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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.

BYD's 1,000 KW Game Changer
BYD's Megawatt Milestone: Is the EV Charging Gap About to Disappear?
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s 1,000 KW charging announcement could significantly improve the competitiveness between EVs and ICE cars IF the electrical infrastructure can handle the extra load.
A white Tesla Model 3 with a modern design is parked indoors on a showroom floor. It features aerodynamic curves, sharp headlights, and distinctive black wheels.
I Admittedly Used to Bash EVs, But After Test Driving the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD I Instantly Fell in Love
By Aram Krajekian on
One skeptical driver thought EVs weren’t for him, but a single Tesla Model 3 test drive flipped his perspective and turned him into a Tesla believer for life.
AI generated image depicts a Tesla driving off a cliff at sunset
EVs Added Just 1% U.S. Market Share In July - Will EVs Touch 10% Market Share In Q3 Before Crashing and Burning In Q4? We Answer
By John Goreham on
It’s do-or-die time for battery electric vehicles in America. There was an encouraging rise in EV deliveries in the month of July. Will EVs be able to score a month of double-digit market share before the end of subsidies on September 30th?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner From the US Says FSD Drove Straight Into a Metal Pole and Shattered His Windshield – Tesla Then Scheduled Him for a Service Visit a Month Out at a Service Center 5,200 Miles Away in Finland
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports facing multiple issues: his truck hit a metal pole while in FSD, the earliest service appointment he could get is in a month, and the service center Tesla assigned him to is 5,200 miles away in Finland.
2025 GMC Sierra 5.3L
Yesterday I Traded My 2024 GMC Sierra 2.7L For This 2025 GMC Sierra 5.3L, I Already Feel the Difference In Power
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 GMC Sierra 2.7L owner is already trading for a 2025 Sierra with a 5.3L engine. He needs more power and has made a fast trade. How many Sierra owners can relate to those who thought the 2.7L would have enough power? Here is Daniel's powerless story.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Increases the Cybertruck’s Starting Price by $15,000 – Introduces New “Luxe Package” With Premium Features
By Tinsae Aregay on
Despite falling sales, Tesla has unexpectedly increased the starting price for the tri-motor Cybertruck by $15,000. Together, Tesla has introduced a new “Luxe Package” that includes multiple premium features.
2015 Toyota RAV4
I Put My Daughter In a Reliable 2015 Toyota RAV4, Ford, Never Again, the 2014 Escape Is a Money Pit and the Turbo Is Garbage
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 buyer hopes that the 2015 model year RAV4 is more reliable than the 2014 Ford Escape. She recently purchased the older RAV4 for her daughter, and she's a Toyota fan because she owns a 2014 Highlander. Will the older RAV4 be reliable?
2025 Toyota Corolla instrument cluster
Toyota Recalls Seven Models, Including Lexus, Due To Memory Deterioration
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota's recall includes several vehicles sold in the US that may suffer "car dementia" or blank instrument cluster.
A shiny black 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is parked in a garage reflecting sunlight. Its aggressive design is accentuated by bold headlights and a textured hood.
I Gave Up 18 Years of GM Loyalty For a 2025 Ram 1500 RHO
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2025 Ram 1500 RHO was enough to make a lifelong GM fan walk away after 18 years, raising the question of whether GM’s grip on loyal truck buyers is finally starting to slip.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited charges at a Tesla Supercharger by taking up two spaces
Charging Your Non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger Can Be Intimidating and Confusing- Here Are 7 Things To Know Before You Go to Avoid Common Hassles and Problems
By John Goreham on
We walk you step by step through the process of charging a non-Tesla-brand vehicle at a Tesla supercharger. If you are about to head out for your first charge, let us increase your odds of a positive experience and save you some time and headaches.
Close-up of a shiny chrome GMC logo on a Sierra EV surface, conveying a sense of luxury and modernity with soft, blurred lighting in the background.
I Lost All Trust in My GMC Sierra EV After GM Denied My Buyback Under Arizona Lemon Law, Even After It Was in the Shop 4 Times in the First 5 Months
By Aram Krajekian on
This GMC Sierra EV owner found out the hard way that spending serious money on a luxury EV doesn’t guarantee legal protection, especially if your truck is just heavy enough to dodge the law.
2026 Nissan Leaf in blue shown driving quickly in a forested area
An Even Less Expensive 2026 Nissan Leaf Will Debut In Spring of 2026 and Nobody Caught It - Could It Cost $27K?
By John Goreham on
The mass media is trumpeting Nissan’s press release about the “$30K” price of the new 2025 Leaf S+. I’ve yet to see anyone mention the less expensive trim that will come after that.
2022 Rivian R1T in green, front three-quarter view, showcasing distinctive headlights and black wheels.
Driving My Rivian R1T From Seattle To Oregon Coast Proved RANs Are Easy To Use At 50-57 Cents Per kWh, While Gear Tunnel Swallowed All Camping Equipment With Ease
By Noah Washington on
A road trip from Seattle revealed that the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) is surprisingly reliable. The owner reports that charging was as simple as plugging in, with rates of 50-57 cents per kWh.
2025 Audi Q6 e-tron in blue, front view on a winding road, showcasing distinctive grille and headlights.
Taking My 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron On 2,000-Mile West Coast Adventure Revealed 20-Minute Charging Stops Beat My Previous Tesla Experience
By Noah Washington on
A former Tesla owner took his Audi Q6 e-tron on a 2,000-mile road trip. His surprising verdict? The Q6's charging speeds beat his previous Supercharger experience.
A red Tesla Model 3 parked against a dark, gradient background, highlighting its modern design and elegance.
Driving 40,000 Miles in My $16K Tesla Model 3 Long Range Cost Zero Dollars in Charging and Maintenance While Still Delivering 260 Miles of Range
By Noah Washington on
After racking up a total of 132,000 miles, one Tesla Model 3 is still delivering a usable 260 miles of range and "puts a smile" on its owner's face. The story reveals why high-mileage EVs might be the best deal on the used car market.
Tesla Model 3
When My BMW i3 Died In Spectacular Fashion, ChatGPT Led Me To Buy a Tesla Model 3, Now I’m Considering Trading My Always Angry BMW X4M For a Model Y
By Denis Flierl on
A BMW i3 and BMW X4M owner is jumping ship and buying not one but two Tesla cars: a Tesla Model and a Tesla Model Y. However, what led him to make the decision comes from an unexpected assist from artificial intelligence. Check out JJ's surprising story. 
2025 Mazda CX-50
2025 Mazda CX-50 Owner Says, “I’m Furious, I Went For My Free 5K Dealer Service, Said They Rotated My Tires, Got It Back, and They Hadn’t Rotated a Darn Thing”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Mazda CX-50 owner is furious at the Mazda dealer. He took the car in for its first oil change and asked the dealer to rotate the tires. A simple request, they said they would do. However, when he got the car back, they had not done the work.
Some Don't See Themselves Paying $73,000 For a 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe And Have Cloth Seats, But You're Paying For Heritage and Capability, Not Leather Seats
Some Don't See Themselves Paying $73,000 For a 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe And Have Cloth Seats, But You're Paying For Heritage and Capability, Not Leather Seats
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe trades leather luxury for heritage styling, plug-in power, and trail-ready capability—see if it’s worth $73K.
AI image shows angry protests at a Tesla dealership
Tesla Takedown Protest Initiative Fails In America As Tesla Deliveries Rise In July and Stock Price Proves Stable
By John Goreham on
A new report highlights the ineffectiveness of the Tesla protests that have now seemed to fizzle out.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited in Atlas White shown with a wooded backgdrop
I’ve Thoroughly Tested the Hyundai Ioniq 5N and also the Ioniq 5 Limited and I Have a Very Controversial Opinion On Which Is the Better Vehicle - Feel free To Call Me Wrong, But Tell Me Why You Think So
By John Goreham on
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a fantastic battery-electric vehicle that comes in many different trims and themes. Having tested the racecar N and the luxurious Limited, I have a solid opinion on which is the better buy for nearly every buyer.
Recommended Toyota Models Under $10K
Consumer Reports Best Used Toyota Cars Under $10,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for a reliable used car under $10,000? Consumer Reports recently updated its analysis of older Toyota models that still deliver excellent value, strong reliability, and solid safety features.
Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk
Elon Musk Says, “Maybe Tesla Should Make a Flying Cybertruck.” Tesla Engineers React With Surprise to This Unexpected Announcement
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unexpectedly announced that the EV maker might develop a flying Cybertruck. This excited many Tesla fans; however, Tesla engineers have shared that the product has not yet begun development.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
2022 Chevy Silverado Z71 Owner With 118K Says, “New Transmission and Tires This Week, It’s Like a New Truck Again, At Least That’s What I Keep Telling Myself”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner's truck has 118,000 miles with a new transmission from the dealer and new tires. Will his truck be reliable now? He says it feels new again, and he's keeping it for the long haul. Will it last another 120K miles? 
2026 Acura RSX EV
The 2026 Acura RSX Is The Latest Of Honda's Strange Decisions, But It Is How The Brand Makes Up For Lost Time, And Still Caters To The Enthusiast
By Dimitar Angelov on
Another legendary Acura nameplate, revived in a controversial manner as the brand makes up for lost time in the electrification race. Here's how an RSX EV can cater to enthusiasts.
Bad Car Maintenance Hack by Boyfriend
My Boyfriend Put a New Battery in My Car (2015 Toyota Corolla) … It Says "Lawn and Garden" on It!
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent viral post has car enthusiasts shaking their heads―a 2015 Toyota Corolla with a riding lawn mower battery sitting under the hood, loosely strapped down where the real car battery should be.
My Cybertruck Is in The Shop Doing Warranty Work And Tesla Has Given Me a Model X as a Loaner, But Are The Things I Don't Like in Both
My Cybertruck Is in The Shop Doing Warranty Work And Tesla Has Given Me a Model X as a Loaner, But Are The Things I Don't Like in Both
By Armen Hareyan on
Beth got a Tesla Model X as a loaner while my Cybertruck is in the shop, and discovered some unexpected things that make me question which one I actually prefer.
Dashboard of a GMC Sierra EV displaying trip information with a "Service High Voltage System" warning. Shows Trip 1 at 740.4 miles, efficiency 1.9 mi/kWh, and battery at 100%.
My GMC Sierra EV Is No Longer the Best Truck I’ve Ever Had Because It Looks Like Every Single One Will Have This High Voltage Isolation Fault
By Aram Krajekian on
One high voltage isolation issue was all it took to turn this GMC Sierra EV owner's investment from dream to nightmare, raising questions about whether every truck might face the same fate.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Landscaper Says He Wants to Buy a Tesla Cybertruck but is Afraid It’ll Negatively Affect His Business. Adds, “I Drive to Clients' Homes to Meet Leads and Sell Jobs”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck fan is torn about whether to buy the all-electric truck. On the one hand, he's a huge fan of the Cybertruck, but he’s concerned that showing up at job sites in one might negatively impact his landscaping business.
2025 Tesla Model 3
I Test Drove a 2025 Honda Accord Sport and a 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Just to Compare, But Honestly, the Accord Isn’t Even In the Same League
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner did his homework and jumped from an ICE vehicle to an electric car, and he's not impressed with the 2025 Honda Accord Sport. Check out the comparison and see if you are ready to make the leap like this new Tesla Model 3 owner did. 
A Rivian electric SUV parked in a driveway, showcasing its sleek design, rugged tires, and modern details against a green backdrop.
I Took Delivery Of My New Rivian R1S TriMotor And Found The Range Is 20 Miles Less Than Advertised, Plus Quality Issues With Off-Center Steering And Peeling Trim
By Noah Washington on
A new owner's Rivian R1S TriMotor came with a 20-mile range shortfall and a few cosmetic flaws, but his story proves the company's real strength isn't just in its vehicles, it's in the family of owners who jump in to help when things aren't perfect.
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