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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.

My 2020 BMW X5 Needs an Oil Pump at Just 63,000 Miles, Now I’m Facing an $8,000 Repair and Don't Know Whether I Should Keep It or Cut My Losses
My 2020 BMW X5 Needs an Oil Pump at Just 63,000 Miles, Now I’m Facing an $8,000 Repair and Don't Know Whether I Should Keep It or Cut My Losses
By Aram Krajekian on
An $8,000 repair this early into ownership has one BMW X5 owner facing a tough decision, and her story might change the way you look at luxury car ownership.
Seeing Through the Smokescreen of Cybertruck Ownership
I Break Down The Real Cost Of Tesla Cybertruck Ownership Over 5 Years—Be Prepared to Be Scared. It's Way Worse Than What Tesla Wants You To Believe
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is why one popular automotive expert finds that owning a Cybertruck is not just expensive but is financially devastating for anyone considering buying a new or discounted used model.
2 Hours Away, May Kia Dealership Sent a Person to Pick Up My EV6, Gave Me a GT-Line With 300ish Miles on It, and Just Made One Request When They Returned
2 Hours Away, Kia Dealership Sent a Person to Pick Up My EV6, Gave Me a GT-Line With 300ish Miles on It, and Just Made One Request When They Returned
By Armen Hareyan on
One Kia EV6 owner was ready to dump his car after multiple battery failures, until another owner shared a shockingly flawless dealership experience that could change how you see Kia forever.
A sleek Lucid Air driving along a winding road with rocky mountains and a hazy sky in the background.
My First Family Road Trip In A Lucid Air Made Me Forget Everything I Hated About Long Drives In My Old Honda
By Noah Washington on
Could this be the end of the dreaded road trip fatigue? One driver's experience on their inaugural EV road trip in a Lucid Air suggests the future of long-distance travel is quieter, smoother, and surprisingly enjoyable.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner next to Cybertruck and Tesla Dealership
"Elon's Not The One Bolting My Cybertruck Together", Cybertruck Owner Says Hating Tesla Over Musk Makes No Sense
By Noah Washington on
Cybertruck owners are finding their futuristic vehicles attracting a level of personal scrutiny few expected, as if the truck itself carries the weight of its CEO's controversies.
2014 Subaru Outback
CarMax Sold Me A 2014 Subaru Outback For $15K, Now 9 Months Later It’s Undriveable, and It Needs a New Engine and Transmission 
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a used vehicle from CarMax? Is the 2014 Subaru Outback a reliable vehicle? Twig purchased a used Subaru Outback from CarMax, and nine months later, it needed a new engine and transmission. Here is what all car shoppers need to know. 
Nissan Has Given The 2025 Frontier a Feel-Good Update, With V6 For Those Who Are Scared of Turbos
Nissan Has Given The 2025 Frontier a Feel-Good Update, With V6 For Those Who Are Scared of Turbos
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Nissan Frontier delivers an unexpected mix of old-school power and modern comfort, and it might just be the most unlikeable truck… for all the right reasons.
2025 Nissan Murano Invisible Hood View image by John Goreham
I Find Some Large SUVs Difficult to Park, Which Is Why the Invisible Hood View in the 2025 Nissan Murano Was So Helpful to Me
By John Goreham on
SUVs have overtaken the auto industry. They seem to grow larger by the day. If you find SUVs hard to park this novel feature found on the 2025 Nissan Murano may be helpful to you.
I Road-Tripped My RT1 to Joshua Tree and Discovered a Beautiful (and Expensive) Rivian Charging Oasis
I Road-Tripped My RT1 to Joshua Tree and Discovered a Beautiful (and Expensive) Rivian Charging Oasis
By Narek Hareyan on
I road-tripped my RT1 into the heart of the desert and found a stunning Rivian charging oasis so beautiful, and expensive, it changed how I see EV travel forever.
My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My EV, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car
My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My Chevy Bolt, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car
By Narek Hareyan on
A Chevy Bolt owner's charging nightmare reveals a hidden electrical flaw many EV drivers don’t realize could be lurking in their garage.
My 2019 BMW X5's Engine Failed at Just 42,000 Miles, and the Warranty Battle That Followed Turned This into an Even Worse Nightmare
My 2019 BMW X5's Engine Failed at Just 42,000 Miles, and the Warranty Battle That Followed Turned This into an Even Worse Nightmare
By Aram Krajekian on
A low-mileage BMW X5 engine failure was only the beginning. What followed was a behind-the-scenes battle with the warranty company that every luxury car owner should read before it’s too late.
I Traded My Tundra Platinum For a 1794 Edition, But It’s Blowing Black Smoke and Something Feels Off
I Traded My Tundra Platinum For a 1794 Edition, But It’s Blowing Black Smoke and Something Feels Off
By Aram Krajekian on
What was supposed to be a luxury upgrade turned into a mechanical mystery when this 1794 Edition Tundra started blowing black smoke. Now owners are weighing in on what it really could mean.
Image of 2025 Toyota GR86 with automatic transmission by Ean Goreham
Based on My Needs and A Lot of Folks' Like Me, An Automatic 2025 Toyota GR86 Makes More Sense Than a Stick - Change My Mind
By Ean Goreham on
I’m open to hearing your comments and criticisms about my decision to buy an automatic rear drive sports car, the 2025 Toyota GR86. But first, hear me out.
My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Publig Chargers for 3 Hour Strait and I Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid
My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Public Chargers for 3 Hours Straight, I Can't Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid
By Noah Washington on
Slow-charging EVs are turning America's fast chargers into parking lots, and one Kia EV9 owner's frustration reveals why the electric future might be stalling.
2021 Toyota Highlander
My 2021 Toyota Highlander with 60K Miles Needed a New Transmission, and Now At 65K There’s a New Problem, But the Dealer Can’t Figure It Out
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Toyota Highlander a model you should avoid? Luis has 60,000 miles on his 2021 Highlander and already needs a new transmission. Now, a new problem has surfaced. He's not the only Highlander owner with problems. Here is what owners need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Joins in the Fun Criticizing the ‘No-Wheel-Drive’ Cybertruck – Tesla’s Chief Cybertruck Engineer Says “It Needs a Hole in the Floor so You Can Propel It With Your Legs”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla is poking fun at how stripped-down the newly released rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is. In response to an even more minimalistic “no-wheel-drive” Cybertruck variant, the Chief Engineer suggests it would require a hole in the floor for leg propulsion.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Kept Driving 90 MPH into a Construction Zone – Several Cybertruck Owners Share Their Struggles With FSD & Speed Limits
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla’s FSD software failed to recognize the speed limit and continued to drive 90 mph into a construction zone. Other Cybertruck owners also reported similar incidents where the vehicle did not detect a construction zone.
2025 Honda Civic
I Bought a 2009 Mercedes Instead Of a 2025 Honda Civic, I’d Rather Drive a Paid-Off Benz Than Have A $500 a Month Civic Payment
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a 2025 Honda Civic, or is a used car a better value for shoppers? Here is a story from Melissa, who chose a used Mercedes over buying a new Honda Civic. Here are her reasons and what all Honda Civic and new car buyers need to know. 
I Held Onto My 2007 Toyota Tundra for 276,000 Miles Until the 2025 Finally Won Me Over
I Held Onto My 2007 Toyota Tundra for 276,000 Miles Until the 2025 Finally Won Me Over
By Aram Krajekian on
One loyal owner's departure from his truck after 276,000 miles wasn’t just a personal milestone, but a quiet turning point that revealed how deeply these trucks shape our lives, and why some owners just can't let go.
I Didn’t Turn on Sentry Mode on My Tesla and Came Back to Scratches All Over My Car
I Didn’t Turn on Sentry Mode on My Tesla and Came Back to Scratches All Over My Car
By Aram Krajekian on
One Tesla owner learned the hard way what happens when you forget to turn on Sentry Mode. And the aftermath was frustrating, potentially even preventable, but definitely all too familiar in the Tesla world today.
My Ford Mustang Mach-E Did Its Job, And It Was Fun While It Lasted
Great Safety in Ford Mustang Mach-E Vehicles, I Will Say as My Car Was Hit At An Intersection From Someone Running The Light
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected incident left this Ford Mustang Mach-E owner questioning everything, but what happened next might just change how you see EV ownership.
Simple Fix for Toyota Prius Owner
I Had A Customer Who Traveled To NJ, Where They Don't Let You Pump Your Own Gas. Every Time They Came Back Home, They Would Stop By With a Check Engine Light Warning, Says Mechanic About a Simple 2013 Toyota Prius Check Engine Light Fix
By Timothy Boyer on
One common reason why refueling in New Jersey could cause your Toyota to flash a check engine light warning.
A sleek black Tesla Model 3 parked along a scenic coastline, with its logo and plate visible, under soft sunset lighting.
I Tracked 3,000 Used Tesla's For 4 Months, And Found Your Color Choice Could Cost You $1,000 In Resale Value
By Noah Washington on
The secret science of used Teslas. One Redditor tracked 3,000 cars and uncovered the surprising factors that truly determine value in the Tesla used car market.
Can a Used Car Dealer Prevent You From Scan Tool Checking Before a Used Car?
Used Mazda Dealer Said I'm Not Allowed To Use An OBDII Scanner During My Test Drive of a 2017 Mazda CX-3
By Timothy Boyer on
Are used car dealerships within their rights to prevent you from using a scan tool to inspect their used cars before buying one, or is this a red flag you should pay attention to?
A sleek silver Lucid Gravity SUV drives along a winding road at sunset, surrounded by hills and lush greenery.
The New Lucid Gravity Hits 400kW At Tesla Superchargers While Cybertruck's Clever Split-Battery Design Hits 325kW, This Is A Big Deal For Every EV Owner
By Noah Washington on
Is Tesla's charging crown slipping? The Lucid Gravity Supercharger debut proves that innovation waits for no one, and the Cybertruck is feeling the heat on its home turf.
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
My Customer Just Traded in Her 2025 Chevy Tahoe With Only 98 Miles, It’s the 2nd Worst Trade I’ve Ever Seen
By Denis Flierl on
Why would a 2025 Chevy Tahoe owner trade in her new SUV with only 98 miles? The big Radiant Red SUV is so new, it's not even dirty, but she says this owner already hates it. Here is Jesse's story and why it's the second-worst trade-in she's ever seen.  
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Found Out My Tesla Cybertruck Insurance Almost Tripled, It Was Already Borderline Unreasonable, I’m Not Willing To Pay an Additional Truck Payment
By Denis Flierl on
How much does it cost to insure a Tesla Cybertruck? The answer might shock you. Just ask John, who was stunned to find out that insuring his CT went up big after the first year. Here is John's incredible story and what all Cybertruck owners need to know. 
Front 3/4 Hyundai Ioniq 6, Gray, with Screenshots
My Ioniq 6's Free EA Charging Ends After 249 Sessions and $11,964 Saved, I Almost Made It To 250 Sessions
By Noah Washington on
Imagine driving electric for two years and barely paying for energy. This Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner lived that reality thanks to the Hyundai Ioniq 6's free charging, and their story is electrifying.
Hyundai Ionic 6 N Rendered by ChatGPT
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: A Tesla-Slayer in the Making? It Could Be Considering How Well Received The Ionic 5 N Has Been Received
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Ionic 6 N, due out in July 2025, could be a game changer in the performance EV sedan market, given the popularity of the Ionic 5 N.
Polestar Rendered By Gemini
Polestar's Aggressive Discounts: A New Threat to Tesla's Dominance But It Is Surprising There Haven’t Been Other Focused Marketing Programs Given How Vulnerable Tesla Buyers Are
By Rob Enderle on
Polestar, a division of Geely, has opened up a number of aggressive discounting programs that target Tesla owners, but what is surprising isn’t that this program is successful, but that other car companies haven’t broadly copied it.
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