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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.

Dark blue 2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck parked in suburban lot with trees and utility pole in background, angled front three-quarter view showcasing bold grille and unique design.
I Towed My 3,500-Pound Boat 116 Miles With My 2025 GMC Sierra EV And Still Had 54% Battery Left, Proving Electric Trucks Can Handle Real Work
By Noah Washington on
He hooked up his 3,500-pound boat to his 2025 GMC Sierra EV and drove 116 miles. The results stunned him, proving once and for all that electric trucks can handle "real work."
Nissan LEAF being charged with an off grid solar system
I Live Off Grid in a Tiny Home and Charge My Nissan LEAF with Solar Power
By Chris Johnston on
How my Nissan LEAF became the missing piece in my off-grid life.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla in metallic gray, parked on urban concrete sidewalk with aggressive stance and black wheels
I Made Four Budget-Friendly Mods To My 2023 Toyota GR Corolla After 4,500 Miles And Fixed The Jerky 1-2 Shift For Just $38
By Noah Washington on
That famous jerky shift on the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla? This owner fixed it for just $38, proving that sometimes a car's quirks are a feature, not a bug, and the fixes are surprisingly cheap.
Dark green 2025 Rivian R1S SUV driving past modern glass building with blurred trees, front three-quarter view
I Switched From My Problematic Kia EV9 To A Rivian R1S, And The 450-Mile Range Through Rural Indiana Gave Me Confidence I Never Had With Kia
By Noah Washington on
The Kia EV9 promised luxury, but the Rivian R1S actually delivered confidence with its honesty. This owner's journey from a "cursed" EV to one that could tackle 450 miles without worry is a masterclass in what truly matters.
Trust But Verify Advice Before Selling Your Car
Owner Sold His Toyota Prius at a Loss Due to a Mechanic's Mistake in a Diagnosis!
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's a look at a second-generation Toyota Prius, which was sold at a low price by its owner, all because his mechanic missed a problem that turned out to be a very simple one.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Celebrates After Driving His Truck on the Beach Without Getting Stuck – Says “I Turned Off 4-Wheel Steering & Aired Down My Tires to 28 psi”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Cybertruck owner details the exact steps he took to drive his truck on the beach without getting stuck. Offers recommendations for fellow Cybertruck owners, including airing down the tires and turning off rear-wheel steering.
2025 GMC Sierra pickup with a 2.7L engine
I Just Bought a 2025 GMC Sierra With the 2.7L Engine, I Like the Truck But It’s Slow, Now I Wish I Had the 5.3L V8
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with the 2.7-liter turbo engine is now having second thoughts about his purchase. He thinks it's underpowered and wants to get the larger GMC Sierra with the 5.3-liter V8. He may be in for a surprise when he visits the dealer. 
Kazi's 2024 Toyota RAV4
My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Went Into Full Panic Mode with Warning Beeps and Flashing Lights, My Wife Says, “Good Thing the Car Drives Better than You”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 owner is thankful his car saved him and his family from a serious accident. The small SUV's safety tech came to the rescue, diverting disaster as the safety system took over and proved to be a better driver than he was, says his wife.
2023 Nissan Ariya
Once You Get an EV Charger at Home, You’ll Start to Feel That It’s Insufferably Inconvenient to Go Fill Up Your Gas-Powered Car. I Love My Nissan Ariya
By Chris Johnston on
What my Nissan Ariya taught me about taking control of my life.
Rivian R1T dashboard showing a digital display. Speed is 60 mph, energy use is 2.12 mi/kWh, with 24 miles to the next turn. Background shows open road with luscious flat-land greenery.
I Did a Test While Driving My Rivian R1T to See What a 5 MPH Reduction in Speed Would Do for Range, And I Gained 0.5 mi/kWh in Efficiency After Going From 65 to 60 MPH
By Aram Krajekian on
This Rivian R1T owner made a tiny adjustment on the highway and saw a surprising boost in range. The results might make you rethink how fast you really need to drive.
Former Toyota Employees Agree That Dealerships Inflate Parts Prices
I Worked at a Toyota Dealership as an Automotive Service Advisor. We Used Aftermarket Parts All the Time in the Service/Repair of Toyotas. And You Better Believe They Marked Those Prices Up on Parts
By Timothy Boyer on
Former Toyota employees spill the beans on shady practices you need to know about at car dealership service departments.
Midnight black 2025 Tesla Model Y charging in concrete parking garage, aggressive profile with black turbine wheels at night
I Purchased A Used 2025 Model Y Performance Directly From Tesla And Received A Filthy, Smelly Vehicle With Misaligned Parts And Zero Quality Control
By Noah Washington on
His 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance started violently shaking at 70 mph+ just hours after he bought it. Now this owner is calling out Tesla’s used car program as “shockingly bad” and a risk to all buyers.
Silver 2023 Lucid Air Pure electric sedan parked near modern brick building with tree-lined background
I Achieved 158 MPGe In A 2025 Lucid Air Pure On The New Jersey Turnpike, Proving It's The Most Efficient Production Car Available Despite Missing My GT's Luxury Features
By Noah Washington on
The ‘entry-level’ model is still efficient. This driver's experience with a 2025 Lucid Air Pure loaner on a 100-mile trip revealed its true potential, proving it’s the most efficient production car, even without all the bells and whistles.
2016 Hyundai Sonata
My 2018 Hyundai Sonata’s Engine with 58K Miles Exploded, and it’s been a 6 Month Nightmare at the Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
A Hyundai Sonata owner has a warning for Hyundai owners. Beware of some of the model's engines that are prone to engine failure. She had a horrendous experience with her 2018 Hyundai Sonata, which had 58,000 miles on it. Here's what you need to know.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I Had My 2024 Toyota Tundra’s Engine Replaced After It Blew Up, and Now After the Dealer Fixed It, It Runs Like an 80’s Truck Missing a Spark Plug
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner had his engine replaced by Toyota after it blew up. Now, after he has had a new engine installed, the truck runs like it was never fixed.
International Electric CE school bus
I Love My EV School Bus. It Drives Great, Has That New Bus Smell and Feel. It's Quiet. I Never Have to Fuel or Put DEF in It. Pretty Low Maintenance
By Chris Johnston on
This is what drivers think about electric school busses and why school districts are considering deploying them.
A dark Toyota RAV4 drives through a mud puddle on a forested dirt path surrounded by tall and sunlit trees, conveying adventure and ruggedness.
My 20-Year-Old Bought a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid SE, But Even After Repeatedly Telling the Dealer No to the Extended Service Agreement and Warranty, They Still Talked Her Into Paying $43,640
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as an exciting first-time Toyota RAV4 purchase turned into a costly lesson about dealership pressure, and it all came down to one conversation about an alarm.
The Jaguar Road Not Yet Traveled
Jaguar's Jolting Pivot: A CEO's Exit and a Brand's Reckoning - What The Future Jaguar Could Be
By Rob Enderle on
The departure of CEO Thierry Bolloré signals a likely reversal of Jaguar's radical "Reimagine" strategy, a risky plan that alienated its customer base and was undermined by a destructive marketing campaign, paving the way for a more pragmatic approach.
Ford Skunkworks In Operation
Ford's Skunkworks: A Secret Weapon in the EV War with China - Ford Finds a Better Path Forward
By Rob Enderle on
To counter the existential threat of China's dominant and low-cost electric vehicles, Ford's CEO Jim Farley has initiated a secret "skunkworks" project, leveraging a small, agile team to rapidly develop an affordable EV platform.
Advertisement for a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance with a price drop to $29,998 from $30,998. The vehicle has 59K miles.
I’m Considering Getting a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance as My First EV, But I’m a Little Scared and Need Some Advice About This Deal
By Aram Krajekian on
Not every Tesla deal is as good as it looks. This first-time EV buyer loved his Model Y test drive but had one big concern, and the advice he received shows just how complex the decision can be.
The Not So Autonomous Tesla Autonomous Car
Tesla's Robotaxi: The Ghost in the Machine is a Human - The Tesla Robo Taxi Scandal
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's Robotaxi service launch has ignited a major controversy, as the discovery that the supposedly autonomous vehicles are often secretly controlled by remote humans has shattered public trust and called into question the safety and viability of Tesla.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Dealer Dented My 2024 Tacoma “Underground” Color Door While Servicing it, and Now the Color Is So Far Off, It Looks Hideous
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner took his truck in for service, and the Toyota dealer dented his door. If that wasn't bad enough, he says, when they fixed his door and repaired it, the color doesn't match. Is there a problem with the Underground paint color? 
Bright yellow 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 driving on track with large rear wing, aerodynamic design and black wheels
I Caught This Tow Truck Driver Damaging My Chevrolet C8 Corvette's Underbody With Improper Straps, Then GM's Roadside Service Provider Denied My Claim Until I Showed Them The Pictures
By Noah Washington on
First, his Chevrolet C8 Corvette's A/C compressor grenaded, then a tow truck driver damaged its underbody. The claim was denied until this owner’s photos forced GM's roadside service to take responsibility.
2016 Honda CR-V
Honda Ignored Me When I Asked Why My 2016 CR-V Is Totaled From a Needless and Unwarranted Airbag Deployment, It Sent Me Into a Financial Tailspin
By Denis Flierl on
A 2016 Honda CR-V owner claims that her car was totaled because the airbag deployed. There was very little damage to her car, but the insurance company totaled it. The owner thinks Honda should fix the car because the airbag shouldn't have deployed. 
2026 Hyundai Palisade SUV in dark gray, parked on desert road at sunset with mountain silhouette
A 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Started Violently Shaking After Just 60 Miles, Now The Dealership Can't Replicate The Problem
By Noah Washington on
Just 60 miles after driving off the lot, her 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy began to violently shake. The dealer can't find the problem, but she refuses to drive the car with her kids.
Dodge Promises New Vehicle Debuts at Roadkill Nights
Dodge to Display New Gas-Powered Charger and Ram NASCAR Truck at 2025 Roadkill Nights Festival
By Mary Conway on
Dodge is revealing some of the highlights of this year's horsepower celebration known as Roadkill Nights. The festival that takes place on the Motor City's famed Woodward Avenue is now just over a week away.
I Took The 2025 Hyundai Palisade To a 5-Day Test Drive To Hilton Head Island, But a Useful Feature Was Annoying Me During The Entire Trip Until I Learned To Turn It Off
I Took The 2025 Hyundai Palisade To a 5-Day Test Drive To Hilton Head Island, But a Useful Feature Was Annoying Me During The Entire Trip Until I Learned To Turn It Off
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Night Edition delivered an unexpected blend of luxury, space, and road-trip comfort that might just make you question your loyalty to pricier rivals.
Corvettes Set American Records at Nurburgring
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Sets Record for an American Car at Famed Nurburging Track
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet took its three hottest Corvettes to the famous Nurburgring track, in Nurburg, Germany. Two out of three set records for American cars on the brutal test track.
Kia EV6
Took a Road Trip in an ICE Vehicle and I’m So Glad to Be Home Driving My Kia EV6 Again
By Chris Johnston on
The road trip was long, loud, and laggy, and my Kia EV6 made it all feel like a bad dream.
Cars Are Serious Environmental Polluters
I Drove My Odyssey to Alaska and Then Off a Cliff to Celebrate 4th of July
By Timothy Boyer on
What do you do when it's time to put your old Honda Odyssey out of its (and your) misery? Try a final one-way road trip like this.
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