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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.

I Tried to Precondition My 2025 Rivian R1S Dual Performance, but It Locked Itself, Went Dark, and Ended Up on a Tow Truck
I Tried to Precondition My 2025 Rivian R1S Dual Performance, but It Locked Itself, Went Dark, and Ended Up on a Tow Truck
By Narek Hareyan on
A routine pre‑warm tap left my brand‑new Rivian R1S dead and on a flatbed, discover how one small battery toppled a six‑figure SUV and share your story.
I Wrapped My Rivian R1T in Matte Burnished Bronze, Added Gloss Black Accents, Smoked the Lights, and I’m Debating Copper Calipers
I Wrapped My Rivian R1T in Matte Burnished Bronze, Added Gloss Black Accents, Smoked the Lights, and I’m Debating Copper Calipers
By Narek Hareyan on
See how one Rivian R1S’s daring matte burnished bronze makeover, with gloss‑black accents, smoked lights, and a still‑undecided copper‑caliper finale, redefines EV style and sparks a debate you’ll want to join.
Grey 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster overhead view
Despite Requests From US Dealers, The Next-Generation Mazda MX-5 Will Stick To The Traditional Formula
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Mazda Miata NE will not be electrified after all, but other improvements are in store for the iconic model.
Toyota Car Dealership Accused of Add-On Tricks on Customers
Toyota Dealership Tried To Sneak $5,500 Of Fake Charges Into My 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Lease Buyout
By Timothy Boyer on
An angry Toyota car owner tells her story and creates a "Car Buyer's Rights & Dealership Survival Guide" for others.
A stylish, Lucid Gravity is parked in a scenic landscape with rolling hills and a soft morning glow.
I Just Bought One of The First Lucid Gravity SUVs, Tesla and Rivian Are About to Face Their Toughest Competition Yet
By Noah Washington on
The new Lucid Gravity is officially in the hands of owners. Starting at $79,900, it enters the market as a serious challenger to the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X.
A black Tesla electric vehicle parked at a charging station, with wet pavement and marked EV parking spaces.
My Tesla's Autopilot Just Saved a Speeding Motorcyclist's Life By Making a Split-Second Decision No Human Could Match
By Noah Washington on
Lives are being saved with Tesla Autopilot, and this story proves it. You need to hear how Autopilot made a critical difference in saving a motorcyclist's life when both parties were unaware.
Last Year I Purchased a New 2024 Tesla Model Y LR And Added The Acceleration Boost, But Now I Totaled It And I Believe The Regen Braking Locked The Wheels in a Snow Storm
Last Year I Purchased a New 2024 Tesla Model Y LR And Added The Acceleration Boost, But Now I Totaled It And I Believe The Regen Braking Locked The Wheels in a Snowstorm
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected snowstorm turned my 2024 Tesla Model Y LR into a sideways sled, and what happened next has every EV driver rethinking regenerative braking.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Less Than 2K Miles and My Seat Squeaks, Pillars, Door trim, and Center Dash Rattles, It’s A Rattle-and-Squeak Nightmare”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Tesla Cybertruck's build quality a problem? Carlos, a Cybertruck owner, says his truck, which is less than 2K miles old, has multiple squeaking and rattling issues. What are other CT owners saying? He's not the only one, according to many owners.
2019 Hyundai Tucson
My 2019 Hyundai Tucson Has 60K Miles, and the Dealer Says It Needs a New Engine, It Was the Biggest Financial Mistake of My Life
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Hyundai Tucson have engine failure issues? Erin purchased a 2019 Hyundai Tucson and has to buy a new engine. She says it was the biggest financial mistake of her life and gives a warning to car shoppers. Here is what all car buyers need to know.
2024 Toyota 4Runner
Someone Is Asking $67,000 For A 2024 Toyota 4Runner, And This Foreshadows A Grim Future For The Company's SUV Models
By Dimitar Angelov on
Fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner prices hold exceptionally well, with 2024 models, in many cases, being more expensive than the new model.
70,000 Miles In, I Pulled Out My Hyundai Kona Right Outside The Dealership And Saw Smoke Coming From The Front Passenger Fender
70,000 Miles In, I Pulled Out My Hyundai Kona Right Outside The Dealership And Saw Smoke Coming From The Front Passenger Fender
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected fire under the hood of a well-loved 70,0000-mile Hyundai Kona just seconds after leaving the dealership for a different reason raises troubling questions every owner should be thinking about.
My 2025 Toyota Camry Isn’t the Only One Squeaking, Other Owners Are Getting Their Transmissions Replaced and Have Me Worried
My 2025 Toyota Camry Isn’t the Only One Squeaking, Other Owners Are Getting Their Transmissions Replaced and Have Me Worried
By Aram Krajekian on
When one Camry owner shared a mysterious squeak, it opened the door to dozens of eerily similar reports, mounting dealership frustration and a potential transmission issue Toyota may not be ready to face.
My 2020 BMW X5 Needs an Oil Pump at Just 63,000 Miles, Now I’m Facing an $8,000 Repair and Don't Know Whether I Should Keep It or Cut My Losses
My 2020 BMW X5 Needs an Oil Pump at Just 63,000 Miles, Now I’m Facing an $8,000 Repair and Don't Know Whether I Should Keep It or Cut My Losses
By Aram Krajekian on
An $8,000 repair this early into ownership has one BMW X5 owner facing a tough decision, and her story might change the way you look at luxury car ownership.
Seeing Through the Smokescreen of Cybertruck Ownership
I Break Down The Real Cost Of Tesla Cybertruck Ownership Over 5 Years—Be Prepared to Be Scared. It's Way Worse Than What Tesla Wants You To Believe
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is why one popular automotive expert finds that owning a Cybertruck is not just expensive but is financially devastating for anyone considering buying a new or discounted used model.
2 Hours Away, May Kia Dealership Sent a Person to Pick Up My EV6, Gave Me a GT-Line With 300ish Miles on It, and Just Made One Request When They Returned
2 Hours Away, Kia Dealership Sent a Person to Pick Up My EV6, Gave Me a GT-Line With 300ish Miles on It, and Just Made One Request When They Returned
By Armen Hareyan on
One Kia EV6 owner was ready to dump his car after multiple battery failures, until another owner shared a shockingly flawless dealership experience that could change how you see Kia forever.
A sleek Lucid Air driving along a winding road with rocky mountains and a hazy sky in the background.
My First Family Road Trip In A Lucid Air Made Me Forget Everything I Hated About Long Drives In My Old Honda
By Noah Washington on
Could this be the end of the dreaded road trip fatigue? One driver's experience on their inaugural EV road trip in a Lucid Air suggests the future of long-distance travel is quieter, smoother, and surprisingly enjoyable.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner next to Cybertruck and Tesla Dealership
"Elon's Not The One Bolting My Cybertruck Together", Cybertruck Owner Says Hating Tesla Over Musk Makes No Sense
By Noah Washington on
Cybertruck owners are finding their futuristic vehicles attracting a level of personal scrutiny few expected, as if the truck itself carries the weight of its CEO's controversies.
2014 Subaru Outback
CarMax Sold Me A 2014 Subaru Outback For $15K, Now 9 Months Later It’s Undriveable, and It Needs a New Engine and Transmission 
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a used vehicle from CarMax? Is the 2014 Subaru Outback a reliable vehicle? Twig purchased a used Subaru Outback from CarMax, and nine months later, it needed a new engine and transmission. Here is what all car shoppers need to know. 
Nissan Has Given The 2025 Frontier a Feel-Good Update, With V6 For Those Who Are Scared of Turbos
Nissan Has Given The 2025 Frontier a Feel-Good Update, With V6 For Those Who Are Scared of Turbos
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Nissan Frontier delivers an unexpected mix of old-school power and modern comfort, and it might just be the most unlikeable truck… for all the right reasons.
2025 Nissan Murano Invisible Hood View image by John Goreham
I Find Some Large SUVs Difficult to Park, Which Is Why the Invisible Hood View in the 2025 Nissan Murano Was So Helpful to Me
By John Goreham on
SUVs have overtaken the auto industry. They seem to grow larger by the day. If you find SUVs hard to park this novel feature found on the 2025 Nissan Murano may be helpful to you.
I Road-Tripped My RT1 to Joshua Tree and Discovered a Beautiful (and Expensive) Rivian Charging Oasis
I Road-Tripped My RT1 to Joshua Tree and Discovered a Beautiful (and Expensive) Rivian Charging Oasis
By Narek Hareyan on
I road-tripped my RT1 into the heart of the desert and found a stunning Rivian charging oasis so beautiful, and expensive, it changed how I see EV travel forever.
My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My EV, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car
My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My Chevy Bolt, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car
By Narek Hareyan on
A Chevy Bolt owner's charging nightmare reveals a hidden electrical flaw many EV drivers don’t realize could be lurking in their garage.
My 2019 BMW X5's Engine Failed at Just 42,000 Miles, and the Warranty Battle That Followed Turned This into an Even Worse Nightmare
My 2019 BMW X5's Engine Failed at Just 42,000 Miles, and the Warranty Battle That Followed Turned This into an Even Worse Nightmare
By Aram Krajekian on
A low-mileage BMW X5 engine failure was only the beginning. What followed was a behind-the-scenes battle with the warranty company that every luxury car owner should read before it’s too late.
I Traded My Tundra Platinum For a 1794 Edition, But It’s Blowing Black Smoke and Something Feels Off
I Traded My Tundra Platinum For a 1794 Edition, But It’s Blowing Black Smoke and Something Feels Off
By Aram Krajekian on
What was supposed to be a luxury upgrade turned into a mechanical mystery when this 1794 Edition Tundra started blowing black smoke. Now owners are weighing in on what it really could mean.
Image of 2025 Toyota GR86 with automatic transmission by Ean Goreham
Based on My Needs and A Lot of Folks' Like Me, An Automatic 2025 Toyota GR86 Makes More Sense Than a Stick - Change My Mind
By Ean Goreham on
I’m open to hearing your comments and criticisms about my decision to buy an automatic rear drive sports car, the 2025 Toyota GR86. But first, hear me out.
My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Publig Chargers for 3 Hour Strait and I Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid
My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Public Chargers for 3 Hours Straight, I Can't Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid
By Noah Washington on
Slow-charging EVs are turning America's fast chargers into parking lots, and one Kia EV9 owner's frustration reveals why the electric future might be stalling.
2021 Toyota Highlander
My 2021 Toyota Highlander with 60K Miles Needed a New Transmission, and Now At 65K There’s a New Problem, But the Dealer Can’t Figure It Out
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Toyota Highlander a model you should avoid? Luis has 60,000 miles on his 2021 Highlander and already needs a new transmission. Now, a new problem has surfaced. He's not the only Highlander owner with problems. Here is what owners need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Joins in the Fun Criticizing the ‘No-Wheel-Drive’ Cybertruck – Tesla’s Chief Cybertruck Engineer Says “It Needs a Hole in the Floor so You Can Propel It With Your Legs”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla is poking fun at how stripped-down the newly released rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is. In response to an even more minimalistic “no-wheel-drive” Cybertruck variant, the Chief Engineer suggests it would require a hole in the floor for leg propulsion.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Kept Driving 90 MPH into a Construction Zone – Several Cybertruck Owners Share Their Struggles With FSD & Speed Limits
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla’s FSD software failed to recognize the speed limit and continued to drive 90 mph into a construction zone. Other Cybertruck owners also reported similar incidents where the vehicle did not detect a construction zone.
2025 Honda Civic
I Bought a 2009 Mercedes Instead Of a 2025 Honda Civic, I’d Rather Drive a Paid-Off Benz Than Have A $500 a Month Civic Payment
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a 2025 Honda Civic, or is a used car a better value for shoppers? Here is a story from Melissa, who chose a used Mercedes over buying a new Honda Civic. Here are her reasons and what all Honda Civic and new car buyers need to know. 
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