Parasitic Drain, and a Software Update Fixed It, He Adds, “The Dealer Didn’t Have a Clue, and I Was the First To Pinpoint It”
By Denis Flierl on
The 2025 Ram 1500 has a battery drain problem. Here is what one Ram 1500 owner found out that the dealer didn’t even know. Here is the fix for the parasitic draw, and what Ram owners need to know.
2029 Lexus LFA
These 3 Things About The Lexus LFA's Design Make Me Excited For The Production Model
By Dimitar Angelov on
The interior gives away a few important details about the LFA successor.
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid
EV Dealer Says He Paid $151K for a Tesla Model S Plaid, and Now It's Only Worth $50K - He Adds “That’s $2,000 a Month Loss, This Is the Most Depreciating Car I’ve Ever Owned”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla dealer paid $151K for a Model S Plaid, and now it’s worth just $50K. “That’s $2,000 a month loss,” he warns. Is buying a new EV a financial trap? See why experts say buying used is the only way to win in 2026.
Image of an EV high voltage battery
I Am Not Buying an EV Because the Battery Only Lasts Eight Years and Costs More Than the Car Is Worth to Replace
By Chris Johnston on
With millions of EVs on the road, this fear still dominates social media comment sections.
GM's Car and Driver 10Best Winners
GM Has Six Big Reasons to Celebrate the Car and Driver 10Best Awards
By Mary Conway on
Every year, automakers hope to be included among the Car and Driver 10Best awards. Car and Driver rigorously tests different models before publishing their list. This year, GM makes the list an unprecedented six times.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Stopped By Police In Mississippi For No Reason Other Than Driving a Cybertruck. He Adds, “I Ended Up Gettig a Police Escort”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was confused when a state trooper turned on his siren and began following him for no reason. However, it turns out the police officer was just curious about the Cybertruck and ended up giving him a police escort.
2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid looks ready for action in a snowy scene
2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid Knocks Our Socks Off, Exceeding All Expectations But One
By John Goreham on
We’re big fans here of TrailSports and similar Crossover SUV trims that enable better adventures off pavement. Honda’s new CR-V TrailSport pairs this with great fuel efficiency.
My Rivian Update Forced Me to Use Samsung Wallet Instead of Google Wallet, and It Exposed a Big Android Problem
My Rivian Update Forced Me to Use Samsung Wallet Instead of Google Wallet, and It Exposed a Big Android Problem
By Narek Hareyan on
What started as a simple Rivian update turned into a frustrating Android wallet mess, and judging by owner reactions, this is far from an isolated issue.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade
2026 Toyota Prius Owner Wants an Actual Spare Tire For His New Nightshade - He Adds, “I Can’t Believe the Dealer Wants Another $900 Just For Parts, and That Doesn’t Include Installation”
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine paying $40,000 for a new 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade and finding out it has no spare tire. One owner was shocked to find the dealer wants $900 just for the parts to add one! Is Toyota nickel-and-diming owners on basic safety?
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Review - Big Isn’t Bad
By John Goreham on
We test and review the new 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and find that those who don't want a giant hulk of an SUV may find peace in this three-row vehicle.
Tesla Cybertruck parked on a rural ranch beside horses and hay bales in a mountainous landscape.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Just Received a Brand New Battery Pack at 40,000 Miles Due to Cell Dents – He Adds, “Tesla Appears To Be Quietly Replacing Affected Packs With Only 6% Degradation”
By Noah Washington on
At 40,000 miles, a Cybertruck owner received a surprise high-voltage battery replacement due to "cell side dents" discovered during a routine visit for a tonneau cover repair.
White Tesla Model Y parked at a Tesla Supercharger station with Tesla logo signage in the background.
After a Software Update Left His Tesla Model Y Completely Dead, Owner Is Told “You’ll Need a New Computer” At a $2,300 Cost
By Noah Washington on
After a scheduled software update left his 2021 Model Y Performance completely dead, one owner was hit with a $2,300 estimate for a new Autopilot computer.
2017 Toyota Highlander
“My 2017 Highlander Had the Infamous Grinding, Whining, Slipping Transmission: Luckily It Qualified for Toyota’s ZJC Warranty, But My ‘Free’ Trans. Cost Me $2K”
By Denis Flierl on
Think your Toyota Highlander is invincible? Think again. Some owners are facing a $10,000 transmission nightmare, but a hidden warranty might save your wallet. Learn how to navigate the "free" replacement trap and keep your SUV on the road!
Honda Civic test prototype for the V6 hybrid platform
Honda's New V-6 Hybrid Platform Packs Some Unconventional Engineering
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda is working on a new hybrid platform for its larger models, revolving around a new V-6, and it features some very unusual engineering decisions.
2026 Ram 1500
Ram 's Mid-Size Brother to be Called Dakota
By Mary Conway on
The Ram CEO confirmed that the company is resurrecting the popular Dakota name for the truck due to go into production in 2027.
Cutaway of VW ID Buzz showing interior layout
I’m Bummed the VW ID Buzz Isn’t Coming Back in 2026, Here’s What VW Got Wrong, and What Has to Change for 2027
By Chris Johnston on
the VW ID Buzz problem isn’t about lack of nostalgia, it’s the stuff buyers won’t ignore and what VW needs to fix to be successful in 2027.
2024 Ram 1500 TRX
Is a New Ram TRX Being Announced On January 1st? The Truck Maker is Promising a Major Announcement
By Mary Conway on
Ram is promising that power will be reborn on January 1st. This is why many believe that the Ram 1500 TRX is finally making a comeback.
2017 Ford F-150
2017 Ford F-150 Owner Dumps His Pennzoil Out for Valvoline Restore & Protect at 140K: Says, “I Can't Wait to Hear What the Critics Have To Say”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Ford F-150 owner with 140,000 miles is ditching his usual Pennzoil for the latest viral oil trend. He claims to “fix things before they break,” but is switching brands on a high-mileage 5.0L engine a recipe for disaster?
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