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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.

Ford's EREV F-150 Lightning
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Just Killed Range Anxiety: The 700-Mile EREV Pivot That Changes Everything
By Rob Enderle on
Ford’s bold shift to Extended-Range EV technology for the F-150 Lightning promises a massive 700-mile range, silencing critics and positioning the Blue Oval to dominate the electric truck market.
NVIDIA Uber And Lucid Hook Up
The "End of the Steering Wheel" Era: How the Nvidia-Uber Robotaxi Alliance Just Changed the World at CES 2026
By Rob Enderle on
In a landmark CES 2026 announcement, Nvidia, Uber, and Lucid have formed a powerhouse alliance to deploy 100,000 autonomous robotaxis, signaling the beginning of the end for the traditional human-driven gig economy.
A rural road is shown covered in a foot of ice
Tesla Owner From Frigid New Hampshire Asks, “My New Model Y Is Frozen Solid and Unusable, What Do Owners Who Live In Cold Climates Do?” - We Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of Teslas In Extreme Cold
By John Goreham on
A new Tesla Model Y owner seeks help from fellow owners in cold-weather climates. She wants to understand better how to keep her car from freezing and becoming unusable.
2018 Ford F-150 to a 2014 Chevy Silverado
“Built Ford Tough” No More? F-150 Transmission Failures Drive Owner to Chevy: “I Upgraded to This Silverado Single Cab Unicorn”
By Denis Flierl on
Why did Jack ditch his F-150 so fast? He just traded it for a "unicorn" Chevy Silverado with only 57k miles! "I want to actually enjoy the truck I’m paying for," he says. Find out why this low-mileage swap was the ultimate upgrade for him.
2027 will see an all-new Aura RDX hybrid, possibly with the brand's new V-6
Honda Will Lean On Its US-Based Producton Facilities To Make More Affordable Cars, But This Raises a Few Important Questions
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Honda plans to actively counter the “trimflation” issue, the competitiveness of its EV models could be in question.
Blake Newton's 2019 Toyota Highlander
“I Just Bought This 2019 Toyota Highlander 60K Miles, I’m Super Happy With the Car, But the Dealer Pushed Me Into A 4-Yr $2,700 Warranty, Now I’m Not So Happy About It”
By Denis Flierl on
A great car shouldn't come with a side of buyer's remorse. Blake scored a 2019 Toyota Highlander SE Midnight with only 60K miles, but the dealership’s "must-have" $2,700 warranty is haunting him. Was it a smart safety net or a pricey trap? Let's dive in.
A black Rivian R1S electric SUV shown from the front three-quarter angle, parked in a dimly lit indoor parking garage with dramatic lighting strips on the ceiling.
After a Month of Trying to Spend $80,000, a Rivian R1T Shopper Says He Walked Away From Two Deposits Because of Missing Inspections, Hidden Condition Issues, and “Nearly Impossible” Communication
By Noah Washington on
A frustrated R1T shopper is warning others that Rivian’s "137-point inspection" is effectively a secret document that buyers are never allowed to see.
A white 2023 Ford Maverick pickup truck shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a city street with motion blur and brick buildings in the background.
A Ford Maverick Hybrid Owner Says His 2025 AWD With Just 527 Miles Completely Bricked Due to a Shifter Fault, He Adds, “It Left Me Stranded in Colorado Springs and Was Too Disabled To Even Be Towed”
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Maverick Hybrid owner is sounding the alarm after his AWD truck bricked at just 527 miles, leaving him stranded with a blinking yellow gear selector.
White 2026 Toyota Bz XLE AWD
$11,500 in Incentives Lets Former Corolla Owner Lease a New Toyota bZ XLE AWD for $400 Per Month All In, Owner Says, “I’m Loving the Massive Updates”
By Chris Johnston on
We look at how Toyota’s generous new 2026 incentives enabled a new buyer to save over $11,000 on a Toyota bZ by stacking lease cash, rebates, and bonuses.
A Toyota RAV4 Plug-In is shown on display in a dealer showroom
The Reliability of Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Just Got Much Better - Here’s How
By John Goreham on
Imagine if all of the lowest-rated vehicles in a category were suddenly cancelled. Well, that just happened with PHEVs.
2021 Ram 1500
2021 Ram 1500 Owner Says, “I Went To Get My Transmission Fluid Changed and the Dealer Says No, It’s Lifetime Fluid, No Need To Change It, But an Independent Shop Says Do It”
By Denis Flierl on
"Lifetime fluid" or a ticking time bomb? One 2021 Ram 1500 owner got turned away by the dealer but found a shop offering a $380 flush. Is the dealer right, or is a "lifetime" claim just a marketing myth? Here’s the truth about your ZF8AT.
2020 Ford F-250, 2026 Toyota Tundra
“I Had Zero Issues With My Ford,” Says an F-250 Owner, But Switches to a 2026 Toyota Tundra and Immediately Regrets One Thing
By Denis Flierl on
From heavy-duty hauling to high-tech hybrid? Kelsey traded her Ford F-250 for a 2026 Toyota Tundra, and the results are surprising. Is the "legendary" reliability worth losing that diesel power and storage? Here are 14 things you need to know first.
A 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV in green metallic paint shown from the front three-quarter view, showcasing its distinctive design and aggressive stance.
After 24 Hours on a 6.2 kW Charger, a Ford Mach-E Owner Says a GMC Hummer EV Still Wasn’t Close to Done, “With a 212 kWh Battery, Reaching 90% Can Take 28 to 34 Hours”
By Noah Washington on
"It still wasn't close to done," says one witness who watched a GMC Hummer EV consume a public charger for 24 consecutive hours.
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 in blue metallic paint photographed from the front three-quarter view, emphasizing its athletic stance and contemporary design.
After Putting Down a $500 Deposit, a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Buyer Says a San Diego Dealer Sold His Car the Same Day, “Everything Just Happened So Fast,” Management Told Him, Then Went Silent for Over a Week
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 RAV4 Hybrid shopper is warning others after a San Diego dealer allegedly sold their reserved car while they were still on the way to the lot.
A 2026 Tesla Cybertruck spews dirt into the air.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Foundation Series Drives Perfectly on FSD for Over 100 Miles, Then Suddenly “Drives Like a Maniac” on the Same Return Route – He Adds, “It Crosses Yellow Lines and Gets Too Close to Other Cars”
By Noah Washington on
Can a Tesla actually get "tired" during a long drive? One Cybertruck owner says his FSD worked perfectly on the way to his destination, but turned "risky" on the return journey, ignoring lane markings and drifting dangerously close to other cars.
A 2023 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck in silver photographed from the front three-quarter view, displaying the vehicle's premium design and modern proportions.
A Rivian R1T Owner Says He Went From a Ford F-150 Raptor to a Tesla Model Y and Finally to a Used 2022 R1T Launch Edition for Under $50,000, He Adds, “I Instantly Fell in Love With the Torque That You Get With an EV”
By Noah Washington on
A former F-150 Raptor owner is calling his used 2022 Rivian R1T the "perfect daily driver" after finding a Launch Edition for under $50,000.
Black 2018 Tesla Model 3
“I’d Pay $10k for a New Battery,” Says Tesla Model 3 Owner with over 200,000 Miles and 30% Battery Degradation, He Adds, “The Motor Will Last 30 Years”
By Chris Johnston on
Early Tesla Model 3 cars are reaching very high mileage, and they are exposing a gap between headlines and reality.
2026 Ford Maverick Lobo
Ford Maverick Lobo Drives Off With 2026 North American Truck of the Year Honors
By Mary Conway on
Ford's street truck version of its smallest truck won for design and performance. This is the sixth year in a row that Ford has been awarded for Truck of the Year.
2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK
2026 Dodge Charger Wins North American Car of the Year- Multi-Energy Lineup Gets Kudos From Judges
By Mary Conway on
Sales for the electric version of the Dodge Charger were underwhelming but the Charger has new life as gas-powered muscle car.
2022 Honda CR-V
2022 Honda Owner Says Her CR-V Has Gremlins, “All My Windows Went Down, the Sunroof Opened With the Car Off, and the Trunk Opened By Itself Twice,” She Adds, “The Dealer Claims They Can’t Find Anything Wrong”
By Denis Flierl on
One 2022 Honda CR-V owner says her SUV is "possessed" by gremlins, which open the windows, sunroof, and trunk on their own. The worst part? The dealer says nothing is wrong. Is it a fluke or a lemon?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Finally Agreed To Buy Back His Cybertruck After 9 Service Visits – Now The EV Maker Is Charging Him $1,300 To Remove The Wrap & Window Tint
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that after 9 service visits over a year and 5 separate service visits for the same issue, Tesla finally decided to buy back his truck. However, Tesla is now charging him $1,300 for putting a tint and a wrap on the truck.
2026 Nissan Aura NISMO RS Concept
Nissan Is Taking An Unconventional Approach To Performance With The New Aura Nismo RS Concept
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan might be following Honda’s example when it comes to affordable performance models, and I am not sure it is a great idea. Luckily, Infiniti’s performance offerings will not follow suit.
A black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck, photographed from the side angle in a residential driveway.
A 2024 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Owner Says His 5.3L V8 Went Into Limp Mode at Just 12,000 Miles, Adds, “A Quick Scan Is Already Pointing to a Transmission Issue”
By Aram Krajekian on
A new Silverado Trail Boss was supposed to be worry-free for this owner, but it’s already stuck at the dealer at just 12,000 miles with a problem no new truck owner expects to hear.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Charges
After the “Q4 Collapse,” EVs Dropped Back to the 2022 Market Share Level In the U.S. - Analysts Urge EV Fans Not to Panic
By John Goreham on
It’s suddenly 2022 again in the EV world, with more than 94% of Americans opting not to buy an EV. Here’s why analysts say that EVs are not doomed - yet.
Green Porsche Taycan
China’s SAIC Launches Porsche Taycan Knockoff, American Buyer Says, “I’d buy a Temu Taycan for $27,000”
By Chris Johnston on
Looks like Porsche’s problems just got worse. First a 99% drop in operating profit, now a $27,000 Taycan lookalike from China.
2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2
“My 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 Engine Failed 2,500 Miles In, But GM Will Only Put In a Remanufactured Engine, It’s Insane To Drop A Reman In a Brand New Truck”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 owner had the engine die at 2,500 miles. Now, GM wants to swap it for a "remanufactured" engine. Is this fair or a total betrayal of new truck owners? Here is Clay’s nightmare story.
2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition
Should The 2027 Toyota GR86 Be Over 300 Horsepower?
By Dimitar Angelov on
All reports point towards the brand’s compact sports coupe gaining even more power, but will it truly be an entry-level model then?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drives For Grubhub After Work To Afford The Truck’s Monthly Payments – He Adds, “If You Are Struggling To Afford Your Cybertruck, This is An Easy Solution”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he uses his truck to deliver food on Grubhub to cover his monthly car payments. He notes that the Grubhub income is enough to fully cover his Model Y monthly payment and partially offset his Cybertruck payment.
Green Rivian R1T in a west Texas oil field in front of a pump jack
A New Rivian R1T Owner Says He Was Pleasantly Surprised at How Liberating It Felt to No Longer Be Dependent on Gas or Support the Oil Industry, Adding, “As More of Us Do This, Their Power and Influence Will Diminish”
By Chris Johnston on
A Rivian R1T owner says that going electric got him thinking about energy independence, patriotism, and personal freedom.
Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 mounted to a Hyundai Kona Limited
First Test - Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 Grand Touring All-Season Tire - Longevity, Fuel Efficiency, and Quiet Operation Were Assumed; What We Did not Expect Was the Impressive Winter Performance
By John Goreham on
We’ve just spent a week of winter testing with the Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91, and have come away very impressed with this OEM all-season tire.
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