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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.

A 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid in its natural environment
2026 Crosstrek Sport Hybrid Has Me Conflicted as a 5-Time Subaru Owner
By John Goreham on
The hybrid powertrain of the new Crosstrek fixes nearly every imperfection the vehicle had. However, it introduces a big one that is hard to square with Subaru’s target audience.
Ford Military Truck
Why Automakers Like Ford are Pursuing More Military Contracts
By Mary Conway on
Ford has built much of its reputation on building dependable and highly-capable trucks. Now the automaker is marketing those trucks to the military. See why their world-wide service network is one of the company's secret weapons.
Went For My RAV4's Oil Change and Asked The Dealer To Check The Struts, But They Wanted To Charge $95 Diagnostic Fee
Went For My RAV4's Oil Change and Asked The Dealer To Check The Struts, But They Wanted To Charge $95 Diagnostic Fee
By Armen Hareyan on
Toyota RAV4 owner went to his dealer for an oil change on his 2020 RAV4, but when he asked the dealer to check out the struts as they have been creaking a bit the dealer wanted to charge $95 diagnostic fee.
This Texas Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Dealer Is So Stuffed With Inventory You Can't Even Get a Van Out Without Moving Six Trucks
This Texas Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Dealer Is So Stuffed With Inventory You Can't Even Get a Van Out Without Moving Six Trucks
By Armen Hareyan on
A Dallas-Fort Worth Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealer near Frisco is so overwhelmed with unsold inventory that a $76,000 Grand Wagoneer and $104,000 Ram trucks are sitting bumper to bumper with nowhere to go.
2026 Ram 1500
Why The 2026 Ram 1500 Redesigned 6th-Gen Central Gateway Overload Is Triggering Sudden Screen Blackouts And How Owners Can Fix It
By Denis Flierl on
Our 2026 Ram 1500 electrical advocacy guide provides an actionable blueprint for resolving sudden screen blackouts and module shutdowns. We look at NHTSA recall data and provide the specific voltage steps needed to protect your truck's digital grid.
Blue Rivian R1T towing an off-road camper trailer while parked beside EV charging stations.
A Rivian R1T’s 1.10 mi/kWh Flagstaff Climb Explains Why EV Towing Is a Charger Problem Disguised as a Range Problem
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1T Dual Performance Max pulled a 4,500-pound trailer to Flagstaff and averaged 1.10 mi/kWh on the climb. Torque News checked the math, and the useful lesson is not about the tow rating.
2015 Ford F-150, 2026 Ram 1500
Why An F-150 Owner Is Leaving Ford For A 2026 Ram and The Twin-Turbo Hurricane Engine He Should Avoid For Long-Term Reliability
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner’s switch to a 2026 Ram 1500 reveals why buyers should avoid the complex twin-turbo 3.0L Hurricane engine. We look at forum data explaining why truck owners prefer Ram's returning 5.7L HEMI V8 for long-term reliability.
GM is producing Chevy Bolt EVs in a new way in batches
GM Builds The Chevy Bolt in a New Way With 8 Benefits, and Resembles What Tesla Has Been Critiqued and Praised For With 1 Difference
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is now building the Chevy Bolt in batches of 30 identical vehicles at Fairfax, borrowing a page from Tesla's manufacturing playbook, but with one critical difference and delivers 8 measurable manufacturing benefits.
2025 Nissan Z
Carvana Car Purchase Leads To Heated Argument After A Nissan Z Owner Experiences An Extreme Case Of Buyer's Remorse
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Nissan Z is showing symptoms of rod-bearing failure, at unusually low miles.
Image showing a white Tesla Model X in a garage beside an interior cabin noise test reading 71 dB on a smartwatch.
An F-150 Lightning Showed 61 dB Where a Tesla Model X Showed 71 dB at 58 MPH, and That Gap Is Bigger Than It Looks
By Noah Washington on
A same-speed test showed 71 dB in a Tesla Model X and 61 dB in a Ford F-150 Lightning. That 10 dB gap is bigger than it looks, and it shows why EV highway comfort depends on tires, road surface, and cabin isolation.
Ford F-150 Lariat
The F-150 Financing Shock: How 11.4% Used Loan Rates Erase a 50% Price Drop
By Denis Flierl on
Think a half-priced used truck saves money? Our consumer advocate action plan breaks down how 11.4% interest rates on used auto loans and surging insurance premiums quietly erase the upfront savings of a pre-owned Ford F-150 relative to a new 2026 model.
2021-2024 Ford F-150 Lariat
Why 2021–2024 Ford F-150s Lost 50% Value: The Used vs. 2026 New Lariat Dilemma
By Denis Flierl on
A 50% drop in values for 2021–2024 Ford F-150s has truck buyers questioning the market. We break down the real numbers to see if you should buy a used 2023 F-150 Lariat or spend more on a new 2026 model. Here is the data-driven answer.
White Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plugged into a Jeep-branded charging station with a large solar canopy.
A 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Died Twice In Three Weeks As Stellantis Sent $100 Gift Cards During A 375,000-Vehicle Recall
By Noah Washington on
A Jeep owner’s 4xe died twice in three weeks. His story points to a bigger problem: dead batteries, fire-risk recalls, no permanent fix, and owners left wondering what their hybrid Jeep is worth now.
Tesla Model Y Price Hike and the community sentiment
Tesla Hikes The Price of the Model Y, But Overall Sentiment in The Chatter Is Mostly Positive or Neutral For One Specific Reason
By Armen Hareyan on
The Tesla Model Y price change prompted mostly positive or neutral reactions from the most top repliers in the Tesla enthusiast community revealing one unexpected reason most people aren't upset about the price hike for the 1st time in two years.
Blue Chevrolet Equinox EV with a white roof driving on an urban road past brick office buildings.
Equinox EV Cost $133.62 on 1,200-Mile Trip. Here's the Receipt
By Noah Washington on
A charging log from a California road trip shows what Equinox EV owners actually spend on long-distance drives.
An image shows a nighttime crash on a highway
Stay Right at Night: How to Avoid Danger from Impaired Driving Crashes
By John Goreham on
What a state trooper told us about the risks of late-night driving had us rushing to our keyboards to share his advice.
2026 Toyota Highlander
Used Three-Row Crossover Market Faces Volatility As Toyota's Sudden EV Transition Triggers Surging Resale Values For Final Gas Highlander Models
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota's shift to an all-electric 2027 Highlander is sending shockwaves through the used car market. Car buyers are scrambling to buy remaining internal combustion units, driving up secondary market prices for dependable gas and hybrid crossovers.
2026 Toyota Highlander
2026 Toyota Highlander Buyer Warns Dealership Strategy Forces Shoppers To Choose Between 2027 Electric Model Or More Expensive Grand Highlander
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Highlander buyer warns that dealership tactics are forcing shoppers to choose between a 2027 electric model or the more expensive Grand Highlander, exposing a major disconnect between local sales pitches and official Toyota strategy.
Tesla Cybertruck seen from above on rocky desert terrain near a canyon edge.
A 1,000-Mile Cybertruck Trip Needed 11 Supercharger Stops, but the Charging Curve Explains Why
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck driver saw 11 Supercharger stops on a 1,000-mile trip and thought something was odd. TorqueNews checked the charging curve, Tesla specs, and the comment thread. The route made more sense once the battery stayed where it charges fastest.
Tesla Cybertruck touchscreen in service mode showing vehicle controls, charging status, and diagnostic alerts.
A Cybertruck Was Speed-Limited After a PCS2 Health-Check Failure, and Tesla Enabled Free Supercharging While It Waited for Service
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Cybertruck AWD showed a PCS2 MOSFET health-check failure at 31,250 miles. Torque News checked the service-screen text, charging behavior, Tesla service context, and NHTSA recall background to explain what owners should and should not assume.
Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E driving in a rural area.
Despite Really Liking The Tesla Model Y I Canceled My Order For The Mexico-Built Mustang Mach-E Because of Buttons
By Armen Hareyan on
Although he really liked the Tesla Model Y's driving experience the lack of buttons really frustrated him, and this customer went to Ford Mustang Mach-E because it gives you all the key buttons that you need for instant access.
2026 Rivian R2
The Rivian R2 Configurator Is Live, And One Customer Got A Glimpse In California, Seeing Even More Than Company Let On
By Tim Healey on
The online configurator for the Rivian R2 is live, and one customer went all the way to Palo Alto, California to see even more of the R2, including things the company hasn't yet talked about.
2025 GMC Sierra EV
After A Tire Rotation Is Already Done on A GMC Sierra EV, The Dealer Asks $100 More Special "EV Tire Rotation"
By Tim Healey on
Car dealerships have a well-earned reputation for being scummy, and while most dealerships are mostly honest most of the time, a handful of shops keep the reputation alive. A special fee for an "EV tire rotation" on a GMC Sierra EV is case in point.
Tesla Cybertruck
Multiple Cybertruck Buyers Report Tesla Has Postponed Their Truck's Delivery Date Due To Unspecified Issue
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Cybertruck buyers are sharing that they haven’t been able to take delivery of their trucks for the past week. Several owners confirm that a nationwide delivery halt is affecting their delivery plans.
A red Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss towing a small trailer on a mountain highway.
GM Patented a Mode That Could Help a Stuck Silverado EV Rock Itself Free Without the Driver Guessing
By Noah Washington on
GM's patent describes a vehicle that can detect when a wheel is stuck, then rock itself forward and backward while reading traction. The bigger story is how EV trucks could turn an old driver trick into software.
2025 Toyota Prius Prime
North Carolina Owner Saves $3,200 Annually - Why the 2025 Prius Prime Is a "Gas Hedge" as Prices Hit $5
By Denis Flierl on
A North Carolina owner saves $3,200 annually with the 2025 Prius Prime. We break down the practical action plan to turn this 44-mile EV range PHEV into a high-performance gas hedge as prices hit $5 per gallon in the current 2026 automotive market.
2025 Toyota Prius Prime
2025 Toyota Prius Prime Real-World Range: Why This PHEV Defies 20% Cold-Weather Battery Degradation
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Prius Prime owner in North Carolina reports 40+ miles of EV range despite cold cycles, dodging $5/gallon gas. With 30 years of mechanical expertise, we analyze why this PHEV battery defies typical winter degradation.
White Tesla Model Y shown in a minimalist studio setting from a front-side angle.
New York Records Show $77.8 Million in Tesla Rebates, Changing How Used Model 3 and Model Y Prices Should Be Read
By Noah Washington on
New York's Drive Clean records show more than 92,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y rebates. For used buyers, the hidden lesson is simple: some depreciation starts with the first owner's discount, not the second owner's offer.
Most 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Owners Ignore These Overhead Console Buttons, But One Could Matter in an Emergency
Most 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Owners Ignore These Overhead Console Buttons, But One Could Matter in an Emergency
By Armen Hareyan on
Most 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L owners use these overhead console buttons every day, but many still do not realize one controls emergency assistance and another quietly solves a major summer driving problem.
An image shows magic Tesla washer fluid being added to a Model Y's reservoir
Streak of Genius: How Tesla Convinced Owners Their Windshields Need Special Fluid
By John Goreham on
If you own a Tesla and are nervous about using unapproved windshield washer fluid, please let us talk you down off the ledge.
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