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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.

Even the Most Minor Car Damage from an Accident Needs to be Reported Warning
I'm Being Sued for $30,000 for a Car I Hit a Year Ago
By Timothy Boyer on
The threat of a lawsuit long after a minor auto accident is not uncommon, and yet, car owners often make this common mistake after an accident that causes them future legal problems.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
My 2022 Chevy Silverado Z71 10-Speed Trans Is Gone 33K In, It Already Has a New Rear Diff, and the Dealer Says At Least 5 Trucks Are Ahead of Me
By Denis Flierl on
A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner is wondering what he will do now for a pickup. His Silverado has already had the rear diff replaced, and now his 10-speed transmission is gone. His previous Ford F-150 left him stranded, and he still needs a truck.
Cory's GMC Sierra Duramax.jpg: "Silver GMC Sierra HD pickup truck parked in suburban driveway, rugged chrome grille and bold wheel design prominent
I’ve Had Back-to-Back Issues With My GMC Sierra EV, and With Advertised Features Not Even Included With My Truck, I Worked Out a Swap for a Sierra 2500 HD Duramax Instead
By Aram Krajekian on
This Sierra EV owner gave the future a fair shot, but after software letdowns, missing features, and dealership fatigue, he made a move that says a lot about where trust and capability still matter most.
2022 Toyota Tundra and 2016 Toyota Tundra
I’m Leaning Towards Buying a 2016 Toyota Tundra with 96K Miles Over a Newer 2022 Tundra with 45K Miles, Because the Older Truck Has More Life Left In It
By Denis Flierl on
Should a Toyota Tundra truck buyer purchase a 10-year-old truck with more miles or a 3-year-old truck with fewer miles? Does the older Tundra with more miles have more life in it? See what most Tundra owners would do if they were in that situation. 
White Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on gravel road with autumn forest background
Ford Service Tech Was Confused When I Drove My Ford Mustang Mach-E Home Without The Key Fob 'How Were You Able To Drive Without The Key?', I Had To Explain Ford's Own Technology To Their Dealership
By Noah Washington on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E's Phone As A Key is a core feature, yet one owner found himself explaining it to a bewildered Ford service technician who couldn't fathom how the car drove away without the fob.
Dark green Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV parked on desert road with wind turbines and mountains in background at sunrise
I Put 81,352 Miles On My 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 In 37 Months And Only Spent $228 On Charging, But Then ICCU Failed During The Worst Winter Storm 40 Miles From Home
By Noah Washington on
He drove his 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for 81,000 miles on just $228 in charging, but this incredible economy was put to the ultimate test when its ICCU failed in a blizzard 40 miles from home.
Video Game Sourced Car Design From Hyundai Rendered by Midjourney
The Hyundai Insteroid May Be Hyundai's Halo Car That Can Counter Chinese EVs And Attract Younger Car Buyers
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Insteroid concept car, drawing inspiration from media, could serve as a unique and affordable "halo product" that attracts younger car buyers and counters the rise of Chinese EVs, rekindling excitement for bold automotive design.
Midjourney render of a Volkswagen ID4 battery test
The Long Haul: Volkswagen ID.3 and the Case for EV Longevity
By Rob Enderle on
The Volkswagen ID.3's minimal battery degradation after 107,000 miles, combined with the inherent mechanical simplicity and reduced maintenance of EVs, strongly suggests that electric cars are likely to last longer than gasoline vehicles.
AI Rendering Of GM's future engine.
GM's Reported Decision To Halt EV Motors and Focus on V8 Engines Could Be Either a Short-Term Boost or Long-Term Blunder
By Rob Enderle on
General Motors' reported decision to halt electric motor production and invest heavily in V8 gasoline engines is a strategic pivot that could boost short-term profits from trucks and SUVs but risks hindering its long-term competitive position.
Tesla launch event showing Elon Musk on stage
Tesla Has Launched the Model Y in India at a Price of $73,200 USD, But This Model Gets Sold for $37,490 in the USA and You Will Be Paying Tax of $34,940 Tax to the Government in India During the Purchase
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model Y launch in Indian triggers a storm over price, policy, and priorities.
2024 Tesla Model 3
My Tesla Model 3 Passed a Slower Car, Pulled In Front of It, and Slowed Down, the Car Passed Me and Gives Me the Finger, Now, I’m Ready to Cancel FSD
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner's FSD is driving him nuts. He was traveling 79 mph on the highway. His car passed a slower car, and then, when it returned to the right lane, it slowed down, which angered the other driver. And, it's happening to other Tesla owners.
2024 Toyota RAV4 and Ford F-150 Lightning
My Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the Worst I’ve Owned For Road Noise, and It Lacks Power. My New Ford F-150 Lightning is 500% Quieter, and It’s Crazy Fast
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner has two complaints. The road noise is the worst in any car he has owned, and it needs more power. He just purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning, and it has tons of power, it's 500% quieter than the RAV4, and costs less to operate. 
New 2025 Camry Owner Praises Toyota for Lemon Law Claim Results
The Toyota Brand Engagement Employee That Called Said My Vehicle Was Manufactured in Kentucky and Joked That They Probably Made My Car on a Friday
By Timothy Boyer on
A 2025 Camry owner reports that Toyota approved a Lemon Law claim for his new car due to this problem.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Left His Truck Plugged In For Two Weeks In the Arizona Heat & It Got Bricked – Adds, “It Was Continuously Charging Throughout the Heatwave”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that while he was on vacation, he left his truck plugged into the charger for two weeks during a heatwave. When he returned, he found his truck completely unresponsive, and he couldn’t even open the door.
2025 Lexus TX 350 AWD in blue with a forest background
Is the American-Built Lexus TX 350 AWD Better Because It’s Bigger, or Does the Size of the “Lexus Texas” Make It Harder to Love - We Answer
By John Goreham on
We test and review the Lexus “Texas.” Is the TX 350 AWD the right large SUV for your needs?
Rivian R1T electric pickup truck crossing a river, surrounded by autumn forest with water reflecting its metallic blue-gray body
My Rivian R1T Was the First EV I’ve Owned, and After 3 Years and Nearly 100K Miles, I’m Sharing My Thoughts on the Gen 1 Before Trading It In for a Gen 2
By Aram Krajekian on
After putting nearly 100,000 miles on his very first EV, this owner doubles down by buying another Rivian R1T. Here's why Rivian earned his trust even when the truck wasn’t perfect.
My Porsche Macan's Handling Isn't Even Close To That Of My Tesla Model Y And It's a $90,000 Car
My Porsche Macan's Handling Isn't Even Close To That Of My Tesla Model Y And It's a $90,000 Car
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected comparison from a Porsche and Tesla owner reveals why his $90,000 Macan feels unlikeable next to his Model Y, and it just might change how you judge performance SUVs.
Tesla Model Y on the back of a flatbed towing truck
Buy An Aftermarket Spare Tire For Your Tesla Model Y And You Won’t Have To Pay Overage Of $220 To Tow 45 Miles To Tire Store When You Run Over A Nail In The Road
By Chris Johnston on
This $220 Lesson Changed How I Prepare My Tesla Model Y for Road Trips
A Buick sign is removed from a Metro Boston dealership.
After Years of Media and PR Hype Claiming Buick Will Be an EV Brand, It is Now GM’s Only Brand Without an Electrified Model
By John Goreham on
We look back at some of the media's past stories about Buick's EV models and compare the predictions to what actually took place.
The 2025 GMC Canyon AT4 Has a Terrific Ride And Imposing Design, But I Had To Ask My Wife To Move To The Left So I Can Have a 50% of Rear Mirror View
The 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X Has a Terrific Ride And Imposing Design, But I Had To Ask My Wife To Move To The Left So I Can Have a 50% of Rear Mirror View
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X surprised me with an unexpected mix of rugged off-road grit and refined daily drivability, but one clever design choice turned out to be unlikeable in ways I didn’t see coming.
Sleek gray Tesla Model 3 parked in desert residential area, angled side view with palm trees and metal fence background
My Tesla Model 3 Long Range Is Using Up Range Excessively No Matter What I Do, I’m Only Getting 199 Miles With Very High Watt-Hours Per Mile
By Aram Krajekian on
When you do everything right and lose range, the problem doesn't just feel technical, it becomes personal. That's why this Tesla Model 3 owner’s experience dives into a battery health warning that many drivers could be seeing without even realizing it.
Blue Honda Insight hybrid hatchback parked in urban lot, sleek aerodynamic design with smooth metallic finish
I Just Finished Putting a Massive Lithium Battery in My Honda Insight, And Now I’m Getting Over 100 MPG With an Additional 77ft-lbs of Torque
By Aram Krajekian on
Underneath its modest shell, this Honda Insight hides a transformation so amazing, it almost challenges everything we thought hybrids were meant to be.
2025 Toyota RAV4
My 2025 Toyota RAV4 200 Miles In Smells Like Coolant, the Dealer Confirmed It Was There, Had to Call Tech Support, and Now They Say It’s Normal
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner is concerned that his new SUV smells like engine coolant. The dealer confirmed the smell, ran a few tests, and consulted Toyota tech support. Now the dealer's service department says it's normal. Is a coolant smell ever normal?
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Want To Take My Tesla Cybertruck on a Fishing Trip, Towing My Boat Like I Do With My Ram, But I Don’t Want My CT To Brick On Me In the Middle of Nowhere
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner plans to take his new truck on a 750-mile trip, towing his 18-foot boat, just as he has done many times with his Ram pickup. However, he's afraid he won't make it in his CT because of being bricked in the middle of nowhere.
Black GMC Sierra EV towing white Transcend travel trailer through wooded campground with dense forest background
2025 GMC Sierra EV Max Range Delivers 550-Mile Range In Maine Backroads, Owner Says Interstate Range Drops To 440 Miles At 79 MPH While Towing 9000 LBS
By Noah Washington on
He drove his GMC Sierra EV over 1,500 miles, cross-country, towing both a camper and a boat, proving electric trucks are ready for the ultimate American road trip with 440 miles of highway range.
Candy apple red RAM pickup truck speeding down a tree-lined road with motion blur and gleaming chrome details
2025 Dodge RAM Limited Owner Reports Unusually Quiet Cabin After 1000 Miles, Says High-Output Engine Almost Too Refined For Former Charger R/T Driver
By Noah Washington on
After 1,000 miles, his 2025 Ram 1500 Limited is so smooth and silent, its high-output engine almost too refined, leaving a former Charger R/T owner wondering where the excitement went.
Graph shows that EV market share in the U.S. has declined to below 2023 levels
U.S. Battery Electric Vehicle Market Share Below 2023 For Both Quarters of 2025, Despite Massive Subsidies From Automakers and Governments as Huge Changes to EV Incentives Loom
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle market share in America has been declining now for about two years. Here is the latest data and a look forward to what will happen on October 1st when federal government subsidies stop.
I Miss the Raw Power, Went From 2500HD Duramax To F-150 Supercrew to Tundra And Now 2023 Toyota Tacoma, But Have No Regrets After Downsizing
I Miss the Raw Power, Went From 2500HD Duramax To F-150 Supercrew to Tundra And Now 2023 Toyota Tacoma, But Have No Regrets After Downsizing
By Armen Hareyan on
I gave up the raw, unlikeable power of my Duramax and F-150 for a 2023 Tacoma, and what I discovered about downsizing trucks was completely unexpected.
2014 Hyundai Sonata
My Hyundai Sonata Has Been at the Dealer For 7 Months Waiting For a New Engine, They Say They’re Waiting On Parts, I Think They Are Just Stalling
By Denis Flierl on
A Hyundai Sonata owner's engine failed, and she has had her car at the Hyundai dealer for seven months, still waiting for it to be fixed. The failed engine is supposed to be covered under an engine recall, but the owner says the dealer is stalling. 
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV suffers electrical fire in Boston
My 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Immediately Caught Fire, Which Was Terrifying, and I Knew Right Away There Was an Emergency
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV owner Brian, who experienced a fire during the morning rush hour in Boston on one of its busiest highways. Here is what EV owners should know about EV fires.
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