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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.

Train
A Tesla Robotaxi Passenger Says a Tesla Employee Had to Intervene to Stop The Robotaxi From Driving Onto a Railroad as a Train Was Approaching – Adds, “I Still Give the Trip an ‘A’ Grade”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Robotaxi user reports that the Tesla safety supervisor sitting in the passenger seat intervened just in time to prevent the Robotaxi from driving onto a train track as a train was passing. However, the passenger still grades the drive an ‘A’.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
My 2024 Toyota Tacoma's One-Hour Tire Rotation Turned Into an 8-Hour Brake Line Replacement, Now the Dealer Says There’s a Brake Fluid Leak Issue
By Denis Flierl on
Does the new Toyota Tacoma have a brake line problem? A Tacoma owner went in for a routine tire rotation, and the dealer kept his truck for eight hours because the brake lines could leak and needed to be replaced. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know. 
Bright yellow Chevrolet Corvette Z06 racing on track with dramatic sky, sleek aerodynamic design and large rear wing
This California Chevy Dealer Wants $500,000 For A 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Daily Sales Calls Continue Despite Claims Of Better Offers On The Table
By Noah Washington on
A California dealer wanted a staggering $500,000 for a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, proving that the C8's legendary performance is being overshadowed by outrageous pricing and persistent sales calls.
Dark green Rivian R1T electric pickup truck charging at a white Rivian charging station in an overcast suburban parking lot with mountains in background
Rivian R1T Owner Successfully Completes 460-Mile Olympic Loop On Free Charging, Says Truck Performed Flawlessly Even After Systems Started Shutting Down At 7% Battery
By Noah Washington on
He pushed his Rivian R1T to its limits on a 460-mile road trip, arriving with just 7% battery, but says the truck performed flawlessly even as non-essentials began to shut down.
Gray Mazda SUV driving on multi-lane highway during overcast day, viewed from behind and side angles
My 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Was Rear-Ended Last Week, But Here’s the Aftermath to Show How Sturdy These Cars Really Are
By Aram Krajekian on
Although it wasn’t a major crash, what happened after this Mustang Mach-E got rear-ended proves just how well Ford built this EV. Sometimes, the real test isn’t performance, but how quickly you walk away without any damage.
2022 Ford Bronco Sasquatch
Ford's Massive Recall of 850,000 Vehicles is a Setback to its Improved Quality Rating
By Mary Conway on
Ford just made huge strides in its J.D Power Initial Quality Study. Why Ford says this recall is a step forward.
What Happened With The Cybertruck Dream of The 2M Reservation Holders This Is My Last Mental Pic of How My Cybertruck Could Look Like, If I Had One
What Happened With The Cybertruck Dream of The 2M Reservation Holders? This Is My Last Mental Pic of How My Cybertruck Could Look Like, If I Had One
By Armen Hareyan on
Millions once believed they needed a Tesla Cybertruck, but the unexpected truth is that it quietly reshaped their dreams before ever reaching their driveway.
Mechanic Makes Good Point Against Car Pranks
I Hate This as a Car-Prank Because It Could Cost Someone a Lot of Money Bringing Their Car Into a Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
A mysterious object discovered in the owner's car turns out to be a prank.
Silver electric SUV driving on mountain road with snowy peaks and blurred motion effect
My Tesla Model Y Long Range Is Lying to Me, I Just Got Back From a Long Trip and My Odometer Is Reporting About 600 Miles More Than I Actually Drove
By Aram Krajekian on
It all started as a routine road trip, but this Tesla Model Y owner’s discovery at the end raised bigger questions about accuracy, trust, and the quiet numbers ticking away behind the wheel.
2024 Subaru Outback owner
My Roommate Incredibly Escaped the Tightest NY City Parking Spot Ever In a Subaru Outback, Houdini Couldn’t Have Pulled This Off
By Denis Flierl on
A Subaru Outback owner can't believe it when she comes out from shopping in New York City. Two cars have her sandwiched between them with just inches on either side. But this driver does the impossible and escapes the tightest parking spot ever.
2025 Toyota Mirai FCEV being fueled with hydrogen
I Can't Believe My Toyota Mirai Is a High End Lexus Interior And Legendary Build Quality for $20 Grand, and Preloaded With 30,000 Miles of Driving
By Chris Johnston on
There’s no getting around that fact that the Toyota Mirai runs on hydrogen that is made from fossil fuel.
Dark blue electric pickup truck speeding along rocky mountain road with blurred green forest background
My 2022 Rivian R1T Was Totaled After Being T-Boned on the Driver’s Side, But Walking Away Without Injury Is a True Testament to Rivian's Incredible Engineering in Design and Safety
By Aram Krajekian on
It only takes one moment to find out what your EV is really made of. For one Rivian R1T owner, that moment came fast, and the truck’s response proved why safety still matters more than anything else.
Silver GMC Sierra EV pickup truck driving on mountain road with pine forest backdrop and winding highway
I Was Offered A Free Battery Swap And $250 Gift Card For My Perfect 2024 GMC Sierra EV Edition 1, GM's Battery Division Won't Explain Why They Need To Study A Perfectly Working Truck
By Noah Washington on
His 10,000-mile 2024 GMC Sierra EV runs perfectly, yet GM wants to swap its battery for a "study", a puzzling offer that has owners questioning the real reason behind these expensive replacements.
Black Tesla Model 3 navigating a wet, curved forest road with blurred motion and dynamic driving stance
My 2023 Tesla Model 3 SR+ Had Its Autopilot Computer Replaced Three Times And An Entire New Cooling System Installed, Now Tesla Says It's Just A Software Bug And All SR+ Models Are Affected
By Noah Washington on
He spent months battling a "franken-Tesla" with relentless shutdowns and repairs, only for Tesla to reveal his 2023 Tesla Model 3's complex issues were just a single software glitch affecting thousands.
Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Sold a Custom, Blacked-Out Tesla Cybertruck to My Oldest Customer Ever, Imagine What the Grandkids Will Say When He Pulls Up In This Thing
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine a 75-year-old buying his first electric vehicle. Now, picture the senior jumping into the EV waters headfirst and driving away in a blacked-out Tesla Cybertruck. Imagine what his grandkids will say and do when they see him drive up in the CT. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Reports His Screen Froze While He Was Driving – Adds “I Couldn’t See the Blinker or the Speed, and The Music Kept Playing, but I Couldn’t Adjust The Volume”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner lists all the features he lost when his truck’s screen froze while he was driving. He explains that he couldn’t see the speedometer or the blinkers, and strangely enough, the music kept playing, but he couldn’t adjust the volume.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Says,”My Chevy Dealer Is Trying To Sell Me Snake Oil, Said If I Buy This Oil Additive They Will Warranty My Engine For Life”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner is told by his Chevy dealer that if he uses an oil additive that they sell in his truck, they will warranty his truck's engine for the life of the vehicle. He's wondering if it's a scam or legitimate. What would you do? 
Tesla Cybertruck
Amid Slowing Cybertruck Sales, Tesla Begins Collecting Feedback From Current Cybertruck Owners on Ways to Improve the All-Electric Truck – The EV Maker Is Conducting a 1-Year Customer Satisfaction Survey
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has started surveying long-term Cybertruck owners to gather feedback about their ownership experiences. Tesla is reaching out to these owners on the one-year anniversary of their delivery date.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Receive a New Job Opportunity That Pays $50/Hour Simply Using Their Electric Trucks – ‘Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Services’
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner says he’s traveling and has left his vehicle parked at the airport. Now, the Model Y’s battery is about to die, and he’s offering Cybertruck owners $50/hr if they are willing to drive to the long-term parking to charge his Model Y.
Dark gray Genesis GV70 SUV parked at Ionna charging station during sunset with vibrant pink and orange sky
I Let A Stranded 2026 Genesis GV70 Family Use My Charging Account, Then A Nissan Leaf Driver Started Screaming At Me For Not Actively Charging, This Is What EV Life Has Become
By Noah Washington on
He offered his charging account to a stranded 2026 Genesis GV70 family, but his act of kindness led to a screaming match with an angry Nissan Leaf driver who thought he was "hogging" the charger.
Blue Honda SUV navigating rugged dirt trail with mountain landscape and trees in background
I Towed 2,800 Pounds For 826 Miles With My 2023 Honda Pilot, It’s More Stable Than My Ram 1500, But The Brakes Got Scary Hot During One Panic Stop
By Noah Washington on
He towed 2,800 pounds for over 800 miles with his 2023 Honda Pilot, finding it incredibly stable, until a panic stop left the brakes scarily hot.
Jarod's 2019 Honda CR-V
I’m Selling My Unreliable Honda CR-V and Buying A Toyota, My CR-V With Only 68K Miles Already Needs New Injectors at a Cost of $2,000
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V owner's vehicle was diagnosed with leaking injectors that have now damaged the spark plugs and oil. The Honda dealer suggests replacing that and more, and the cost is close to $2K. He will likely sell it and buy a Toyota. What would you do?
Light blue GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate pickup truck parked on brick driveway with landscaped background, showing bold front grille and premium styling
I Just Switched From a 3500HD to a GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range, And It’s Going to Cut My Fuel Bill by 90% Using Solar Panels
By Aram Krajekian on
A 3500HD owner didn’t just trade diesel for electric, as he built a solar-powered setup so efficient that it’s turning the GMC Sierra EV into one of the most compelling truck upgrades.
Separated at birth? Tesla Model Y and 2026 Nissan LEAF
The Nissan LEAF Finally Feels Like the Future, but It Took Tesla to Show the Way
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla didn’t just build the chargers, it built the standard. The 2026 Nissan LEAF finally admits it.
Warning About Using an Unlicensed Car Detailing Service
I've Got a Green Matte Wrap on My Tesla. I Recently Took It to a Detailer, and Now the Hood Looks Blotchy, Uneven, and Has Patches Where the Matte Finish Is Basically Ruined. Any Help or Suggestions Would Be Seriously Appreciated
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner receives an overall thread theme of "A professional detailer? If there's an issue, it's likely on them. A cheap amateur? Unfortunately, that's usually on you."
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Introduced the All-Electric Truck to an Amish Settlement – Adds, “The Amish Farmers Couldn’t Believe There Was No Engine Block”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports taking his truck to an Amish farm to buy raw milk and says the farmers were amazed by the all-electric truck. He mentions that the farmers were especially surprised that the Cybertruck had no engine.
Dark brown Toyota Tundra pickup truck driving on curved highway with cloudy sky and guardrail backdrop
I Just Had My 2024 Toyota Tundra's Engine Replaced Under Warranty, But The New One Is Making The Same Grinding Noise After 5 Days, Now We Have To Figure Out A Fix
By Noah Washington on
His 2024 Toyota Tundra had its engine replaced after a rod blew, but now the new engine is making the same grinding noise, leaving the dealership baffled.
Black Tesla Model Y parked beside industrial building with recycling bins and wooden pallets
After Two Weeks With My New 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range, The 30-60 MPH Time Is More Impressive Than The 0-60 Launch, But FSD Still Gets Angry When I Sip Water
By Noah Washington on
Two weeks in, his 2026 Tesla Model Y is "fun to drive again," but a candid review reveals FSD's extreme sensitivity, even for simple sips of water.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Her Windshield Cracked Into Pieces as She Was Cleaning It With Her Hands – Adds, “I Was Wiping Inside of the Window & It Shattered”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that while she was cleaning her truck’s windshield, the glass suddenly shattered. She explains that she was wiping the windshield from inside the cabin at the time of the damage.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I Have Zero Confidence In My 2024 Toyota Tundra. It Suddenly Shut Down Going 80 MPH, I Finally Got It Started, But Now, the Dealer Will Think I’m Crazy
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner's truck shut down on the highway going 80 mph, and now he can't trust its reliability. The pickup finally restarted after 30 minutes, but now he's afraid the dealer won't be able to find the problem, and think he's crazy.
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