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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.

2021 Toyota RAV4 & 2025 RAV4 Hybrid
“I’m Unimpressed and Done: I Swapped My 2021 Toyota RAV4 for a 2025 Hybrid Loaner and It’s a Massive Step Backward”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 owner had a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid loaner while their 2021 was in the shop, and the results were shocking. "Toyota needs to bring back the quality," they warned. Has the RAV4 peaked? See why the latest model failed to impress.
Nissan Frontier
The Midsize Pickup Truck That Offers Better Value Than The Toyota Tacoma
By Dimitar Angelov on
One of the most underrated Japanese trucks may just be the Tacoma's strongest competitor, especially if you are looking for a V-6 engine.
A black 2025 Ford F-150 Platinum pickup truck shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked in a scenic wooded area with tall trees and grass in the background.
A $65,000 2025 Ford F-150 XLT Owner Says His Grille Is Melting in South Carolina Heat, Dealer Told Him to “Expect the Truck to Melt When It Gets Hot,” Even as 50 Similar Cases Surface and Ford Denies Warranty Coverage
By Noah Washington on
A South Carolina owner is gearing up for a legal battle after his 2025 Ford F-150 XLT grille appeared to "melt" under normal sun exposure.
A blue 2025 Kia Telluride SUV shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive black grille and rugged off-road styling against a natural wooded background.
After Two Engine Replacements in One Month, a Kia Telluride Owner Says Kia Offered Just $138 in Compensation, "This Whole Experience Has Been Very Stressful," She Wrote, After Spending Over $222 on Rental Cars While Repeated Oil Leaks Went Unfixed
By Noah Washington on
A Kia Telluride owner says she sold her SUV in exhaustion after two full engine replacements in a single month resulted in a "goodwill" offer of just $138 from Kia.
Klein Vision AirCar
It Actually Flies: The $1M Klein Vision AirCar Hits The Market This Year—Here’s Everything You Need To Know
By Rob Enderle on
Slovakia’s Klein Vision stuns the automotive world with a production-ready flying car that transforms in minutes. We dive into the specs, the $1M price tag, and why this might be the first flying car to succeed.
The Chery Exeed Liefeng In The Future It Will Help Define
The 932-Mile Range Revolution: Why Chery’s Solid-State Exeed Liefeng Is the Final Nail in the Coffin for Gasoline Engines and Western EV Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
Chery’s groundbreaking 600 Wh/kg solid-state battery technology debuts in the stunning Exeed Liefeng shooting brake, promising to end range anxiety forever while challenging the very survival of legacy Western automakers in the global market.
A Volvo EX30 looks sporty in yellow against a winter backdrop
We Test One of the First Chinese-Made EVs For Sale In America, the Volvo EX30 - Here’s What You’ll Find Familiar and What You Won’t
By John Goreham on
Our most recent media test vehicle is a Volvo EX30, imported from China. Here is what we found in our testing that may surprise some shoppers.
Dashboard of a Hyundai with Apple CarPlay
A Chevy Bolt Owner Get Schooled by the Internet for Saying, “I Don’t Use CarPlay and I’m Wondering Why People Are So Adamant About Using It”
By Chris Johnston on
A Chevy Bolt driver dismissed Apple CarPlay, and other drivers responded with real world reasons for why they swear by it. We dig into the CarPlay and Android Auto details.
2026 Chevy Silverado
“I’m Done Defending Them”: Why This 2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Says Ford’s Recall Disaster Is “The Only Reason I’m Still Driving a GM”
By Denis Flierl on
Frustrated with your new Silverado? You’re not alone. But before you switch brands, look at the data: Ford just shattered recall records. Is anyone actually building reliable trucks anymore? One owner’s viral take on why brand loyalty is dead.
A generated image shows a man spreading nails on a roadway
Your Flat Tire May Not Have Been An Accident - Police Arrest a Man They Caught In the Act of Purposely Placing Nails On Roadway to Cause Flat Tires In This Neighborhood
By John Goreham on
Police have arrested a man who they say could be the source of hundreds of flat tires.
Nissan Z NISMO vs Toyota GR Supra Final Edition
The JDM Sports Car Dilemma: Nissan Z NISMO Vs Toyota GR Supra Final Edition
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two special-edition models from Nissan and Toyota are more closely matched than some would like to admit, but there can only be one.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck in deep snow
Tesla Cybertruck Owner: “I Preach Its Superiority, But Tonight’s FSD Performance In Snow Was A Scary Wake-Up Call: It Just Gave Up”
By Denis Flierl on
As a veteran reporter with decades of experience driving in the snow, I've seen every winter driving tech, but this Cybertruck owner's terrifying FSD experience in a blizzard reveals a hidden truth about Tesla's vision-only system.
2026 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-road
Toyota Owners Have Spoken: The Fifth-Generation 4Runner Is A Much Better SUV Than The Sixth Gen
By Dimitar Angelov on
While some owners enjoy their sixth-generation 4Runner, many agree that it doesn't live up to the glory of the old model, and are conerned about long-term reliability.
2026 Kia EV9
I Didn’t Expect This, Four Days of Gas for a Tiny Car Cost More Than a Month of Charging My Huge Kia EV9, EV Owner Adds, ”I Drive Over 100 Miles Round Trip Daily on My Commute”
By Chris Johnston on
How a short stint without his Kia EV9 changed an owner's view on much fueling a car really costs.
Image of Tesla Model Y Premium in snowy setting courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla Model Y Owner Says His Windshield Cracked While He Was Using the Cabin Preconditioning Function - Multiple Owners Jump at the Chance to Confirm It Happened to Them As Well
By John Goreham on
A post by a Tesla Model Y owner asking for help about a cracked windshield yields many fellow owners saying the same. Why is this happening to Tesla vehicles?
2024 Tesla Model 3
“I’m Driving 400 Miles A Week In My Tesla Model 3 And My First Electric Bill Just Arrived: At $73 A Month, I’m Stunned At How Much Gas Owners Are Overpaying,” Says This High-Mileage Commuter.
By Denis Flierl on
$265 for a first electric bill? Devin Arceneaux was shocked until he crunched the numbers. Driving 400 miles a week for work, he discovered his Tesla Model 3 costs just $73 a month to fuel. Is an EV actually cheaper than gas? Here is the math.
2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane
“I Love the 2026 Ram Hurricane’s Power, But the ‘Vacuum Cleaner’ Sound is a Dealbreaker,” Says Owner: The One Mod That Restores the Hemi Bark
By Denis Flierl on
A Ram owner ditched his 5.7L Hemi for the 2026 Ram Hurricane and says the power is unmatched! The only thing missing? That iconic V8 growl. See how a custom exhaust setup gave this 6th Gen its soul back!
2025 Ford F-150 Lariat
“I Would Never Put a Synthetic Blend in My EcoBoost”, Says This 2025 Ford F-150 Owner: Why He’s 100% Right to Question the Dealer’s Advice
By Denis Flierl on
The dealer says blend, but owners say full synthetic; who’s right? One 2025 Ford F-150 owner is questioning why Ford recommends semi-synthetic for the 3.5L EcoBoost. Is the dealer cutting corners, or is there a hidden benefit? Here’s the truth.
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid front view
2025 Honda CR-V Owner Says, “I Thought Honda Was Reliable, But My CR-V Hybrid Is Already Leaking Oil At 4K Miles: I’m Ready To Trade It In”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid with only 4,200 miles is leaking oil and vibrating? One owner is already "ready to trade it in" after finding a massive leak and a 2-quart low engine. Is Honda’s reliability slipping? Get the full story on this 6th-gen disaster.
A generatied image shows protestors holding up signs in front a dealership
Just Say No to Throttle Body Cleaning and Fuel Injector Service Dealer Service Department Upsells, AKA Scams
By John Goreham on
If you have been offered a throttle body cleaning or a fuel injector service, politely decline and find a more reputable mechanic.
2024 Toyota Tundra
Toyota Master Tech Says, “I’ve Been Seeing a Lot of Tundra Radiator Failures Due To Fan Shroud Rubbing, All Just Out Of Warranty” - Here’s the Cheap Fix
By Denis Flierl on
Is your Tundra a ticking time bomb? A Toyota Master Tech warns of a common radiator failure hitting trucks just out of warranty. A simple "shroud rub" could cost you thousands, but there’s a cheap DIY fix. Don't get stranded; see the expert's hack!
A light blue Tesla Model X SUV driving on a winding mountain road, captured from a front three-quarter angle with lush green forest scenery in the background.
At $0.46–$0.50 per kWh in California, a Tesla Model X Owner Says His EV Costs the Same as a 25 MPG Gas SUV, $2,030 on Electricity vs. $2,023 for Gas, and Now Questions Whether an ICE Vehicle Makes More Sense
By Noah Washington on
One California Tesla Model X owner is warning that high utility rates have completely erased his EV fuel savings.
2024 Toyota Prius
“Toyota Got Me”: 2024 Prius Owner Joins The ‘Dead 12V Club’ At 900 Miles; “Now I’m Forced To Carry A Jump Box Just To Be Safe”
By Denis Flierl on
900 miles and already stranded? Shannon is the newest member of the "Dead 12V Club." Even a 2024 Prius isn't immune to battery blues, leaving owners carrying jump boxes "just in case." Is the redesign worth the risk? What Prius owners need to know.
Yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Learns That Aggressive Acceleration Is Good for His Battery, Cites Stanford Study That Says, “Dynamic Cycling Enhances Battery Lifetime by up to 38%”
By Chris Johnston on
Ford Mustang Mach-E owner stumbles onto a study about driving habits that challenges everything we thought about battery care.
2026 Ram 1500 Warlock is shown in a snowy backdrop
2026 Ram 1500 Warlock Proves You Don’t Have to Pay Crazy Prices To Get a Great 4x4 Full-Size Pickup
By John Goreham on
We test a mid-trim pickup truck and find out what you get for well below the average transaction price for a truck in 2026.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado
2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Scans VIN and Finds A ‘Holy Grail’ Discovery; He Says, “GM Officially Deleted DFM Because They Knew The Lifter Issues Were Killing The Brand”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the V8 lifter nightmare finally over? One 2026 Chevy Silverado owner dug into his VIN data and found the news every truck enthusiast has waited for: Has GM officially removed DFM to solve reliability issues? Here’s what GM buyers need to know.
A Tesla Model Y with a paint defect is shown
Owner Laments “I'm Happy Overall With My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper, but a $60K+ Car’s Paint Quality Should Be Better Like a Toyota or Lexus. Are the Robots Not Checking?”
By John Goreham on
Let’s break down how Tesla owners view the issue of paint quality control, and see if this owner is alone in thinking that a car costing over $60,000 deserved proper paint.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
"I Thought Toyota Was Bulletproof, But My 2024 Tacoma Transmission Just ‘Took a Dump’ at 10k Miles and I’m Losing Faith"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner describes a terrifying freeway fail: pedal to the floor, 4K RPMs, but zero acceleration. Is the new gen facing a major reliability hurdle? Here is what happened, and what 4th Gen Tacoma owners need to know.
Low-angle view of a green 2025 Rivian R1S electric SUV driving through a modern city street with glass buildings
After a Drivetrain Failure Triggered a Full Battery Replacement, a Rivian R1S Owner Says Rivian Covered Everything Under the 170,000-Mile Warranty, “They Spent a Pretty Penny and It Cost Us Nothing”
By Noah Washington on
A faint, rhythmic whirring during acceleration was the only warning sign before this Rivian R1S required a total drivetrain and battery swap.
Red 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette driving on an open desert highway shown from a front three-quarter angle
A C8 Corvette Owner Says He Was Completely Locked Out After the Battery Died and the Car Auto-Locked His Only Key Fob Inside, He Adds, “Even With a Charged Battery and a GM Scan Tool, I Still Can’t Get In”
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Corvette Stingray owner is warning the community after his car effectively turned into a "stainless vault" because he left his key fob in the center console.
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