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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 Genesis GV70 Side view
I thought the Lexus RX Had a Stranglehold On Its Segment, But Then I Drove the 2026 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige, and My Opinions Have Changed
By John Goreham on
Lexus has made the best mid-sized/compact luxury crossover for decades. However, now that I’ve tried the Genesis GV70, my longstanding opinions have started to adapt.
Cars are less expensive today than at any time in President Biden's term
Trump Tariffs Have Not Increased Vehicle Costs, and Average Transaction Prices Remain Below Biden-Era Peaks - Here Is the Hard Data and a Forecast of What’s To Come
By John Goreham on
It’s been months since the media began its fear, uncertainty, and doubt campaign to cast vehicle tariffs in the worst light possible. Here is what the latest data shows regarding average transaction prices in America for new and used vehicles.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Initially Thought My 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Was Perfect, But 10 Months In, Toyota's Quality and Reliability Are Not What They Were 5-10 Years Ago
By Denis Flierl on
You can learn a great deal about a car from its owner after they've owned it for a year. Curt and his wife purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a year ago. However, he has a warning for buyers. Check out what he says about the compact SUV before you buy. 
A silver Chevrolet SUV driving on a scenic road with greenery and a body of water in the background under a clear blue sky.
My Chevy Equinox EV Just Hit 4.1 Miles Per kWh on a 2,200-mile Road Trip, Tailwinds and Drafting Semis Got Me 450 Miles on One Charge
By Noah Washington on
He turned his EV road trip into a science experiment! Discover how this Chevy Equinox EV owner hypermiled his way to 4.1 m/kWh and 450 miles on a single charge.
A Tesla Cybertruck charging at a station, surrounded by other chargers and vehicles, set against a backdrop of trees and buildings.
I Just Discovered Tesla's New "Congestion Fees" Hit at 80% SOC, They Won't Define "When Busy" But $.50 Per Minute Will Destroy Your Road Trip Budget
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's new "congestion fees" just dropped, hitting at 80% SOC for $.50 a minute. The catch? They refuse to define "when busy," leaving your road trip budget in limbo.
transparent drawing of an electric vehicle with high voltage battery highlighted
I Love My Tesla Model 3 But Someone I Work With Said The Battery Will Be Bad For The Planet When It Fails. I Say They Can Recycle The Parts Of It And Reuse The Materials, But I Don’t Know If It’s True
By Chris Johnston on
There is a lot of chatter about how Tesla Model 3 and EV batteries are going to cause a recycling problem. Multiple production-volume operations are already recover over 90% of high value materials with low environmental impact. Here’s how it’s done.
Recommended Cheapest Cars List Changed by Consumer Reports
The Cheapest Cars in America Can Be Found by Looking at Transaction Prices—A New Update on the Least Expensive New Cars Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Consumer Reports analysts have just updated their list of the "cheapest new cars" in America, revealing lower prices compared to their previous listing, and the surprising loss of two formerly recommended models, with two new ones in their place.
Fifth-generation Ford Explorer (and other Ford models) are plagued by an electrical issue that may be an easy fix
Never Should Have Sold My Toyota Corolla, As My Ford Explorer Is Having New Problems Every Day
By Dimitar Angelov on
Despite being one of the most popular American SUVs, one Ford Explorer owner regrets his vehicle choice after previously driving Toyota and Lexus.
A sleek black Lexus NX driving on a winding road through a desert landscape at sunset, showcasing its stylish design and performance.
I Was a Lexus Finance Manager, Dealers Make "$5-6K Per Car" and Keep "$2,000 Out of Every $4K Extended Warranty," and You're Paying for All of It
By Noah Washington on
Think dealers are barely breaking even? A former Lexus finance manager just revealed they make "$5-6K per car" and keep a massive chunk of your extended warranty money.
2024 Chevrolet Traverse
2024 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Says, “Please, Chevy, Not My Brand New Car, It’s Twice In 3 Months, Don’t Let Me Down Again”
By Denis Flierl on
How bad can it get? A new Chevrolet Traverse owner does not want to be let down again. It's now twice in three months that her check engine light has lit up the dash. Is it a serious problem? It could be, so here's what Chevy Traverse owners need to know.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Transmission Died 15K Miles In, I’ve Been Waiting Over A Month, and Zero Updates From the Dealer On When It Will Be Fixed
By Denis Flierl on
If it wasn't bad enough that Cole’s 2024 Toyota Tacoma transmission died with only 15,000 miles on the truck, he has now waited over a month for it to be fixed. Additionally, the Toyota dealer has not contacted him via text or email to provide an update. 
I’ve Owned 30 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks in the Last 40 Years, But If They Want Us to Keep Buying American, They Need to Bring Back Real Quality
I’ve Owned 30 Chevrolet and GMC Trucks in the Last 40 Years, But If They Want Us to Keep Buying American, They Need to Bring Back Real Quality
By Aram Krajekian on
There’s a difference between loving a brand and trusting it, and some lifelong GM truck owners are starting to realize that one doesn’t always guarantee the other.
gas powered vehicle on fire on the side of a road
Why Routine Maintenance Matters for Safe, Long-Term Charging of Your Tesla Model Y and Other EVs
By Chris Johnston on
If you are charging your Tesla Model Y or any other EV with a NEMA 6-20 or 6-30 outlet please consider changing it to a NEMA 14-50 immediately.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV and Me
Why I Think Driving in the Rockies is an Incredible Way to Test Drive Vehicles Like the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV and the Subaru Forester Hybrid
By Mary Conway on
Another great Rocky Mountain Driving Experience gave automotive journalists the opportunity to test out a wide range of vehicles from several automakers. Writers drove them all from the sleek McLaren Artura Spider to the Kia Sorento X-Pro.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck and All EV Trucks “Are the Worst If You Carry Loads, Trailer, Go to Worksites or On Vacation, The Limited Range and Refueling Is a Big Pain”
By Denis Flierl on
Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says. 
A sleek black Hyundai electric vehicle drives along a winding mountain road, flanked by rugged rocky cliffs and golden sunlight.
I Test Drove 5 Popular EVs Coming From a 2022 Nissan Rogue, But The Ioniq 5 Beat the Volvo EX30, Kia EV6, Polestar 2, and Nissan Ariya
By Noah Washington on
This owner test-drove five top EVs and discovered why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 was the perfect fit, proving that the right EV isn't always the flashiest.
A gray Rivian SUV is parked in a garage, connected to an electric charger, while a person stands nearby, holding the charging cable.
My 2025 R1S Is a Great Vehicle Being Undermined by Its Software, Apple Music "Doesn't Remember Your Shuffle Setting," And I'm Considering Trading It In
By Noah Washington on
A "great vehicle being undermined by its software." This 2025 R1S owner's tale of frustrating infotainment and missing features reveals Rivian's biggest challenge.
Image of 2025 McLaren Artura Spider with doors up by John Goreham
Enter the Flow State With the 2025 McLaren Artura Spider Supercar
By John Goreham on
The McLaren Artura Spider isn't a car, it’s a flow-state generator. Forget the facts and figures. Lose yourself in the experience and enter the zone.
Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Questions Ongoing Anti-Tesla Cybertruck Sentiment Following His Fallout With President Trump – Asks, “What Are They Even Mad About at This Point?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”
Tesla Model Y
I went to pick up my Model Y today and encountered multiple issues before taking delivery, ultimately forcing me to leave the Tesla dealership without a car
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”
Both My Rivian R1T and R1S Have Had Issues With the Phone Key App, But My Tesla Model Y Never Had This Problem
Both My Rivian R1T and R1S Have Had Issues With the Phone Key App, But My Tesla Model Y Never Had This Problem
By Aram Krajekian on
This isn't the typical kind of problem you expect from a luxury EV, but some Rivian owners are tussling with their phones to unlock their car that it’s starting to feel like part of the routine.
2025 Volkswagen Atlas
I Purchased a Brand New 2025 VW Atlas, and Within 2 Days and Only 29 Miles, It Had To Be Towed, Now, the Dealer Tells Me I Need A New Transmission
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Volkswagen Atlas have transmission issues that customers should be aware of? Yes, and here is one customer's amazing story. She purchased a 2025 Atlas SUV, and now, after two days and only 29 miles, the transmission needs to be replaced. 
My Only Problem With The 2024 Toyota Tundra Limited Was Payload Capacity, But I Loved This Truck Otherwise
My Only Problem With The 2024 Toyota Tundra Limited Was Payload Capacity, But I Loved This Truck Otherwise
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s not always about what a truck can do, but about what life asks of it next. One owner found that out the hard way by having to depart with his Tundra.
Our Brand-New Ford Explorer Was Destroyed by Protesters in California Who Mistook Us for ICE
Our Brand-New Ford Explorer Was Destroyed by Protesters in California Who Mistook Us for ICE
By Aram Krajekian on
Not every Ford Explorer is law enforcement, but this news crew found out that doesn’t always matter. Here’s further insight into the current situation in California, and what it says about how vehicles are being perceived.
A silver GMC truck parked in a desert landscape, showcasing its bold grille and rugged design against a mountainous backdrop.
I Accidentally Put 4 Gallons of DEF in My 2023 GMC Sierra Duramax Diesel Tank, Dealer Quoted $15,000 to Fix It, But This Local Shop Saved Me $13,000
By Noah Washington on
He mistakenly put DEF in his GMC Sierra Duramax and faced a $15,000 dealer bill. See how one local shop saved him a fortune with a unique approach to repairing it.
A gray 2025 Kia EV6 in a desert landscape, showcasing its aerodynamic design and advanced features on an open road.
I Drove My Kia EV6 400 Miles at 65 MPH vs 80 MPH and Saved Nearly an Hour Going Faster Despite Spending $20 More
By Noah Washington on
Does speeding actually save time on EV road trips? This Kia EV6 owner drove 400 miles faster, saved an hour, and paid just $20 more.
Orange Volkswagen ID. Buzz
I Was Really Excited About The Volkswagen ID Buzz, But I’ve Realized It’s A Failure In The US Because Of Price, Range, And Marketing
By Chris Johnston on
VW sold under 2,000 ID Buzz Units in the U.S. in Q1 compared to over 20,000 Kia EV9s and 6,000 Tesla Cybertrucks sold in the same timeframe. The VW/Rivian partnership makes sense.
2025 Toyota Tundra
I Just Had My First 2025 Tundra Oil Change, They Charged Me $130, Then I Checked, and The Toyota Dealer Never Changed My Oil and Filter
By Denis Flierl on
Is this a case of dealer fraud or just pure negligence on the part of a Toyota dealer? Check out Gabby and Jesse’s unbelievable story of what they found after they had an oil change on their 2025 Toyota Tundra. Here is what customers should be aware of.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Just Ran Over a Chicken – He Adds, “Truck did not Flinch or React at All”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner voices his concerns after his truck ran over a chicken on the road. He states that the truck, operating under Tesla’s full self-driving network, did not even register that an accident had occurred.
The Paint is Not The Problem with Tesla Vehicles
I own a Model 3 2024 ( purchased in September 2024 ). I have a few concerns regarding the exterior paint work on this
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner makes a classic car maintenance mistake that ruined his car's finish.
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