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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.

2025 Audi RS3 in dark gray, front three-quarter view, driving on mountain road with aggressive black grille and sleek LED headlights.
I Traded My Audi RS6 Avant For A Brand New Audi RS3 And Found The Smaller Car More Engaging To Drive, While Saving Hundreds On Monthly Fuel Costs After Getting Just 13 MPG In The Wagon
By Noah Washington on
The brutal Audi RS6 averaged a punishing 13 MPG, but a former owner swapped it for the RS3, finding the no-guilt kinda RS car he always wanted.
2021 Ford F-150 Platinum in Oxford White, side view, towing a trailer, parked outside white building with metal roof.
I Towed My Sea Ray 280 Boat 60 Miles With My 2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid And Achieved 13 MPG While The Suspension Handled It Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
One F-150 PowerBoost owner worried his hybrid couldn't handle his massive Sea Ray 280 boat, but his first 60-mile haul proved otherwise.
Dodge Viper Gen 3 crash
Be Safe Out There Everyone As Few Weeks Ago My Dodge Viper Did Its Job And Protected Me, But The Buy Back Was Too High
By Dimitar Angelov on
The now-former owner of one of the most dangerous American sports cars, the Dodge Viper, walked away with only minor injuries.
2016 Ford F-150 3.5 Eco
I Want To Trade My 2016 Ford F-150 3.5 Eco For a 2018+ F-150 5.0, But I’m Not Sure Which Transmission To Go With, I Really Want To Try a 10-Speed
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 truck owner is torn between the 6-speed and 10-speed automatic transmissions for a 2018+ model. He's ready to trade his EcoBoost for that V8 growl. Which transmission wins? Here's what F-150 buyers need to know.
2026 Tesla Model Y
I Just Got a Check From Tesla For My 3 Month-Old 2026 Model Y For Exactly What I Paid For It, No Trade Or Anything, I’m Keeping My Toyota 4Runner
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Model Y sells for the original price after 3 months. Hassan's savvy move, helped by a tax credit, is a wake-up call. Did he regret the Tesla? Even though he says, "Tesla makes other cars feel dumb," he sold his Y and is keeping his ICE 4Runner.
2024 Ford Maverick Tremor in metallic green, shown at three-quarter front angle climbing rocky mountain terrain, featuring off-road wheels and rugged styling.
I Drove My Ford Maverick Hybrid 122,000 Miles And When The Fuel Economy Dropped From 43 To 32 MPG, A Simple Engine Tune-Up Completely Restored Performance And Fixed Multiple Electrical Glitches
By Noah Washington on
One Maverick owner's cross-country trip exposed the hidden flaw in his high-mileage hybrid, causing strange engine over-revving and sound system errors. The bizarre solution? A full tune-up.
2023 Toyota Highlander
I Got My 2023 Highlander’s Oil Changed, A Light Came On, and There’s No Oil On the Dipstick, Toyota Dealer Says, ‘Oh, We Forgot To Torque the Drain Plug’
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner's oil pressure light flickered just 500 miles after a dealer oil change. The dipstick was dry! The issue? An improperly torqued drain plug. Is "adding oil" enough, or is there permanent damage? What Toyota owners need to know.
2025 Ford Raptor Rally
Ford Takes its 2025 Raptor Rally to New Heights
By Mary Conway on
Ford is celebrating its Raptor models this weekend with a huge event in Arizona. All types of Raptors are welcome from F-150s to Rangers and Broncos.
2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Jeep is Recalling its Flagship 2022-2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer Vehicles Because of Door Trim Problems
By Mary Conway on
Owners of nearly 165,000 Grand Wagoneers and Wagoneers should start receiving notices about a pair of recalls as soon as this week.
No Happy, Took My Cybertruck For The Recall And Now I have a Bi-Color Truck
Not Happy, Took My Cybertruck For The Recall And Now I have a Bi-Color Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
Several Cybertruck owners are discovering an unexpected problem that has nothing to do with its power or design, but with how their trucks are being treated once they hit the shop.
Toyota Tacoma maintenance tips
I Just Found Out My Toyota Tacoma Has A Cabin Air Filter, It Only Took About 12 Years Before I Found Out, Look How Dirty It Was
By Denis Flierl on
It took 12 years for one Toyota Tacoma owner to discover his truck had a cabin air filter. However, Jack is not alone. Find out why so many Tacoma owners miss this vital detail. Is your Tacoma's air quality a secret?
2026 Mazda CX-50, in metallic blue, side profile view, featuring black trim, distinctive two-tone alloy wheels, parked outside dealership.
I Drove The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus After Owning The 2025 Model And Found The Reduced Engine Drone And Added Heated Steering Wheel Aren't Worth Trading In For
By Noah Washington on
One CX-50 owner drove the new 2026 model and found that the incremental cost of the upgrade isn't worth it, despite a massive reduction in engine drone. This side-by-side comparison reveals the key trade-off.
2025 Toyota Tundra crew cab pickup in white, photographed from passenger side, featuring chrome wheels and running boards, parked outside residential home.
I Was Driving My Toyota Tundra At 70 MPH When My Securely Latched Tonneau Cover Suddenly Flew Off With A Loud Pop, Breaking Into Pieces On The Highway
By Noah Washington on
After nearly causing an accident with her missing tonneau cover, a Tundra owner in a full panic attack got pulled over by police.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado
I Just Got a Crazy Dealer Quote of $1K to Do a Transmission Oil & Filter On My 2020 Chevy Silverado 6.2L, That’s Too High, I Hope This Isn't the Going Rate Now
By Denis Flierl on
$1,000 for a Chevy Silverado 10-speed transmission service? A 2020 6.2L owner thinks that's nuts, but another shop quoted $650. What's the real cost, and is a flush truly a death sentence for your truck? Get the dirt on this costly maintenance dilemma.
A 2021 Honda CR-V dashboard showing speed 0 mph, range 589 miles, average fuel 43.6 mpg, temperature 46°F, odometer 205,208 miles. Time is 7:35.
My 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid Still Gets 43.6 MPG After 205,000 Miles and Five Years
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid with more than 205,000 miles is still delivering better fuel economy than Honda ever advertised, and it's challenging the belief that hybrid efficiency fades as the odometer climbs.
Scott wears a mask and is in casual clothing standing proudly beside an orange Chevy Bolt in a sunny parking lot filled with palm trees and parked vehicles.
My 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Is One of the Best Purchases I’ve Ever Made, and I Only Paid $34 to Renew It for Five Years
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier just crossed 135,000 miles, and one detail in this owner’s five-year update is more shocking than the mileage itself.
2025 Ford F-150 Production
Ford Focuses on Profitable F-150 and Super Duty Trucks, Moves Away From EV Production
By Mary Conway on
Ford is boosting production of its most profitable and popular trucks. The automaker is hiring 1000 workers and shifting some workers away from EV trucks.
A Toyota RAV4 dispstick shows extra oil after an oil change service
My Toyota Dealer Overfills My RAV4 Every Time I Take It In For an Oil Change - Is This Harmful and Can You Tell Me My Best Options When This Happens
By John Goreham on
Toyota owners, including your author, find that when they take their Toyota vehicle, such as a RAV4 or GR86, in for service, the Toyota dealers’ service techs overfill the oil. What is the best way to handle this, and is it even a cause for concern?
2024 Ford F-150 Lariat
I Traded My GMC Yukon For This 2024 Ford F-150, Now I Have a Bad Vibration at 75 MPH, the Dealer Performed a Road Force Balance Twice and the Seats Still Shake
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat owner is feeling the shake! After two dealer visits for a high-speed cabin vibration that isn't the steering wheel, he's asking if anyone else has experienced this or found a fix. Is this a common issue for the new Ford truck?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Vandalism Incidents Involving ‘Invisible Paint,’ But It Turns Out to Be a Factory Defect
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners have reported being victims of vandalism using ‘invisible paint.’ These owners have found letters written on their B-pillars that only become visible when the vehicle gets wet. However, Tesla seems to be the one to blame.
2024 Honda Prologue in bright turquoise blue, front three-quarter view, showcasing sleek LED headlights and modern crossover design, photographed on mountain overlook with pine trees and lake backdrop.
I Drove My Honda Prologue 234 Miles Back Home With Limited Fast Chargers Available And Arrived With 18% Battery Remaining Despite The Computer Initially Predicting I Would Run Out
By Noah Washington on
A Honda Prologue owner took a 234-mile gamble, with the car's computer predicting he would run out of charge 14% short of home.
2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 in Arctic White, front three-quarter view, featuring angular LED headlights and aggressive black front splitter, parked in covered lot.
I Test Drove A C8 Corvette And Was Immediately Ticketed For Going 56 MPH In A 37 MPH Zone While Simply Cruising In Traffic Flow
By Noah Washington on
One driver's dream C8 Corvette test drive turned into a financial nightmare after he was immediately ticketed for driving 56 MPH in a 37 MPH zone while cruising in traffic flow.
2022 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid
I Just Drove 150 Miles On My 2020 Toyota RAV4's Spare Donut Tire, Going 55 MPH After My Falken AT Trail Tire Blew Out
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 RAV4 owner's tire blew a sidewall at 55 mph, but she made it 150 miles home on the spare donut, going 55 mph. Is that safe? How far can you really push that tiny spare? Here is what all car owners need to know about that spare tire donut.
Nissan Z Performance 6MT
Nissan Z Owner Shocked To Find His Odometer Had Racked Up 5,000 Miles Overnight
By Dimitar Angelov on
A programmed feature or a simple electrical gremlin? Nissan Z buyers are puzzled by a fellow owner's odometer readings.
2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV
2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ EV to Debut Eyes-Off Driving, AI and New Software Platform
By Mary Conway on
When GM discontinued its Cruise robotaxis, it said it would incorporate the autonomous technology into more of its vehicles. We'll see it starting on 2028 models.
2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop 600
Chevrolet Drops BrightDrop Production Because of Falling EV Demand
By Mary Conway on
GM and Chevrolet tried repeatedly to boost sales but GM admits that EV demand didn't grow as planned.
Tesla Finally Speaks to HW3 Owners, Promising They Haven’t Been Forgotten
Tesla Finally Speaks to HW3 Owners, Promising They Haven’t Been Forgotten
By Armen Hareyan on
Many Tesla owners with Hardware 3 feared they’d been left behind, but the company just shared an unexpected update that could change how long their cars stay relevant.
10,000 Miles In My Cybertruck Is Giving Me These 5 Alerts, Including Rolling and Shaking a Little When I Start Driving
10,000 Miles In My Cybertruck Is Giving Me These 5 Alerts, Including Rolling and Shaking a Little When I Start Driving
By Armen Hareyan on
What started as a few unexpected alerts in my Cybertruck before 10,000 miles turned into a mystery that made me question how well we really understand these electric trucks.
BYD Atto 3 being crash tested
I Thought Chinese EVs Like the BYD Atto 3 Were Ready for Prime Time, Then I Saw Airbags Not Deploying in Crash Clips, and Read about Safety Test Results
By Chris Johnston on
Chinese EVs like the BYD Atto 3 shine on price sheets, but then viral videos and safety testing complicate the decision to buy.
Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel electric pickup truck, side profile view, angular design, parked in rural desert landscape with horses and riders.
I Parked My Tesla Cybertruck At A Tennessee Pizza Restaurant And Instead Of Hate, I Received Smiles, Thumbs Up, And Genuine Curiosity About The Rear-Wheel Steering Feature
By Noah Washington on
While owners in other states face "hate," one Cybertruck owner reports receiving only smiles and thumbs-up at a Tennessee pizza restaurant.
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