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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 He Lost $70,000 in Business Deals Because He Drives a Cybertruck. Adds, “I’m in a Dilemma; I’m Losing a Lot of Customers, but I Love My Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his roofing business is losing a lot of customers because of the Cybertruck. He adds that he lost $70,000 worth of deals because of the vehicle. However, he says he still loves the truck and doesn’t want to sell it.
They Feared the Worst on Their 900-Mile EV Road Trip, But a Rescue Dog and a Chevy Blazer EV Changed Everything
They Feared the Worst on Their 900-Mile EV Road Trip, But a Rescue Dog and a Chevy Blazer EV Changed Everything
By Mikey Garcia on
With range anxiety looming and fearful stories in their mind, one driver took a chance on a 900-mile EV road trip with this Chevy Blazer EV to rescue a dog, but what happened next defied all expectations.
I Just Bought a 2014 Toyota Tundra with an Aftermarket Airlift System, and I'm Dealing with More Bouncing and Roughness in the Rear Suspension
I Just Bought a 2014 Toyota Tundra with an Aftermarket Airlift System, and I'm Dealing with More Bouncing and Roughness in the Rear Suspension
By Narek Hareyan on
Dealing with a bouncy, rough ride after installing an aftermarket Airlift system on your Tundra? This article unveils expert solutions and real-world advice to smooth out your suspension and invites you to share your own experience.
I Have 35K Miles on my Chevy Bolt and I’m Still Going Strong: My Bolt EV’s Brake Pads Are Holding Up Like a Champ.
I Have 35,000 Miles on my Chevy Bolt and It's Still Going Strong, My Bolt EV’s Brake Pads Are Holding Up Like a Champ
By Narek Hareyan on
Discover how Chevy Bolt owners are pushing their brake pads to 35,000 miles and beyond, with expert tips to keep your EV’s brakes in top shape for years to come
Dall-E Generated Image Of EV Batteries Being Installed In Structural Components
Kia And Hyundai Are Exploring Structural Battery Packs Which, If Successful, Would Significantly Improve EV Range But Could Complicate Battery Upgrades Or Replacements
By Rob Enderle on
Kai And Hyundai are looking to put batteries into the structural components of EVs which would potentially increase range significantly but might reduce repairability. This repairability problem can be mitigated in any one of three non-exclusive ways.
Dall-E Generated Image Of Car Explosion
FuelArc Has Rated The Tesla Cybertrucks As Over 15x More Likely To Kill Their Passengers Than The Infamous Ford Pinto
By Rob Enderle on
FuelArc has released numbers that indicate that the Tesla Cybertruck is around 15x more likely to have a fatal accident than the Ford Pinto, which was famous for blowing up when hit from the rear. This suggests avoiding riding in one.
Steve Armstrong At Morgan Supplied By the Morgan Motor Company
Ford Of Europe COO Becomes The New Chairman Of The Morgan Motor Company Providing A Level Of Rigor And Stability To This Storied Car Brand
By Rob Enderle on
Morgan Motor Company hired Steve Armstrong, the former CEO of Ford of Europe, as its new board Chairman. This is likely a perfect match between the person and the company and a breath of fresh air in a world of bad hiring decisions.
Grey Lucid Air GT
I'm Looking at a $70K Lucid Air But Consumer Reports Gave It a 7/100… Owners, Tell Me The Real Story
By Noah Washington on
Consumer Reports just dropped a bombshell on Lucid Motors, giving the 2025 Air a brutal 7/100 reliability rating, but real-world owners tell a different story
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
My Tesla Cybertruck Was Keyed With a Knife Down the Side, I’m a School Teacher, My Husband is a Construction Worker, and We’ve Worked Incredibly Hard to Own Our CT
By Denis Flierl on
Violence against Tesla Cybertruck owners continues. Here is a sad story of a school teacher and her husband, who works construction and had their CT keyed with a knife the entire length. They worked hard to get their CT. Here is their unbelievable story.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Brought in a “Special Technical Team” After a Cybertruck Got Bricked With the Driver Still Inside. However, a Month Out, Tesla Engineers Still Can’t Figure Out What’s Wrong With the Truck
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck was bricked while he was still inside. Tesla even brought in a special technical team; however, after a month, they still can’t figure out what’s wrong with the truck.
2014 Honda Odyssey, Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline
Honda Tech Says, “I Would Never Buy This Model Year Honda Odyssey, This Vehicle Is a Blemish On the Brand”
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a used Honda Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline, or Odyssey? If you do, read this first. A Honda tech says you should avoid certain model years. Here are the details of what every Honda owner or potential Honda buyer should know.  
Nissan Leaf and a Chevrolet Bolt at a college campus
From Chevy Bolt To Nissan Leaf, This EV Is The Smarter Buy for Short Commute as I Show The Hidden Gems of The Used EV Market
By Mikey Garcia on
Before you spend a dime on a used EV for your college student, discover the hidden gems and unexpected pitfalls that could save you thousands. Will the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf be the smarter buy for short commutes?
An American Automotive Legend Is Reborn, and Why The Scout’s Surprising Comeback is Electrifying
An American Automotive Legend Is Reborn, and Why The Scout’s Surprising Comeback is Electrifying
By Mikey Garcia on
The International Harvester Scout was a rugged, working-class legend, built to last but ultimately undone by corporate greed, now, decades later, it's making an electrifying comeback under Volkswagen’s stewardship.
2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
My 2012 Silverado 1500 Goes Haywire While Driving: Locks Go Crazy, Lights Flicker, Radio Acts Up, Then It Dies Completely
By Narek Hareyan on
One Chevrolet Silverado owner’s truck went haywire mid-drive, locks cycling, lights flashing, radio acting up, before completely dying, leaving him stranded and desperate for answers.
Rivian R1t
I Dislike Supporting Tesla But Its New V4 Supercharger Just Charged My Rivian R1T at 325kW for $0.25/kWh, That's Less Than Half What Electrify America Charges
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's new V4 Superchargers are forcing Rivian Owners to plug in, offering 325kW speeds at just $0.25/kWh during off-peak hours.
2025 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
I’m Looking at the 2025 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, I Like the Appearance of the Model 3 More, But Which One Is More Suitable For a Single Woman?
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?
Image of man yelling at Tesla vehicles as they drive past generated by Grok
Anti-Musk Anti-Tesla Vandalism Spreads to Supercharger Network, Screaming at Teslas Driving By Becomes Normalized, And Canceling Ubers When They Are Teslas
By John Goreham on
A Tesla Supercharger electric vehicle charging station has been vandalized near Boston. On the same day there are reports of people screaming insults at Tesla vehicles as they pass in another town. Others report canceling Uber if a Tesla is dispatched.
2024 Toyota RAV4
I Just Bought a 2024 Toyota RAV4 But I Should’ve Gone With the Leather Seats, It’s Like Ugly Carpet Versus Beautiful Hardwood Flooring, Now I’m Stuck With It
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a Toyota RAV4 with the cloth or go for the leather seats? Mariah just purchased a new RAV4 and wishes she would have gone with leather. Is there anything she can do short of trading it in? Here is what all RAV4 owners need to know.
Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Denies that Tesla is Getting $400 Million to Supply Armored Vehicles to the Government; Musk adds, “I’m Pretty Sure Tesla isn’t Getting $400M. No One Mentioned it To Me, At Least.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has denied that Tesla has received a $400 million contract to supply armored vehicles to the U.S. government. Musk says, “No one mentioned it to me.” He adds it's “unlikely” that “Biden had a sweet spot for me.”
Image of 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage in snow by John Goreham
I Own a Ford Bronco Sport Badlands and Just Tested a Bronco Sport With the Base 1.5-liter cylinder Engine - You May Find My Opinions On the Base Engine to Be Rude
By John Goreham on
As a Bronco Sport Badlands owner, I’ve become accustomed to the strong, up-powered 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Well, I’ve just spent a week with the base Bronco Sport, and what I say may ruffle some feathers.
Image of spare tire in a CX-50 Hybrid courtesy of Mazda
Mazda’s 2025 CX-50 Hybrid Has an Important Safety Feature Not Found In the Honda CR-V Hybrid, Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid, or Subaru Forester Hybrid, and You Should Seriously Consider This When Shopping
By John Goreham on
Hybrid crossovers are on the rise with Honda, Subaru, Mazda, and Hyundai joining Toyota in offering a great choice. However, they are not all the same when it comes to safety and convenience. 
GMC Yukon Denali
I Can’t Believe the Amount of Tension Between Me and My 2024 GMC Yukon Denali, It’s All Because Of This Auto Stop Button
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine buying a new vehicle, and one annoying feature changes your entire ownership experience. That's what happened to Taylor, who owns a 2024 GMC Yukon Denali. One button creates stress every time she starts the SUV, and she's not alone.
These Are The Toyota and Lexus Models You Should Never Buy Used
Used Toyota Buying Guide ―I Want To Talk To You About Some Toyota Models And Lexus Models That I Would Avoid Buying in 2025 Reports a Toyota Master Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's an updated used car warning from a Toyota Master Mechanic about the specific Toyota and Lexus models he has worked on that he recommends you will want to avoid buying this year.
Image of woman crying standing next to Cybertruck created using Grok
My Wife Was Screaming I Will Never Drive That Cybertruck Anymore Because Someone Tried To Cut Me Off While I Was Driving With My Kids, and Three Guys Came Out of the Car and Pointed their Middle Fingers At Me 
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Dr. Kumait Jaroje, a central Massachusetts physician who details the harrowing story of the negativity he and his family have endured as a driver of a Cybertruck.
Rivian R1S Driving Through Street
I Just Traded My Tesla Model X Plaid for a Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, Here's My 800-Mile Comparison
By Noah Washington on
A former Tesla Model X Plaid owner traded their problem-plagued $141,000 flagship for a Rivian R1S, citing the Model X's 'abysmal space' and troublesome Falcon Wing doors while praising Rivian's practical design and superior build quality.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner From Los Angeles Says Every Time He Sees Another Cybertruck, He’ll Leave a $1 Note on the Truck, Adds, “I Got Punched for Driving a Cybertruck & I’m Trying to Spread the Love”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was recently punched by a “Mexican dude” simply for driving a Cybertruck. He adds that every time he sees another Cybertruck, he will draw a heart and leave a $1 bill to spread love among Cybertruck owners.
Hyundai and Honda are among the best cars money can buy in 2025, with Toyota nowhere to be seen
These 3 Cars Are Dubbed The Best Money Can Buy in 2025, But I Think There Are Some Great Alternatives That Deserve Just As Much Attention
By Dimitar Angelov on
Detailed research by Cars U.S. News reveals the best cars money can buy, in 2025, but I have a few things to add to their picks.
2020 Toyota Supra
My 2020 Toyota Supra Needs Over $4,000 In Repairs, It Was My Dream Car When it First Came Out, But Now I Don’t Know
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Toyota Supra a reliable car, and should you buy one? An owner of a 2020 Supra bought his dream car, and now it needs over $4,000 in repairs. Here is his dilemma with a car he loves but isn't sure if he should keep it now. What would you do?
Toyota GT3 Concept and Mazda RX Vision share very similar proportions, but the similarities continue under the skin
New Reports From Japan Regarding The Toyota Supra And Mazda RX-7 Successor Might Hint At Two Very Similar Sports Cars As The Two Brands Will Collaborate A Lot More Than We Initially Believed
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two sports cars from Toyota and Mazda could share a lot of tech. Here's what this could mean for the next-generation Supra and the RX-7 successor.
New DIY PPF Wrap Saves Money with a Batmobile Look
Tesla Cybertruck DIY PPF Batman Black In Just One Day Under $1,000 Says This Cybertruck Owner
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a Tesla Cybertruck owner demonstrating how he affordably DIY-applied PPF to his Tesla Cybertruck for a look that screams Batmobile and Stealth Fighter.
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