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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.

2024 Tesla Model 3
A Tesla Model 3 Owner Gets Taken For An Unexpected Ride From the US to Canada (By Accident), Says, “I Wasn’t Paying Attention and FSD Took the Wrong Exit”
By Denis Flierl on
This Tesla Model 3 owner wasn't paying attention when the car's FSD took him across a bridge and right into Canada. This international incident is not a one-off. What Tesla owners need to know.
US EV Market Share Graph Shows EV Share Declining
U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Share Reaches Tipping Point, Begins To Decline Rapidly to 2022 Levels
By John Goreham on
We analyze the EV market in the United States using data provided by Cox Automotive. EVs are now heading backwards in market share as incentives end and interest wanes.
2016 Mazda RX-Vision Concept
After 9 Years Of Promising, Mazda Is Shelving The Rotary RX-7 Successor, But That Doesn't Mean We Won't Get A Flagship Performance Car
By Dimitar Angelov on
The RX-7 successor will have to wait, but Mazda is still considering an inline-six-powered performance model that isn't an SUV.
Candy red Tesla Model 3 sedan shown in three-quarter front view against dark background, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and signature LED headlights.
After a Smart Summon Accident He Won’t Describe, a Tesla Model 3 Owner Says His $2K Windshield Job Became a $6K Fight Over “Damage That Wasn’t There,” Ending With His Car Left Outside in a Snowstorm
By Noah Washington on
After a service center allegedly inflicted $4,000 in new damage, a Tesla owner was refused repair and had his car left outside in the snow.
2025 Lucid Gravity electric SUV in pearl white, shown at three-quarter front angle on rural mountain road, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and black contrast elements.
I Took Delivery Of My Stellar White 2025 Lucid Gravity GT At San Jose Service Center, And Despite Early Adopter Concerns, The Build Quality, Dream Drive Pro, And Even The Key Recognition System Work Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
After a year of patient waiting, one owner took delivery of his Gravity GT and was relieved to find the American luxury machine delivered flawless build quality and a smooth experience.
2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius Owner Laments, “One of Life's Cruelties is That the New Prius Looks Genuinely Stunning, Yet They Fitted it With a Drivetrain Duller than American Chocolate”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Prius owner loves the look but hates the performance. Is it as bad as this owner is saying? That it's dull and not refined? What do you think?
A Tesla Model Y is shown driving in a forest during winter
Because of a Design Flaw On My Tesla Model Y Juniper I Had to Drive Ten Miles In the Dark With Almost No Headlights Because Snow Accumulated In Its Recessed Light Bar That Blocked Both the Headlights, and the Forward-Facing Camera
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a Tesla Model Y owner who has found out the hard way that the new generation of the Model Y may not be perfected quite yet. Do the headlights actually not work in snow?
2019 Chevy Silverado
2019 Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “Well I Won’t Have To Worry About Which Will Fail First, Transmission or Lifters, My Truck Failed Both, and the Estimate Was $8700
By Denis Flierl on
"Transmission or lifters?” This 2019 Chevy Silverado RST decided the answer: BOTH! A nightmare $8,700 dealer quote, and now it's worthless. He loved the truck, hated the headache. Will he ever trust a modern 1/2 ton again? He's out of the GM game for now!
A long row of Ford Mustang Mach-E cars await buyers in November 2025 on a dealer's lot
Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicle Defies the Trend, Posts Solid October Deliveries and We Know Why
By John Goreham on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E continued to put up solid numbers in October, even as some competitors saw huge EV delivery declines. Here’s why the Mach-E is defying the industry, at least for the time being.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Was Determined To Get a New Toyota RAV4, But After Driving the 2026 Honda CR-V, the RAV4 is Not as Smooth and Not as Quiet Like the CR-V
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 or a Honda CR-V Hybrid? Tony's hunt for the perfect car is on. He loved the rugged Toyota RAV4 vibe, but the smooth, quiet CR-V ride is pulling him in. It's his first Honda and first-ever hybrid. Which one wins this compact SUV battle?
Wanted To Buy The 2025 or 2026 New Prius, But the 2 Salespeople at 2 Toyota Dealerships Both Had Bought The 2024 Prius And Wanted To Trade Them in For the 2026 Camry Hybrid
Wanted To Buy The 2025 or 2026 New Prius, But the 2 Salespeople at 2 Toyota Dealerships Both Had Bought The 2024 Prius And Wanted To Trade Them in For the 2026 Camry Hybrid
By Armen Hareyan on
She walked into two Toyota dealerships hoping to buy a new Prius, but when both salespeople who owned the 2024 Prius said they were trading theirs in for the 2026 Camry Hybrid, her entire decision flipped in a single moment.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
People Always Ask This Tesla Cybertruck Owner, ‘How Long Do the Batteries Last?’ He Says, “150K", and Adds, "I’ll Save $27K Over My Toyota Tundra in Gas, and Oil Changes Alone”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is asked how long his truck's battery will last. Here is his analysis and why his CT is cheaper to operate than his Toyota Tundra pickup. Do you agree?
2023 Rivian R1S electric SUV in forest green, shown at three-quarter front angle on city street, featuring distinctive LED light bar and black wheel design against modern urban backdrop.
I Was Driving My 2026 Rivian R1S In Indianapolis When A Factory Worker From Illinois Waved Me Down At A Stoplight Just To Shout, "Thank You For Buying Rivian," With Incredible Thanks For The Company
By Noah Washington on
While driving his new R1S, one owner was stopped in traffic by a woman with Illinois plates who shouted, "Thank you for buying a Rivian, I work there!" This stunning encounter reveals the new American manufacturing showmanship.
White 2024 GMC Sierra pickup truck with black wheels and off-road tires, photographed from side angle in mountainous rural setting with evergreen trees.
Owner Says His 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax Delivers Shockingly Good 23.5 MPG Even on Logging Roads, Yet Its “Aircraft-Carrier” Turning Radius and Poor Seat Comfort Have Him Longing for His Wife’s Ford F-150
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra 1500 owner is stunned that his diesel truck delivers a "shockingly good" 23.5 MPG on logging roads, even with heavy tires. This high-mileage review reveals the Duramax's secret to victory.
Tesla Cybertruck shown in side profile, kicking up dust while driving through desert terrain with mountains in background, showcasing its distinctive angular stainless steel design.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says FSD Drove “90%” of His 680-Mile Trip and Even Stopped for a Random Child, Dodged a Plastic Bag on I-75, and Obeyed Florida’s Move-Over Law Better Than Most Humans
By Noah Washington on
The latest version of FSD for the Tesla Cybertruck showed surprising skill on I-75, navigating around a chaotic roundabout and even driving itself through a busy McDonald’s parking lot.
2026 Acura Integra A-Spec in blue features a stick-shift manual transmission
Review: 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec 6 MT - Are You SURE You Want This Car With a Stick Shift?
By John Goreham on
We tested the 2026 Acura Integra with a manual stick-shift transmission and came away wondering whether shoppers really want a stick shift.
The stick shift knob of a namual-transmission 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec sports sedan
The 2026 Acura Integra A-Spec 6MT Is the Best Manual Transmission Sedan at $40K New - Call Me Wrong
By John Goreham on
Here’s a long list of reasons why the 2026 six-speed manual A-Spec Acura Integra is better than any other sedan you can name for about $40K.
2026 Nissan Sentra SR
I See Three Key Problems With The 2026 Nissan Sentra
By Dimitar Angelov on
The ninth-generation Sentra gets a few important upgrades, but Nissan could have gone the extra mile on a few fronts.
2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 392 is $20,000 Cheaper than the 2025, Here is What's Different
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 is still pricey at $79,995 plus $1,995 destination. Jeep found a way to save true Jeep lovers some cash but keep all the performance.
Two 2023 Rivian R1S And Rivian R1T electric pickup trucks in forest green, photographed from front 3/4 view, featuring distinctive LED light bars and black wheels, parked in wooded setting.
Rivian R1T Driver Claims a BMW X3 Owner Told Him EVs Are “Impossible to Charge” and Require “Removing the Battery,” Forcing Him to Explain That His 420-Mile Truck Makes San Diego-to-Vegas Easily on a Single Charge
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1T owner was cornered in a Costco parking lot by a BMW driver who claimed EVs were "impossible to charge" and couldn't make it to Vegas.
2024 Toyota Prius Prime in silver, rear three-quarter view, featuring black alloy wheels and distinctive fastback design, parked under dealership canopy.
After a Year With the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime, Owner Says Its “Sports Car Acceleration” Can’t Make Up for Winter Power Loss, a Dead 12-Volt Battery, and a $2,000 Windshield Replacement
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Prius Prime owner's review confirms the car has "sports car acceleration" but exposes its costly cold-weather Achilles' heel.
2020 Ram 1500
I Was Shocked When the Dealer Told Me $10K To Fix My Ram 1500 Limited’s Air Suspension, Lucky For Me I Got the Extended Warranty, $200 Out of Pocket, Where Do I Sign
By Denis Flierl on
A Ram 1500 Owner's $10,000 Shocker! Zo River faced a crippling "Immediate Air Suspension Service/Repair Required" error. The bill? $10,000! See how an extended warranty turned a nightmare repair into a $200 fix. Is your Ram covered? 
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
100K Mile Tesla Cybertruck Owner Reveals In Interview, “I Don’t Use FSD Much, Mostly Because I Text While Driving, I Don’t Need Two Women Nagging Me At Once”
By Denis Flierl on
100,000 Miles in a Tesla Cybertruck: How's it holding up? Check out the first owner to hit six digits. Hear about middle fingers, Model S Plaid loaners, and how the truck helped him practice air traffic control. Read the eye-opening interview!
Nissan Has Presented A Really Premium 2026 Murano Despite Having Its Back Up Against The Wall For The Last 2 Decades
Nissan Has Presented A Really Premium 2026 Murano Despite Having Its Back Up Against The Wall For The Last 2 Decades
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Nissan Murano delivers one of the most surprisingly upscale cabins in its class, with a premium look and feel that instantly makes you forget just how much pressure Nissan has been under for the last two decades.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road
So, I Pre-Ordered a 2025 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road, and To Say This Whole Process Has Been One Big Frustrating Harang, Would Be An Understatement
By Denis Flierl on
Dan finally tracked down his dream Toyota Tacoma Off-Road, but it's missing the coveted swaybar disconnect. Is this "must-have" feature worth the hassle? He's dropping $54,500 for a truck with too many options. Why is the whole process one big hurang? 
2026 Lucid Gravity shown in three-quarter front view, driving on tree-lined road with distinctive LED lighting and aerodynamic wheels.
New Lucid Gravity Owner Says Its “Mind-Blowing” Ability to Hit 80 MPH With Every Window Down and No Buffeting Is a Feature Reviewers Missed, Despite Ongoing Soft-Close Door Failures
By Noah Washington on
A new Lucid Gravity owner found a mind-blowing feature that no reviewer ever mentioned. This discovery proves the anti-buffeting aerodynamic secret allows the driver to cruise at 80 MPH with every window down.
Black 2024 GMC Sierra HD pickup truck photographed from front quarter angle, featuring bold chrome grille, lifted suspension, and off-road tires, parked on desert highway with mountains behind.
2025 GMC Sierra Owner Says His New Diesel Gets “Shockingly Worse MPG” Than His 2020 Model, Dropping from 24 MPG Highway to 17, and from 15 MPG City to “Just 9 MPG” After Only 9,000 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 AT4 owner is reeling after his brand-new diesel dropped from 24 MPG highway to a measly 17 MPG, and city driving fell to a shocking 9 MPG.
Chris Bowman's 2017 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
My F-150 Was In For Warranty Work, The Ford Dealer Snapped the Turbo Bolts Off Trying to Remove the Manifold, Now They Expect Me To Pay $1500 For a New Manifold
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner says the dealer botched a warranty repair, snapping turbo bolts inside the manifold. Now they want him to pay $1,500 for the new part. Is this standard practice, or a repair scam? What F-150 owners need to know about Ford service.  
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
I’m Not Happy With My 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander’s Gas Mileage, I Have 2K Miles On It, and I’m Filling Up Every 3 Days, Wish I Could Afford the GH Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
Just 2,050 miles in, this loyal Toyota owner is shocked at the fuel mileage. She's used to a Camry Hybrid, and the new Grand Highlander is draining the tank every 3-4 days. 87 and 91 top-tier gas—nothing helps! What tips can save her sanity and wallet?
Tesla's Flying Car
Peak Musk: Is the Flying Tesla a Revolution or a Rocket-Powered Ruse?
By Rob Enderle on
Elon Musk’s “flying car” is a brilliant marketing spectacle, likely a rocket-boosted Tesla Roadster, not a viable transport solution. Expect a wild prototype demo, but don’t expect to trade in your keys for a pilot’s license anytime soon.
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