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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.

2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt model
Ford is Celebrating Huge Quality Strides but Has the Automaker Really Slain the Recall Dragon?
By Mary Conway on
To say that Ford had a tough year in 2025 is being kind. It set records for recalls and took a hard line with suppliers who provided shoddy products. Now, Ford is the No. 1 Mainstream Brand in J.D Power Initial Quality Study.
The Late, Lamented Honda Element May Be Returning, According To Honda Civic Forum
The Late, Lamented Honda Element May Be Returning in 3 Years, According To Honda Civic Forum
By Tim Healey on
Rumors are always worth taking with a grain of salt, but if the Honda Element returns, it will likely have a hybrid powertrain.
With the 2026 Lexus TX 350, The Luxury Brand Finds An In-Between Niche
Lexus Found A Gap That Many Luxury Brands Ignored, And The 2026 Lexus TX 350 Revealed That Exact Formula
By Tim Healey on
While many luxury SUVs prioritize style and performance, the Lexus TX 350 focuses on something increasingly difficult to find: three rows, real family space, and everyday comfort.
Illustrated automotive executive beside a Polestar electric vehicle with legal warning symbols, storm clouds, and a red market chart in the background.
Polestar Dealers Told Me 3 and 4 Leases Still Have A 4-Year Warranty After Being Banned, But Buying Is the Bigger Risk
By Noah Washington on
Polestar says its EVs are still supported in the U.S., and dealers are still leasing them. But with uncertainty around the brand’s future, buyers now face a bigger question: is the deal worth the risk?
2024 Honda CR-V hybrid
Honda Dealer Denies Warranty Coverage For 2024 CR-V Emissions System Failure Blaming $2,000 Car Wash Repair On Owner Error
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V owner was hit with an "Emissions System Problem" warning at 29K miles. The dealer blamed a car wash for flooding the rear EVAP charcoal canister and denied warranty coverage, sticking the driver with a $2,000 out-of-pocket bill.
Gray Toyota Tundra towing a large equipment trailer with a black skid steer loaded on it.
A Toyota Tundra Owner Pulled Nearly 20,000 Pounds 11 Miles, And The Brakes Told The Truth
By Noah Washington on
The Tundra moved a 22-foot equipment trailer, a 10,000-pound skid steer, and several thousand pounds of attachments. The owner knew it was too much truck work for a half-ton, kept it slow, and had a dually coming the next day.
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV shown from a low front angle while driving in an urban setting.
A Rivian R1S Owner Plugged Into A Regular 120V Outlet For 12 Hours And Added 39 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian driver in High Banks, Michigan, gained 12 percent battery from an ordinary household outlet. The speed was laughable. The result was still useful.
Gray GMC Sierra Denali pickup shown from the side while parked in a driveway.
A Sierra EV Denali Beat a 6.7L F-250 Diesel While Towing a 7,000-Pound Camper
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV Denali owner expected his 2022 Ford F-250 Power Stroke to win a 20-to-60 mph trailer pull. The electric truck finished in about six seconds. The diesel took about 10.5.
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4WD
Toyota Dealer Demands $3,600 Leveling Kit Purchase To Maintain 2026 Tacoma Lifetime Warranty, Sparking Owner DIY Suspension Disputes
By Denis Flierl on
A Virginia 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5 owner faces a $3,600 dealership demand for a TRD-approved leveling kit to keep his lifetime warranty intact. Here is how DIY 3-inch suspension modifications legally impact factory drivetrain and chassis coverage.
This 2011 Honda Ridgeline Owner Has Ignited The Ongoing Debate About Which Generation Vehicle To Buy
This 2011 Honda Ridgeline Owner Has Ignited The Ongoing Debate About Which Generation Vehicle To Buy
By Tim Healey on
Whether it’s the 2011 Honda Ridgeline vs the 2026 Honda Ridgeline or another model, there’s a never-ending debate among people on which generation is the best one to buy for any given model.
A generated image shows a man walking at night
It’s Not Big Vehicles Causing Pedestrian Deaths: It’s Alcohol
By John Goreham on
The automotive media loves to find a new boogie man responsible for pedestrian roadway fatalities. Why not simply look at the top-line data?
Nissan’s 2026 Murano Is An Entry-Luxury Crossover In Mainstream Brand Disguise
Nissan’s 2026 Murano Is An Entry-Luxury Crossover In Mainstream Brand Disguise
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Nissan Murano is a reminder that automakers can make dramatic changes when it’s time for a redesign - and take things in a much better direction.
The exterior shot of the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate in Dark Ridge Metallic towing a boat.
The 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Is Becoming GM's Range Rover While Chevrolet And Ford Continue Competing For America's Mainstream Truck Buyer
By Armen Hareyan on
Historically Chevy Silverado equaled a Chevrolet truck. Sierra equaled a nicer Silverado. That formula is changing and the new 2027 GMC Sierra is getting its own identity.
2025 Tacoma SR5 4x4
Trading A 2012 Toyota Tacoma For A 2025 Turbo To Tow 5,500 Lbs Left This Owner Regretting The Loss Of V6 Simplicity
By Denis Flierl on
A 2012 Toyota Tacoma owner upgraded to a 2025 Tacoma SR5 4x4 to tow a 5,500-lb Winnebago RV. While the 2.4L turbo 8-speed automatic handles the max towing capacity load easily, the owner admits missing the simple layout of his older V6 gen-2 pickup.
Illustrated Nissan executive portrait with a Nissan SUV, green growth arrow, check marks, and money-themed background.
Nissan’s Frontier And Pathfinder Gains Give Espinosa An Early U.S. Win
By Noah Washington on
Nissan’s U.S. retail sales rose 9.6 percent in the first quarter as Frontier jumped 47.9 percent and Pathfinder climbed 45.2 percent. The reasons buyers are responding line up closely with Ivan Espinosa’s product plan.
Black Ford F-150 Lightning charging at a GM Energy DC fast charger near a gas station.
An F-150 Lightning Owner Drove 1,828 Miles and Saved 90 Minutes by Quitting the 80% Charging Habit
By Noah Washington on
The truck averaged 2.2 mi/kWh from New Hampshire to North Carolina and back. The quicker return trip came from leaving each charger when the driver was ready, rather than waiting for a round number on the battery gauge.
White Chevrolet Silverado towing a golf cart trailer on the roadside with a tow truck parked ahead.
A Silverado Owner’s Replacement 6.2L V8 Seized After 3,000 Miles While Towing A Golf Cart
By Noah Washington on
The first engine was replaced after an inspection. The second quit at 20,000 miles, leaving the owner two hours from home with a trailer, a hotel bill, and no appetite for engine number three.
2024 Toyota Tundra
Toyota’s Tundra V6 Recall Software Fix Is Costing Owners Thousands In Resale Value
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota's new V6 engine software test is causing a major resale problem for used Tundra owners. A simple dealership acoustic check instead of a physical engine replacement is hurting trade-in values and creating a massive split in the truck market.
Volvo’s Multi-Adaptive Seatbelt Technology Securing Families Against the Elements
Volvo EX60 Debuts Multi-Adaptive Seatbelts Revolutionizing Auto Safety and Passenger Protection
By Rob Enderle on
The upcoming Volvo EX60 introduces multi-adaptive seatbelts that customize crash protection for your unique body type and accident severity. Discover how this world-first innovation elevates electric vehicle family safety standards.
High-Performance Computing at the Heart of the Volvo EX90
NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Transforms Safety and Autonomy in the Upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90
By Rob Enderle on
Discover how the 2026 Volvo EX90 harnesses 500 TOPS of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin processing power to completely redefine automotive safety, intelligent driving, and the future of smart electric vehicles.
The Honda Ridgeline Might Be The Last True V6 Pickup Truck, As The 3.5-liter, 280-horsepower Mill Is Perfectly Old-School Yet Modern
The Honda Ridgeline Might Be The Last True V6 Pickup Truck, As The 3.5-liter, 280-horsepower Mill Is Perfectly Old-School Yet Modern
By Tim Healey on
Honda’s Ridgeline and its 3.5-liter V6 that makes 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque could represent, in a way, the last of the small V6 pickup trucks.
Close-up view of the rear seatback edge in Kate's 2023 Rivian R1S showing peeling upholstery material and surface degradation along a stitched section of the light-colored seat trim.
2023 Rivian R1S Owner Says Warranty Claim Was Ignored By Rivian Before AAA Closed the Arbitration Case
By Aram Krajekian on
A Rivian R1S owner reaches out and shares how her warranty dispute escalated to arbitration, only for the process to stall before any resolution was reached.
Detailed view of the panoramic glass roof on Carrie's 2025 Kia Telluride showing a significant crack running through the panel, with shattered edges and multiple stress fractures extending across the glass surface.
2025 Kia Telluride Owner's Panoramic Sunroof Shattered Twice as Other Drivers Report Similar Incidents
By Aram Krajekian on
After her second panoramic sunroof shattered without warning, this Kia Telluride owner began collecting stories from other drivers while continuing to fight denied warranty claims.
Saleh's 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck on the roadside after experiencing a mechanical issue, with a person standing nearby during the recovery process.
A Family Bought a 2023 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate for Road Trips But Is Now Disappointed After the 6.2L V8 Failed 1,400 Miles From Home
By Aram Krajekian on
Luxury and power are what buyers expect from a Yukon Denali Ultimate, but one owner’s experience shows how quickly that expectation can shift in the middle of a trip.
Red 2025 Toyota Tundra towing a fishing boat on a winding road, demonstrating the truck's towing capability.
A Toyota Tundra Owner Faces a $1,000 Repair Bill After Water Entered Wiring Beneath the Cup Holder
By Aram Krajekian on
A cup holder is supposed to be the safest place for a spill, but one Toyota Tundra owner says it led to an unexpected repair instead.
Slate unveils its EV truck for $24,950 and ready for preorders.
Slate Simplified Its EV Truck To One Battery, 205 Miles Of Range, And A $24,995 Price, Quietly Changing Four Key Specs Before Opening Orders
By Armen Hareyan on
The Slate EV truck gained 400 pounds, lost 20 miles of maximum range, doubled its towing capacity, and now comes with a single battery option as the company prepares for production. Yet, one key uncertainty could determine 140,000-unit factory's future.
Elegant NIO ES9 SUV parked in sand.
Luxury Evolved: How The New NIO ES9 Sets New Standards
By Marc Beresford on
Discover why the NIO ES9 is more than just an electric SUV. With its revolutionary natural airflow technology and a game changing ecosystem, NIO is crafting the ultimate driving experience. Find out why this luxury vehicle is setting a new standard.
A man winces in pain as he reaches up to tap a tailgate close button
Jeep Grand Cherokee Tailgate Button Saves Your Rotator Cuff
By John Goreham on
Up to 50% of older Americans have rotator cuff tears visible on imaging, and the simple act of reaching up to close an SUV tailgate can turn a manageable shoulder into a scheduled surgery. The Jeep Grand Cherokee can help.
The 2026 Toyota Camry Injects Fun Into The Family-Sedan Formula
Toyota Gave The 2026 Camry 232 Horsepower, And Shows Why A 51-MPG Family Sedan Doesn't Have To Feel Like An Economy Car
By Tim Healey on
Toyota is changing expectations about efficiency. The latest 2026 Camry adds performance with 232 HP and capability without abandoning the practicality that helped make it one of America's best-selling sedans.
The Rolling Powerwall
Analyzing The Volvo EX90 And Forecasting The Essential Future Of Automotive Bi Directional Charging
By Rob Enderle on
As grid instability rises, bi-directional charging transforms electric vehicles from simple transportation into rolling power grids. I explore how the Volvo EX90 compares to dedicated home batteries and competing EVs.
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