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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.

Flat tire with visible wheel rim damage and puncture, showing tire sidewall and alloy wheel details
I’m So Glad My 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Came With a Spare Tire Because Fix-a-Flat Or a Tire Mobility Kit Would Not Have Saved Me In This Tire Damage Situation
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase 2023 Ford Bronco Sport owner M.A., who counted his blessings after a huge hole took out his tire. Is this a good reminder that spare tires serve a useful purpose?
White Ford Explorer with black accents and wheels parked on suburban street with trees and grass
My Used 2022 Ford Explorer ST Is Jerking So Bad When I Drive, And What’s Worse Is I Just Bought It an Hour Ago
By Aram Krajekian on
Certified pre-owned should mean peace of mind, but this Explorer ST barely made it through its first drive. What happened next, and how the dealer responded, raises bigger questions about trust and accountability.
Image of EV driver at beach in front of out-of-service charger
Everyone Warns About Range Anxiety, But This Is What Actually Ruined My Nissan LEAF Trip
By Chris Johnston on
It's not range anxiety, it's charger anxiety. A Nissan Leaf, a full charger, and a summer traffic jam reveal the deeper problem EV owners are facing at summertime destinations.
Traditionally Made in America Ford Models with Incentive Deals
Best of the 2025 New-Car Deals for the 4th of July Holiday Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
The best new car deals this 4th of July that car shoppers need to know about on the 2025 models offered with money-saving incentives that start right now before the holiday.
Image the three GMC Sierra EV trim levels - Elevation, AT4, and Denali
For Four Straight Months Now I Have Had My GMC Sierra EV Into The Dealership For The Dreaded “Service High Voltage System” So I’ve Initiated The Buyback From GM
By Chris Johnston on
Why some GMC Sierra EV owners are delighted while others face frustration.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Corrupted Firmware Update Has Been Preventing His Truck From Shutting Down For 3 Months – Adds “It’s Parked at the Airport & Loses 10% Battery Every Day”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that a faulty firmware update has prevented his truck from shutting down properly for three months. He discovered this issue after leaving his truck at the airport, where it lost 160 miles of range in just a few days.
I Owned All Kinds of EV Trucks Ranging From Rivian to a GMC Sierra EV, But It Was the Ford F-150 Lightning I Ended Up Coming Back To Because of Its Ride Quality
I Owned All Kinds of EV Trucks Ranging From Rivian to a GMC Sierra EV, But It Was the Ford F-150 Lightning I Ended Up Coming Back To Because of Its Ride Quality
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner drove three of the top electric trucks across the country, but what made him circle back to the Ford F-150 Lightning says a lot about what really matters in an EV truck.
A sleek white Kia electric SUV driving on a desert road, showcasing its modern design and aerodynamic features under a clear sky.
I Took My Kia EV9 900 Miles From Ohio to Alabama, Here's Who Gets EV Charging Right and Who's Losing Customers Over Missing Chargers
By Noah Washington on
Hotels are missing out! After a 900-mile road trip in his Kia EV9, one owner discovered which businesses are capitalizing on EV charging and which are letting money drive away.
A black Ford F-150 truck and a white Ford Transit van parked in a snowy area near a wooden building, with charging stations visible.
I'm Beta Testing Worksport's New Solar Bed Cover on My F-150 Lightning, It Generates Power But Can't Charge My Truck Yet, So I Use a Portable Battery Instead
By Noah Washington on
Imagine charging your F-150 Lightning just by parking in the sun. This beta tester reveals Worksport's new solar bed cover is making that a reality, even if it requires a portable battery (for now).
2022 GMC Sierra AT4
I Was Scammed On Facebook Marketplace. I Paid Cash For a 2022 GMC Sierra and Found It Had a Fake VIN, Now I’m out $27K, and the Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Is Facebook Marketplace a good place to buy a vehicle? It can be, but as Carolyn found out, some sellers will lie and take your money. Now she is out $27,000 and can't drive her 2022 GMC Sierra. Here is her story, along with a warning for car buyers. 
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
After All of the Hype About the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the 2026 ZR1X is the Incredible Corvette No One Saw Coming
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet quietly announced a new hypercar with 1,250 horsepower. It is the stunning cross between the ZR1 and a hybrid power train.
2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite on dirt roads is brilliant
Reviewers and Shoppers Are Calling the US-Built 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport “Perfect,” And Here’s Why So Many People Are Excited About This New Full-Size SUV
By John Goreham on
We’ve just tested what some are calling the “Perfect SUV.” Before you jump to disagree, let’s look at what the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport has to offer.
Recommended Used Toyota and Honda Models with ESC Safety Feature
Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000 With This Essential Safety Feature You Can’t Live Without
By Timothy Boyer on
You can find used Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda models for less than $5,000 that have strong reliability and performed well in Consumer Reports' tests, which include this critical safety feature.
A silver Tesla Model Y parked by a historic building along a waterfront, with a bridge and misty hills in the background.
I Tried Tesla's 48-Hour FSD Test Drive in a Model Y After Years of Skepticism, Three Hours of City Streets and Highways Left Me Speechless and Ready to Buy
By Noah Washington on
From skeptic to believer… After experiencing Tesla's 48-hour FSD test drive in a Model Y, this driver declares it has "fundamentally changed" his perception of automobiles.
A sleek green electric SUV drives past modern buildings, showcasing its distinctive design and eco-friendly appeal.
I Switched From My 2020 Tesla Model X to a 2025 Rivian R1S After 5 Years, Tesla's Software Beats Rivian, My Model X HV Battery Had To Be Replaced Three Times
By Noah Washington on
He loved his Tesla Model X's software, but after 5 years and three HV battery replacements, this owner switched to a 2025 Rivian R1S.
I’m Seeing Dealers Push Used 2025 Toyota 4Runner Prices Past $70K, At This Point the Markups Are Just Laughable
I’m Seeing Dealers Push Used 2025 Toyota 4Runner Prices Past $70K, At This Point the Markups Are Just Laughable
By Aram Krajekian on
The sixth-gen 4Runner just hit the road, but prices on used ones are already heading into wild territory, and not the kind it was built for.
I Bought My Chevy Blazer EV SS a Month Ago, and My Wife Loved It So Much We Went Back for Another One Weeks Later
I Bought My Chevy Blazer EV SS a Month Ago, and My Wife Loved It So Much We Went Back for Another One Weeks Later
By Aram Krajekian on
It all started with a Blazer SS, but what made them go back for a second says everything about where the Chevy Blazer’s reputation is heading.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brakes Caught on Fire – Adds “I Parked After a 10-Mile Drive & A Guy Was Pounding on My Window Saying I’m on Fire, There Was Smoke & Orange Flame”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that he pulled into a parking spot and a man started banging on his window, shouting that the truck was on fire. He stepped out immediately and saw smoke pouring from the wheel wells, and the brake was on fire.
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Says, “We Screwed Up” After Loading $350K AMG G 63 On Wrong Transport Truck, Never To Be Seen Again
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine making a $350,000 mistake at your job. If you did, what do you think your employer would do? See what happens when a Mercedes-Benz GM finds out his dealership loaded a $350,000 AMG G 63 on the wrong transport truck. Check out the bizarre story.
I Run Into A Problem as My Toyota Camry Misfired At Under 100K Miles, And I'm Reluctant To Pay $200 For a Dealership Inspection, But There Is An Easier Solution That May Fix The Issue
I Run Into A Problem as My Toyota Camry Misfired At Under 100K Miles, And I'm Reluctant To Pay $200 For a Dealership Inspection, But There Is An Easier Solution That May Fix The Issue
By Dimitar Angelov on
All signs hint at a well-known problem of the 10th-generation Toyota Camry, but there might be a bit more to this owner's issue.
solid-state battery module
Owning a Tesla Model 3 LR Felt Future-Proof and Then I Learned Budget EVs Could Match Its Range
By Chris Johnston on
Big changes are coming that could bring the Tesla Model 3 LR’s impressive range to more affordable EVs.
Got Some BFGoodrich Tires on My Cybertruck, But Badly Affected The Range, and Yet Not Noisy At all
Got Some BFGoodrich Tires on My Cybertruck, But Badly Affected The Range, and Yet Not Noisy At all
By Armen Hareyan on
An unchecked tire upgrade on a Tesla Cybertruck turned heads for all the right reasons but quietly wrecked the range in a way few owners see coming.
A vibrant green BMW M3 sedan with a sleek design and black accents, showcased on a minimalistic white background.
I Covered My BMW M3's Air Intakes With Bags While Washing It, Then Drove 20 Minutes With the Bags Still On, Now It's Stuck in Limp Mode and Smoking From the Exhaust
By Noah Washington on
Even a powerful BMW G80 M3 can't escape human error. One owner's washing routine led to a smoking exhaust and limp mode, revealing a critical lesson in car care.
A white Ford Mustang Mach-E parked at a Tesla charging station, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
My 2023 Mach-E Premium Has Been My Daily Driver for 18 Months, But Ford's Climate Controls on Touchscreen, Useless Sun Visors, and Missing Steering Wheel Play/Pause Button Still Drive Me Crazy, Here's My Fix-It List
By Noah Washington on
He loves his Ford Mustang Mach-E, but after 18 months, he's still tearing his hair out over shockingly bad sun visors, a laggy touchscreen, and missing basic steering wheel buttons.
I Didn’t Expect My Tesla Cybertruck's Tire Insurance to Be This Expensive at $384, My Model X Only Costs $160
I Didn’t Expect My Tesla Cybertruck Tire Insurance to Be This Expensive at $384, My Model X Only Costs $160
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner thought he was just buying basic tire insurance for his Cybertruck until the number on the receipt made him pause. Here's why that surprising total can still save him money.
A sleek white electric car parked on a snow-covered landscape, surrounded by snow-laden trees under a clear sky.
My 2025 Polestar 2 Feels Nearly Perfect After 24 Hours, Better Rounded Than the Taycan 4S, Model Y, and Lucid Air I Test Drove, But Polestar's Dealer Experience Needs Major Work
By Noah Washington on
He says his 2025 Polestar 2 is "nearly perfected" and "better rounded" than its luxury EV rivals, but warns that Polestar's dealer experience is a brutal downside.
2022 Toyota Corolla
My 2022 Toyota Corolla's Headlight is Out, and the Dealer Wants $1,100 Just for the Part, Plus Another $400 to Replace It. So, This Is Why I Dislike New Cars
By Denis Flierl on
How much does it cost to replace a 2022 Toyota Corolla headlight? 'You don't want to know,' the parts store told Derek when he inquired about replacing it. It could total more than $1,500 for parts and labor. Here is what all Corolla owners need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck parked near horses with hay bales in rugged mountain landscape at golden hour
My 2025 Cybertruck Dual-Motor Has A Better Interior Than My Model 3, And It's Only 35% Less Efficient Despite Being Much Heavier, Tesla's Engineering Surprised Me
By Noah Washington on
After extensive testing of a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, an owner reveals its surprising quietness, improved interior, and efficiency that challenges all expectations.
Caterpillar R1600H LHD loader in an underground mine
Ford Motor Company Shuts Down Production Of Its Explorer SUV In Chicago Plant For A Week Due To Rare-Earth Element Shortage
By Chris Johnston on
The trade war and new tariffs led China to reduce exports of magnets made with rare-earth elements. These magnets are critical to production of the Tesla model Y and other vehicles.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Calf Figured Out How to Control the A/C in His Truck – Adds “Cow Mode Activated”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that while transporting a calf in his cabin, the animal was able to use its nose to manipulate the touchscreen climate controls and direct the HVAC vents toward itself.
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