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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.

A row of white Rivian R1T in a modern workshop, with a blurred figure walking past under bright overhead lighting.
My Rivian Sales Rep Promised $500 Credit and 6 Months Free Charging, One Month Later, All I Have is a $100K R1S And Radio Silence
By Noah Washington on
$500 credit and free charging... for someone else. One Rivian R1S buyer's frustrating Rivian customer service experience shows how easily good intentions can go wrong.
My 2016 Kia Sorento Was In The Shop for Weeks Getting a New Engine, But Now the A/C Failed and the Dealer Is Telling Me Nothing Is Wrong
My 2016 Kia Sorento Was In The Shop for Weeks Getting a New Engine, But Now the A/C Failed and the Dealer Is Telling Me Nothing Is Wrong
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner waited weeks for an engine replacement, but the relief of getting their car back faded when the A/C didn’t blow cold. Here’s why this reveals a look at what post-repair confidence really means for today’s car owners.
Three electric cars, Rivian, Tesla Model 3, and Lucid Air—are parked in a sunny driveway beside a modern house.
I've Owned Tesla 2024 Model 3, Rivian R1S, and Lucid Air in LA, Here's The Truth About Build Quality, Software, and Why Tesla Is The iPhone of EVs
By Noah Washington on
Brilliant, broken, and beautifully flawed. One owner's brutally honest EV comparison of a Lucid Air, Tesla Model 3, and Rivian R1S exposes their surprising strengths and weaknesses.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Here’s Another Reason Why I Like My Tesla Cybertruck, I Just Got A $4,000 Service Bill From the Dealer On My Ram 2500 Diesel
By Denis Flierl on
Are maintenance costs on a Tesla Cybertruck less expensive than those of a Ford F-150 or a Ram truck? Nick says he just got a $4,000 service bill for his Ram 2500. It's why he likes his Cybertruck now, not his Ram pickup. Check out his expensive bill.
2026 Toyota C-HR
One Of Toyota's Most Boring Models Becomes Exciting For Its Return To The US Market
By Dimitar Angelov on
The last C-HR wasn't a stellar hit in the US, but this new one promises near-sports car performance in a practical SUV package. But is it a wise move, given that Toyota already offers similar models?
Image of a badly damaged Ford Bronco Sport Badlands wheel and tire
I Cannot Believe My Pirelli Tires Were Not Damaged, But Two of My Wheels Fell Apart Due to This Hard Impact While Driving My Ford Bronco Sport Badlands On the Highway
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Ford Bronco Sport Badlands owner JF, who was lucky to escape this mishap uninjured. Have you ever seen rims fail, but not tires?
Image shows the Falken WildPeak A/T3W tire on a Ford Bronco Sports Badlands SUV
I’ve Been Using the Falken WildPeaks on My 2023 Ford Bronco Sports Badlands for 10,000 Miles Now, and Have Formed a Very Firm Opinion on Them Based on the Treadwear That Those Considering an All-Terrain Tire Should Know About
By John Goreham on
Now that I’ve used the tires for about two years and over 10,000 miles, my opinion on the Falken WildPeak all-terrain tire is firming up. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I think of the WildPeak tires.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting that Their OEM Off-Road Light Bar is Flying Off the Roof in the Middle of the Highway; However, One Owner Says, “It’s Okay, I’ve Another Cybertruck to Drive”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners are showing that their factory off-road light bar is detaching from the roof and flying off while driving on the highway. One owner, however, is not concerned, saying, “It’s okay; I’ve another Cybertruck to drive.”
2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness
So, While Camping In My 2024 Subaru Outback In the Middle of Nowhere, I Left My Tailgate Open, and 2 Hours Later My Battery Is Dead 
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru Outback Wilderness is touted as an adventure vehicle, and Subaru designed it for outdoor enthusiasts. Angelica went camping in her new 2024 Outback Wilderness and found the vehicle less than ideal. Here is what Subaru owners need to know.
Range Rover VS Mercedes G-Wagon extreme crash test results
Lower Is Safer - The Most Extreme Crash Test Shows Interesting Results As Tesla And Hyundai Show Some Of The Best Results, Being Ahead Even Than Mercedes And Volvo
By Dimitar Angelov on
If you thought SUVs are safer just because they are taller, this extreme crash test shows some very interesting results, with the best performers being the most surprising.
My Tesla Model Y's Sentry Mode Caught a Guy on Video Trying to Unlock My Door, But I Don’t Know If It Was a Mistake or Something Worse
My Tesla Model Y's Sentry Mode Caught a Guy on Video Trying to Unlock My Door, But I Don’t Know If It Was a Mistake or Something Worse
By Aram Krajekian on
This Model Y recorded a man taking a photo and trying a keycard on the door, leading to a debate over whether it was a harmless mix-up or something suspicious. And the internet is still trying to decide why.
I Never Thought I’d Own an EV, But the Tesla Model 3 Performance Opened My Eyes and Changed Everything
I Never Thought I’d Own an EV, But the Tesla Model 3 Performance Opened My Eyes and Changed Everything
By Aram Krajekian on
Daniel never pictured himself in an EV, but one unexpected test drive in a Tesla Model 3 Performance turned everything he thought he knew about driving on its head. What followed might sound familiar to more people than you’d think.
A bronze, 2025 Tesla Cybertruck parked in a lot, showcasing its futuristic design and unique geometric features.
My New Cybertruck Got Me Flipped Off 7 Times In One Day, 'I Felt I Needed To Go Home And Hide My Truck From The Insanity Around Me'
By Noah Washington on
Is this the most hated vehicle on the road? One Cybertruck owner's firsthand account of intense Cybertruck road rage will make you question the current state of the world.
A white 2025 GMC Hummer EV drives through a city street with modern buildings and greenery in the background, showcasing its rugged design.
My Hummer EV Pulls 8,000lb Boat Out Of Water 'Better Than My Yukon', I Went 100 Miles With Zero Charging Stops
By Noah Washington on
100 miles towing, zero charging stops. This Hummer EV towing story will make you rethink EV range anxiety, especially when you see what it hauled out of the water.
2025 Toyota Corolla FX Edition and a 1980s Toyota Corolla FX16
I Think The 2025 Toyota Corolla FX Edition Missed Out On One Key Feature
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Toyota Corolla FX Edition brings back the 1980s spirit but missed out on the most important element.
A family on a beach pulls a small boat from the water, with a Rivian R1S parked nearby under a clear sky.
My Rivian R1S Just Towed A Trailer 1,200 Miles, Battery Cooling Was An Issue, But I Averaged 1 Mile Per kWh At 70 MPH
By Noah Washington on
Can an EV really tow cross-country? One Rivian R1S towing adventure from coast to near-coast answers that question with surprising efficiency, despite a thermal hurdle.
A sleek white Corvette Z06 parked on a driveway, showcasing its aerodynamic design and black alloy wheels against a green backdrop.
GM Paid My Corvette Payments For 12 Months While Dealers Botched The Repair, Then I Used The Money To Upgrade To A Z06
By Noah Washington on
A year-long Corvette repair nightmare ended with a free Z06 upgrade. You won't believe how one owner's dealership disaster turned into the ultimate high-performance win, thanks to GM's surprising intervention.
So I Got a Low Tire on My Mustang Mach-E, But Without a Physical Fob The Local Tire Shop Is Unable To Move The Car, And My Key Is My Phone
So I Got a Low Tire on My Mustang Mach-E, But Without a Physical Fob The Local Tire Shop Is Unable To Move The Car, And My Key Is My Phone
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected flat tire revealed an unlikeable truth about relying solely on your phone as a key for the Ford Mustang Mach-E - one that every EV driver should consider before it's too late.
I Had to Return My New Tesla Model S Three Times Just to Fix What Should’ve Been Caught Before Delivery
I Had to Return My New Tesla Model S Three Times Just to Fix What Should’ve Been Caught Before Delivery
By Aram Krajekian on
This Model S owner picked up the most expensive car he’d ever owned, but instead of celebration, it kicked off a cycle of repairs, disbelief, and service center returns raising real questions about what luxury should actually feel like.
A Battery Tester is Also a Lie Detector
This Tool Stopped a Car Dealership Scam ― "I Went To a Quick Oil Change Shop. One Of The Techs Tested My Battery and Said That I Was In Need of a New One. I Asked The Tech If I Could Get This In Writing"
By Timothy Boyer on
Battery testers compared for performance when analyzing good and bad car batteries that includes a battery’s cranking and charging health. Plus, one car owner's creative tactic with dishonest service techs.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Enthusiast Takes a Cybertruck for a Test Drive & Ends Up Accidentally Totaling the Truck – Now He’s Asking Elon Musk’s Help; Says, “I Owe Well Over My $100K Insurance Limit”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck buyer is pleading for Elon Musk’s help after he totaled a Cybertruck during a test drive. The Cybertruck driver says he owes a lot of money after this accident and says this ordeal is draining him and ruining his life.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Parked My 2024 Toyota Tacoma for a Week and Now the Battery Is Dead, It Only Has 5K Miles, Now I’m Afraid To Drive It
By Denis Flierl on
Does the 4th-generation Toyota Tacoma pickup have a battery drain issue? According to some owners like Ab Sengsavang, there is a problem with his 2024 Tacoma, and he doesn't know what to do about it. Here is Ab's story and what Tacoma owners need to know.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
I Thought It Was the End of the World, But the Weird Sound Was Just A Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV Parking Next To Me
By Denis Flierl on
What's that sound emanating from the car cruising through the parking lot? Lucas, caught off guard, couldn't decipher the source as an EV parked next to him. Is it the end of the world, he thought? Have you experienced these strange EV sounds? 
Image generated by Grok shows sad protesters outside a Tesla dealership
Tesla Has Its Best Month of 2025 U.S. Deliveries in April, While the Stock Rises 30% From Its March Lowpoint, Proving the U.S. Protests and Tariffs Have Not Hurt the Brand In a Meaningful Way
By John Goreham on
Although anti-Elon Musk protests reached fever pitch in the month of April, Tesla’s sales went up, not down. Tesla’s stock is also now up considerably. Were the protests nothing more than hot air? And where is the damage from Tariffs?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck is the Safest Vehicle in the World After it Saved His Life – Amazed, the Owner Asks, “How Did It Know to Wait?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner was initially frustrated when his truck hesitated to execute what seemed like a simple lane change. However, a reckless driver then sped by at 120 miles per hour in the lane that his Cybertruck had been reluctant to merge into.
I Couldn’t Keep My Tesla Model Y Cool With Any Existing Sunshades, So I Built an Exterior Cover That Finally Solved the Heat Problem
I Couldn’t Keep My Tesla Model Y Cool With Any Existing Sunshades, So I Built an Exterior Cover That Finally Solved the Heat Problem
By Aram Krajekian on
This Tesla Model Y owner was fed up with cabin heat, so he built a DIY exterior sunshade that actually works. Now other owners want one too, and his fix might just inspire another Tesla accessory trend.
My Brand New 2026 Tesla Model Y Shut Down In The Middle Of My Drive, And It Was a Miracle That I Didn't Crash
My Brand New 2026 Tesla Model Y Shut Down In The Middle Of My Drive, And It Was a Miracle That I Didn't Crash
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner trusted her new Model Y with her safety, until it glitched mid-drive and locked up leaving her roadside. What happened next isn’t just a scary story. It hints at a deeper issue that EV owners should hear about.
Image shows the Tesla model Y for sale outside of a Tesla dealership
I Sold My Tesla Model Y After One Year, and I Offer This Advice To New Buyers of Teslas
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase former Tesla owner, ME, who had a poor experience as an owner of a Tesla. ME offers this helpful list of suggestions to those who own a Tesla, and are considering a sale. 
Image shows Hyundai Kona on sale at a Boston-Area dealership
April 2025 Vehicle Prices Rose Less Than A Typical Year-Over-Year Increase, and Despite Tariffs, the Largest Vehicle Segment of Compact Crossover SUVs Declined In Average Transaction Price
By John Goreham on
New data from Cox Automotive shows that the sky didn’t fall in April. While there is always time for a disaster, tariffs have yet to show any meaningful ATP increase by the typical metric of year-over-year change.
Our Rivian's Door Got Out of Alignment After A Windy Day, After Getting A Repair Quote From the Service Center, It Made Me Question What Really happened
Our Rivian's Door Got Out of Alignment After A Windy Day, After Getting A Repair Quote From the Service Center, It Made Me Question What Really Happened
By Narek Hareyan on
A sudden gust of wind misaligned our Rivian’s door, but it was the repair quote that really blew me away and made me question what actually went wrong.
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