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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.

2026 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1X in Amplify Orange and 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1x in Silver parked at racetrack, showcasing aggressive aerodynamics and mid-engine design.
Corvette Z06 Owner Says After Driving a Lamborghini Huracan and Ferrari F8, “It’s 95% of the Performance at Half the Cost, With Better Tech and Comfort”
By Noah Washington on
The debate over the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's status as a supercar just ignited after an owner's confession about Italian discomfort.
Black 2022 Ford F-150 pickup truck shown at 3/4 front angle at construction site, featuring distinctive grille and wheels, parked near wooden framing.
I Spent An Hour Testing Apple Maps EV Routing With My Ford Mach-E And Found Five Critical Flaws That Make Google Maps And ABRP Far Superior For Electric Road Trips
By Noah Washington on
An experienced Ford EV owner compared Apple Maps to Google Maps and found Apple's system is "light years behind."
2025 Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept
The Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept Will Spawn A Tesla Killer Next Year, Which Will Come At A Hefty Price, But Is Said To Be The Most Advanced Performance EV In The Business
By Dimitar Angelov on
If what Mercedes says is true, the production AMG GT XX will be the most overengineered performance EV on the planet.
A tan 2025 Toyota Tundra with rugged tires is secured on a flatbed tow truck under a clear blue sky. The scene conveys a sense of utility and readiness.
My 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro With Less Than 19K Miles and 10 Months on the Road Already Has a Blown Main Bearing
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing to expect early recalls from new trucks, but a blown main bearing at under 20,000 miles on a flagship Toyota Tundra TRD Pro raises some serious questions about long-term reliability.
A grey GMC Sierra EV parked on gravel in front of storage units, towing a large black boat with a triple-axle trailer. The scene is under a partly cloudy sky.
I Was Worried About Towing My Boat When I Sold My Ram 2500 for a 2026 GMC Sierra EV, But I’m Impressed With This Truck Because I Couldn’t Even Feel It Back There
By Aram Krajekian on
Not many diesel truck owners would switch to an electric Sierra EV, but after towing his 10,000-pound boat, this driver’s confidence in EV power speaks louder than the exhaust.
Nissan LEAF pulling over a wireless charger in a residential garage
Used a Wireless EV Charger to Get a 100% Charge the Night Before a Road Trip, but the Neighbor’s Cat Decided to Take a Nap Under the Car on the Nice Warm Pad, Found My Nissan LEAF at Only 30% in the Morning
By Chris Johnston on
We discuss the latest in wireless EV charging, what it can offer and what can happen when you try to charge your Nissan LEAF with it.
The Ford F-150 Half-Ton Plow Debate
I Just Finished My Ford F-150 Plow Install, Now I’m Getting Grief From All You F-250, and F-350 Guys For Running a Plow on My Half Ton
By Denis Flierl on
James is ready for Michigan snow. He finished installing a snow plow on his Ford F-150 5.0, knowing the heavy-duty truck owners will give him grief. Is his half-ton up to the task of clearing his driveway? What F-150 owners need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Confirms an “Apocalypse” of Cybertrucks Has Reached South Korea as the EV Maker Prepares to Start Cybertruck Deliveries Outside of North America
By Tinsae Aregay on
A boat filled with Cybertrucks and other Tesla vehicles has made its way to South Korea. Tesla’s head of Cybertruck engineering has also confirmed that an “Apocalypse” of Cybertruck has arrived in the East Asian country.
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron in metallic gray, front three-quarter view, parked on modern concrete driveway with geometric white walls.
Audi EV Owner Warns “Dealers Have Stopped Selling All e-tron Models Altogether”, Reports of Vanishing Inventory From Houston to San Francisco
By Noah Washington on
Across the US, from Texas to California, dealer lots are running out of new Audi e-tron models with no new shipments "in transit."
2025 Lucid Gravity in black, photographed from 3/4 front angle on winding rural road, featuring black wheels and performance styling.
I Drove My New Lucid Gravity 1,200 Miles From Pennsylvania To Florida And Found Tesla Superchargers Deliver 220kW Charging Speeds, 80% Battery In Just 27 Minutes With Game-Changing Reliability
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Gravity owner reported that access to the Tesla Supercharger network was a "game-changer," noting the stations were plentiful, never had a broken charger, and connected almost instantly.
2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE
My New 2025 Toyota RAV4 2 Months In, Has a Sunroof Leak Every Time It Rains, So, I Take It To the Dealer and They Claim It’s Normal
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner's sunroof leaks every time it rains, but the dealer calls it "normal" and "minimal." Is water dripping inside your new SUV ever acceptable? Mold, rust, and worry: What Toyota RAV4 owners need to know. 
1976 Porsche 930 Turbo
This Is The Highest-Mileage Porsche 930 Turbo Ever Made, And After A Few Necessary Upgrades, The Original Owner Is Still Enjoying It After Nearly 50 Years
By Dimitar Angelov on
You have probably heard the saying “cars are meant to be driven” and one owner of a classic Porsche 911 took the meaning very seriously.
Angry Ford customer argues with a service writer over warranty duration
Help - The Ford F-150 I Purchased New Had 73 Miles On It When I Bought It From the Dealer, and the Truck Now Has a Major Engine Problem At 60,054 Miles - Is the Truck Still Under Warranty Or Not?
By John Goreham on
A Ford F-150 owner is stressing out about the warranty on his F-150, which he purchased new with just 73 miles on the odometer. Can you answer this tricky warranty question?
44,000 Miles In I Got an Engine Shutdown, Pullover Warning on My 2024 Tundra, But Toyota's Handling Is Speechless With Two Right Things
44,000 Miles In I Got an "Engine Shutdown, Pullover" Warning on My 2024 Tundra, But Toyota's Response Was Pitch-Perfect and Unforgettable
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected discovery about how small maintenance habits can make your 2024 Toyota Tundra feel new again is leaving many owners rethinking what really matters for long-term reliability.
Image of Micheline CrossClimate2 tire in a snowy scene
Michelin Absolutely Dominates Consumer Reports List of Best Tire Models - Here Are Some Gems They Missed That Offer Performance, Long Life, and Lower Prices
By John Goreham on
In a new report from our friends at Consumer Reports, they list out the very best tires in a wide range of categories. Their picks are solid. However, we have a few choices that may save you some money if you’re willing to buy from another brand.
A mobile charger for a Chevy Bolt electric vehicle that has melted and burned is shown
My Electric Vehicle Charger Melted Overnight As I Slept, Scaring Me To Take Action To Avoid a Fire - What Should I Do to Charge My Chevy Bolt More Safely?
By John Goreham on
Our title block paraphrases a Chevrolet Bolt owner’s inquiry with an image showing her Level 2 EV charger melted and the area showing signs of having burned. She needs our help to make this situation safer for her and her family.
Tesla Cybertruck parked beside a Ford F-150 Lightning
I Own a Ford F-150 Lightning and Talked to A Tesla Cybertruck Owner at Work Who Said He Was Going to Buy a Lightning, but Decided Not to for a Reason That Surprised Me
By Chris Johnston on
The Ford F-150 Lightning and the Tesla Cybertruck are the two best-selling electric pickup trucks in the U.S. and emotions run very high when comparing them.
Ford F-150 with oil leaking over the sides
My Ford Dealer Just Ran My F-150 Pickup Truck Without Installing the Oil Filter During a Service Visit, Making a Huge Mess - Will This Destroy the Engine, or Will It Be OK?
By John Goreham on
Our title block paraphrases Ford F-150 Owner LS, whose truck was just run without an oil filter. He needs the help of our readers to know if the engine will be damaged or not.
A Tesla Cybertruck looks menacing in a dark black glossy wrap
Electric Truck Dreams Are Hitting Reality: Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Ford F-150 Lightning Struggle Into 2026
By John Goreham on
Rivian’s R1T and Ford’s F-150 Lightning were both leaders in their segments. However, like the Cybertruck, all three appear to have stalled. Here are updates on the three, and what could happen in 2026.
2026 Toyota Crown Signia looks like a wagon in a rural setting with fall foliage
2026 Toyota Crown Signia Limited AWD Is Perfect but For One Small Round Detail We Can’t Live Without - Could You?
By John Goreham on
We test the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia wagon, and find that Toyota has nailed this vehicle, but has forgotten one small, round detail important to many crossover owners.
2026 Toyota Tundra in white, photographed at three-quarter front angle in a wooded setting, featuring black accents and distinctive alloy wheels.
2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Says “College Kid Hit Me Going 45 MPH”, Now Hopes Frame Damage Leads to Total Loss After $15,000 in Mods
By Noah Washington on
A Tundra owner's freshly customized truck was obliterated by a distracted college driver, and he's now desperately hoping for a total loss.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Tried To Give Me Someone’s Cybertruck Reject With 4 Major Flaws, So I Turned It Down, Then They Quickly Switched It For A Different Truck With No Issues
By Denis Flierl on
A Cybertruck owner taking delivery found four major flaws on his brand-new pickup. A frunk fail, a scratch, odd discoloration, and a rivet issue. Did the dealership swap it for a pristine one, and was he first handed a reject? What buyers need to know. 
2023 Ford F-150
I Just Traded My 2025 Ram 10K In With Major Electrical Issues, For This 2023 Ford F-150 With 38K Miles, I Think the Older F-150 Is a More Reliable Truck
By Denis Flierl on
A Ram owner's nightmare leads to a surprising trade. He traded a new 2025 Ram 1500 for an older 2023 Ford F-150 with higher mileage. Why? Major electrical issues and terrible customer service. Will the older Ford F-150 last?
2025 Mercedes AMG GTXX Concept
Mercedes Adds Another Revolutionary Engine To Its Portfolio, And The Power Density Is Out Of This World, But It Might Not Strike A Chord With The Enthusiasts
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mercedes and YASA not only achieved a new world record but also showcased the validity of this next-generation powertrain.
Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model Y, Sawyer Merritt
Tesla “Influencer” Says, “I Took My Model Y to Tesla Service & They Gave Me a Loaner Cybertruck” – Adds, “Best Vehicle Loaner There Is & Best Service I Ever Experienced”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Influential Tesla personality Sawyer Merritt shares his personal experience with Tesla Service. Sawyer says he took his Model Y in for service, and Tesla gave him a loaner Cybertruck. Sawyer is extremely happy with the Cybertruck and the level of service.
Tesla Cybertruck, silver/metallic, shown in three-quarter front view, driving on black volcanic beach against dramatic coastal cliffs in Iceland.
Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Claims To Be Stuck in Limbo After Purchasing from GM Dealership, Tesla Refuses Ownership Transfer for Weeks Despite Title in Hand, Leaving Him Unable to Use the Truck
By Noah Washington on
A new Cybertruck buyer purchased the truck from a GM dealership but has been unable to complete the digital transfer for weeks.
2025 Honda Passport TrailSport in olive green, side view in parking garage, featuring black off-road wheels, LED headlights, and rugged all-terrain tires.
New Honda Passport Purchase Turns Bittersweet as Buyer Honors Late Mechanic Father Who Passed Away Days Before the Sale
By Noah Washington on
A daughter fulfilled a promise to her late father by purchasing the top-of-the-line Passport with all the bells and whistles.
2016 Honda CR-V
I Got a Great Deal On a 2016 Honda CR-V, 33K Miles, Elderly Couple, Garage Kept, But Now I Find Out It’s a Ticking Time Bomb Because It Was Rarely Driven
By Denis Flierl on
A low-mileage 2016 CR-V bought from an elderly couple? Sounds perfect! But one owner's dream ride might hide a CVT transmission nightmare. Rare driving and overdue maintenance: is this "great deal" a ticking time bomb? What used car buyers need to know. 
2022 Chevy Silverado
My 2022 Chevy Silverado Passed the L87 Recall With Flying Red, White and Blues, But, I'm Afraid We’re All On Borrowed Time
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevy Silverado with 47k miles passes the L87 6.2 recall with "flying colors" after a 0W-40 full synthetic change. The owner reports higher oil pressure at idle. Is your truck next? A 100k drivetrain warranty adds peace of mind.
2024 Toyota Tundra
My 2024 Toyota Tundra 27K In Is Getting a Short Block and New Turbos, But the Strange Thing Is, They Removed the Cab To Do It
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra suffered catastrophic engine failure at only 27K miles. The post by Ernie Lee Mozingo details the controversial fix: a complete powertrain overhaul that required removing the entire cab. What does this mean for Tundra owners?
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