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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.

Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Was Seen Suspended in the Air, Propped Up by Electric Wires, Following an Accident. Surprisingly, The Vehicle Looks Completely Intact
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck was seen hanging in the air, supported only by electrical wires. The vehicle appeared in the mountainous region of North Carolina, and despite being several feet off the ground, the Cybertruck looks completely unharmed.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will be available with 2 different front fascias, similar to the bigger J250 Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Is Here And It's Cuter Than We Thought
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota’s latest retro-inspired model might just be the most utilitarian compact SUV you have ever seen.
Jeep Recon EV at LA Auto Show
The 2026 Jeep Recon EV Makes its Big Debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show
By Mary Conway on
The LA Show is known for highlighting electric vehicles and the Recon is Jeep's BEV that is designed to take on the trails.
2022 Toyota RAV4
The Toyota Dealer Tried To Sell Me a $174 Fuel Injection Service For My RAV4, Now, My Friend Says I Can Do It Myself For $15 With a Bottle of Royal Purple Max-Clean
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer quoted $174 for a fuel injection service, but can a $15 bottle of Royal Purple do the same job? Do you really need the expensive cleaning for your RAV4 at 80,000 miles, or is the DIY additive enough? What all car owners need to know.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, It Rained For The First Time in His Area (San Diego) & His Cybertruck Started to Freak Out – He Adds, “Tesla Needs To Dial In The Software To Adapt to Inclement Weather”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he drove his truck in the rain for the first time and was surprised by the issues that arose. He mentions that Tesla should improve the Cybertruck’s software to better handle bad weather.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss, and Chevy Silverado 2.7L
I Traded My Wimpy Chevy Silverado 2WD 2.7L For a Muscled Up Trail Boss 3.0L, I’m Looking Forward to Having 4WD and 495 lb ft of Torque
By Denis Flierl on
From "wimpy" to "muscled up." One Chevy Silverado owner trades his 2.7L 2WD for a 3.0L Duramax Trail Boss. Is 495 lb-ft of torque and 4WD the massive upgrade he's been waiting for? What Silverado buyers need to know. 
Kia Stinger and Toyota Corolla
Owner: "I really enjoyed the Kia Stinger When It Worked, But I Had More Problems With That Car Than Anything I’ve Ever Owned, So I Picked Up a Toyota Corolla And I’m Really Happy With It.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The unusual switch from a performance car to the much more frugal Toyota Corolla may seem unusual, but it makes more sense than one might think.
Cadillac Escalade IQ Named MotorTrend SUV of the Year
Why MotorTrend Named the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ the 2026 SUV of the Year
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ is probably GM's most important electric vehicle because it shows that an EV can be just as functional and beautiful as its ICE counterpart while still providing great range and performance.
New Subaru Solterra at a dealer showroom
Dealers Don't Want to Sell EVs, I Looked at A Subaru Solterra and Asked If It Has One Pedal Driving, The Salesman Acted Like I Was A Moron and Said "The Car Has Two Pedals"
By Chris Johnston on
My Subaru Solterra test drive exposed how far some dealers will go to avoid selling an EV.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona
2026 Dodge Charger is the Most Unique Contender for North American Car of the Year
By Mary Conway on
The Dodge Charger can be bought as either an all-electric or gas-powered vehicle. Its multi-energy platform is the only one for cars in the industry so far.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Compared to My Previous Ford, GMC & Chevy Trucks, The Cybertruck Has Been Significantly More Reliable”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that his vehicle of choice as an environmental compliance tester heading to the gas station is his Cybertruck. He adds that the Cybertruck has been much more reliable compared to his previous Ford, Chevy, and GMC trucks.
2025 Toyota Tundra
My 2025 Tundra Out of Nowhere, BAM!, Like a Shotgun Blast, My Sunroof Exploded For No Reason, Toyota Says NO Warranty, a $2,800 Bill, and They Won’t Pay
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner says his sunroof exploded like a shotgun blast mid-drive. No impact, just glass everywhere. Toyota denied the $2,800 warranty claim, citing "outside influence." Is this a new Toyota defect? Here is the unbelievable story. 
Certain Toyota GR Corolla may experience premature clutch wear, even without spirited driving.
Toyota GR Corolla Owner Says, "I've got a 2023 And Sure Hope Toyota Will Warranty When It Goes.", After Owners Complain From Vague Feel And Premature Clutch Wear
By Dimitar Angelov on
According to owner reports, some early Toyota GR Corolla models experience vague clutch feel and wear out extremely fast. We could be looking at another Toyota recall.
Side profile of the 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper in gray, highlighting its sleek coupe-SUV silhouette, redesigned headlights, and aerodynamic body lines.
After a 2,200-Mile Drive, a 2023 Tesla Model Y Owner Reports “Brake Slams on Straight Roads” and Says Tesla’s 11 Charging Stops Made the Trip “Hours Slower Than a Toyota Highlander Hybrid”
By Noah Washington on
After a 2,200-mile road trip, one Model Y owner confirmed the journey was "hours slower than a Toyota Highlander Hybrid" due to 11 mandatory charging stops.
2025 GMC Sierra AT4 pickup truck in silver being loaded onto a tow truck at night in a residential neighborhood, illuminated by service lights.
Owner Says His 2025 GMC Sierra AT4’s 3.0 Duramax Failed at Just 4,600 Miles With a “Woodpecker” Knock and Code P06DD, Calling It a Likely Rod-Bearing Failure While His 40-Year-Old K5 With The 6.2L Detroit Diesel “Drives Like It Has Decades Left”
By Noah Washington on
The owner of a 2025 Sierra has his worst fears confirmed by the tell-tale knock and P06DD code, suggesting a likely rod-bearing failure.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport
I Just Traded My 2018 Honda CR-V For a 2026 CR-V Hybrid, But Now, People Say ‘Don’t Get a Hybrid, the Cost to Replace the Battery Isn’t Worth What I’ll Save In Gas’
By Denis Flierl on
One 2018 CR-V owner just traded for a 2026 CR-V Hybrid, but friends are already saying, "You'll be sorry." Will battery replacement costs really wipe out gas savings? Here is the truth behind the hybrid fear, causing major buyer's remorse.
Red Ford F-150 parked in a shaded forest clearing near a lake, showcasing the truck’s front and side profile in natural outdoor lighting.
After Seeing a Ford F-150 Towing a 4-Ton Sea Ray With No Weight-Distribution Hitch, Expert Says the Setup Was “An Accident Waiting to Happen,” Warning a 2-Ton Pickup Can’t Recover Control If Anything Goes Wrong on Grades or in Crosswinds
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 owner's successful tow of a 4-ton Sea Ray boat was praised for its 13 MPG efficiency, but an expert warned the setup was an accident waiting to happen.
A Tesla Cybertuck's windshield is badly cracked and needs to be replaced, but who should pay?
The Windshield Of My Tesla Cybertruck Cracked For Seemingly No Reason, but I Suspect a Stress Crack Caused It - What Do You Think?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Cybertruck owner JC who was kind enough to share his images with us. What do you think caused this windshield failure, and should Tesla pay for the replacement?
2025 Toyota Tundra vs Ford F-150
I Ditched My 2021 Ford F-150 For This Toyota Tundra, Now All My F-150 Repair Problems Are Fixed Forever, Goodbye, I’m Out (Now, How About That Tundra?)
By Denis Flierl on
Fed up with his 2021 F-150, Steve Betts found a permanent fix: "I bought a 2025 Toyota Tundra. Good luck, y'all." Is the switch to Toyota the ultimate solution? Torque News reporter Denis Flierl asks: "Now, how about that new Tundra?"
Forest Green 2025 Rivian R1S SUV photographed from a rear three-quarter angle in a parking lot, showing its boxy design, black wheels, and matte finish.
A Rivian R1S Owner Says He Loved His SUV “More Than Anything I’ve Ever Bought,” but After Repeated Electrical Failures and a Rear Suspension Issue Rivian Denied, He Accepted a Buyback, Ending Up in an Escalade IQ That Feels “Just… Fine”
By Noah Washington on
An R1S owner who loved his truck "more than anything" was forced to accept a buyback after 14 months of electrical chaos.
Red Chevrolet Corvette C8 parked in a snowy mountain lot with a pair of skis leaning on the front bumper, surrounded by snow-covered trucks and trees.
I Drove My Chevrolet C8 Corvette In Snow With Summer Tires, And While My Snow Socks Failed Every 200 Feet Even At 10 MPH, The Car Handled Surprisingly Well In One Inch Of Snow Without Any Traction Aids
By Noah Washington on
After attempting to drive his Corvette C8 in the snow with summer tires, one owner’s snow socks failed every 200 feet, but the mid-engine car remained surprisingly composed.
A Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup charges inside an owner's garage
It’s Sad To See Battery-Electric Pickup Truck Sales Slowing Down Because Shoppers Are Not Aware of the Long-Term benefits - People Need To Look Beyond the Sticker Price and Understand These Key Aspects of EV Truck Ownership
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a comment from a Torque News reader on our story about the dire situation for EV trucks in America. Let’s examine this very well-stated point.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Thought My Truck Was Going To Explode When I Saw Smoke Coming From The Front During Supercharging, but It Turned Out To Be Steam”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares how he started to panic when he saw “smoke” coming from the front of his truck during supercharging. However, he explains exactly what was happening and why other Cybertruck owners shouldn’t panic.
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
My 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Has This Hidden Filter I Had No Idea About, I Was Grossed Out To See Its Current Condition, I Didn’t Even Know It Was a Thing
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners are discovering a hidden filter under the rear seats that collects serious dirt. Did you know this HV battery part existed? Here is how to find it and why cleaning it is critical for your hybrid system. 
So I Drove the 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS, And Think That Wide 11-Inch Touchscreen Alone Makes It Feel More Expensive
So I Drove the 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS, And Think That Wide 11-Inch Touchscreen Alone Makes It Feel More Expensive
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Chevy Trax 2RS surprised me with its big-car comfort, sharp styling, and the kind of everyday drivability you don’t expect from a crossover that starts this cheap.
2026 Ram 1500 and 2500 Lineup
2026 Ram 1500 HEMI, Ram 2500 and Ford Maverick to Duke it Out for 2026 North American Truck of the Year
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI has been getting a lot of buzz lately, but the Ram 2500 has an upgraded interior. Ford has also customized the Ford Maverick into a street truck called Lobo. Which vehicle will be crowned the most important truck of 2026?
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma Buyer Says, “I Can Get Cheese On a 2026 Taco But Not Tomatoes, Because Those Toppings Aren't Available In My Region, Well, Who Woulda Thought
By Denis Flierl on
"You can get cheese but not tomatoes?" One Tacoma buyer is fuming. He tried to order a TRD Off Road with a moonroof and a swaybar disconnect, but was denied due to "regional restrictions." Why Toyota's rules might make buying your dream truck impossible.
Hubbell Electric Vehicle Charger-rated NEMA 14-50R Receptacle
Don't Buy An EV Charging Receptacle Before Reading This - Here’s Your Guide to NEMA 14-50R Outlets For Electric Vehicle Charging
By John Goreham on
A comment under one of our stories offered keen insight into the proper receptacle to use when you set up an Electric Vehicle Charger. Here is some valuable information to consider before setting up your EV charging circuit.
2026 RAM Rebel
2026 Ram Rebel Owner Says, “I Installed a K&N Filter, and One Test Drive It Threw an Engine Light, and Won't Go Past 15 MPH, It’s Crazy, All I Did Was Put the Filter On”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram owner installed a K&N cold-air intake, hoping for big power gains. Instead? An immediate engine error light and a truck stuck at 15 mph! Can a simple diagnostic reset fix this, or is "bad boy" now just a heavy paperweight?
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup truck in silver parked on a reflective beach at sunset, showcasing its futuristic LED headlights and bold electric truck design.
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Owner Claims a Basic Hood Latch Failure Has Parked His $100K Truck for Months, Saying GMC Gave Him a Loaner So Small “I Feel Like a Fish in a Tin Can” While He Continues Paying for the EV Sitting Idle
By Noah Washington on
2025 GMC Sierra's motorized hood failed, forcing the owner into a dangerous, high-speed scenario and then into a 25 MPH crawl home.
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