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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 2025 red Mazda CX-5 cruising down a city street, showcasing modern architecture and vibrant colors in the background.
I Drove My Mazda CX-5 for 10 Minutes Without Oil After Shop Forgot to Fill It, Engine Lost Power Then Mysteriously Started Working Again
By Noah Washington on
His Mazda CX-5 lost power after an oil change, only to find the shop forgot to add oil. Now, he's facing a looming fight over potential engine damage no one can see... yet.
BYD Seagull The Car That Could Redefine Economy EVs
The $8,000 Earthquake: How the Electric BYD Seagull Could Reshape Personal Transportation
By Rob Enderle on
The BYD Seagull's $8,000 price tag makes it a game-changer for last-mile delivery and personal ownership in an autonomous future, highlighting BYD's aggressive pricing that challenges Western automakers who have little time to respond.
Black Genesis EV vs. Mercedes Model S
Black Swan Event in Luxury Sedans: The 2025 Genesis G90 Black Eclipsing the Mercedes-Benz Model S?
By Rob Enderle on
The 2025 Genesis G90 in Black is emerging as a strong contender to the Mercedes-Benz Model S, offering comparable luxury and features at a better price, signifying Genesis's growth as a brand rival and challenging Mercedes to adapt.
Mercedes G-Wagon In The Showroom
The Silent Icon That Couldn't Roar: Why the Electric Mercedes G-Wagon Stalled in the Market
By Rob Enderle on
The electric Mercedes G-Wagon struggled in sales because Mercedes misjudged its target audience, failing to effectively market its unique EV advantages to traditional G-Wagon buyers while simultaneously neglecting to attract tech-forward EV enthusiasts.
2023 Toyota RAV4
My 2023 RAV4 Has Been To the Toyota Dealer For 3 Different Issues, They Still Don’t Know How To Fix Any Of Them
By Denis Flierl on
Dawn's 2023 Toyota RAV4 is experiencing recurring issues the dealer is unable to resolve. They needed her car for 3 days to "replicate" a problem she'd already described. She only has one car, making it more inconvenient. Can you relate to her dilemma?
A 2025 blue Volvo CX90, speeding past modern brick buildings, showcasing its stylish design and dynamic performance.
My 2021 Volvo XC90 AC Stopped Working, Now The Dealer Wants $4,805 to Replace a Leaking Evaporator Hidden Behind the Entire Dashboard
By Noah Washington on
Nearly $5,000 to fix her Volvo XC90 AC? This owner's repair bill reveals the hidden pain of luxury SUV ownership when a simple component fails deep inside the dashboard.
2026 Tesla Model Y
I Just Took Delivery Of My 2026 Tesla Model Y, After Only 200 Miles My Hub Cap Flew Off Going 60 MPH and Ruined My Door
By Denis Flierl on
Michael had his 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper for a week, put 200 miles on the new car, and the hub cap flew off while he was driving on the highway, damaging his door. Is this a common problem for the Model Y, or is it an isolated issue with his Model Y? 
I’m Looking at a $2,500 Repair for My Tesla Model Y After a Bucket Hit Me at 80 MPH, But I Don’t Know If I Should Take It to Tesla Service or Another Shop
I’m Looking at a $2,500 Repair for My Tesla Model Y After a Bucket Hit Me at 80 MPH, But I Don’t Know If I Should Take It to Tesla Service or Another Shop
By Aram Krajekian on
A surprise repair bill is always frustrating, but what’s even harder is deciding where to take your car next. This Tesla owner’s story shows why that choice isn’t as simple as it sounds.
I Own a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT and Have Been Driving Chevys Half My Life, But the Issues I’ve Been Seeing Have Me Wondering What I Should Be Keeping an Eye On
I Own a 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT and Have Been Driving Chevys Half My Life, But the Issues I’ve Been Seeing Have Me Wondering What I Should Be Keeping an Eye On
By Aram Krajekian on
When lifelong Chevy owners start getting nervous about a truck with barely 4,000 miles on it, you can’t help but wonder what’s changed. Here's why reliability concerns are becoming harder to ignore in GM’s latest trucks.
Image of gold colored Tesla Cybertaxi
Tesla Model 2 - Tesla Finally Gets Back to its Roots After Expending Valuable Time and Resources on Self-Driving, Robotaxi, and the Optimus Robot
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla may be too late to the affordable EV game with its Model 2. The Slate Truck may fill the gap.
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige parked at a parking lot next to a Mazda
For Months, I Test-Drove The 2025 Pacifica Plug-In, Sienna Hybrid And The Odyssey, But The New Kia Carnival Hybrid Was An Absolute Lock After Weeks of Test-Drives
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige delivered an unexpected twist that completely changed how I see family vehicles.
Cybertruck Owner Disapproves of Model 3 Owner's Bumper Sticker
While Driving My Cyberbeast, I Gave My First Thumbs Down To A Model 3 Owner
By Timothy Boyer on
Are Tesla owners divided amongst themselves? Here's a conflict over what you can and can't put on your Tesla today.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Duramax
I Almost Bought This 2023 Chevy Silverado Duramax For $51K, But, My Salesman Caught the Fake VIN, I Was Ready To Sign the Check
By Denis Flierl on
This story is not about a dishonest car dealer trying to defraud a buyer. It's a customer trying to sell a Chevy Silverado to the dealer with a fake VIN. Check out the incredible story of how one dealer fell victim to the scheme and lost $44,000. 
2025 Lucid Gravity, 3_4 Quarters, House in background
I Test Drove the Lucid Gravity SUV for 30 Minutes, It Drives Better Than My Air Sedan, But Has One Annoying Problem
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Gravity SUV might drive like a dream, but one glaring "annoying problem" with its software highlights the ongoing struggles of even the most promising EV startups.
A turquoise 2025 McLaren Artura parked on a misty road, showcasing sleek lines and bold black wheels.
I Spent Days Testing a McLaren Artura Against My Porsche Taycan and Eight Other Supercars, The 690HP Hybrid Feels Slower Than a C8 E-Ray But Handles Like Nothing Else on Earth
By Noah Washington on
Slower than a Corvette E-Ray but with handling "like nothing else on Earth"? This in-depth McLaren Artura review reveals a supercar prioritizing precision over raw speed.
2025 Subaru Forester
Is Subaru In Trouble? Sales Fall After 33 Months Of Sales Growth
By Denis Flierl on
What happened to Subaru's sales? They dropped for the first time in 33 months. The Japanese automaker had achieved 33 months of consecutive sales growth, and it came to an end. Was it the tariffs, the recent price increases, or the lack of inventory? 
The Tesla Cybertruck Is the Best Vehicle Ever Made, I Bought One and Those Who Never Drove One Argue With Me, But It Could Depreciate to Zero and It Still Wouldn't Bother Me at All
The Tesla Cybertruck Is the Best Vehicle Ever Made, I Bought One and Those Who Never Drove One Argue With Me, But It Could Depreciate to Zero and It Still Wouldn't Bother Me at All
By Aram Krajekian on
Some people see a boring design while others see the future. This owner says he’d still love his Cybertruck even if it was worthless. We explore what the critics might be missing, and how emotion may be its biggest strength yet.
Red Tesla Model 3 with DIY solar power charger
I Have Solar Power Station and Can Charge My Tesla Model 3 With It, But I Get Why Big Oil Dumps So Much Anti-EV Propaganda on The Net
By Chris Johnston on
Your Electric Vehicle is Coal Powered. Some portion of your electricity comes from “dirty” sources, but how much depends on where you live. The good news is that you can charge your Tesla Model 3 with clean solar power.
Hyundai dealer price quote has Ioniq 5 owner enraged
I Thought EVs Were Maintenance-Free but I Took My 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 In For Service at 28K Miles and Was Quoted $600 for the Work
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a Hyundai Ioniq 5 battery-electric vehicle owner who was quoted a shocking amount for service at less than 30,000 miles. We’d say this was a one-off event, but we’ve seen this behavior many times at other brands' dealers before.
Mystery Fluid Leaks Can Be Mistaken by Looks Alone But Not By Smell
I Got My Acura Back from The Dealer Service Department On Friday and Noticed a Funky Smell In The Garage On Saturday with This All Over The Floor Of My Garage ―What Is it?
By Timothy Boyer on
The distinct smell of this garage floor stain is so recognizable that mechanics often use it as a diagnostic clue. Here's a hint: It's not motor oil. Can you guess what it is?
Ford dealer lot has ample Bronco Sport and Bronco inventory
If You Want a New Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport, Maverick, or Any Other Model In 2025, You’d Be Crazy Not To Buy Before July 1st - Here’s Why
By John Goreham on
Ford’s “You pay what we pay” program has been extended through the end of June. After that, auto prices are looking pretty grim.
A red Tesla Model Y Juniper next to a silver Tesla Model Y parked in a driveway with a garage in the background.
My Tesla Model Y Juniper Cost $41 to Charge at Home for Just 282 Miles, Boston Gas Would Be $15 for the Same Distance
By Noah Washington on
He paid $41 to charge his Tesla Model Y for 282 miles, more than double what gas would cost. The surprising reality of EV "savings" in Boston.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Traded Two Of My Favorites For a Tesla Cybertruck, a 2022 Toyota Tundra and a 2024 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. My CT Is More Fun Multiplied Times Ten
By Denis Flierl on
What kind of vehicles did Tesla Cybertruck owners previously own? Did they all own another Tesla model? Very few did. Yixin owned a Toyota Tundra and a BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. He says he wouldn't go back to either one. Check out why he's sold on the CT. 
A white Ford F-150 Lightning truck parked on a driveway, showcasing its sleek design and black alloy wheels.
I Traded My Tesla Model Y for a Ford F-150 Lightning After One Month, Cold Weather Range Drops 75% But I'm Never Going Back to Tesla
By Noah Washington on
75% range drop in cold weather, but still no regrets! This Ford F-150 Lightning owner left Tesla for good and explains why.
Best SUV Recommendations from Consumer Report
10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now for the Road Trip Ahead
By Timothy Boyer on
“These high-scoring SUV models do well in performance, reliability, safety, and owner satisfaction available today,” states Consumer Reports in their recently released list of their recommended best of the best new SUV choices.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Has Been Bricked for the Past 6 Months – Adds “I Live in a Gray Area Where I Can’t Get Tesla Service & The Truck is Unresponsive Since December”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner states that his truck has been unresponsive since December 2024. He adds that the issues began after a software update, and now, six months later, his truck is still bricked.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Just Had My First 2024 Tacoma 10K Oil Change Done at the Toyota Dealer, Now I Have a Massive Oil Spill on My Garage Floor
By Denis Flierl on
Does the new Toyota Tacoma have an oil leak problem? Andy took his Tacoma to the dealer for the first oil change, and now there's an oil puddle on his garage floor. Is it a problem with the truck or the Toyota dealer? Check out Andy's unbelievable story. 
I’ve Been Tracking Carbon Dioxide Levels in My Rivian R1T, And What I Found Supports My Theory That Rivian Hasn’t Taken Cabin Air Quality Seriously While in Auto Mode
I’ve Been Tracking Carbon Dioxide Levels in My Rivian R1T, And What I Found Supports My Theory That Rivian Hasn’t Taken Cabin Air Quality Seriously While in Auto Mode
By Aram Krajekian on
One Rivian owner set out to measure something most drivers never think twice about, and what he uncovered might just surprise you.
I Bought a GMC Sierra EV and Immediately Put It to the Test by Towing the Tesla Model Y I Drove to the Dealership, And I Was So Impressed I Hardly Even Noticed It Back There
I Bought a GMC Sierra EV and Immediately Put It to the Test by Towing the Tesla Model Y I Drove to the Dealership, And I Was So Impressed I Hardly Even Noticed It Back There
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s not every day you see an EV towing another EV, but what stood out most was how effortlessly the setup worked for this owner. Here’s why this story shows how the Sierra EV is winning more people over.
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo for Torque News Review
My 2025 Kia K4 Rides Better Than My Elantra Because Of The Independent Rear Suspension, And Definitely The Best Car I Was Able To Find At This Price
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo delivers an unexpected blend of bold style and turbocharged performance that’s anything but your typical compact sedan. Look and see why it might just change your mind.
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