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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.

2024 Toyota Tundra
My Toyota Dealer Said TSB Tundra Fix Didn't Exist Until I Proved Them Wrong And Completely Transformed My Truck
By Tim Healey on
The owner of a Toyota Tundra pickup truck says that when he took his truck in for its 25,000-mile service, the dealership's service writer didn't know about a technical service bulletin (TSB). But the technicians did.
Front view of a dark Tesla Model Y parked in a modern driveway in front of a black garage door with a wall charger mounted nearby.
Two Tesla Wall Connectors Fixed the One Home-Charging Problem Every Two-EV Family Eventually Runs Into
By Noah Washington on
Two Tesla Wall Connectors can make a two-EV household easier, but the hidden advantage is smarter charging rather than raw speed. Load sharing can let both cars stay plugged in overnight while the system protects the home's electrical limit.
2026 Chevy Silverado
The 2026 Truck Owner’s Survival Guide: How to Navigate Brand Failures and Warranty Loopholes
By Denis Flierl on
Struggling with 2026 Silverado, Tundra, or F-150 reliability? This consumer action plan provides information for owners, featuring Colorado-specific maintenance tips and insights into warranty loopholes in the current truck reliability crisis.
2026 Chevy Silverado
Silverado 5.3L Lifter Failure Analysis: How DFM Cycle Stalling Causes Catastrophic Top-End Collapse at 70,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Texas owner Jeff Sickle switches to a 2026 Silverado after a Tundra engine failure at 9k miles and F-150 transmission issues. Our technical analysis examines if the 5.3L L84 engine can avoid the lifter and 10-speed defects plaguing the segment.
Scout Motors Plant in Blythewood, SC
I Visited the Scout Motors Construction Site in South Carolina, and the Scale of This EV Factory Is Starting To Become Real
By Armen Hareyan on
Scout Motors’ massive South Carolina factory is rapidly taking shape. After visiting the Blythewood construction site in person, Torque News discovered enormous production buildings already standing as Volkswagen pushes forward with its ambitious plan.
The Lethal Intersection of Electric Power and Rocket Propulsion
Uncorking the Rocket Car Revolution and Unveiling the Looming Safety Crisis
By Rob Enderle on
A Chinese vacuum manufacturer is strapping rocket boosters to an electric supercar, openly challenging Tesla. We must explore the terrifying physics, historical failures, and demographic dangers of rocket-boosted automotive performance.
EV vs. Hybrid market share chart courtesy of Cox Automotive data
EVs Drop to 2021 Levels as Hybrid Sales Hit Hockey-Stick Surge
By John Goreham on
The American consumer has finally decided what type of green vehicle it wants, and hybrids are the winner.
The Future of Adventure: Rivian’s R2 and R3 Expansion
Rivian R2 Arrival Signals a Massive Shift as the Startup Challenges Tesla for EV Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
Rivian’s strategic pivot toward the R2 platform signals a massive shift in the EV landscape, combining accessible pricing with rugged utility to challenge Tesla’s long-standing dominance in the American market.
The Great EV Price Correction and the Rise of Affordable Tech
The Great Electric Vehicle Resale Crash Signals the End of the Big Market Delusion
By Rob Enderle on
The myth of sky-high EV resale value has officially shattered. As valuations normalize, a new era of affordable electric mobility emerges, fundamentally changing how we value the cars of tomorrow today.
The Maturation of the British Secondary Electric Vehicle Market
The Great British Used Electric Vehicle Surge Proves That Value Finally Trumps Range Anxiety
By Rob Enderle on
UK used EV sales are hitting record highs as the secondary market matures. Discover which models dominate, why prices are plummeting, and how the UK stacks up against European neighbors.
The Great Digital Divide in Modern Automotive Design
Automakers Risk Brand Obsolescence by Declaring War on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
By Rob Enderle on
As automakers ditch Apple CarPlay for proprietary systems, they risk alienating tech-savvy buyers who value seamless digital integration over the buggy, closed-loop ecosystems currently being forced upon the modern driver.
The Modern Refueling Sanctuary
Overcoming the Electric Vehicle Range Myth as Charging Speed Dictates Market Leadership
By Rob Enderle on
Discover why the myth of range anxiety is crumbling as savvy electric vehicle buyers prioritize charging speed, finally aligning performance with the practical realities of the modern driver’s lifestyle.
2026 Toyota Camry
What Toyota and Other Transportation Companies Stand To Gain From Sean Duffy's Rad Trip Donations
By Tim Healey on
Toyota, Boeing, United Airlines, and Shell are among the companies that sponsored a road trip taken by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family - a road trip that has led to heavy backlash and criticism.
2026 Jeep Wrangler America250 Special Edition
Jeep's 2026 Wrangler America250 Special Edition Aims for Superhero Status
By Mary Conway on
Jeep's 7th drop in its year-long Wrangler Twelve 4 Twelve campaign features a collaboration with Marvel Comics. Both Jeep and Marvel were founded 85 years ago. Will Captain America boost sales?
White 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 towing a boat along a misty coastal highway.
The GMC Sierra EV Gives F-150 Lightning Shoppers 140 More Miles of Range, but the Daily Trade-Off Is Bigger Than Battery Size
By Noah Washington on
The GMC Sierra EV brings far more range and faster charging than a 2023 F-150 Lightning Platinum. We checked the used-truck math, official specs, and driver feedback: the GMC wins distance, while the Ford still wins several daily truck details.
2024 Honda CR-V
What To Do If Your Honda CR-V Blower Motor Fails Outside of Warranty: The 2026 Owner’s Advocacy Guide
By Denis Flierl on
Facing a $600 repair for a dead Honda CR-V blower motor? This 2026 guide reveals how to secure "Goodwill" coverage, navigate out-of-warranty failures on 6th-Gen models, and use the "Cowl-Clear" DIY method to prevent recurring mechanical defects.
2024 Honda CR-V
2024 Honda CR-V HVAC Failure: Owner Reports 4th Blower Motor Replacement in 50,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V owner reports a 4th HVAC blower motor failure at 50,000 miles. We analyze why 6th-Gen CR-V fans are failing, the "goodwill" dealer trap, and the technical root cause every 2023-2026 owner needs to check to avoid out-of-pocket repairs.
A white Tesla Model Y driving past a colorful city mural.
Tesla Patented a Charging Adapter That Locks Itself Before NACS Adapters Become a Bigger Owner Problem
By Noah Washington on
As more non-Tesla EVs move toward NACS, adapters become more important and easier to lose, remove, or tamper with. Tesla's patent points to a physical lock built for that transition.
Aramco developing an engine that features "electrified" crankshafts
Electrified Crankshafts Could Be The Next Stage Of Evolution For The Internal-Combustion Engines
By Dimitar Angelov on
Aramco’s “Dedicated Hybrid Engine” is nearly twice as efficient than a conventional ICE.
2026 Honda Prelude and the Toyota GR86 next to each other
2026 Honda Prelude vs Toyota GR86 Have So Much More In Common Than You’ll Admit
By Ean Goreham on
I own a Toyota GR86, but testing the 2026 Honda Prelude back-to-back changed my mind.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Resale Values Soar, Delighting Current Owners. One Owner Says, “I Bought My Truck For $79,000 And After 21,000 Miles, Tesla Is Offering Me $76,000
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Cybertruck owners share their excitement after their trucks’ resale values have soared in recent months. One owner mentions he received a $76,100 trade-in offer for his $79,000 Cybertruck, which he has driven for a year and 21,000 miles.
A blue Audi Q9 SUV shown from the front in a dark studio with illuminated Audi rings.
Audi Is Still Hiding the Q9, but Its Own Teaser Photos Suggest a Bigger, Boxier SUV Than the Q8
By Noah Washington on
Audi has not fully revealed the Q9 exterior, but its teaser photos already show the direction. We used those images and an AI-assisted visualization to study whether Audi’s new flagship is shaping up bigger and boxier than the Q8.

A green Rivian R1T electric pickup towing a white and black Brinkley travel trailer on a gravel lot.
A Rivian R1T Towed a 30-Foot Camper to Prescott, but the Real Test Was Charging After the Campground Said No
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1T owner towed a 30-foot Brinkley camper from near Phoenix to Prescott, where his campground forbade EV charging. A nearby Tesla destination charger and the downhill return changed the whole trip.
2024 Totota Tacoma
The $15,000 Trade-In Mistake: Why 2024 Tacoma Owners Are Risking It All To Go Back To Gen 3
By Denis Flierl on
Trading in a 2024 Tacoma early can be a financial disaster. This consumer advocacy report breaks down the real-world costs of returning to the 3rd Gen platform and provides an action plan to minimize your loss while securing a reliable V6 setup.
For 2026, Honda's most popular model, the CR-V, received a comprehensive refresh
Here's How Honda's $15.9-Billion Loss Can Be Good For Everyone, Including Honda
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda experienced significant losses due to its EV strategy, but this also prolongs the existence of many popular models.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
2024 Tacoma Owner Trading In New TRD Off-Road By December: "I’m Going Back To The 3rd Gen and Mustang 5.0"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner is ditching his TRD Off-Road by December, choosing to return to a 3rd Gen V6 and a 5.0 Mustang setup instead. Here’s the mechanical "why" behind this Houston owner's decision to walk away from the 4th Gen platform.
Tesla Model 3 EVs on a Hertz lot
Hertz Sees Rideshare EV Rentals Jump 25% as Gas Prices Surge, in Exclusive Statement to Torque News
By Chris Johnston on
Rising gas prices are reshaping renter behavior and Hertz is seeing it happen in real time.
2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring White Color, Which I Reviewed for This Review at Torque News
Strange Flat Tire Interrupted My Test Drive of 2026 Lucid Air, But Filling It With an Air Compressor Drove It From Charlotte to Atlanta
By Armen Hareyan on
A flat tire on a 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring with no visible damage drove from Charlotte to Atlanta on nothing but a portable air compressor, and that strange story opens a first-person review that answers the question, that can change buyer's decision.
2026 Mazda CX-5, which Hande reviewed for Torque News
The New 2026 Mazda CX-5 Fixed Almost Everything I Wanted. Almost
By Hande Tuncer on
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 fixed the thing I disliked the most about my old one. Then it broke something I loved.
Black Tesla Model Y plugged into a Tesla Supercharger at night with nearby gas prices displayed in the background.
A Washington Tesla Model Y Performance Owner Drove 23,000 Miles in 8 Months and Spent Just $916 on Charging
By Aram Krajekian on
After Washington state raised gas taxes, one couple took a chance on a Tesla Model Y Performance and says they’ve saved nearly $8,700 on fuel.
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