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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.

Close-up image showing two sections: left has a yellow measuring tape against a dark and metallic sparkling engine oil; right features a circular shape in a glossy brown similar oil surface.
I Found Some Metal Flakes In My 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum’s Oil at Just 17,000 Miles, So I’m Not Sure If I Should Be Concerned
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Toyota Tundra's routine oil change turns into a metallic surprise, it brings back memories of the very engine recalls that many thought Toyota had already put to bed.
A red Ford Mustang Mach-E is parked in a forest campsite near a green tent. A person sits by a fire pit in the background, surrounded by trees and cabins. The scene feels peaceful and rustic.
I Took My Mustang Mach-E on a 14,500-Mile Road Trip Through 22 States and Canada Plus Slept in It for 25 Nights, So If You’re Thinking About Getting an EV, Just Do It
By Aram Krajekian on
In a world still full of EV skepticism, this Mustang Mach-E owner set out on an adventure that challenged assumptions and revealed just how much electric vehicles can do.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand New Truck Has Multiple Issues, But He Doesn’t Want to Take It Into Service – He Adds, “I’m Afraid it Might Come Back Worse”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer reports that his new vehicle has multiple defects. Thankfully, Tesla is willing to fix them under warranty, but the owner feels conflicted about sending his Cybertruck in for service. He’s worried it might come back with more problems.
Tesla Model X
A Tesla Owner Says the EV Maker is Refusing to Replace His Dead Battery Claiming He Parked His Model X in a Lake – Adds “This is a GPS Error, I Parked Next to the Lake, Not Inside It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model X owner reports that his vehicle died after a fishing trip with his children. He adds that Tesla is refusing to replace his high-voltage battery, claiming that on the day the battery failed, he left his Model X parked in a lake.
My Brand New Rivian R1T Gen 2 Has a Dead 110V Inverter, and I Can’t Get It Serviced Until October, Even Though I Need It to Power Tools and Gear
My Brand New Rivian R1T Gen 2 Has a Dead 110V Inverter, and I Can’t Get It Serviced Until October, Even Though I Need It to Power Tools and Gear
By Narek Hareyan on
This brand-new Rivian R1T Gen 2 was delivered with a dead inverter, but what’s worse is the owner can’t get it fixed for months, and it’s the one feature they bought the truck for.
Elon Musk's Vision For The Model Y Takes Shape With 100+ Autonomous Vehicles Set to Transform Bay Area Ride-Hailing
Elon Musk's Vision For The Model Y Takes Shape With 100+ Autonomous Vehicles Set to Transform Bay Area Ride-Hailing
By Armen Hareyan on
Get ready for a wild ride as Elon Musk’s Tesla Model Y fleet gears up to revolutionize Bay Area ride-hailing with over 100 autonomous vehicles. Will the 2026 Super Bowl be their grand debut or a regulatory nightmare?

Woman keying a Tesla Model Y in a Costo parking lot
A Lady Keyed My Tesla Model Y at Costco Today
By Chris Johnston on
Owning a Tesla Model Y means parking feels like a gamble now.
A row of sleek, silver Tesla Model Y's lined up in a parking lot under a clear sky, highlighting their modern design and aerodynamic curves.
My Tesla Model Y’s Battery Dropped From 79% to 36% Just Sitting in the Garage for a Week, But I Didn’t Even Have Sentry Mode On
By Aram Krajekian on
This new Tesla Model Y owner was stunned to lose nearly half his battery while his car just sat in the garage for a week. But once others began dissecting the settings, the real culprit quickly came to light.
Tesla Robotaxi, MKBHD
MKBHD Says He Lost His Phone Inside a Tesla Robotaxi During a Test Drive – Ends Up Using a Waymo to Track the Tesla Robtaxi Across Town
By Tinsae Aregay on
During a Tesla Robotaxi trip, MKBHD accidentally leaves his phone on the back seat. He calls an Uber to follow the Tesla, but ends up in a driverless Waymo. MKBHD then uses a Waymo autonomous taxi to chase after a Tesla Robotaxi.
Silver 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper driving on winding mountain road near rocky cliff and tunnel at sunset
I Drove My New Tesla Model Y Juniper With FSD 90 Miles On I-35 And The Self-Driving Technology Is So Impressive My Cousin Wants To Buy One For His 70-Year-Old Father
By Noah Washington on
He drove his new Tesla Model Y Juniper 90 miles and was so impressed by FSD that his cousin is now considering buying one for his 70-year-old father, believing the self-driving tech could actually keep him safer.
2026 Lucid Gravity electric SUV in metallic silver, angled front view on gravel with lush green forest background
I Took My Lucid Gravity 620 Miles From Chicago To St. Louis And Back, But Got Stranded When The Car Displayed "Key Not Recognized" And Lucid Support Had Closed For The Weekend
By Noah Washington on
He drove his new Lucid Gravity 620 miles and was blown away by its luxury and performance, until an error appeared with a "Key Not Recognized" message, and he discovered that Lucid support was closed for the weekend.
2023 Chevy Silverado RST Duramax pickup
I Have a 2023 Chevy Silverado RST Duramax With a Blown Transmission, It’s Been Sitting 90 Days at the Dealer All Because Of a Stupid Backordered Part
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Chevy Silverado owner is understandably upset with GM because his transmission is gone at 40K miles, and now the dealer can't get the parts to fix the defective transmission. He's not alone. There are thousands of owners waiting for the same part. 
2023 Toyota Tundra
Toyota Tundra Owner Says, “Oh, No, Not Another Tundra Engine Fail, But This One Might Actually Be Helpful To Identify Signs Of Impending Doom”
By Denis Flierl on
The Toyota Tundra saga continues with an owner who has experienced catastrophic engine failure. However, he wants to let other Tundra owners know the warning signs he had before his Tundra engine died. Here's what all Tundra owners need to know.
Ford F-150 Lightning towing a Chris Craft Launch 25 GTe electric boat
I Had an Adventure This Weekend Towing My 3,500 Pound Boat 116 Miles Round Trip with My GMC Sierra EV
By Chris Johnston on
This GMC Sierra EV weekend was a real-world test of my truck doing “truck stuff” with real miles, heavy towing, and no recharging.
My Rivian’s WiFi And SOS Button Stopped Working, And I Can’t Access Music or Manage Any Network Settings
My Rivian’s WiFi And SOS Button Stopped Working, And I Can’t Access Music or Manage Any Network Settings
By Narek Hareyan on
When your Rivian suddenly loses all connectivity, streaming dies, and even the SOS button stops working, you’re left wondering, what happens when your high-tech truck goes completely dark?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Glue Starts to Meltdown After Exposure to the Desert Heat – Owner Says “I Drove My Cybertruck in 114°F but Still Tesla Seems to Rely Too Much on Glue”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that the glue holding parts of his Cybertruck together started to melt after a trip to the desert. The owner states the outside temperature reached 114°F (46°C), but remains unhappy with Tesla's use of glue on the Cybertruck.
Tesla EV Owner Says Chinese EV ARE Better
I Own 2 Teslas and Realize Now Tesla's Quality Issues Aren't Just Due to Cost-Cutting and Cutting Corners: They Have Everything to Do With How Terrible Tesla Is at Manufacturing and How Good China Is at It
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner recently rides Chinese cars in Costa Rica and is overwhelmed by how much better they are than his two Tesla models.
A sleek, silver GMC Sierra EV with illuminated headlights and grille parked outside a modern building, exuding a futuristic and robust design.
I Absolutely Love My GMC Sierra EV Denali, It Rides Like a Dream and Has All the Comfort, Convenience, and Speed That I Could Ask For
By Aram Krajekian on
From birthday road trips to heatwaves and highway surprises, this GMC Sierra EV handled it all with ease. Here's why this owner says it delivers everything he needs in an electric pickup truck.
2025 Lucid Air in sleek silver, parked on rocky terrain with ocean horizon, showcasing aerodynamic profile and LED headlight design
I Switched From Tesla Model S To Lucid Air GT After 8.5 Years And The Sprint Mode Acceleration, Massage Seats And Luxury Interior Already Make It Worth The Wait
By Noah Washington on
He drove a Tesla Model S for 8.5 years, but just one day with his new Lucid Air GT and its face-melting "Sprint mode" acceleration, luxurious interior, and massaging seats, and he knew he’d never look back.
Silver 2025 Kia EV6 electric crossover curving on desert road with trees and mountains in background
I Drove My 2025 Kia EV6 1,600 Miles Through National Parks Until A Hidden Boulder Crushed My Coolant System And Left Me Stranded In 98-Degree Heat
By Noah Washington on
He loved his new 2025 Kia EV6 on a 1,600-mile road trip until a hidden boulder, completely obscured by the A-pillar, crushed his coolant system and left him stranded in 98-degree heat.
2022 Toyota Highlander
I Put a Bike Carrier on My 2022 Toyota Highlander, and Now My Rear Suspension Sags So Much It Bottoms Out On a Small Bump
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner mounted a bike carrier on the back of the SUV, and now the rear suspension is nearly dragging the ground. Is there a problem with the Highlander's suspension, or are all Highlanders built this way? Active customers need to know. 
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
So, I Rented a Tesla Cybertruck and This Thing? It's Not a Truck, At Best, It's a Toy, At Worst, It Feels Like a Rushed Prototype
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck renter says, “So, I spent 24 hours with a rental in LA, and I'm shocked anyone would pay $100K for it. Check out his evaluation of the Tesla Cybertruck and see what you think. Is he close or way off base?
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
By Narek Hareyan on
He bought a $250 adapter thinking he could charge anywhere Tesla owners could, but two road trips later, he found out the hard way that wasn’t even close to the truth.
Riley is seen standing and smiling between a red Tesla and a sage gray Hyundai Santa Cruz in a car dealership lot on a sunny day, conveying excitement and choice.
I Was Paying Too Much for Gas and Maintenance on My Hyundai Santa Cruz, So I Traded It for a Used 2023 Tesla Model Y
By Aram Krajekian on
When this Hyundai Santa Cruz owner's budget started getting tight, he knew something had to change. Choosing a Tesla Model Y wasn’t what most would expect, but it ended up being the right move for these key reasons.
Corvette Owner Finds Cocaine Baggie in Car After Dealership Servicing
Man Says He Found a Coke Bag in His Car After Dealership Inspection, "And Now I'm Just Thinking Some Dude Was Ripping Lines in My Corvette After Inspecting It"
By Timothy Boyer on
A Corvette owner is asking what he should do after finding evidence of possible drug use in his car at a dealership.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck is Covered in Rust Spots After He Pressure Washed It – Adds, “But I Made Sure to Only Use a PH Balanced Car Shampoo”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner notices multiple rust spots on his truck after pressure-washing it. He asks if the rust was caused by the car wash or by using the wrong soap. However, he clarifies that he only uses a pH-balanced car shampoo on his Cybertruck.
2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 with the XP package
My 2025 Tacoma SR5 With 2,000 Miles Just Up and Died On the Highway, I Had It Towed to the Dealer, and 4 Weeks Later, They Finally Diagnosed the Problem 
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner had a problem with her brand-new pickup, only 2,000 miles in. It's not what she expected when she bought what she thought was a reliable Toyota. Here's her surprising story. 
2022 Toyota Tundra
Well, Here We Go, 37K In, My 2022 Toyota Tundra Just Died, The Dealer Gave Me a Corolla Loaner, But It’s Unacceptable, I Need a Tundra For Work
By Denis Flierl on
It's no secret that Toyota Tundra engines are failing at an alarming rate. A Tundra owner in Canada says his truck's engine died at 60,000 miles while he was driving on the highway. The question now is, how long will it take him to get his new engine?
Silver 2025 Chevy Equinox EV driving on lakeside highway, sleek electric SUV with modern grille design
I Traveled 748 Miles In My 2025 Chevy Equinox EV At Less Than Half The Cost Of My 2010 GMC Sierra, But Tesla Superchargers Outperformed Electrify America By 50%
By Noah Washington on
This new EV owner drove his 2025 Chevy Equinox EV 748 miles and found that while his car was a home run, the charging network was a mixed bag. The one he could count on? The network was built by his biggest competitor.
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance in silver, driving dynamically on a forested mountain road with blurred motion background
My Tesla Model 3 Rattles After Just 20,000 Miles While Chinese EVs With 60,000 Miles Are Still Perfect… If China Enters The US Market, Tesla's Days Will Be Numbered
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Model 3 owner just realized that the build quality of his car is no match for high-mileage Chinese EVs in Costa Rica, and he’s sounding the alarm about a looming threat to the entire US auto industry.
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