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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.

Image of 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander courtesy of Toyota.
I Thought I Would Not Like the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max, But Boy, Was I Wrong
By John Goreham on
Sometimes, a vehicle drives differently than it looks. The Grand Highlander Hybrid Max is a perfect example. 
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
By Aram Krajekian on
From a Model 3 trade-in to an unexpected freeway encounter, this 30-day Rivian update uncovered more than anyone would expect.
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
By Narek Hareyan on
My brand-new Rivian R1S is taking over an hour to charge at fast stations, service can’t help me for a month, and with no home charger installed yet, I’m starting to question everything about owning an EV.
My Chevy Bolt has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension, That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
My Chevy Bolt Has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
By Narek Hareyan on
A mysterious popcorn-popping sound from the front of a Chevy Bolt left one owner and his mechanic completely stumped, and what he discovered has every EV driver wondering if their car might be next.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Ford, Rivian, and GMC’s Only Breakthrough Is Slapping a Battery Into a Few Trucks, While the Cybertruck is the Rookie MVP"
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says the Cybertruck will eventually be the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). He says the Cybertruck is the rookie MVP among electric trucks after one year. Is he right? They are bold statements, but are they true?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Responds to Cybertruck Owners Who Lost 50% of Their Vehicle’s Value in 1 Year – The EV Maker Says, “One More Post Like This and You Will be Getting $0”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has responded to Cybertruck owners who have seen a 50% decline in their vehicle's value. The EV maker attempted to humorously address the issue in response to a dedicated Tesla fan who says his Cybertruck lost half its value in a year.
My 2020 Honda Accord Was Perfect Until the Head Gasket Failed at Just 49,000 Miles
49,000 Miles In, I Have Succumbed To The Head Gasket Issue On My 2020 Honda Accord, But It Was Perfect Until Then
By Aram Krajekian on
From a class action lawsuit to denied warranty claims, this story reveals why one Accord’s blown head gasket may just be the start of a much bigger problem for Honda.
Save Your Recession Finances With These Toyota Models
"A 10-Year-Old Toyota Corolla With 125,000 Miles Or More Will Become The Most Sought After Vehicle" - The Top 10 Cheapest Cars To Buy & Maintain According To a 2025 Reliability Study
By Timothy Boyer on
These are the best cars, SUVs, and trucks you can buy: They are reliable, have the lowest insurance costs, are the cheapest to maintain, and have the lowest depreciation over 10 years, reports study.
Toyota GR Supra Final Edtion
Toyota GR Supra Final Edition US Price Unveiled And It Will Be A Lot Cheaper Than In Japan
By Dimitar Angelov on
US car enthusiasts draw the long stick for once, as the GR Supra Final Edition will be more affordable in the US than in its home market.
Ford F-150 Lightning Next to Trump Rally
I Voted for Trump and Love My F-150 Lightning, EVs Shouldn't Be A Political Statement When They Work This Well
By Noah Washington on
My F-150 Lightning changed my mind about EVs, and I voted for Trump. When a vehicle works this well, it shouldn't be political.
Nissan Murano Plastic Oil Pan with whiteSSUV vehicle
Nissan Owner Says "They have five Nissan Rogues sitting on their lot waiting for new oil pans," This Design Flaw Will Cost You Thousands
By Noah Washington on
The plastic oil pan design is prone to damage during routine oil changes, specifically with the drain plug on the Nissan Murano and Nissan Rogue. This design flaw could potentially lead to costly repairs down the road. Nissan, do better.
Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.
A Few Days Ago Our Cybertruck Was T-boned By a Drunk Driver at 60 MPH, and The Police Told Us Any Other Vehicle Would've Flipped
By Armen Hareyan on
A drunk driver slammed into this Tesla Cybertruck at 60 MPH with a child inside, and what the police said next will make every parent rethink what they drive.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I’m Extremely Disappointed With My 2024 Toyota Tundra Gas Mileage, It’s Not What They Advertised, I Traded My Tacoma For This
By Denis Flierl on
What is the fuel mileage of the 2024 Toyota Tundra? What are other owners reporting about their truck's mpg? One owner, Mark, is very disappointed in his truck's gas mileage. Should he be getting better than 15 mpg, or is this typical?
Chevrolet Corvette EV Concept
Corvette Reveals Stunning EV Concept Car
By Mary Conway on
The reveal was part of the opening of a new design studio in England.
I Was Always a Chevy Guy, But Everyone Who Owned a Toyota Tundra Said They Didn't Have Any Regrets
I Was Always a Chevy Guy, But Everyone Who Owned a Toyota Tundra Said They Didn't Have Any Regrets, And So I Made a Move
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner thought he’d always drive a Chevy, until a quiet switch to the Toyota Tundra showed him just exactly what it was that he’d been missing out on.
64,500 Miles In, My Toyota Highlander Is At The Dealership Now, And They Want $1,000 To Change The Sparkplugs on My 2017 SUV
64,500 Miles In, My Toyota Highlander Is At The Dealership Now, And They Want $1,000 To Change The Sparkplugs on My 2017 SUV
By Armen Hareyan on
My Toyota Highlander ran perfectly at 64,500 miles, but the dealership is trying to charge me over $1,000 for a simple spark plug change.
800 miles In on My Rivian R1T, and it's already Lost Its Rear Motor and gone into Turtle Mode, Now I’m hoping the Service Center Can Save It
800 Miles In, My Rivian R1T Already Lost Its Rear Motor And Gone Into Turtle Mode, Now I’m Hoping The Service Center Can Save It
By Narek Hareyan on
Just one month after switching from Tesla to a Rivian R1T, Michael’s brand-new R1T lost its rear motor and went into turtle mode, and what happened next might change how you think about owning an electric truck.
I Upgraded the Screen on My Toyota Tundra SR5 and Everything Worked Until the Toyota App Locked Me Out, Now the Dealer Is Refusing to Help
I Upgraded the Screen on My Toyota Tundra SR5 and Everything Worked Until the Toyota App Locked Me Out, Now the Dealer Is Refusing to Help
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a screen upgrade on a Toyota Tundra took an unexpected turn leaving the owner searching for answers, as neither the dealer nor Toyota would lift a finger to help.
2024 Lexus GX550 Premium
I Reluctantly Traded In My 2023 Lexus GX550 Luxury+ With Minimal Loss, But There Were A Few Things I Did Not Like About It
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Lexus models are champions in retaining value, here's why this owner decided to trade-in his GX550 Luxury+ for an older, German premium SUV.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Finding Rubber Ducks Left On Their Truck – One Owner Says “I Was Livid When I Saw a Kid Touching My Cybertruck, but It Turns Out He Just Wanted to Leave Me a Rubber Duck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners report discovering rubber ducks placed on their trucks. One owner shared he was furious when he noticed a child touching his Cybertruck, only to realize he simply wanted to leave him a rubber duck.
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
By Armen Hareyan on
This Tesla owner traded up to a newer Model 3, scored thousands more by skipping Tesla’s trade-in offer, and shares hard-earned tips that every EV buyer should know before pulling the trigger.
2025 Ram Truck
Ram Truck Thief Calls Local Police and Says, “I Hurt Myself and I Can’t Get Out” After Breaking Through the Dealer’s Glass Window
By Denis Flierl on
Check out a strange story from Tyler, Texas. A Ram truck thief broke into a Dodge dealer, injured himself on broken glass, got stuck inside, and then called the police to get him out. You can't make this story up; truth is stranger than fiction.
Blue Kia EV9 Service Bulletin with paper
I Got Charged $765 for My Kia EV9 Alignment, They Billed Me $325 Per Hour for 4 Hours of Work
By Noah Washington on
I love my Kia EV9, but $765 for an alignment is ridiculous. The invoice showed four hours of labor at $325 per hour, totalling $765, which seems quite high.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says He’s No Longer a Tesla “Fanboy” After His Truck Experienced a Bizarre Failure Where Everything Remained Powered ON but Unresponsive – The Cybertruck Had to be Towed With The Brights Blinding Oncoming Traffic
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a bizarre incident where his truck became unresponsive while all systems stayed powered on. The Cybertruck had to be towed, with its high beams on, blinding oncoming traffic. The owner says he’s no longer a Tesla “fanboy.”
Lucid Air being stolen from driveway at night
I Tracked My Stolen Lucid Air Through The App, And Took It Back From The Thief's Driveway, All While A Neighbor Recorded The Whole Thing
By Noah Washington on
Kevin Cordova took matters into his own hands and launched a single-man recovery operation for his stolen Lucid Air, foregoing police involvement. The events that unfolded could be the plot of a short film.
2024 GMC Sierra Duramax
I Had My 2024 GMC Sierra Duramax With 11K Miles Towed To the Dealer For the Second Time, the Dealer Can’t Figure It Out, I’m Ready to Take It To Ford
By Denis Flierl on
Seth is disappointed with his new 2024 GMC Sierra Duramax truck and doesn't know what to do next. GMC can't seem to fix it, and it's the second time he's had it towed to the dealer. Here is his unbelievable story and what Duramax owners need to know. 
Nissan Z interior
Nissan Z Owner: "Someone Broke Into My Z, MyNissan App Didn't Report Anything"
By Dimitar Angelov on
A disgruntled Nissan Z owner says that the “MyNissan” app did not report anything, but luckily, nothing major is missing from the sports car.
2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator in Joose
Jeep Offers Employee Pricing and a New Color to Boost 2025 Wrangler and Gladiator Sales
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is joining Ford in offering employee sized discounts on new vehicles. If you are in the market, Jeep is also introducing a vibrant new orange, just in time for spring.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drove His Truck Through a Tornado Zone – Adds, I Wouldn't Recommend Anyone Try This on Purpose"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he accidentally found himself driving his truck in a tornado zone. However, he did not want to stop and get a hotel, so he decided to drive through the worst weather conditions of his life.
2020 Tesla Model 3
My 2020 Tesla Model 3 Battery Failed at 15K and Now There’s An Error Code Leading To Another Battery Failure at 20K Miles, I’m Questioning Tesla’s Reliability
By Denis Flierl on
Ashley's 2020 Tesla Model 3 has only 20,000 miles on the odometer, and her battery has failed twice. Here is her troubling story and what all Tesla owners need to know about limited-use battery charging. 
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