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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 Toyota Tundra
I Took My ’25 Toyota Tundra For Its First Oil Change at 1,500 Miles, and the Dealer Tried Hard to Convince Me To Do Them At 10K, For an Engine Known To Have Problems Early On
By Denis Flierl on
A '25 Toyota Tundra owner defies the dealer's 10,000-mile service recommendation and opting for an early 1,500-mile service, citing prior engine issues. He's sticking to a safer 5,000-mile interval. Is 10k too risky for a new engine? What would you do?
2023 white Toyota Prius hybrid with rear bike rack parked in a forest, rear three-quarter view.
2023 Toyota Prius Owner Claims His Lifted, Larger-Tire Setup Now Gets “Over 50 MPG,” Saying He Was “Surprised” the Bigger 215/60R17s Didn’t Hurt Efficiency and Praising the Lift for Letting Him “Not Worry About Parking Stops or Curbs Anymore”
By Noah Washington on
One owner lifted his new Toyota Prius and installed larger Firestone tires, then was shocked when his mileage increased to over 50 MPG with a slight lift.
Blue 2025 Kia EV9 electric SUV parked near an ocean cliff at sunset, front three-quarter view.
After 5,000 Miles, Kia EV9 Owner Says His Kumho “EV Tires” Are Wearing Out Fast While His Ford Mustang Mach-E’s Cheaper High-Load Tires “Look Brand New,” Calling the EV Tire Premium a “$700 Racket With Zero Noise or Range Benefit”
By Noah Washington on
After 5,000 miles, one Kia EV9 owner's Kumho EV tires are severely worn, while his Ford Mustang Mach-E's cheaper, non-EV tires "look brand new."
2017 Ford F-150
A Ford F-150 Owner Fights a $1,500 Dealer Bill For Snapping Turbo Bolts: Says,“My Ford F-150 Warranty Repair Became a Nightmare”
By Denis Flierl on
Your F-150 is in for warranty work. The dealer snaps the turbo bolts and demands YOU pay $1,500! This isn't just one truck; it's a known defect that Ford shops try to scam owners on. Find out how to fight the bill and get Ford to cover their mistake.
Toyota RAV4 with a spare tire
Toyota RAV4 Owners Say This Little Detail About The Honda CR-V's Tire Was The Deal Breaker For Them Choosing The RAV4 Over The CR-V
By Armen Hareyan on
I thought the Honda CR-V's smoother ride would pull away some buyers from the Toyota RAV4, but one surprising detail changes everything the moment they open the cargo floor.
Lectron Mobile Charger with app and J1772 handle
Review - Lectron 40-Amp Level 2 Portable J1772 Charger Makes Home or Away Charging Simple and Offers A Great App, Making It a Fantastic Value
By John Goreham on
We test and review the Lectron 40-amp mobile charger equipped with a mobile app. This is a charger used with a NEMPA 14-50 circuit, and 240-volts input.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Buyer Says, "I Was Going to Get a Toyota RAV4, But I'm Trading My Genesis GV70 for a CR-V Hybrid Instead, (and I Might Not Lose My Shirt!)”
By Denis Flierl on
Owners reveal two huge CR-V deal-breakers. What about the Toyota RAV4? Is it a better option for compact SUV shoppers? What hybrid SUV buyers MUST know before they choose.
2026 Nissan Sentra SR
5 Things The 2026 Nissan Sentra Does Better Than The Competition
By Dimitar Angelov on
Here's how good a job Nissan did with keeping the Sentra relevant, amidst a competitive, compact sedan market.
2019 Ford F-150
An F-150 Owner Won’t Buy Another Ford, Says, “I Have Serious Buyers Remorse One Year In, Between the Transmission and the Underpowered Oil Burning Engine, Now I Owe More Than It’s Worth”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ford F-150 owner is done with his truck. Between the transmission slipping and the underpowered oil-burning engine, he won't buy another Ford. His truck has also dropped in value. He's not alone in this situation. What F-150 owners need to know.
Three Tesla Model Ys on a dealer lot
I Want to Buy a Tesla Model Y, but I’m Hearing That There Will Be Huge Sales Incentives at The End of The Year and Now I Can’t Decide Which EV I Want to Buy
By Chris Johnston on
We’re seeing EV deals from Honda, Subaru, Ford, Kia and Hyundai with other automakers hinting at more incentives to come by year end.
2025 BMW M5 Touring wagon set against a forest backdrop
2025 BMW M5 Touring Review - Name a Better Performance Wagon, I Dare You
By John Goreham on
If you have ever dreamed of having a racecar, but you need a station wagon, we have good news. BMW has that all in one package.
2022 Chevy Silverado 2WD
I Got a Great Deal On This 2022 Chevy Silverado 2WD, and This Is the Only Off-Road It's Gonna See, Now I Hope I’m Not Sorry I Didn’t Go 4WD, I Live In Texas
By Denis Flierl on
This Chevy Silverado owner got a great deal on a 2WD pickup, but now he's not so sure about it, after he drove off the lot. He lives in Texas, where 4WD is king. Will he regret his purchase? Check out what truck buyers need to know if a deal is too good.
A graph from EIA.gov shows hybrid sales outpacing battery-electric vehicles in America
Hybrids On Pace to Outsell EVs By 3 to 1 in 2026 as Hybrids Surge and EV Adoption Slows in the U.S. Market - Were EVs the Bridge and Hybrids the Destination After All
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle market share peaked at around 8% in 2024, and has now entered a period of decline, dropping to under 6% in October (Source - Cox Automotive). Meanwhile, hybrids’ popularity is growing and will outpace battery-electric vehicles.
Toyota Corolla EV Concept / 2025 Japan Mobility Show
Toyota's Controversial Approach To The 2028 Corolla Is Concerning For One Key Reason, But It Will Also Bring Two Exciting New Versions Of The Bestseller
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 13th-generation Toyota Corolla will arrive for the 2028 model year and will emphasize the company's multi-energy approach by offering the widest range of powertrains seen on a Corolla.
2024 Tesla Model 3
A Tesla Model 3 Owner Gets Taken For An Unexpected Ride From the US to Canada (By Accident), Says, “I Wasn’t Paying Attention and FSD Took the Wrong Exit”
By Denis Flierl on
This Tesla Model 3 owner wasn't paying attention when the car's FSD took him across a bridge and right into Canada. This international incident is not a one-off. What Tesla owners need to know.
US EV Market Share Graph Shows EV Share Declining
U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Share Reaches Tipping Point, Begins To Decline Rapidly to 2022 Levels
By John Goreham on
We analyze the EV market in the United States using data provided by Cox Automotive. EVs are now heading backwards in market share as incentives end and interest wanes.
2016 Mazda RX-Vision Concept
After 9 Years Of Promising, Mazda Is Shelving The Rotary RX-7 Successor, But That Doesn't Mean We Won't Get A Flagship Performance Car
By Dimitar Angelov on
The RX-7 successor will have to wait, but Mazda is still considering an inline-six-powered performance model that isn't an SUV.
Candy red Tesla Model 3 sedan shown in three-quarter front view against dark background, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and signature LED headlights.
After a Smart Summon Accident He Won’t Describe, a Tesla Model 3 Owner Says His $2K Windshield Job Became a $6K Fight Over “Damage That Wasn’t There,” Ending With His Car Left Outside in a Snowstorm
By Noah Washington on
After a service center allegedly inflicted $4,000 in new damage, a Tesla owner was refused repair and had his car left outside in the snow.
2025 Lucid Gravity electric SUV in pearl white, shown at three-quarter front angle on rural mountain road, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and black contrast elements.
I Took Delivery Of My Stellar White 2025 Lucid Gravity GT At San Jose Service Center, And Despite Early Adopter Concerns, The Build Quality, Dream Drive Pro, And Even The Key Recognition System Work Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
After a year of patient waiting, one owner took delivery of his Gravity GT and was relieved to find the American luxury machine delivered flawless build quality and a smooth experience.
2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius Owner Laments, “One of Life's Cruelties is That the New Prius Looks Genuinely Stunning, Yet They Fitted it With a Drivetrain Duller than American Chocolate”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Prius owner loves the look but hates the performance. Is it as bad as this owner is saying? That it's dull and not refined? What do you think?
A Tesla Model Y is shown driving in a forest during winter
Because of a Design Flaw On My Tesla Model Y Juniper I Had to Drive Ten Miles In the Dark With Almost No Headlights Because Snow Accumulated In Its Recessed Light Bar That Blocked Both the Headlights, and the Forward-Facing Camera
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a Tesla Model Y owner who has found out the hard way that the new generation of the Model Y may not be perfected quite yet. Do the headlights actually not work in snow?
2019 Chevy Silverado
2019 Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “Well I Won’t Have To Worry About Which Will Fail First, Transmission or Lifters, My Truck Failed Both, and the Estimate Was $8700
By Denis Flierl on
"Transmission or lifters?” This 2019 Chevy Silverado RST decided the answer: BOTH! A nightmare $8,700 dealer quote, and now it's worthless. He loved the truck, hated the headache. Will he ever trust a modern 1/2 ton again? He's out of the GM game for now!
A long row of Ford Mustang Mach-E cars await buyers in November 2025 on a dealer's lot
Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicle Defies the Trend, Posts Solid October Deliveries and We Know Why
By John Goreham on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E continued to put up solid numbers in October, even as some competitors saw huge EV delivery declines. Here’s why the Mach-E is defying the industry, at least for the time being.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Was Determined To Get a New Toyota RAV4, But After Driving the 2026 Honda CR-V, the RAV4 is Not as Smooth and Not as Quiet Like the CR-V
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 or a Honda CR-V Hybrid? Tony's hunt for the perfect car is on. He loved the rugged Toyota RAV4 vibe, but the smooth, quiet CR-V ride is pulling him in. It's his first Honda and first-ever hybrid. Which one wins this compact SUV battle?
Wanted To Buy The 2025 or 2026 New Prius, But the 2 Salespeople at 2 Toyota Dealerships Both Had Bought The 2024 Prius And Wanted To Trade Them in For the 2026 Camry Hybrid
Wanted To Buy The 2025 or 2026 New Prius, But the 2 Salespeople at 2 Toyota Dealerships Both Had Bought The 2024 Prius And Wanted To Trade Them in For the 2026 Camry Hybrid
By Armen Hareyan on
She walked into two Toyota dealerships hoping to buy a new Prius, but when both salespeople who owned the 2024 Prius said they were trading theirs in for the 2026 Camry Hybrid, her entire decision flipped in a single moment.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
People Always Ask This Tesla Cybertruck Owner, ‘How Long Do the Batteries Last?’ He Says, “150K", and Adds, "I’ll Save $27K Over My Toyota Tundra in Gas, and Oil Changes Alone”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is asked how long his truck's battery will last. Here is his analysis and why his CT is cheaper to operate than his Toyota Tundra pickup. Do you agree?
2023 Rivian R1S electric SUV in forest green, shown at three-quarter front angle on city street, featuring distinctive LED light bar and black wheel design against modern urban backdrop.
I Was Driving My 2026 Rivian R1S In Indianapolis When A Factory Worker From Illinois Waved Me Down At A Stoplight Just To Shout, "Thank You For Buying Rivian," With Incredible Thanks For The Company
By Noah Washington on
While driving his new R1S, one owner was stopped in traffic by a woman with Illinois plates who shouted, "Thank you for buying a Rivian, I work there!" This stunning encounter reveals the new American manufacturing showmanship.
White 2024 GMC Sierra pickup truck with black wheels and off-road tires, photographed from side angle in mountainous rural setting with evergreen trees.
Owner Says His 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax Delivers Shockingly Good 23.5 MPG Even on Logging Roads, Yet Its “Aircraft-Carrier” Turning Radius and Poor Seat Comfort Have Him Longing for His Wife’s Ford F-150
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra 1500 owner is stunned that his diesel truck delivers a "shockingly good" 23.5 MPG on logging roads, even with heavy tires. This high-mileage review reveals the Duramax's secret to victory.
Tesla Cybertruck shown in side profile, kicking up dust while driving through desert terrain with mountains in background, showcasing its distinctive angular stainless steel design.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says FSD Drove “90%” of His 680-Mile Trip and Even Stopped for a Random Child, Dodged a Plastic Bag on I-75, and Obeyed Florida’s Move-Over Law Better Than Most Humans
By Noah Washington on
The latest version of FSD for the Tesla Cybertruck showed surprising skill on I-75, navigating around a chaotic roundabout and even driving itself through a busy McDonald’s parking lot.
2026 Acura Integra A-Spec in blue features a stick-shift manual transmission
Review: 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec 6 MT - Are You SURE You Want This Car With a Stick Shift?
By John Goreham on
We tested the 2026 Acura Integra with a manual stick-shift transmission and came away wondering whether shoppers really want a stick shift.
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