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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.

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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
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.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner says he’s in a dilemma trying to choose which vehicle to upgrade to—a Cybertruck or a Tesla Model X. However, despite their similar price tags, fellow Tesla fans unanimously crown the Cybertruck as the better vehicle.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Robotaxi user reports that the Tesla safety supervisor sitting in the passenger seat intervened just in time to prevent the Robotaxi from driving onto a train track as a train was passing. However, the passenger still grades the drive an ‘A’.
By Denis Flierl on
Does the new Toyota Tacoma have a brake line problem? A Tacoma owner went in for a routine tire rotation, and the dealer kept his truck for eight hours because the brake lines could leak and needed to be replaced. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know. 
By Noah Washington on
A California dealer wanted a staggering $500,000 for a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, proving that the C8's legendary performance is being overshadowed by outrageous pricing and persistent sales calls.
By Noah Washington on
He pushed his Rivian R1T to its limits on a 460-mile road trip, arriving with just 7% battery, but says the truck performed flawlessly even as non-essentials began to shut down.
By Aram Krajekian on
Although it wasn’t a major crash, what happened after this Mustang Mach-E got rear-ended proves just how well Ford built this EV. Sometimes, the real test isn’t performance, but how quickly you walk away without any damage.
By Mary Conway on
Ford just made huge strides in its J.D Power Initial Quality Study. Why Ford says this recall is a step forward.
By Armen Hareyan on
Millions once believed they needed a Tesla Cybertruck, but the unexpected truth is that it quietly reshaped their dreams before ever reaching their driveway.
By Timothy Boyer on
A mysterious object discovered in the owner's car turns out to be a prank.
By Aram Krajekian on
It all started as a routine road trip, but this Tesla Model Y owner’s discovery at the end raised bigger questions about accuracy, trust, and the quiet numbers ticking away behind the wheel.
By Denis Flierl on
A Subaru Outback owner can't believe it when she comes out from shopping in New York City. Two cars have her sandwiched between them with just inches on either side. But this driver does the impossible and escapes the tightest parking spot ever.
By Chris Johnston on
There’s no getting around that fact that the Toyota Mirai runs on hydrogen that is made from fossil fuel.
By Aram Krajekian on
It only takes one moment to find out what your EV is really made of. For one Rivian R1T owner, that moment came fast, and the truck’s response proved why safety still matters more than anything else.
By Noah Washington on
His 10,000-mile 2024 GMC Sierra EV runs perfectly, yet GM wants to swap its battery for a "study", a puzzling offer that has owners questioning the real reason behind these expensive replacements.
By Noah Washington on
He spent months battling a "franken-Tesla" with relentless shutdowns and repairs, only for Tesla to reveal his 2023 Tesla Model 3's complex issues were just a single software glitch affecting thousands.
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine a 75-year-old buying his first electric vehicle. Now, picture the senior jumping into the EV waters headfirst and driving away in a blacked-out Tesla Cybertruck. Imagine what his grandkids will say and do when they see him drive up in the CT. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner lists all the features he lost when his truck’s screen froze while he was driving. He explains that he couldn’t see the speedometer or the blinkers, and strangely enough, the music kept playing, but he couldn’t adjust the volume.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner is told by his Chevy dealer that if he uses an oil additive that they sell in his truck, they will warranty his truck's engine for the life of the vehicle. He's wondering if it's a scam or legitimate. What would you do? 
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has started surveying long-term Cybertruck owners to gather feedback about their ownership experiences. Tesla is reaching out to these owners on the one-year anniversary of their delivery date.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner says he’s traveling and has left his vehicle parked at the airport. Now, the Model Y’s battery is about to die, and he’s offering Cybertruck owners $50/hr if they are willing to drive to the long-term parking to charge his Model Y.
By Noah Washington on
He offered his charging account to a stranded 2026 Genesis GV70 family, but his act of kindness led to a screaming match with an angry Nissan Leaf driver who thought he was "hogging" the charger.