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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.

2023 RAV4 Prime
2023 RAV4 Prime Owner Says Her Dashboard Went Dark, and Toyota’s Recall Doesn’t Fix It - She Adds, “It’s Unsafe To Drive, They’ve Had It 2 Weeks, and I’m In a Camry Loaner”
By Denis Flierl on
Losing your speedometer and fuel gauge mid-drive isn't a glitch, it’s a nightmare. 2023 RAV4 Prime owners are facing a "Black Screen of Death" that Toyota can't fix yet. Here is Janelle’s story and the critical safety info every owner needs to know.
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Owner Says His SUV Blew a Head Gasket at Just 65K Miles - He Adds, “I Thought I Was Buying Ultra-Reliable, What Happened to Honda Reliability?”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner reports a blown head gasket at just 65,000 miles, shattering expectations of "ultra reliability." Is this an isolated incident or a new defect joining the 1.5L engine woes? Here is what you need to know before you buy.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says She’s Been a Victim of Roll Coaling & Road Rage Incidents With Her 8-Month-Old Baby In The Truck – She Adds, “I’m Just Trying to Drive The Safest Vehicle For My Child”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares how the truck she bought, thinking it would be the safest vehicle for her 8-month-old, is putting her in danger. She says she has been a victim of coal rolling and road rage incidents.
2021 Toyota Tacoma
“I Bought My 2021 Toyota Tacoma New, and 63K In, the Engine Blew On the Highway, 3K Over Warranty, $14K For a New Engine, and Toyota Will Only Cover Half”
By Denis Flierl on
Just 3,000 miles past warranty, a 2021 Tacoma engine blows. The dealer quoted $14,000. Toyota offered to pay half ("Goodwill"), but the owner is furious. Here is why one oil pump failure is shattering trust in the "bulletproof" truck.
Front view of a Rivian R1S electric SUV driving through an urban downtown street, featuring signature vertical LED headlights and a boxy adventure-focused design.
After 250 Miles on Rivian’s .46 Update, an R1S Owner Says “Universal Hands-Free Isn’t Ready for Prime Time,” Calling the Driver-Attention Alerts “Way Too Sensitive” and the Road Coverage Inconsistent
By Noah Washington on
Rivian’s latest update finally brings navigation maps to the center of the driver display, yet owners are annoyed that the view automatically vanishes the second autonomy mode is engaged.
Front three-quarter view of a white Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicle driving on an open desert road, highlighting its pixel LED headlights, clean front fascia, and crossover profile.
New 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Says His Car “Suddenly Breaks Free and Lurches” Due to Sticking Brakes While Parking
By Noah Washington on
A new 2025 Ioniq 5 SEL owner was left "shaken" after his car began sticking and then suddenly lurching forward during tight parking maneuvers.
White 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel pickup truck shown featuring its distinctive wide body, hood scoop, and black trim accents.
My 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel Is Terrible, I Wish I Never Got Rid of My Hemi Because This Truck Has Massive Electrical Issues and Averages 11.6 MPG
By Aram Krajekian on
Turbocharged power and modern tech promised progress, but one 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel owner says reality has been disappointing. With low MPG and ongoing electrical issues, his story raises questions about early adoption and modern truck complexity.
A white Chevrolet Equinox EV shown from a front three-quarter view, featuring black accents and distinctive two-tone wheels, parked in a shaded outdoor setting.
My Chevy Equinox EV Might Be First EV I’ve Owned, But It Will Not Be My Last Due to This Car’s Smooth Ride
By Aram Krajekian on
From early range anxiety to everyday comfort, a Chevy Equinox EV owner shares why this crossover is winning over first-time EV buyers looking for familiarity over flash.
Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV
I’m Afraid that GM Will Cancel My Silverado EV because Ford Killed the F-150 Lightning, but My Friends Disagree
By Chris Johnston on
The cancellation of the popular Ford F-150 Lightning sent shock waves through the electric truck community, and has owners of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV worried.
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 & Cadillac LYRIQ-V
Top Gear is Giving Out its First American Awards- See Why GM is a Big Winner
By Mary Conway on
GM takes home honors in three top categories. One big winner may surprise you!
2025 Ram 1500
Ram 1500 Owner Says, “Ram Has the Worst Wheels, I See All These Lifted Trucks, But I Won’t Ever Lift One Again, Too Many Problems, But These Puny Rims Have To Go”
By Denis Flierl on
Tired of those stock wheels ruining your Ram 1500’s aggressive look? One owner is fed up with "the worst looking wheels" but refuses to deal with the nightmare of a lift kit ever again. Here is how to get that beefy stance without the mechanical headache.
2025 GMC Sierra in the snow
2025 GMC Sierra Transmission Fails at 12,500 Miles; This Owner Is Furious Over the Dealer’s 'Weak Fix'
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with just 12,500 miles faces a major transmission failure. The dealer's suggested "weak fix" is a red flag. Read why I think the flush is a stall tactic and what other owners are experiencing.
2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “At First, I Hated Tesla, Until I Drove This MP3, Then It Was Game Over, I Just Got Rid of a Nightmare 2024 Hyundai Elantra N That Was a Lemon Buy-Back”
By Denis Flierl on
A former Tesla skeptic reveals how a "literal hell" 15-month lemon law battle with a 2024 Hyundai Elantra N led to a $300/month Tesla Model 3 Performance deal that changed everything. He was close-minded until he drove it; now it's game over.
2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack
Why a Major British Publication Calls the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK America's Top Car
By Mary Conway on
Topgear.com is out with its annual awards. See why the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK beats the other contenders.
2023 Toyota Tundra
2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Says, “24K and I’m Getting a New Engine, No Issues With Toyota, They Loaned Me a 2025 TRD, and I’ll Get Mine Back in 3 Months”
By Denis Flierl on
24K miles and a dead engine? One 2023 Toyota Tundra owner just faced the ultimate nightmare, but Toyota’s response is shocking the truck world. From "loud knocks" to a shiny 2025 TRD loaner, is this a total disaster or a win for brand loyalty?
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E in Star White Metallic parked on a suburban driveway, front three-quarter low angle view with a brick house and bare trees in the background.
Mustang Mach-E Owner Says a Sudden “Stop Safely Now” Failure Led to a Full High-Voltage Battery Rebuild, Broken Bolts, and a Month-Long Repair Limbo
By Noah Washington on
After a sudden "thunk" and a "Stop Safely Now" alert left his family stranded on a highway, a Mach-E owner discovered his battery pack was so badly damaged it "looked like a nuke went off."
2023 Toyota Camryin Guard Metallic on a hydraulic lift in a repair shop, front three-quarter view showing the full car body and surrounding tools.
After 9,700 Miles, a 2025 Camry Hybrid XSE Owner Says a Simple $220 Gloss-Black Grille Swap Was the Mod the Car “Should’ve Had From the Factory”
By Noah Washington on
After 9,700 miles, a 2025 Camry owner swapped his color-matched grille for a gloss-black version, calling it the one mod the car "should’ve had from the factory."
2025 Toyota Prius Limited in Reservoir Blue driving down a suburban street, front three-quarter view with motion blur and trees lining the road.
2024 Prius Prime Owner Says His Car Was “Dead on Delivery” and Is Now on Its Third 12-Volt Battery at 19,000 Miles, While Toyota “Seems Content” to Just Swap Batteries
By Noah Washington on
After his 2024 Prius Prime was "dead on delivery," one owner is now on his third 12-volt battery in just 19,000 miles.
Map of U.S. showing EV adoption per capita
I Wanted to Find Out Which States Are the Most EV Friendly and the Results Surprised Me
By Chris Johnston on
Looking past headlines and politics, the real EV friendly states emerge from the numbers.
White 2024 Ram 1500 pickup truck shown from a front three-quarter view, parked on gravel with trees in the background, featuring chrome accents and alloy wheels.
My 2025 Ram 1500 May Be My Last Mopar After a Lifetime of Loyalty Because I Couldn’t Even Reach 3,000 Miles Before the Gauge Cluster Failed
By Aram Krajekian on
After decades of Mopar loyalty, one owner says his 2025 Ram 1500 turned into a waiting-room problem before 3,000 miles. With a failed gauge cluster and no parts in sight, he’s questioning whether staying loyal still makes sense.
The VW ID. Buzz is discontinued
Another One Bites the Dust - After Delivering Less Than 6,000 Vans, VW Pulls Plug On ID. Buzz For US Market
By John Goreham on
The ID. Buzz battery-electric minivan is the latest EV to be canceled.
Tesla Kills Cheap Tesla
Grinch or Genius? Tesla Abruptly Ends the $299 Model 3 Lease, Signaling 2026 Price Hikes and a Hard Pivot in Strategy
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla stunned shoppers by cutting its cheapest Model 3 lease deal early on December 18. This move suggests looming price hikes and forces a re-evaluation of Tesla’s long-term sales strategy and brand image challenges.
The Lucid Recharged CPO Program
The Missing Piece: Why Lucid Motors' New "Lucid Recharged" CPO Program is a Critical Coming-of-Age Moment for the Luxury EV Upstart
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid Motors has launched its "Lucid Recharged" CPO program. This article explores why certified pre-owned options are vital for startup health, buyer confidence, residual values, and Lucid’s maturation as an automaker.
Rivian's New AI Processor
Rivian Cuts the Cord: Stock Surges as "Autonomy Processor" Signals a High-Stakes Break from Nvidia and a Push for Vertical Supremacy
By Rob Enderle on
Rivian shares soared after unveiling its proprietary "Rivian Autonomy Processor," signaling a strategic shift away from suppliers like Nvidia. This move toward vertical integration offers significant advantages but carries substantial development risks.
Ford's EV Layoffs
Ford’s $19.5 Billion U-Turn: Abandoning Large EVs for a Hybrid and Truck-Centric Future
By Rob Enderle on
Ford’s pivot from large EVs to hybrids and trucks is a necessary financial reality check. We analyze the $1.9 billion shift, implications for US electrification, and why hybrids are Ford's crucial bridge forward.
GM's EV Pivot
GM’s 1,700 Job Cuts at Fairfax Are a Wake-Up Call: Why the EV Transition Is Stalling and What It Means for Detroit vs. The World
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s 1,700 job cuts at its Fairfax plant signal a major industry pivot. As demand softens, GM and Ford are recalibrating their EV strategies, risking momentum against Tesla and global competitors.
US Flying Cars Get A DOT Boost
Cleared for Takeoff: The US DOT’s New 2035 National Strategy Finally Gives Advanced Air Mobility the Roadmap It Needs to Soar
By Rob Enderle on
The US DOT’s new national strategy for Advanced Air Mobility provides a crucial roadmap for air taxis. This column analyzes its impact on timelines, remaining infrastructure hurdles, global competition, and the future of personal flight.
2022 GMC Sierra
“I’m Done With My Baby Duramax”: 2022 GMC Sierra AT4 Owner Says He’s Switching to a 2025 Ford F-150 After Repeat Engine Failures
By Denis Flierl on
A GMC Sierra AT4 owner is trading in his Duramax for a 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat after repeat "Check Engine" failures. From "seats that suck" to coolant valve nightmares, find out why this high-mileage driver is ditching GM for Ford’s 5.0L V8.
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After 19,000 Miles, a Rivian R1S Owner Says OEM Pirelli Tires Were “Driving Me Loco,” While Michelin LTX Platinums Transformed the Ride
By Noah Washington on
After 19,000 miles, an R1S owner ditched his factory Pirelli tires because the vibration and road roar were "driving me loco," despite having thousands of miles of tread left.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N in Performance Blue Matte on racetrack, front three-quarter view with mountains and green hills in background
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Owner Says “About 25% of the Used N’s for Sale Are Documented Lemons”, Most With Only 1k to 5K Miles, and Wonders If There’s a Wider Reliability Problem
By Noah Washington on
A flurry of low-mileage Ioniq 5 N buybacks has exposed the high-voltage battery system flaw currently plaguing Hyundai’s flagship performance car.
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