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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.

800 miles In on My Rivian R1T, and it's already Lost Its Rear Motor and gone into Turtle Mode, Now I’m hoping the Service Center Can Save It
800 Miles In, My Rivian R1T Already Lost Its Rear Motor And Gone Into Turtle Mode, Now I’m Hoping The Service Center Can Save It
By Narek Hareyan on
Just one month after switching from Tesla to a Rivian R1T, Michael’s brand-new R1T lost its rear motor and went into turtle mode, and what happened next might change how you think about owning an electric truck.
I Upgraded the Screen on My Toyota Tundra SR5 and Everything Worked Until the Toyota App Locked Me Out, Now the Dealer Is Refusing to Help
I Upgraded the Screen on My Toyota Tundra SR5 and Everything Worked Until the Toyota App Locked Me Out, Now the Dealer Is Refusing to Help
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a screen upgrade on a Toyota Tundra took an unexpected turn leaving the owner searching for answers, as neither the dealer nor Toyota would lift a finger to help.
2024 Lexus GX550 Premium
I Reluctantly Traded In My 2023 Lexus GX550 Luxury+ With Minimal Loss, But There Were A Few Things I Did Not Like About It
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Lexus models are champions in retaining value, here's why this owner decided to trade-in his GX550 Luxury+ for an older, German premium SUV.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Finding Rubber Ducks Left On Their Truck – One Owner Says “I Was Livid When I Saw a Kid Touching My Cybertruck, but It Turns Out He Just Wanted to Leave Me a Rubber Duck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners report discovering rubber ducks placed on their trucks. One owner shared he was furious when he noticed a child touching his Cybertruck, only to realize he simply wanted to leave him a rubber duck.
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
By Armen Hareyan on
This Tesla owner traded up to a newer Model 3, scored thousands more by skipping Tesla’s trade-in offer, and shares hard-earned tips that every EV buyer should know before pulling the trigger.
2025 Ram Truck
Ram Truck Thief Calls Local Police and Says, “I Hurt Myself and I Can’t Get Out” After Breaking Through the Dealer’s Glass Window
By Denis Flierl on
Check out a strange story from Tyler, Texas. A Ram truck thief broke into a Dodge dealer, injured himself on broken glass, got stuck inside, and then called the police to get him out. You can't make this story up; truth is stranger than fiction.
Blue Kia EV9 Service Bulletin with paper
I Got Charged $765 for My Kia EV9 Alignment, They Billed Me $325 Per Hour for 4 Hours of Work
By Noah Washington on
I love my Kia EV9, but $765 for an alignment is ridiculous. The invoice showed four hours of labor at $325 per hour, totalling $765, which seems quite high.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says He’s No Longer a Tesla “Fanboy” After His Truck Experienced a Bizarre Failure Where Everything Remained Powered ON but Unresponsive – The Cybertruck Had to be Towed With The Brights Blinding Oncoming Traffic
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a bizarre incident where his truck became unresponsive while all systems stayed powered on. The Cybertruck had to be towed, with its high beams on, blinding oncoming traffic. The owner says he’s no longer a Tesla “fanboy.”
Lucid Air being stolen from driveway at night
I Tracked My Stolen Lucid Air Through The App, And Took It Back From The Thief's Driveway, All While A Neighbor Recorded The Whole Thing
By Noah Washington on
Kevin Cordova took matters into his own hands and launched a single-man recovery operation for his stolen Lucid Air, foregoing police involvement. The events that unfolded could be the plot of a short film.
2024 GMC Sierra Duramax
I Had My 2024 GMC Sierra Duramax With 11K Miles Towed To the Dealer For the Second Time, the Dealer Can’t Figure It Out, I’m Ready to Take It To Ford
By Denis Flierl on
Seth is disappointed with his new 2024 GMC Sierra Duramax truck and doesn't know what to do next. GMC can't seem to fix it, and it's the second time he's had it towed to the dealer. Here is his unbelievable story and what Duramax owners need to know. 
Nissan Z interior
Nissan Z Owner: "Someone Broke Into My Z, MyNissan App Didn't Report Anything"
By Dimitar Angelov on
A disgruntled Nissan Z owner says that the “MyNissan” app did not report anything, but luckily, nothing major is missing from the sports car.
2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator in Joose
Jeep Offers Employee Pricing and a New Color to Boost 2025 Wrangler and Gladiator Sales
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is joining Ford in offering employee sized discounts on new vehicles. If you are in the market, Jeep is also introducing a vibrant new orange, just in time for spring.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drove His Truck Through a Tornado Zone – Adds, I Wouldn't Recommend Anyone Try This on Purpose"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he accidentally found himself driving his truck in a tornado zone. However, he did not want to stop and get a hotel, so he decided to drive through the worst weather conditions of his life.
2020 Tesla Model 3
My 2020 Tesla Model 3 Battery Failed at 15K and Now There’s An Error Code Leading To Another Battery Failure at 20K Miles, I’m Questioning Tesla’s Reliability
By Denis Flierl on
Ashley's 2020 Tesla Model 3 has only 20,000 miles on the odometer, and her battery has failed twice. Here is her troubling story and what all Tesla owners need to know about limited-use battery charging. 
2025 GMC Sierra
I Bought a 2025 GMC Sierra and With Only 100 Miles I Had It Towed To the Dealer, The Engine Is Making A Horrible Death Rattle
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a new 2025 GMC Sierra pickup with only 100 miles on it starts making a horrible noise from under the hood? It's so bad that you are afraid to drive it. Check out Alex's unbelievable story and hear what the dealer told him to do.
Rivian R1T gear tunnel with crockpot
My Rivian's Gear Tunnel Powered a Hot Meal for My Father-in-Law in Recovery, I've Never Appreciated This Feature More
By Noah Washington on
The ability to power a crockpot from the gear tunnel in my Rivian R1T is a feature I truly appreciate. I was able to provide hot meals for my Father-in-Law recovering in the hospital.
Lucid Air in front of a building in California
I Love My Lucid, But The Nearest Dealership Is 1,000 Miles Away, If Lucid Wants To Increase Sales It Needs To Postpone AMP-1 And Put That Money in Dealerships
By Noah Washington on
Lucid is a great manufacturer, but they need more studios if they want to make the next jump and compete with companies like Rivian and Tesla. The East Coast only has two dealerships.
Lucid Air travelling down the highway
After Two Hated Teslas, I Finally Found My Wife's Perfect Car, The Lucid Air Touring Has Every Feature She's Been Begging For
By Noah Washington on
After bad experiences with the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3, I’ve decided to go through with my Lucid Air purchase. However, there’s one glaring issue.
Whoever Decided To Put HID Bulbs in a Nissan Rogue Should Know That Replacing Is a Painful Process - Either You Pay Nissan $300 To Replace Or Buy a Single Bulb for $100 and Cur Your Knuckles
Whoever Decided To Put HID Bulbs in a Nissan Rogue Should Know That Replacing Is a Painful Process - Either You Pay Nissan $300 To Replace Or Buy a Single Bulb for $100 and Cut Your Knuckles
By Armen Hareyan on
If you've ever wondered why a simple headlight change could turn into a $300 headache, this Nissan Rogue owner’s story, and the clever solutions that followed, might just save you time, money, and frustration.
I Thought Waiting to Insure My New 2025 Toyota Camry Would Be Fine Until I Woke Up to Broken Glass and a Huge Bill
I Thought Waiting to Insure My New 2025 Toyota Camry Would Be Fine Until I Woke Up to Broken Glass and a Huge Bill
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as an exciting first car quickly spiraled into a costly mistake. Here’s why this cautionary tale serves as a lesson that every driver can learn from.
My New Tesla Model 3 Was Vandalized on Day Three And I Can’t Help But Feel Like I Was Targeted
On Day 3 of Tesla Model 3 Ownership, While Parked on a Jobsite in DC, Someone Either Kicked or Punched My Car Under The Driver Side Mirror And Left a Creased Dent For Me
By Aram Krajekian on
A new Tesla owner found a mysterious dent just days after delivery in what appears to be part of a rising wave of hostility fueled by Elon Musk’s polarizing image and a climate where driving a Tesla feels political.
2021 Nissan Rogue
I Lost Thousands of Dollars On My 2021 Nissan Rogue Because the Nissan Dealer Failed To Disclose Damage From Two Prior Accidents
By Denis Flierl on
Have you purchased a car and discovered it was in an undisclosed accident? Here is a Nissan Rogue buyer's unbelievable story of buying a used Rogue Sport, and the dealer failed to disclose two accidents. Here's what all used car buyers need to know.
Ford Mustang Owner Has Girl and Car Problems
A Ford Mustang Owner Has a Common Guy Problem We Can All Identify With. But is He Getting Good Advice? Here's a DIY Mechanic's Best Friend That Will Work
By Timothy Boyer on
A non-mechanic is panicking over a not-uncommon problem car owners sometimes face when objects fall into one of any number of the many crevasses you will find in your car.
Tesla Model Y with Tesla logo next to it
Tesla Canceled My Launch Series Model Y After Taking My Deposit, And Now They Want Me to Pay More For a Base Model
By Noah Washington on
I was excited to secure a launch series Model Y, placing a deposit and eagerly anticipating its arrival. Unfortunately, Tesla recently informed me of the cancellation of the order. They've now offered a base model alternative, but at a higher price.
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Every Time I Take My Toyota 4Runner To The Dealer For An Oil Change, They Tell Me I Need A New Cabin Air Filter, They Aren’t Getting Me Again
By Denis Flierl on
How often should a cabin air filter be changed in your Toyota 4Runner or other Toyota vehicle? The Toyota dealer tells Tiffany she needs a new filter in her Toyota 4Runner every time she changes her oil. Here is what all Toyota owners need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Both His Front Wheels Turned Inward Towards Each Other in the Middle of the Road – Adds “The Tie Rod is Completely Unbolted & I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This; My Kids Were in The Truck Going 70 MPH”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported that both front wheels turned inward while driving. He’s suspicious whether this was sabotage by Tesla vandals since the tie rod is unbolted without visible damage. He adds that he’s never seen anything like this.
Tesla Owners Are Giving Upon Their Model Y for This Make and Model
I Am So Happy To Be Rid Of My Tesla Model Y! I Have Wanted This Car For So Long And Today It Became A Reality
By Timothy Boyer on
The car model former Tesla owners are trading their Model Y for and are loving it, and why they are doing it.
Used Tesla Buyer Fears Public Will Misunderstand His Tesla Buying Decision
I Have A 2022 Model Y Now Because "Everyone" Hates Them. $24k And I Couldn't Be Happier, And Please Don't Light It On Fire Or Scratch Things Into It as I Can't Afford To Fix It
By Timothy Boyer on
A public school teacher's plea asking others not to judge him for buying a Tesla sparks a memory of buying my first Toyota nearly 35 years ago.
Our Two-Rivian Garage Felt Like a Milestone, Until One Tiny Mouse Wrecked It with an $11,000 Surprise
Rivian Technician Discovered a Mouse Nest in My R1T And Said The Electrical Damage Is Extensive, Totaling Over $11,000
By Narek Hareyan on
One tiny mouse snuck into a Rivian owner's R1T and quietly caused over $11,000 in damage, exposing a hidden risk that every EV driver needs to see before it’s too late.
Tesla Cybertruck Charging at supercharger station
Switching From Liberty Mutual to Allstate for My New Cybertruck Saved Me Money on All Three Tesla's
By Noah Washington on
Getting insurance for my Cybertruck turned out to be more of a hassle than I expected. At first, I had trouble getting coverage through Liberty Mutual, but Allstate came through for me in the end.
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