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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.

2022 Toyota RAV4
The Toyota Dealer Wants $300 To Clean My 2022 Toyota RAV4’s Induction System, But My 30K Service Doesn’t Say I Need It, I Think It’s a Scam
By Denis Flierl on
Do you need an induction service cleaning for your Toyota RAV4? Jason says the Toyota dealer says he needs it done. But it's not listed in the 30K service menu. Is it a scam, like Jason thinks, or is it a legitimate service performed by the dealer?  
Image shows a Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging at a Tesla Supercharger
I Have a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Received My Tesla Supercharger Adapter but I’m Stunned to Discover the Cables Are Super Short and Now I am Wondering if All Tesla Supercharger Stations Are Useless To Me - Help
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner S.C., who is dismayed to discover that Tesla superchargers have cords that make it almost impossible to charge the car. Here's what fellow owners say about how to adapt to and overcome this challenge.
Two sleek, modern electric cars in white and dark tones parked against a scenic sunset backdrop, showcasing elegant design features.
My $131K Lucid Air GT Has the Smoothest Suspension I've Ever Experienced, But Takes 60 Seconds to Unlock Every Time, Lucid Says "It's Intentional" and Now I'm Looking at a Porsche Taycan
By Noah Washington on
Despite its luxurious ride and incredible power, this $131K Lucid Air GT is plagued by a 60-second unlock delay and other software glitches, leaving its owner ready to jump to a Taycan.
A blue GMC electric truck parked in a scenic area, displaying charging session details, including range, charge, time, and cost.
My GMC Sierra EV Just Cost Me $116.77 for One Charging Session at EVgo, 355 Miles of Range Shouldn't Cost This Much
By Noah Washington on
$116.77 for 355 miles of range? This GMC Sierra EV owner's first public charging experience was a brutal lesson in EV economics and a guide for all new buyers.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Learned a Few Things Towing With My Tesla Cybertruck, It Would Have Been Cheaper and Faster With My Ford F-350 Diesel Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Is it cheaper to tow a trailer with a Tesla Cybertruck or a Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel? Here is Joseph's towing experience with his Cybertruck and why he thinks it would have been cheaper with his Ford F-350 Diesel that was in the shop. 
My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Has Been at the Dealer With a Valve Body Issue for Three Weeks, But Now I’m More Worried About Losing My Aftermarket Upgrades if GM Buys It Back
My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Has Been at the Dealer With a Valve Body Issue for Three Weeks, But I’m More Worried About Losing My Aftermarket Upgrades If GM Buys It Back
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing when your truck breaks down, but it’s another when you realize the parts you added on your Chevy Silverado might be the first thing you lose. Here’s how one owner is trying to figure out what comes next.
I Just Switched From a Chevy Silverado Diesel to a Toyota Tacoma, But a Deer Totaled My Front Bumper 5 Days In, Now I’m Looking for Aftermarket Advice
I Just Switched From a Chevy Silverado to a Toyota Tacoma, But a Deer Totaled My Front Bumper 5 Days In, Now I’m Looking for Aftermarket Advice
By Aram Krajekian on
You don’t expect your first upgrade decision to come five days into Tacoma ownership, but sometimes the road has other plans. Here's how one surprise encounter became the starting point for something better.
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ - V
Cadillac Gives the OPTIQ the V Performance Upgrade for 2026
By Mary Conway on
Cadillac is going after the younger market that loves foreign cars with the performance version of its OPTIQ. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V compact SUV will have an incredible 519 horsepower.
2026 Genesis GV70 Side view
I thought the Lexus RX Had a Stranglehold On Its Segment, But Then I Drove the 2026 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige, and My Opinions Have Changed
By John Goreham on
Lexus has made the best mid-sized/compact luxury crossover for decades. However, now that I’ve tried the Genesis GV70, my longstanding opinions have started to adapt.
Cars are less expensive today than at any time in President Biden's term
Trump Tariffs Have Not Increased Vehicle Costs, and Average Transaction Prices Remain Below Biden-Era Peaks - Here Is the Hard Data and a Forecast of What’s To Come
By John Goreham on
It’s been months since the media began its fear, uncertainty, and doubt campaign to cast vehicle tariffs in the worst light possible. Here is what the latest data shows regarding average transaction prices in America for new and used vehicles.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Initially Thought My 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Was Perfect, But 10 Months In, Toyota's Quality and Reliability Are Not What They Were 5-10 Years Ago
By Denis Flierl on
You can learn a great deal about a car from its owner after they've owned it for a year. Curt and his wife purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a year ago. However, he has a warning for buyers. Check out what he says about the compact SUV before you buy. 
A silver Chevrolet SUV driving on a scenic road with greenery and a body of water in the background under a clear blue sky.
My Chevy Equinox EV Just Hit 4.1 Miles Per kWh on a 2,200-mile Road Trip, Tailwinds and Drafting Semis Got Me 450 Miles on One Charge
By Noah Washington on
He turned his EV road trip into a science experiment! Discover how this Chevy Equinox EV owner hypermiled his way to 4.1 m/kWh and 450 miles on a single charge.
A Tesla Cybertruck charging at a station, surrounded by other chargers and vehicles, set against a backdrop of trees and buildings.
I Just Discovered Tesla's New "Congestion Fees" Hit at 80% SOC, They Won't Define "When Busy" But $.50 Per Minute Will Destroy Your Road Trip Budget
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's new "congestion fees" just dropped, hitting at 80% SOC for $.50 a minute. The catch? They refuse to define "when busy," leaving your road trip budget in limbo.
My 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Died in the Middle of the Road at 41,000 Miles, And It Turns Out You Can’t Even Put It in Neutral Without a $400 Special Tool
My 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Died in the Middle of the Road at 41,000 Miles, And It Turns Out You Can’t Even Put It in Neutral Without a $400 Special Tool
By Aram Krajekian on
This Silverado became a roadside obstacle you couldn’t even push to safety, and what it took to move it left the owner stunned. Here’s why a $400 tool could turn a simple breakdown into a more dangerous situation.
I Just Saw What’s Coming in Tesla’s Next Update, and It Finally Fixes the Side Camera View That So Many Dislike
I Just Saw What’s Coming in Tesla’s Next Update, and It Finally Fixes the Side Camera View That So Many Dislike
By Aram Krajekian on
One small change in Tesla’s next update could finally fix a camera view that’s been annoying owners for years. Here’s why this quiet tweak might be one of the most satisfying updates yet.
transparent drawing of an electric vehicle with high voltage battery highlighted
I Love My Tesla Model 3 But Someone I Work With Said The Battery Will Be Bad For The Planet When It Fails. I Say They Can Recycle The Parts Of It And Reuse The Materials, But I Don’t Know If It’s True
By Chris Johnston on
There is a lot of chatter about how Tesla Model 3 and EV batteries are going to cause a recycling problem. Multiple production-volume operations are already recover over 90% of high value materials with low environmental impact. Here’s how it’s done.
Recommended Cheapest Cars List Changed by Consumer Reports
The Cheapest Cars in America Can Be Found by Looking at Transaction Prices—A New Update on the Least Expensive New Cars Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports analysts have just updated their list of the "cheapest new cars" in America, revealing lower prices compared to their previous listing, and the surprising loss of two formerly recommended models, with two new ones in their place.
Fifth-generation Ford Explorer (and other Ford models) are plagued by an electrical issue that may be an easy fix
Never Should Have Sold My Toyota Corolla, As My Ford Explorer Is Having New Problems Every Day
By Dimitar Angelov on
Despite being one of the most popular American SUVs, one Ford Explorer owner regrets his vehicle choice after previously driving Toyota and Lexus.
A sleek black Lexus NX driving on a winding road through a desert landscape at sunset, showcasing its stylish design and performance.
I Was a Lexus Finance Manager, Dealers Make "$5-6K Per Car" and Keep "$2,000 Out of Every $4K Extended Warranty," and You're Paying for All of It
By Noah Washington on
Think dealers are barely breaking even? A former Lexus finance manager just revealed they make "$5-6K per car" and keep a massive chunk of your extended warranty money.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Says, “Please, Chevy, Not My Brand New Car, It’s Twice In 3 Months, Don’t Let Me Down Again”
By Denis Flierl on
How bad can it get? A new Chevrolet Traverse owner does not want to be let down again. It's now twice in three months that her check engine light has lit up the dash. Is it a serious problem? It could be, so here's what Chevy Traverse owners need to know.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Transmission Died 15K Miles In, I’ve Been Waiting Over A Month, and Zero Updates From the Dealer On When It Will Be Fixed
By Denis Flierl on
If it wasn't bad enough that Cole’s 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission died with only 15,000 miles on the truck, he has now waited over a month for it to be fixed. Additionally, the Toyota dealer has not contacted him via text or email to provide an update. 
I’ve Owned 30 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks in the Last 40 Years, But If They Want Us to Keep Buying American, They Need to Bring Back Real Quality
I’ve Owned 30 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks in the Last 40 Years, But If They Want Us to Keep Buying American, They Need to Bring Back Real Quality
By Aram Krajekian on
There’s a difference between loving a brand and trusting it, and some lifelong GM truck owners are starting to realize that one doesn’t always guarantee the other.
gas powered vehicle on fire on the side of a road
Why Routine Maintenance Matters for Safe, Long-Term Charging of Your Tesla Model Y and Other EVs
By Chris Johnston on
If you are charging your Tesla Model Y or any other EV with a NEMA 6-20 or 6-30 outlet please consider changing it to a NEMA 14-50 immediately.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV and Me
Why I Think Driving in the Rockies is an Incredible Way to Test Drive Vehicles Like the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV and the Subaru Forester Hybrid
By Mary Conway on
Another great Rocky Mountain Driving Experience gave automotive journalists the opportunity to test out a wide range of vehicles from several automakers. Writers drove them all from the sleek McLaren Artura Spider to the Kia Sorento X-Pro.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck and All EV Trucks “Are the Worst If You Carry Loads, Trailer, Go to Worksites or On Vacation, The Limited Range and Refueling Is a Big Pain”
By Denis Flierl on
Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says. 
A sleek black Hyundai electric vehicle drives along a winding mountain road, flanked by rugged rocky cliffs and golden sunlight.
I Test Drove 5 Popular EVs Coming From a 2022 Nissan Rogue, But The Ioniq 5 Beat the Volvo EX30, Kia EV6, Polestar 2, and Nissan Ariya
By Noah Washington on
This owner test-drove five top EVs and discovered why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 was the perfect fit, proving that the right EV isn't always the flashiest.
A gray Rivian SUV is parked in a garage, connected to an electric charger, while a person stands nearby, holding the charging cable.
My 2025 R1S Is a Great Vehicle Being Undermined by Its Software, Apple Music "Doesn't Remember Your Shuffle Setting," And I'm Considering Trading It In
By Noah Washington on
A "great vehicle being undermined by its software." This 2025 R1S owner's tale of frustrating infotainment and missing features reveals Rivian's biggest challenge.
Image of 2025 McLaren Artura Spider with doors up by John Goreham
Enter the Flow State With the 2025 McLaren Artura Spider Supercar
By John Goreham on
The McLaren Artura Spider isn't a car, it’s a flow-state generator. Forget the facts and figures. Lose yourself in the experience and enter the zone.
Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Questions Ongoing Anti-Tesla Cybertruck Sentiment Following His Fallout With President Trump – Asks, “What Are They Even Mad About at This Point?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”
Tesla Model Y
I went to pick up my Model Y today and encountered multiple issues before taking delivery, ultimately forcing me to leave the Tesla dealership without a car
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”
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