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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.

2026 Toyota Crown Sedan On Display At a Toyota Dealership
Toyota, Hyundai, Honda Sedans Gain and the Reason Is Hybrids
By John Goreham on
You have likely heard that sedans are making a big comeback. We dug into the issue to find out what’s driving the four-door-with-a-trunk comeback.
Nio ES8 driving through a mountain stream
After 8 Months This Nio Technology And Its 3rd Gen ES8 Help It Ascent To The Premium EV Market
By Marc Beresford on
Nio just hit 120,000 ES8 deliveries and the industry is taking notice. By blending world class luxury with unmatched battery swapping technology, Nio is officially leaving the competition in the rearview. Read on to see why this surge changes everything.
SpaceX visitor pictured hundreds if not more Tesla Cybertrucks evenly parked at SpaceX parking lot.
Remember SpaceX Bought 1,000+ Cybertrucks from Tesla? A Visitor Pictured Them All Parked Together
By Armen Hareyan on
A visitor in Brownsville counted what looked like nearly 1,000 Tesla Cybertrucks parked together at SpaceX, and the explanation behind the number involves a $400 lease, free charging, and a warning about what happens when those trucks hit the used market.
2026 Ram 1500
Why Your Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Is Blacking Out: The Hidden Battery Drain Media Outlets Ignored
By Denis Flierl on
Ram 1500 instrument cluster blackouts aren't just software glitches. I expose the underlying parasitic battery drain and alternator strain that starve the Marelli displays, offering deep technical solutions for truck owners.
Gray 2025 Kia EV6 driving on a desert highway in a front three-quarter action view.
A Kia EV6 Owner Camped Off-Grid for 6 Nights, Climbed to 3,150 Feet, and Still Had Nearly 30% Battery Left
By Noah Washington on
The 2023 GT-Line RWD climbed muddy forest roads with camping gear, ran CPAP equipment, lights, fans, phones, and tool batteries, then exposed a trip-log error too absurd to ignore.
GMC Sierra AT4 HD towing an Imagine travel trailer in a side-profile view on a gravel lot.
A Former Tundra Owner Says His 8,495-Pound Camper Made Him Realize His Truck Was 400 Pounds Over GVWR And Upgraded To A GMC Sierra 3500HD AT4 Diesel
By Noah Washington on
Grand Design advertised a 604-pound dry hitch weight for the 32-foot Imagine 2800BH. Loaded for travel, it put roughly 1,200 pounds on the hitch and pushed the owner’s Toyota Tundra about 400 pounds beyond its GVWR, leading him to replace it.
2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid
Toyota RAV4 12V Battery Drain Blamed For Dealer Service Backlogs
By Denis Flierl on
I dig deep into how Toyota's long service loops are creating major backlogs at local service centers, leaving RAV4 owners stranded with cryptic system ghost codes and dead 12V auxiliary batteries that standard diagnostic scans completely miss.
2026 Toyota Highlander
Why Extended Warranties Are Using Toyota’s "Lifetime Fluid" Guide To Deny $12,000 Highlander Transmission Claims
By Denis Flierl on
Late-model Toyota Highlander owners face a shocking loophole. Third-party extended warranty companies are leveraging factory "lifetime fluid" language to deny claims for the $12,000 UA80E transmission failure. Learn how to legally protect your wallet.
2020 Toyota Highlander
Why This 2020 Toyota Highlander Owner Rejects "Lifetime" Fluids To Change Transmission Oil Every 40,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
A 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD owner reaches 90,000 miles with zero transmission issues by rejecting "lifetime" fluid claims. Discover why a proactive 40,000-mile transmission fluid drain-and-fill beats the factory schedule for the Direct Shift 8-speed.
2026 Ram 1500
What Ram 1500 Owners Facing Unresolved Instrument Panel Failures Must Do At The Dealership Today
By Denis Flierl on
Stuck in a dealership loop with a dead 2026 Ram 1500 dash? Stop accepting useless software flashes. Demand a physical ground-circuit resistance test to fix the 4.2-amp parasitic battery drain. How to protect your investment and use your Lemon Law rights.
2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane
Why The Ram 1500 Hurricane Engine Electrical Demands Are Causing Total Instrument Cluster Blackouts
By Denis Flierl on
Electrical demands from the Ram 1500 Hurricane engine cause total instrument cluster blackouts. High-output wastegates drop circuit voltage below 10.5V on heavy climbs, forcing the Marelli panel into protective shutdown. Clean your factory grounds now!
Blue Hyundai Ioniq 5 shown from the front on an oak-lined brick street with hanging moss.
A 2026 Ioniq 5 Driver Planned Around Electrify America, Forgot the CCS Adapter, Then Got a Tesla Supercharger Error at 20% Battery
By Noah Washington on
After two years with a CCS-equipped 2024 Ioniq 5, a New Jersey owner leased a native-NACS 2026 model and discovered that Hyundai had reversed the charging rules without changing the name on the tailgate.
Black GMC Sierra EV parked in a driveway while towing a Winnebago Micro Minnie camper trailer.
GMC Sierra EV Max Range Becomes This Camper’s Third Electric Tow Vehicle After Model X and F-150 Lightning
By Noah Washington on
After years with a Tesla Model X and a Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range, a veteran electric camper has moved into GMC’s giant-battery pickup. His garage traces the progress of EV towing better than any launch event.
This is the EV-like front look of the 2027 GMC Sierra the teaser of which General Motors released a few days ago.
The 2027 GMC Sierra's Front End Suggests GMC Is Borrowing More EV Design Thinking, And Combining It With V8 Truck Engineering
By Armen Hareyan on
GMC's first teaser of the 2027 Sierra hints at an unexpected blend of EV-inspired design and traditional V8 truck engineering, raising questions about how far the brand is willing to redefine its flagship pickup.
2027 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator "Sarge"
Jeep's Latest 2027 Wrangler and Gladiator Drop is Designed to Make Drivers Military Green with Envy, the Real Secret is the Package's Affordable Price
By Mary Conway on
The "Sarge" military-inspired Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator package is a throwback to "military green" drab. The special color and trim package is the most affordable add-on package yet.
Chevrolet Silverado
Why The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Drivetrain Shortage Leaves Owners Stranded And How To Fight For A Free Rental Car
By Denis Flierl on
Grounded by GM's 2026 Silverado "Do Not Drive" order? This report details the massive parts backlog stranding owners at local service bays and delivers a tactical consumer playbook to bypass dealer pushback and secure a free factory rental car.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab LTZ
GM Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning For 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Over Missing Assembly Line Component That Locks Wheels At Highway Speed
By Denis Flierl on
GM’s "Do Not Drive" order on the 2026 Chevy Silverado exposes a missing oil tube causing wheels to lock at highway speeds. This report breaks down the forensic root cause and the replacement part trap affecting older trucks.
2026 Toyota RAV4
Early 2026 Toyota RAV4 Buyers Are Paying Premium Dealer Markups For Industrial Interiors That Mainstream Reviewers Label As Too Functional
By Denis Flierl on
Early 2026 Toyota RAV4 markups top $4,200 despite reviewer complaints about its heavy-duty, hard-plastic dashboard. Here is my investigative breakdown of why this industrial interior is a long-term win that outlasts modern digital touchscreen setups.
2025 Toyota RAV4
2025 Toyota RAV4 First Service Baseline Shows 4-Hour Wait Times At Dealership Service Centers
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner's 4-hour wait for a first oil change exposes systemic dealership service center delays. Here is the technical breakdown of modern multi-point inspection bottlenecks and how to cut your scheduled maintenance down to 45 minutes.
The high performance golden NIO ES9 SUV.
The NIO ES9 Looks Like a Masterclass in Practical Luxury and Intelligent Design
By Marc Beresford on
NIO is redefining the electric vehicle experience by treating the car as a lifestyle ecosystem rather than just a machine. Discover how the feature packed ES9 blends smart, human centric design with practical utility to make your travel seamless.
Modern NIO showroom featuring two sleek cars.
NIO Officially Takes Top Spot in JD Power Rankings: The Customer First Shift
By Marc Beresford on
The automotive industry is evolving beyond simple vehicle specs. See why NIO is dominating the premium market by building a complete ecosystem that puts the driver at the center of everything, creating the trust that modern car owners truly deserve.
The 2026 Lexus ES Is Massively Changed Yet Very Much The Same
The 2026 Lexus ES Is Massively Changed Yet Very Much The Same
By Tim Healey on
Lexus has given the 2026 ES more size, electrification, and even better noise reduction. It looks very different but feels very much the same.
2026 Ford F-150
F-150 Owners Face Summer Towing Delays and Roll-Away Software Glitches Ahead of July Remedy Date
By Denis Flierl on
A massive Ford F-150 recall leaves owners facing summer towing gridlock and dangerous roll-away software bugs before the July 10 remedy date. Here is a mechanical expert's action plan to bypass dealer delays and keep your truck locked in park safely.
2026 Ford F-150
Ford Integrated Trailer Module Failures Cause Sudden Towing Brake Loss in Millions of F-150 Trucks
By Denis Flierl on
A massive 4.38-million Ford F-150 recall is due to trailer brakes dropping on steep grades. Investigative forensic data reveals a hidden startup voltage glitch is knocking out critical safety modules. Here is the field-tested fix to keep your truck safe.
Black Ford F-150 Lightning charging at a ChargePoint station in a sunny parking lot.
A 2025 F-150 Lightning Owner’s First Fast Charge Cost $15
By Noah Washington on
His 2025 F-150 Lightning Flash went from 50 to 80 percent in 15 minutes at a new 160-kW airport charger. The plug required conviction, and ChargePoint charged a dollar for arriving app-free.
White Rivian R1S and Passport travel trailer shown in side profile at an EV charging station.
Rivian R1S Tows From Phoenix to San Diego Without Unhooking at Key Charging Stops
By Noah Washington on
The Rivian R1S used 342.7 kWh at 1.09 mi/kWh while pulling a Passport camper through 106-to-113-degree heat. Three trailer-friendly charging sites kept every stop hitch-free.
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Launch Edition in Arctic White and Grand Sport X in Pitch Gray Metallic positioned side by side sharing the same foundational Stingray DNA.
Chevrolet Just Told The 2027 Stingray Buyers That It's Returning Corvette To Its Traditional Formula By Hinting Performance Matters More Than Efficiency
By Armen Hareyan on
Chevrolet seems to prioritize displacement and performance, and appears perfectly comfortable making that trade because it believes 2027 Corvette Stingray buyers still want a great V8 more than a great EPA rating.
Slate EV Truck supercharging at a Tesla Supercharger
A Potential $24,950 Slate EV Truck Price Leak Generated Enormous Interest Because Affordable Cars Are Becoming Rare
By Armen Hareyan on
The excitement surrounding the the Slate EV truck's price leak may actually reveal something broader: car buyers aren't searching for the cheapest EV truck, but for any new car they can realistically afford.
2027 GMC Sierra teaser, which is published by GMC and shows how different it is from the Silverado
GMC Is Separating The 2027 Sierra 1500 From The Silverado More Than At Any Point In Modern History, Teasing A Luxury Brand Rather Than A Truck Brand
By Armen Hareyan on
The first image of the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 reveals more than a new design, hinting at a strategy that could further separate it from Chevrolet's Silverado.
Kia's Strategic Blueprint for the Electric Vehicle Wars
Kia Leverages High Voltage Architecture and Strategic Global Scaling to Dominate the Electric Vehicle Market
By Rob Enderle on
Kia is defying industry slowdowns by executing an aggressive strategic roadmap to capture the mainstream electric vehicle market using advanced 800-volt high-voltage architecture and neutralizing fierce global Chinese EV competitors.
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