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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.

Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck “Freaked Out” When He Drove It Over Grass Without Enabling Off-Road Mode – Adds “This is Like Having to Put On a Helmet to Walk the Dog”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was taken aback when his truck started to beep and display warnings after he drove over 1.5 inches of grass. He adds that having to turn on "off-road mode" to drive over grass is unnecessary.
I'm Renting And Landlord Isn't Letting Me Install a Tesla Charger
I'm Renting And Landlord Isn't Letting Me Install a Tesla Charger
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected roadblock from a landlord sparks a heated EV debate. What would you do if charging your Tesla became unlikeable overnight?
Jaguar I-Pace
I Drove My Jaguar I-Pace 1,000 Miles Across America And Downloaded Seven Different Charging Apps, The Rivian Network Saved Me When My Battery Was Nearly Dead
By Noah Washington on
I drove my Jaguar I-Pace 1,000 miles down the East Coast and spent more time fighting apps than enjoying the road. Seven different charging apps, frozen screens, and mislabeled ports turned my Jaguar I-Pace road trip into a tech support marathon.
A green 2026 Subaru Outback parked on grass, showcasing its modern design, prominent grille, and stylish alloy wheels against a natural backdrop.
I Found Every Easter Egg In The 2026 Outback, From Dog Size Measurements To The Secret Ruler Hidden In The Taillights
By Noah Washington on
I found every hidden detail in the 2026 Subaru Outback, and some of them are actually useful. From etched dog silhouettes that help you measure cargo space to a secret ruler in the rear glass.
Toyota RAV4
I Think Toyota Hates Android, My 2019 RAV4 Is Only iPhone Compatible, and Not Android, I’m Very Disappointed I Even Bought the Vehicle and I’m Selling It
By Denis Flierl on
Renea is so frustrated with her 2019 Toyota RAV4 that she is ready to sell it. She loves the car, but it's not Android compatible; it's only iPhone compatible. It's a problem for all owners. Is there a good solution? Here is what RAV4 owners need to know.
My Chevy Silverado 1500 Blew Through Three Transmissions in 100,000 Miles, and Now I’m Questioning the Brand I’ve Trusted for Decades
My Chevy Silverado 1500 Blew Through Three Transmissions in 100,000 Miles, and Now I’m Questioning the Brand I’ve Trusted for Decades
By Aram Krajekian on
This Silverado owner thought he was buying a trouble-free truck, until it went through three transmissions and two torque converters in just 100,000 miles. Now, after decades of loyalty, he’s questioning everything he believed about Chevy.
My Tesla Model Y Insurance Safety Score Keeps Dropping When I Drive, But I Can’t Tell What Tesla Thinks I’m Doing Wrong
My Tesla Model Y Insurance Safety Score Keeps Dropping When I Drive, But I Can’t Tell What Tesla Thinks I’m Doing Wrong
By Aram Krajekian on
This Tesla owner thought she was driving safely, but her Model Y insurance score kept tanking even at normal speeds. Now she’s wondering if the system is broken, inconsistent, or simply impossible to please.
Toyota Owners Will Want This Tool from Costco
The Toyota Rav4 Accessory From Costco That Looks Like It Was Made For a Rav4 ―"The Way It Fits Is Just So Perfect"
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent Costco hack recommendation from a 2025 Rav4 Woodlands owner is so aesthetically pleasing and useful that you will want one for your Rav4 cargo cubby hole.
Tesla Cybertruck, State Farm
Several Cybertruck Owners are Reporting That State Farm Insurance is Punishing Them for Driving a Tesla – They Add, “We’re Getting Significant Discounts for Our Gas Cars but Not for Our Teslas”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners have shared their suspicion that State Farm Insurance is penalizing them for driving a Tesla. The discussion began with one Tesla owner; however, many other Tesla owners have reported similar experiences with State Farm.
Since Hail Totaled Out My Tesla Model 3, They Will Allow Me To Keep It for $10,000, And I Don't Think I Can Find a Car Less Than $10K
Since Hail Totaled Out My Tesla Model 3, They Will Allow Me To Keep It for $10,000, And I Don't Think I Can Find a Car Less Than $10K
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected twist after hail totaled her Tesla Model 3: she's offered to keep it for $10K, now she's facing a tough call that many EV owners might soon encounter.
2016 BMW X1
My Expensive BMW X1 SUV Is Collecting Dust In My Driveway Because I Can’t Drive It, and The Dealer Refuses To Give Me a Title
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a dealer sells a car and can't produce a title? Erika had it happen to her when she purchased a 2016 BMW X1 from a dealer in N.J. and never received a title. Here is what all used car buyers need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck & Ford F-250
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Felt Something Was Broken When He Went Back to His Ford F-250 After a Few Months Exclusively Driving His Cybertruck – Adds “It Felt Archaic & Clunky”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that after driving a Cybertruck for a few months, getting back into his Ford F-250 initially made him think the F-250 was genuinely broken. However, after a few minutes, he realized this is how the Ford F-250 always drives.
A Green 2025 BMW M5 parked on a snowy road at Flüela Pass, surrounded by mountains under a twilight sky. The car is slightly covered in dirt.
My Weekend With BMW's New Hybrid M5 Turned Into A Winter Rally Stage, Driving Snow-Covered Mountain Passes Made Me Fall In Love With A Car I Expected To Hate
By Noah Washington on
I spent a weekend with BMW’s new hybrid M5 and accidentally fell in love on a snow-covered mountain pass. I expected to hate it, turns out, it’s a rally-bred animal in disguise.
A red 2025 Tesla Model S parked on a winding road with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Summoned My Tesla In A Rainstorm And 'People Were Recording It Like I Was A Celebrity', Most People Still Ask 'How Much Gas' It Takes
By Noah Washington on
In a recent Reddit post, a Tesla owner recounted using the Smart Summon feature during a rainstorm, drawing unexpected attention from bystanders who recorded the event as if witnessing a celebrity moment.
A Pink Jaguar Type 00 with butterfly doors stands on a coastal path, framed by palm trees and rocky shorelines under a clear sky.
I've Spent 20 Years In Auto Design, 'Concept Cars Are Just Marketing Tools’ To Trick Customers
By Noah Washington on
After 20 years in the trenches of auto design, one industry insider says the truth is simple, and kind of depressing, concept cars today are just marketing stunts dressed up as innovation.
2026 Ram 1500 Express
New for 2026, Ram is Bringing Back the Ram 1500 Express with the Emphasis on Affordability and Style
By Mary Conway on
The Ram 1500 Express is for truck lovers who want something new and stylish, but who don't need all the bells and whistles with the luxury price tag.
I Tried to Wake Up My Rivian Using the App, But It Froze in Sleep Mode For 15 Minuets, and Left Me Waiting Helplessly
I Tried to Wake Up My Rivian Using the App, But It Froze in Sleep Mode For 15 Minuets, and Left Me Waiting Helplessly
By Narek Hareyan on
When Ashish tried to wake his Rivian through the app and was met with 15 minutes of silence, he discovered a hidden quirk that many EV owners might face, but few know how to handle when it happens.
Image shows 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch edition side by side with non-Saquatch taken by John Goreham
I’m a Very Skeptical Bronco Sport Badlands Owner, and When I Went To Look at the New 2025 Sasquatch Edition, I Came Away With Some Strong Opinions About What Ford Did to This Great Vehicle
By John Goreham on
Sure, the Sasquatch edition of the Bronco Sport Badlands sounds good on paper, but what about when you see it in person? Did Ford do right by fans and owners, or is this all smoke and mirrors?
My Tesla Cybertruck Was Vandalized While I Was Inside the Store, But Thankfully I Got It All on Footage
My Tesla Cybertruck Was Vandalized While I Was Shopping, But Thankfully Sentry Mode Got It All on Footage
By Aram Krajekian on
After months of carefully choosing where to park, a Tesla Cybertruck owner’s worst fear became reality. Now, with security footage in hand, they’re speaking out in hopes of finding answers and shedding light on a disturbing trend.
A silver 2025 Lucid Gravity drives through dirt, kicking up dust, with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Just Drove The Lucid Gravity And Immediately Placed An Order, The $100K EV SUV Converted Both Me And My Wife From Our Audi SQ5 After Just One Test Drive
By Noah Washington on
I just drove the Lucid Gravity and placed an order the same day, yes, it’s that good. Here’s what Reddit test drivers are saying, and why this might be Lucid’s breakout moment.
A 2025 White Hyundai Elantra N with sporty red accents and black rims is parked on a desert road at sunset, evoking a sense of adventure and freedom.
My $35K Hyundai Elantra N Makes My Corvette Feel Boring, 'It Has Character' And Is 'An Absolute Riot' To Drive
By Noah Washington on
I drove a $35K Hyundai Elantra N and realized something shocking, it made my Corvette feel dull. It pops, it bangs, and it turns mountain roads into playgrounds.
Image shows Mazda and Toyota's Alabama auto plant in action
Mazda and Toyota Made a Genius Move Ahead of Tariffs to Ensure Their Corolla Cross and CX-50 Would Always Remain Competitive in the U.S. - Here’s the Story Most Publications Won’t Cover
By John Goreham on
We focus on how a new U.S. partnership between two top-rated manufacturers bore fruit at precisely the right time.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says He Rejected a Cybertruck Delivery for the Second Time Due to Quality Issues – However, He Adds “There is Nothing in the Market I Want to Drive Other Than a Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says this is the second time Tesla has tried to sell him a defective truck. He rejected the delivery, but adds it’s frustrating because there is no other vehicle on the market that meets all his criteria other than a Cybertruck.
Image of 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N side view by John Goreham
Following a Mixed Q1, Many Automakers Seeing Plunging EV Deliveries In the U.S. Market In the First Month of Q2 - Have We Seen a Tipping Point?
By John Goreham on
We list out the brands that report monthly U.S. sales to see if they reveal a trend in EV deliveries. What we found is not good news for EV proponents.
Finally Ran The Battery Test on My 2020 Tesla Model 3 at 100,000 Miles and Got 85, But Replaced The Control Arm Due to Squeak Sound
Finally Ran The Battery Test on My 2020 Tesla Model 3 at 100,000 Miles and Got 85, But Replaced The Control Arm Due to Squeak Sound
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected battery test result at 100,000 miles and a squeaky control arm reveal what really happens when a used Tesla Model 3 ages, and it’s not all unlikeable.
2023 Tesla Model 3
I Bought A Tesla Model 3 and My Wife Isn’t Happy, the Dealer Will Take It Back, But It Will Cost Me An Arm And a Leg To Get Out Of It
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine buying a Tesla Model 3, and when you get home, your wife changes her mind about the car. She doesn't want to keep it. Amazingly, the car dealer will take the Tesla back. However, it's not cheap to do it. Here is what all car buyers need to know. 
Elon Musk, Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y & Cybertruck
Elon Musk Personally Intervenes After a Tesla Owner Details His Frustrating Tesla Service Experience – The Service Manager Fixed the Issue in the Middle of the Night After Musk’s Involvement
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk personally steps in after a Tesla owner shares his frustrating service experience. Following Musk's involvement, the Tesla owner states, “The Service Manager reached out to me in the middle of the night and made it right."
2022 Honda Pilot
I Heard A Knocking Sound From My 2022 Honda Pilot. It Only Has 87K Miles, But Now, My Honda Tech Says I Need a New Engine On This One
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Honda Pilot have engine reliability issues? The Pilot is generally a reliable model, but one owner is replacing his engine with only 87,000 miles on the SUV. There are a few possible reasons why. Here's what Honda Pilot owners need to know. 
2021 Toyota RAV4
My Toyota RAV4 Has Been Tracking My Driving Habits For Years Without Me Knowing and Without My Consent. Toyota and Progressive Insurance Knew About It
By Denis Flierl on
Is your newer Toyota RAV4 spying on you and invading your privacy? There's eye-opening information about what Toyota and Progressive Insurance are doing to monitor RAV4 and other model car owners. Here is what all car owners should be aware of.
2025 Honda Civic
I Just Wasted $50K On a 2025 Honda Civic, My 2005 Honda CR-V Had More Features Than This New Model
By Denis Flierl on
Have you purchased a new vehicle and then immediately had buyer's remorse? Rich bought a 2025 Honda Civic, spent $50,000, and discovered it didn't have key features his 2005 Honda CR-V had. Here is his story and what all Honda buyers need to know.
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