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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.

I said I would Never Buy an EV but the Rivian R1T Got Me Hooked
I Said I Would Never Buy an EV, But The Rivian R1T Got Me Hooked
By Aram Krajekian on
This Rivian owner was convinced EVs weren’t for him, until one thing changed his mind forever.
Intel Working With Automakers To Make Them More Competitive
How Intel Could Help Western Automakers Catch Up to China’s EV Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
Western Car makers are falling behind their Chinese counterparts at an alarming rate, and analyst consensus indicates that they will be in catastrophic failure unless they step up. Intel is uniquely positioned to help these car companies close this gap.
Picture of the west being made obsolete by China's automotive companies due to outdated organizational structures and management styles
Why Most Western Automakers Will Fail By 2030: It’s About Company Structure And Management Style
By Rob Enderle on
Western Automakers have dropped behind their Chinese counterparts by around a decade and China continues to advance, if this trend isn’t reversed most Western car makers are likely to fail by 2030 simply because of their management style and structure.
Geely Buying Jaguar rendered by Gemini
Jaguar's New Owner: A Joke That's Not So Funny - A Geely-Jaguar Merger Could Be a Smart Move
By Rob Enderle on
While the report that Geely was buying Jaguar was an April Fools' joke, this would be a great idea for both firms.
So a 10K Model 3 in a Dealership I Bought It Expensive and After 4 Years of Degradation I Only Have One Regret
So a 10K Model 3 in a Dealership I Bought It Expensive and After 4 Years of Degradation I Only Have One Regret
By Armen Hareyan on
After about 128,000 miles in his Tesla Model 3, this owner's brutally honest 4-year review reveals what most EV ads never tell you, especially about battery life, winter driving, and real savings.
Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y & Cybertruck, Elon Musk
Elon Musk Responds to Calls He Should Step Down as Tesla CEO – Musk Thanks a Tesla Investor Who Says He’ll Sell 75% of His Tesla Shares if Elon Steps Down
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has acknowledged calls for his resignation as Tesla CEO after disappointing Q1 delivery results. Musk expressed gratitude to an investor who threatened to sell 75% of his Tesla shares if Musk stepped down as CEO.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Owner Says, “Charging My Cybertruck Is Unfair, There’s No Line, No Pump, Or Wasted Time. Every Morning, My Truck Is Already Full While I Slept
By Denis Flierl on
What's it like to own a Tesla Cybertruck or another Tesla model? If you are considering an electric truck, here are the good and the bad things you'll want to know. Check out Marcus's story and see if you still want to buy the controversial EV truck.
White Tesla Model Y next to Supercharger
I'm Paying More to Charge My New Model Y Than I Did for Gas, Tesla's App Shows Savings Using Inflated Gas Prices
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's app promised savings, but I'm paying more for electricity than I did for gas. My Model Y's charging costs are proving the app's gas price assumptions wrong.
2026 Toyota GR Corolla update
Toyota Teases The 2026 GR Corolla, But Is Waiting Until The Last Moment To Revel Its Biggest Surprise
By Dimitar Angelov on
The new GR Corolla will feature many important improvements, but Toyota still doesn't say anything about the engine.
2025 Toyota RAV4 and Corolla Cross
I Took My 2009 Toyota Corolla With 268K Miles To the Dealer, At First I Was Excited, But I Left Disappointed, I Didn’t Buy A 2025 Toyota RAV4 Or a Corolla Cross
By Denis Flierl on
Liz wants to buy a new small SUV. She loves the outdoors and is looking for her new vehicle. Which one should she buy? Liz took her 2009 Corolla, expecting to buy another Toyota, but left disappointed. Check out Liz's discouraging car search journey. 
I Took My 2021 Silverado 1500 in for a Simple Transmission Service and Came Back with a Mysterious Smell in the Cabin
I Took My 2021 Silverado 1500 in for a Simple Transmission Service and Came Back with a Mysterious Smell in the Cabin
By Aram Krajekian on
When an unexplainable scent filled the air of a Silverado owner’s cabin, it triggered a hunt for answers and how even simple services can go sideways.
I Bought a Tesla Model 3 and I Can’t Imagine Driving Anything Else Despite All the Hate I’ve Seen
I Bought a Tesla Model 3 And I Can’t Imagine Driving Anything Else Despite All the Hate I’ve Seen
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as one owner's experience with a Tesla Model 3 turned into a wave of reasons that reveal why so many Tesla drivers never look back.
The 2025 Nissan Rogue that I reviewed for Torque News
Outdoorsy Types Can Make a Compelling Case For The 2025 Nissan Rogue's Rock Creek Edition As Off-Road Features Could Cost More To Add In The Aftermarket
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek may be a budget-friendly adventure SUV or a pricey gimmick. But in this review, I break down the real cost of ownership, hidden savings, surprise expenses, and why it might just be the smartest trim to buy.
Cybertruck Machine vs Nature True Story Makes the News
Tesla Cybertruck Avoids Landslide and Then Drives Right Over It
By Timothy Boyer on
A must-see video of a Tesla Cybertruck riding into what could have been a disastrous accident, avoiding a landslide, and then remarkably driving over it as if in the act of defiance of machine vs. nature.
My Brand-New Silverado Was Flawless Until a Subwoofer Install Left Me Stranded with a Truck That Keeps Dying
My Brand-New Chevy Silverado Was Flawless Until a Subwoofer Install Left Me Stranded with a Truck That Keeps Dying
By Aram Krajekian on
A brand new 4,500-mile 2025 Silverado 3500HD was brought in for a subwoofer upgrade, but ended up dying twice on the road with glow plug failures and warning lights flashing. What seemed like a harmless install quickly unraveled into something deeper.
I Was Ready to Install Running Boards on My 2025 R1S, Until I Heard What Some Owners Had to Do Just to Get It Serviced
I Was Ready to Install Running Boards on My 2025 R1S, Until I Heard What Some Owners Had to Do Just to Get It Serviced
By Narek Hareyan on
I was all set to install running boards on my Rivian R1S, until I discovered the surprising reason some owners had to remove theirs just to get basic service.
My Tire Pressure Gauge on my Chevy Bolt Says 39, but the Car Says 32, Might Be Headed back to the Dealer
My Tire Pressure Gauge on My Chevy Bolt Says 39, But the Car Says 32, Might Be Headed Back To The Dealer
By Narek Hareyan on
My Chevy Bolt insisted my tire was underinflated even after pumping it to 39 PSI, and what I uncovered about its sensors might just save you a trip to the dealer.
Chart showing Biden-era vehicle price changes by John Goreham uses KBB/Cox Automotive data
We Now Have a Handy Baseline of Car Prices From The Biden Admin Against Which To Compare The Expected Changes Under The Trump Admin
By John Goreham on
During the first two years of President Biden’s administration, average vehicle transaction prices leapt by 17.3%. Here is a baseline for us to compare what happens under President Trump ‘47 as tariff-related changes take place.
2023 Tesla Model 3
My Customer Traded a Honda Pilot For a Tesla Model 3 and Now Wants To Return it Because of Tesla’s High Insurance and a Charger Is $5,000
By Denis Flierl on
Here is another story of someone who purchased a Tesla and has buyer's remorse. Michael bought a Tesla Model 3 and wants to return it because of high insurance premiums and an expensive home charger. Here is his story and what Tesla buyers need to know.
Tesla Model X Falcon Wing Door Article Banner
My Tesla Model X's Falcon Wing Doors Work Perfectly Half The Time, The Other Half I'm Anxiously Waiting For Them To Open
By Noah Washington on
I truly enjoy driving my Model X. However, the Falcon Wing doors present a unique daily experience. Sometimes they operate flawlessly, while other times they require a bit more...persuasion.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Would Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, But The Toyota Dealer Is Telling Me My 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300 Is Only Worth $9K
By Denis Flierl on
What should a Toyota RAV4 buyer do if the dealer won't give her what her trade-in is worth? It's far less than it's worth. Should she walk away? Salma likes the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and would buy it but has a dilemma. Here is what car shoppers need to know.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 being repaired at car dealership
I Poured Windshield Washer Fluid in My Ioniq 5's Coolant Tank and Learned an Expensive Lesson About EV Maintenance
By Noah Washington on
My Ioniq 5's coolant system got an unwelcome addition. I poured Rain-X into my Ioniq 5's coolant tank instead of coolant. 100 miles later, I discovered the problem.
Image of Hillsboro Ford courtesy of Seth Orlick.
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit Both See Solid Growth In Q1, Bucking the EV Decline
By John Goreham on
Ford is seeing solid and steady long-term progress with the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit as an important competitor suffers declining sales and lower buyer interest. 
After 100000 Miles on my Rivian, I Started to Worry About My Efficiency Until I Realized Other Owners Might Be Getting Even Less
After 100,000 Miles on my Rivian, I Started to Worry About My Efficiency Until I Realized Other Owners Might Be Getting Even Less
By Narek Hareyan on
I thought my Rivian’s efficiency was slowly getting worse after 100000 miles, until I saw what other owners were getting and realized my numbers might not be so bad after all.
I Upgraded the Steering on My Lifted 2021 Ram 2500 and Now It Drives Worse Than Ever but, I Think I Found the Problem
I Upgraded the Steering on My Lifted 2021 Ram 2500 and Now It Drives Worse Than Ever but, I Think I Found the Problem
By Narek Hareyan on
What started as a simple fix for a suspension noise turned my lifted Ram 2500 into a white-knuckle steering nightmare, and what I uncovered next might save your truck from the same fate.
New Car Owner Has Doubts About Her Toyota Corolla Purchase
I'm a first time car buyer, and I ended up walking away with a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. I love the car, but when I was talking to my friends about it, they all have that painful look on their face. Did I get robbed?
By Timothy Boyer on
A first-time car shopper with a limited budget wanted a used car at a more affordable price but wound up leaving the dealership with a brand-new Toyota. Should she feel bad based on her friends' reactions?
Image of Ford F-150 Lighting by John Goreham
EV Truck Delivery Numbers In Q1 Were a Disaster Confirming Consumer Rejection of EV Trucks In America
By John Goreham on
In the first quarter of 2025, EV truck deliveries were down over the prior quarter, based on available data. Here’s how bad it is.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 in front of a house and charging
My 70-Year-Old Dad Just Drove His Ioniq 6 From Oklahoma to Florida (940+ Miles) in One Day, This Was His First EV Road Trip Just as Tesla Chargers Go Live
By Noah Washington on
At 70, my dad just completed his first EV road trip, a 940+ mile trek from Oklahoma to Florida in his Hyundai Ioniq 6, arriving just as Tesla's Superchargers opened to non-Tesla vehicles.
I Bought a Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 to Tow a 32-Foot Toy Hauler but Now I'm Questioning Whether I Overestimated Its Towing Capability
I Bought a Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 to Tow a 32-Foot Toy Hauler but Now I'm Questioning Whether I Overestimated Its Towing Capability
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Ram 2500 Laramie 4x4 owner set out to tow his 32-foot toy hauler, he thought he had the perfect truck until he stumbled upon a wave of concerns that left him asking if he made a costly mistake.
All My Problems With My 2016 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab Went Away Until 2025 and 95K Miles When It Started Shifting Into 3rd Hard, But The Transmission Flush Fixed It
All My Problems With My 2016 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab Went Away Until 2025 and 95K Miles When It Started Shifting Into 3rd Hard, But The Transmission Flush Fixed It
By Armen Hareyan on
He almost traded it in, but a simple $200 fix saved his 2016 Colorado from the scrap heap. This same trick can possibly rescue your troubled truck as well.
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