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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.

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Complain Their Trucks Keep Losing Charge While Simply Sitting in a Parking Lot – One Owner Says “I’m On a Trip & The Truck Has Lost 30 Miles In 48 Hours”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are sharing their frustration about how much battery their vehicles consume while simply sitting, turned off. One owner says he is away on a two-week trip, and his truck has already lost 30 miles of range in 48 hours.
2024 Toyota Prius
A Man Buys 2024 Toyota Prius, Says 48 Hrs Later He Is Pulled Over For Speeding, He Adds, “The Officer Looked at My Dashboard’s Reading of 75 and Thought It Was For MPH, Not MPG!”
By Denis Flierl on
75 MPH or 75 MPG? One 2024 Toyota Prius owner’s highway run-in with the law led to a hilarious dashboard mix-up that spared him a hefty ticket, but the real story is what happened to his battery just 48 hours later. Is your Prius hiding a secret?
2022 Toyota Tundra
2022 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Engine Blew Up, Then the Dealer Gave Him a Corolla Loaner, He Adds, “The Service Was Great, and My Truck Is Running Better Than Before”
By Denis Flierl on
Think your Toyota Tundra engine recall fix is the end of the road? Think again. One owner’s replacement engine just blew up after only a few thousand miles. Is Toyota’s massive V6 remedy actually working, or are we looking at a much deeper problem?
Tesla Cybertruck driving along a rugged coastal road with cliffs and ocean scenery in the background.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Replaced His Goodyear Tires at 31,000 Miles and Saw Efficiency Drop From 403 Wh/mi to 390 Wh/mi After Switching to BFGoodrich KO3s – He Adds, “So Far I Really Like Them”
By Noah Washington on
After 31,000 miles on factory rubber, a Cybertruck owner conducted a real-world experiment by switching to BFGoodrich KO3 all-terrain tires to prepare for winter.
Silver Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck shown in side profile parked on a forest road with trees in the background.
A Ford F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says He Towed at 90 MPH Using Self-Driving and Says “I Have Total Faith In It”
By Noah Washington on
After a grueling 18-hour test drive across Oklahoma and Texas, a Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner says his truck towed at 90 MPH with "total faith" in its performance.
Blue Toyota Prius driving on a suburban road, highlighting its aerodynamic design and hybrid efficiency.
A 2024 Prius Owner Calls the Factory 19-Inch Wheels “Hopeless,” Spends $1,270 to Downsize to 16s, and Says the Ride Quality Improvement Was Immediate
By Noah Washington on
After a pothole destroyed one of his factory 19-inch rims, a 2024 Prius owner spent $1,270 to downsize to 16-inch wheels, calling the original setup "hopeless" for real-world roads.
“Blue Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck driving on an open desert highway with mountains in the background.”
After 60,000 Miles of Charging to 100% Every Night, a Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Says His Battery Shows “Not One Single Percentage Point” of Degradation
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning owner spent 26 months "breaking every rule" of EV ownership by charging to 100% every single night for 60,000 miles.
Ring camera footage at night showing a dark Ford Mustang Mach-E with bright headlights and red taillights, and a dark sedan, stuck or maneuvering in a snow-covered driveway.
“I Had to Jump Back In to Stop It” Mustang Mach-E Owner Says His 2024 Model Rolled on Its Own While in Park, Nearly Hitting His Audi”
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Mustang Mach-E owner was forced to "jump back in" to stop his car as it rolled away on its own, missing his Audi by just inches.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Was Forced to Deliberately Crash My Truck Because It Kept Accelerating Even Though I Was Pressing The Brake Pedal. He Adds, “Thankfully, The Truck Held Up Well, Only Minor Scrapes”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that his truck kept accelerating even though he was pressing the brake pedal. As he was driving downhill in a mountainous area, he had to crash the Cybertruck before it drove off the hill.
2025 Chevy Silverado Duramax
2025 Chevy Silverado Duramax Owner Says His 3.0L Crapped-Out 5K In, and Is On National Back Order, He Adds, “Except My Payments Are Not On Back Order”
By Denis Flierl on
Buying a 2025 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax should be a dream, but for one owner, it’s a $70,000 nightmare of back-ordered parts and engine failure. Is the "Baby Max" a lemon in disguise? Find out why this lifelong Chevy fan is walking away.
2025 Subaru Forester
A 2025 Subaru Forester Owner Bought a Base Trim and Now He Regrets It - He Says, “The Salesperson Must Have Seen Me Coming a Mile Away, Guess I’m Too New To the Brand To Know Better”
By Denis Flierl on
A first time Subaru buyer gets a 2025 Subaru Forester base trim because he’s new to the brand. Did he make a big mistake not getting more bells and whistles? Here is what Forester buyers need to know about the Subaru base trims.
2018 Ford F-150, 2026 Ram 1500
Ford F-150 Owner Says He’s “Done With Ford,” at 83K Miles With Too Many Issues, He Adds, “I’m Making the Jump To a 2026 Ram Hemi With a 100k 10-Year Warranty”
By Denis Flierl on
A frustrated Ford F-150 owner is ditching the Blue Oval at 83k miles. After relentless electrical gremlins, Shelby Naquin is jumping to a 2026 Ram Hemi with a 10-year warranty. Is Ford’s reliability crisis fueling a massive defection to Stellantis?
Tesla charge plug with protective end cap
I Didn’t Want the End of My Tesla Model Y Mobile Charger to Get Beat Up So I Added This Nifty Protective Cover
By Chris Johnston on
There are small Tesla Model Y charging details most owners ignore until something goes wrong.
Tesla Cybertruck overturned on a narrow mountain dirt road surrounded by pine trees and rocky terrain
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Vehicle Failed To Stop While Going Downhill – He Adds, “I Had to Make a Choice to Crash It or Risk Going Tumbling Down a Mountain to Probable Death”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner is demanding answers from Tesla after his vehicle rolled during a low-speed descent that turned into an uncontrollable acceleration.
2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK
The 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Wins Yet Another Major Award- Here's Why Critics and Buyers Love it
By Mary Conway on
The electric version called the Dodge Charger Daytona had underwhelming sales, but the gas-powered version is popular. Here's why.
Vehicle dashboard display showing "Stop vehicle and check power supply" warning message with 0 MPH speed reading and battery icon, indicating electrical system issue.
I’m Over It With My Kia EV6 After It Died Just Two Weeks After a Main Battery Replacement
By Aram Krajekian on
A Kia EV6 owner thought the worst was over after a battery replacement, but when the car died just two weeks later, it turned a routine repair into a serious reliability concern.
A silver 2025 GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck is shown featuring distinctive shaped LED lighting and black accents against a natural outdoor background.
My GMC Sierra EV Broke Down on the Drive Home 13 Weeks Ago, GM Scrapped It But Internal Communication Failures Have Me Still Making Payments
By Aram Krajekian on
After a GMC Sierra EV failed on day one and was eventually scrapped, one owner is still making monthly payments and questioning how GM handles buybacks and customer support.
Tesla Cybertruck
Doug DeMuro Says, “In 18 Months, The Tesla Cybertruck Will Be a $35,000 Truck.” He Adds, “The Cybertruck is the Hummer H2 of the Modern Era”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Doug DeMuro says the Cybertruck will depreciate significantly over the next year and a half. Doug’s price prediction is $35,000. He adds that he feels sad for people he sees driving the all-electric truck.
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E parked on a snowy driveway beside a house, showing winter driving conditions and snow-covered landscape.
“Still Almost Hit My House” Mustang Mach-E Owner Says Even “Driving Super Slowly” on Snow Tires Wasn’t Enough for Her Icy Driveway
By Noah Washington on
A routine winter arrival turned into a "take no prisoners" rescue after a Mustang Mach-E became a passenger to physics on a frozen driveway.
Apartment dweller charging his Tesla Model Y with an extension cord
I Tried Owning a Tesla Model Y While Renting, Here’s What Actually Happened
By Chris Johnston on
The small compromises that can be made to allow you to drive a Tesla Model Y while living in an apartment or condo.
Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-250
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Compared to My Ford F-250 Super Duty, a Cybertruck Feels Like Switching From a Dinosaur to a Spaceship.” He Adds, “I Thought I Was Going to Keep Both, But I Only Need the Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says buying the electric truck has transformed how he sees his Ford F-250 Super Duty. He adds that the Ford F-250 feels like a dinosaur, whereas the Cybertruck feels like a spaceship.
2022 Ram 1500
2022 Ram Owner Says the Dealer Claims Her Truck Needs a $400 Fuel Injection Service, She Adds, “But I Only Have 33K Miles On It, Is That Why They Call Them Stealerships?”
By Denis Flierl on
Is your dealer pushing a $400 fuel service on a truck that’s barely broken in? At 33k miles, is it preventative care or a "stealership" scam? We dive into why your 2022 Ram 1500 might not need the "extra" maintenance the service advisor is selling.
2025 Toyota Tundra
2025 Toyota Tundra Owner Strapped With a $825 Per Month Payment, Says, “This Is the Most I’ve Ever Had to Pay On a Car Payment, and I’ve Heard That I’ve Got It Good”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner has a high truck payment that is becoming the norm and not the exception. How high can payments go before truck buyers can’t afford a new pickup anymore? Here is what truck buyers need to know.
2019 Chevy Silverado in the dealer's service bay
2019 Silverado Owner Just Paid Chevrolet $13K For a New Engine, He Adds, “I’ve Been Team GM My Whole Life, But These New Silverados May Scare Me Away From GM”
By Denis Flierl on
This 2019 Chevy Silverado owner would rather put $13K into his seven-year-old truck for a new engine than take the bait on a new 2026 Silverado that the dealer tried to sell him. What would you do?
The engine area of a Ford Mustang GT shows off dual intakes
Is This 2026 Mustang GT’s V8 Cold Air Intake System the Best Or Worst You Can Buy Today? Vote In Comments
By John Goreham on
We debate the Mustang GT’s engine intake system and ask for your input.
2026 Jeep Gladiator Shadow Ops
The 2026 Jeep Gladiator Takes on a Sinister Look with New Shadow Ops Trim
By Mary Conway on
This Jeep Gladiator is outfitted to take on any trail and is the first midsize truck to offer a factory-installed winch.
2021 Toyota RAV4 & 2025 RAV4 Hybrid
“I Traded My 2021 Toyota RAV4 For a 2025 Hybrid and I Intended To Keep My 2021 Forever, But I Regret Not Getting the Hybrid AWD From the Jump, Now I Couldn’t Be Happier”
By Denis Flierl on
Ever wondered why so many owners are ditching their reliable gas-powered SUVs for a hybrid? Danielle Cena’s journey from a 2021 Toyota RAV4 to the 2025 Hybrid XSE reveals the regret of missing out on AWD, and here’s why it’s the perfect time to upgrade.
A grey Kia Carnival is shown from the side view, featuring black wheels and trim, photographed in a winter setting with snow-covered trees in the background.
The Kia Carnival Is Emerging as a Better-Value Minivan Than the Toyota Sienna, But Buyer Priorities Are Still Pushing Many Toward Toyota for a Reason
By Aram Krajekian on
On paper, the Kia Carnival looks like the smarter buy, but real-world ownership priorities explain why many families still choose the Toyota Sienna.
Digital instrument cluster display showing 0 MPH, 43kW power output, 165 miles of remaining range, and various indicator lights on a dark blue background.
My Chevy Blazer EV Has Too Many Issues to Count, and Now a Tesla Supercharger Only Delivered 43 kW
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla Supercharger session with a Chevy Blazer EV showed this owner how real-world charging does not always match expectations.
Tesla showrrom
A Brand-New Tesla Model Y Owner Says, “Tesla’s Online Sales Model Is Cold & Inefficient.” She Adds, “Once We Bought The Vehicle, They Hurried Us Out & Wanted To Do Everything Through An App”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer shares her disappointment with the lack of personal care when picking up her new vehicle. She adds that the employees wanted to rush her out of the delivery center and that the whole process felt cold and inefficient.
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