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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.

V2G Is Mandated in Europe
Europe's Silent Revolution: Turning Every EV into a Power Plant
By Rob Enderle on
The EU's landmark mandate requiring all new EVs to be V2G-capable by 2027 is a revolutionary policy that transforms every vehicle into a mobile battery, creating a continent-sized virtual power plant to stabilize the grid.
CATL Creates A Sodium Ion Price Advantage For China's EVs
The Sodium Uprising: How China's CATL Just Changed the EV Affordability Game
By Rob Enderle on
CATL's mass production of cheaper, lithium-free sodium-ion batteries for budget city cars represents a strategic masterstroke that tackles EV affordability head-on, securing China's dominance in the mass-market segment.
Tesla Cybertruck
An Early Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Finally Decided to Buy Back His Truck After 20 Service Visits. He Shares “The Same Window Cracked Twice Spontaneously, Both Motors Failed, an Inverter Was Replaced, and the Brake Calipers Failed”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner lists all the issues he's faced with his truck. He mentions that, because of the truck’s misaligned window rails, his windows shattered spontaneously twice. Additionally, both his motors failed, and his brake calipers malfunctioned.
A man in a yellow safety vest prepares to drive a beige Hyundai Sonata onto a tow truck. The scene is in a parking lot with a few parked cars nearby.
My Hyundai Sonata’s Engine Seized Without Warning, So I’m Now Wondering Whether I Should Get a Honda or Toyota Instead
By Aram Krajekian on
The Hyundai Sonata has long carried a reputation for practicality, but one sudden engine seizure shows how fast confidence in a car can unravel.
Futuristic and metallic looking Tesla Cybertruck driving through a desert landscape, kicking up sand. Mountains under clear sky in the background, conveying speed and adventure.
My Tesla Cybertruck’s Simple Hit and Run Turned Into a $2,000 Repair Bill Since the Whole Driver’s Side Needed Refinishing, But At Least Sentry Mode Caught the License Plate on Camera
By Aram Krajekian on
A simple scrape in a parking lot turned into a hefty bill for one Cybertruck owner. What happened next shows how Tesla’s Sentry Mode can shift the story from frustration to accountability.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
I Turned In My 2010 Toyota Tacoma for a 2025 Model, These Things Sure Hold Their Value, I Got $13K Despite it Having 200K Miles and Paint Coming Off
By Denis Flierl on
A 2010 Toyota Tacoma with 200K miles and peeling paint was traded in for over $13K. I'll check out why the Tacoma is the mid-size truck champion of resale value and give 7 tips on maximizing your trade-in. Don't sell your Taco without reading this. 
2024 Honda Prologue
My 2024 Honda Prologue Has Been In the Shop At Least 5 Months Since It Was New, I'm Frustrated That I Have To Deal With Such a Piece of GM Garbage
By Denis Flierl on
When a new Honda Prologue spends more time in the shop than on the road, it's a painful reality check on cross-brand EV platforms. I'll share one owner's story of a "lemon" and offer critical advice on documentation, rights, and next steps.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Why They Struggle to Park Their Trucks Properly. They Give Multiple Reasons, Including Discrepancies in Length Between the Right and Left Sides of a Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Cybertruck owners have shared why they find it difficult to park their vehicles. The explanations include crooked parking visualizations, 4-wheel steering, and, for one owner, a Cybertruck that differs in length between the right and left sides.
Stolen Nissan Ariya EV recovered by cops
I Parked My 2024 Nissan Ariya Outside a Bar, and It Was Hacked and Stolen, Police Found It With 20 Miles Left in the Battery, A Simple Fix Could Have Prevented It
By Chris Johnston on
Nissan Ariya owner breaks down how his car got hacked and stolen, the recovery steps, and the simple habits that would have stopped it.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “37K Miles and I’m Already On My Second Pair of Tires, My First Pair Was Done at 22K Miles, This Can’t Be Normal”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has a problem: tires wearing out in record time, and he's not alone. I'll address the primary reasons for the truck's rapid tire wear and provide solutions to help all Cybertruck owners save money. Here is Leon's surprising story.
2025 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra
I Sold My 2012 Tundra Rock Warrior, and I’m Glad To Be Part of the Tacoma Community After Seeing This 2024 Tundra at 4K Miles With a Blown Engine at the Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
A loyal Tundra owner saw a 2024 model with a blown engine at the dealer. Is Toyota's legendary reliability a thing of the past? I'll dive into the future of their turbocharged powertrains, offer proactive ownership tips, and give you the real verdict.
Silver SUV driving on tree-lined road with sunlight streaming through forest canopy
I Almost Gave Up On Hyundai Until Finding An Honest Dealer Who Gave Me $13,000 In Incentives On My 2026 Ioniq 9 SEL And Had Me In And Out In Just One Hour
By Noah Washington on
An Ioniq 9 buyer was ready to give up on Hyundai after one bad dealership experience after another. Then, an honest sales rep offered a deal with $13,000 in incentives and had him in and out in just one hour.
Blue Ford F-150 STX pickup truck parked on grass with forest backdrop
I Took My Ford F-150 Lightning For Warranty Service And Discovered Ford's System Shows It Has A "Branded Title" Even Though I'm The Only Owner, And DMV Confirms My Title Is Clean
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner went in for routine service and was told his truck had a "branded title", even though it's brand new and he's the only owner. Now he’s fighting a warranty cancellation after Ford's internal database incorrectly flagged his truck.
A grey Hyundai Santa Cruz with black wheels is parked in a driveway. One wheel is removed lying beside the truck. Sunlight casts shadows; tools are on the ground.
I Paid $3,000 for a Hyundai Santa Cruz Warranty, But the Dealer Says My Next Transmission Issue Won’t Be Covered Because They Think Aftermarket Wheels Are the Problem
By Aram Krajekian on
A warranty is supposed to be peace of mind, but for one Hyundai Santa Cruz owner, it turned into proof that protection can vanish the moment you need it most.
2025 Lincoln Navigator strikes a bold pose against a wooded backdrop
2025 Lincoln Navigator Plays Well In the Big Leagues
By John Goreham on
We explore why the Lincoln Navigator is a popular option for shoppers looking for a very large luxury SUV.
Blue Chevy Bolt EV rental problem
The First Time I Drove an EV Is When I Rented a Chevy Bolt and It Was a Nightmare Experience
By Chris Johnston on
From airport pickup to learning about chargers, the Chevy Bolt shows how first time EV renters collide with reality.
Tesla Dealer Said My Model 3 Needs a New Computer As Self Driving Randomly Quit Working, But Then They Fixed It With OTA
Tesla Dealer Said My Model 3 Needs a New Computer As Self Driving Randomly Quit Working, But Then They Fixed It With OTA
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla told a Model 3 owner he needed a $3,000 computer replacement, but an unexpected update changed everything and left drivers debating what really happens when Autopilot quits.
2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2
I Got the 2025 Chevy Silverado ZR2 3.0L Baby Max, I’m Not Sure How You Are All Getting These Big MPG Numbers, the Best I Get Is 21 on the Highway
By Denis Flierl on
Joe's new 2025 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax isn't getting the MPG he expected. I break down the real-world factors—from speed and tires to DPF cycles—and offer advice for all truck owners to help you get the fuel economy you are looking for.
White electric SUV driving on curved mountain road surrounded by pine trees
I Brought Home My New Polestar 4 After Falling In Love With Its Design, But Was Shocked When Polestar Told Me To "Carry A Bottle Of Water" Because There's No Washer Fluid Sensor
By Noah Washington on
The Polestar 4 is a stunning example of futuristic design, but one owner found a list of baffling oversights after a month of ownership.
Silver Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked on concrete against cloudy sky background.
I Spent $80,000 On My Ford F-150 Lightning Only To Watch It Depreciate $50,000 In Two Years, And Now Ford Wants Monthly Ransom To Use Features Like Navigation And Cruise Control That Were Previously Included
By Noah Washington on
An early Ford F-150 Lightning owner spent $80,000 on his truck only to see it depreciate by $50,000 in two years. Read his full story of how a dream purchase became a financial nightmare.
2024 Toyota RAV4
I Just Did the 15K Oil Change On My 2024 Toyota RAV4, and 5K In, the Oil Was Filthy, Never Go 10K as Recommended By Toyota
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner checked his oil after just 5,000 miles and found it "filthy." This raises a critical question for all owners: Can you really trust Toyota's recommended 10,000-mile oil change interval, or is it a risk you can't afford to take?
White Ford F-150 Lightning with "Aspen Electric" branding parked beside a van in a lot. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
I Sold My All Gas Vehicle Fleet for Ford F-150 Lightnings, and They’ve Reduced My Business Operating and Maintenance Costs by 80%
By Aram Krajekian on
Trucks have always been the backbone of small businesses, but one contractor’s switch to Ford F-150 Lightnings shows how electric could also be a part of that picture.
Image of Tesla Powerwall courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
California Governor Newsom Appears to Have Lied About Replacing EV Tax Credits, Mainly Because His State Is Running a Massive Deficit - Let’s Break Down His Words and Compare Those to His Actions
By John Goreham on
Governor Newsom boldly laid out a plan to replace federal electric vehicle tax credits when the federal ones were ended. That plan has now been canceled.
Blue Chevy Equinox EV
I've Been Looking at The Model Y, Ioniq 5, and Even The New Equinox EV, and While Tesla Still Rules, a Strong Contender To The Model Y Has Emerged
By Chris Johnston on
EV buying choices are changing in some interesting ways, a strong contender to the Tesla Model Y has emerged, and the market is awash with great used EV deals.
Silver Kia EV6 driving on winding desert road at sunset, front view
I Traded My 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line For A 2025 Model And Found Lane Change Assist Now Actually Works, Wireless CarPlay Is Built-In, And Physical Buttons Have Replaced Touch Controls
By Noah Washington on
An owner traded his 2022 Kia EV6 for a new 2025 model and found a laundry list of improvements. Find out how Kia listened to its early adopters and finally made lane change assist and wireless CarPlay work flawlessly.
2020 Honda Civic and 2025 Toyota RAV4
Lifelong Honda Owner Says, “When My Wife Got a Toyota RAV4 I Was Skeptical, But I Was So Impressed, I Traded My Babied 2020 Honda Civic in For This 2025 RAV4 LE”
By Denis Flierl on
The great debate: Honda vs. Toyota. A lifelong Honda Civic owner makes the switch to a Toyota RAV4. Is it a betrayal of loyalty or a practical decision for a new chapter? It's a real-world dilemma that many Toyota and Honda owners have questions about. 
2024 Tesla Model Y
This Is Why I’ll Never Buy a Tesla. I Saw a Model Y Blow Up In My Neighborhood Today, the Future Isn’t Electric, It’s a Ticking Time Bomb
By Denis Flierl on
A powerful Facebook post shows a Tesla on fire after a minor fender bender, calling EVs "ticking time bombs." But is one viral image the full story on EV battery safety? I'll dive into the facts and reveal why gas cars are more likely to catch fire.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Her Husband Got Trapped Inside the Truck When the Manual Doors Failed. She Adds, “I Left Him in the Cybertruck & When I Returned 2 Hours Later, He Was Pounding on the Glass Trying to Get Out”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says she left her husband resting in the truck, and when she returned two hours later, she found him frantically pounding on the glass trying to get out. She adds that he tried every door, but the manual release mechanism didn’t work.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
2024 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “I Love My Tacoma Except For This One Flaw, It’s the Only Thing That Makes Me Cuss"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner's seat lever is a real pain. If you're dealing with this frustrating design flaw, don't worry—you're not alone. I'll offer some simple DIY fixes, and practical habit changes to help solve the problem. Check out Scott's dilemma. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says He Installed The Latest Tesla Software Update & His Truck Stopped Charging – Adds, “Maybe Unrelated but Weird Timing”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is wondering whether the latest software update is what caused his truck to break down. After installing the update, the truck stopped charging and soon after became completely undrivable.
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