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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.

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.
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.
Tesla Model X, Model Y & Cybertruck
A Tesla Fan Says He’s Looking to Upgrade His Model Y but is Torn Between a Cybertruck and a Tesla Model X – Adds, “The Cybertruck is Super Cool, but I Live in Michigan & It Doesn’t Fit in Our Garage”
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.
Train
A Tesla Robotaxi Passenger Says a Tesla Employee Had to Intervene to Stop The Robotaxi From Driving Onto a Railroad as a Train Was Approaching – Adds, “I Still Give the Trip an ‘A’ Grade”
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’.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
My 2024 Toyota Tacoma's One-Hour Tire Rotation Turned Into an 8-Hour Brake Line Replacement, Now the Dealer Says There’s a Brake Fluid Leak Issue
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. 
Bright yellow Chevrolet Corvette Z06 racing on track with dramatic sky, sleek aerodynamic design and large rear wing
This California Chevy Dealer Wants $500,000 For A 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Daily Sales Calls Continue Despite Claims Of Better Offers On The Table
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.
Dark green Rivian R1T electric pickup truck charging at a white Rivian charging station in an overcast suburban parking lot with mountains in background
Rivian R1T Owner Successfully Completes 460-Mile Olympic Loop On Free Charging, Says Truck Performed Flawlessly Even After Systems Started Shutting Down At 7% Battery
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.
Gray Mazda SUV driving on multi-lane highway during overcast day, viewed from behind and side angles
My 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Was Rear-Ended Last Week, But Here’s the Aftermath to Show How Sturdy These Cars Really Are
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.
2022 Ford Bronco Sasquatch
Ford's Massive Recall of 850,000 Vehicles is a Setback to its Improved Quality Rating
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.
What Happened With The Cybertruck Dream of The 2M Reservation Holders This Is My Last Mental Pic of How My Cybertruck Could Look Like, If I Had One
What Happened With The Cybertruck Dream of The 2M Reservation Holders? This Is My Last Mental Pic of How My Cybertruck Could Look Like, If I Had One
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.
Mechanic Makes Good Point Against Car Pranks
I Hate This as a Car-Prank Because It Could Cost Someone a Lot of Money Bringing Their Car Into a Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
A mysterious object discovered in the owner's car turns out to be a prank.
Silver electric SUV driving on mountain road with snowy peaks and blurred motion effect
My Tesla Model Y Long Range Is Lying to Me, I Just Got Back From a Long Trip and My Odometer Is Reporting About 600 Miles More Than I Actually Drove
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.
2024 Subaru Outback owner
My Roommate Incredibly Escaped the Tightest NY City Parking Spot Ever In a Subaru Outback, Houdini Couldn’t Have Pulled This Off
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.
2025 Toyota Mirai FCEV being fueled with hydrogen
I Can't Believe My Toyota Mirai Is a High End Lexus Interior And Legendary Build Quality for $20 Grand, and Preloaded With 30,000 Miles of Driving
By Chris Johnston on
There’s no getting around that fact that the Toyota Mirai runs on hydrogen that is made from fossil fuel.
Dark blue electric pickup truck speeding along rocky mountain road with blurred green forest background
My 2022 Rivian R1T Was Totaled After Being T-Boned on the Driver’s Side, But Walking Away Without Injury Is a True Testament to Rivian's Incredible Engineering in Design and Safety
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.
Silver GMC Sierra EV pickup truck driving on mountain road with pine forest backdrop and winding highway
I Was Offered A Free Battery Swap And $250 Gift Card For My Perfect 2024 GMC Sierra EV Edition 1, GM's Battery Division Won't Explain Why They Need To Study A Perfectly Working Truck
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.
Black Tesla Model 3 navigating a wet, curved forest road with blurred motion and dynamic driving stance
My 2023 Tesla Model 3 SR+ Had Its Autopilot Computer Replaced Three Times And An Entire New Cooling System Installed, Now Tesla Says It's Just A Software Bug And All SR+ Models Are Affected
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.
Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Sold a Custom, Blacked-Out Tesla Cybertruck to My Oldest Customer Ever, Imagine What the Grandkids Will Say When He Pulls Up In This Thing
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. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Reports His Screen Froze While He Was Driving – Adds “I Couldn’t See the Blinker or the Speed, and The Music Kept Playing, but I Couldn’t Adjust The Volume”
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.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Says,”My Chevy Dealer Is Trying To Sell Me Snake Oil, Said If I Buy This Oil Additive They Will Warranty My Engine For Life”
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? 
Tesla Cybertruck
Amid Slowing Cybertruck Sales, Tesla Begins Collecting Feedback From Current Cybertruck Owners on Ways to Improve the All-Electric Truck – The EV Maker Is Conducting a 1-Year Customer Satisfaction Survey
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.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Receive a New Job Opportunity That Pays $50/Hour Simply Using Their Electric Trucks – ‘Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Services’
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.
Dark gray Genesis GV70 SUV parked at Ionna charging station during sunset with vibrant pink and orange sky
I Let A Stranded 2026 Genesis GV70 Family Use My Charging Account, Then A Nissan Leaf Driver Started Screaming At Me For Not Actively Charging, This Is What EV Life Has Become
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.
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