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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.

Silver 2025 Toyota Prius shown from a front three-quarter angle on a palm-lined street, highlighting its low-slung stance, sharp LED headlights, and modern hybrid styling.
A Prius Owner Says It’s “Basically a Tesla Step-Sibling” After Buying a 2025 Prius LE With 16,000 Miles, Praising the Tech and MPG While Planning New Wheels and 5% Tint
By Noah Washington on
After snagging a 2025 Prius LE with 16,000 miles, one new owner is calling the hybrid a "Tesla step-sibling" for its high-tech cabin and sharp driving dynamics.
White 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV parked in a residential driveway, displaying its closed grille design, sculpted body lines, and modern EV styling.
Facing a $30,000 Repair Bill, a 2023 Mustang Mach-E Owner Says a Small Rock Caused “Total Coolant Loss”, Forcing a 180-Mile Tow on a 12,000-Mile EV
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Mustang Mach-E owner is facing a staggering $30,000 repair bill after a small rock reportedly punctured an underbody coolant line, causing total thermal system failure.
Cupholders in the Ioniq 5 from Hyundai have electrical components adjacent to where liquids are stored
Owner Reports - I spilled a Water Bottle In My Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV and It Caused $11,000 in Damages, Now Hyundai Won’t Cover It
By John Goreham on
An Orlando-area Hyundai electric vehicle owner reports that a simple water spill from a plastic water bottle caused his car to stop working and resulted in over $11,000 in repair costs. Here are the details on this crazy EV failure.
Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra
Ford F-150 Owner Asks, “What’s the Most Reliable Full-Size Truck Brand? - After 572 Owner Responses, Here Is the Answer, He Adds, “Let’s Be Real and Non-Biased”
By Denis Flierl on
One Ford F-150 owner went looking for the truth about truck longevity, demanding a "real and non-biased" answer. After 572 owners weighed in, the results are finally in. Is your favorite brand actually built to last, or is it just hype? Here’s the answer.
Black 2013 Nissan LEAF photo from front
I Bought a 2013 Nissan LEAF for $2,200, Wore the Battery Down to 10 kWh, and Now I Have to Decide If an $8,000 Battery Upgrade Makes Any Sense
By Chris Johnston on
We look at how a worn Nissan LEAF battery exposes the real math behind used EV bargains.
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E driving on a scenic road, front three-quarter view of electric crossover
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Says “Pretty Much Everything Depreciates Fast” After Comparing His EV to a Ram 2500 That Lost $36,000 in Just 18 Months
By Noah Washington on
A recent trade-in evaluation has exposed a surprising truth: a 2021 Mustang Mach-E is holding its value better than some of the most "reliable" heavy-duty work trucks on the market.
White Toyota Tacoma parked near a lake, front view of midsize pickup truck
“I Never Even Changed the Transmission Fluid,” Says a 2018 Toyota Tacoma Owner Who Just Hit 1,000,000 Miles With Only Five Repairs
By Noah Washington on
A 2018 Toyota Tacoma just hit one million miles without ever having its transmission fluid changed, a feat that defies every modern maintenance rule.
2021 Toyota Highlander
2021 Toyota Highlander, 65K In, Needs a New Transmission - The Owner Adds, “We Purchased a Toyota New From the Dealer For Its Reliability, and to Have This Happen is Unacceptable”
By Denis Flierl on
"Reliability is why we bought it." Now, a 2021 Toyota Highlander owner is facing a total transmission failure at just 65,000 miles. Is the legendary Toyota quality fading, or is this a rare lemon? See the shocking repair bill and the owner's outcry.
China Puts In Place New Car Handle Law
The End of the "Pop-Out"? China Moves to Ban Flush Door Handles by 2027 Citing Safety Risks
By Rob Enderle on
China bans fully retractable, electronic-only door handles by 2027 following fatal entrapment incidents. New regulations mandate mechanical redundancy for all vehicles to ensure passenger safety during power failures.
BYD Takes EV Leadership From Tesla
Tesla’s Sales Slump vs. BYD’s Global Dominance: The Shift of the EV Crown
By Rob Enderle on
BYD dethrones Tesla as global EV leader. While Tesla struggles with aging models and political backlash, BYD dominates through vertical integration and affordable options, signaling a decisive shift in automotive power.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit Elite at CES 2026
CES 2026 Preview: Why Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite is Becoming the "Gold Standard" for Premium EVs
By Rob Enderle on
Leading into CES 2025, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit Elite is the premium EV standard, beating rivals on efficiency. This tech dominance is becoming a critical "Intel Inside" factor for car buyers.
Sony Honda Mobility Afella At CES 2026
CES 2026 Preview - Sony Honda Mobility Ready to Revolutionize the Road with AFEELA
By Rob Enderle on
At CES 2026, Sony Honda Mobility is expected to debut the AFEELA 1, a pre-production EV redefining luxury. Merging PlayStation gaming and autonomous tech, it challenges rivals by prioritizing immersive passenger entertainment over horsepower.
BMW Neue Klasse At CES 2026
CES 2026 Preview - BMW's iX3, Panoramic iDrive, and the Alexa+ Revolution
By Rob Enderle on
At CES 2026, BMW is expected to debut the production iX3, pioneering the windshield-spanning Panoramic iDrive and conversational Alexa+, significantly redefining the "Neue Klasse" experience with immersive, intelligent cockpit technology.
LG Innotek's Award Winning Light Tech
A CES 2026 Preview - LG Innotek's Award-Winning Light Tech: A Bright Future or a Distraction?
By Rob Enderle on
LG Innotek’s CES-winning, ultra-thin pixel lighting transforms vehicle surfaces into flexible communication displays. This innovation promises revolutionary design and safety benefits, provided regulations effectively manage potential driver distraction r
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Owner Says She Never Used the Extended Warranty on Her 2015 CR-V, She Adds, “But I’m Getting One For My 2026 CR-V Hybrid, There’s A Lot More To Go Wrong”
By Denis Flierl on
One owner’s 2015 Honda CR-V was so reliable her extended warranty went untouched. But for her new 2026 Hybrid, she’s not taking any chances. With complex tech and dual powertrains, is the extra coverage now a must-have? Here is why her mind changed.
2026 Toyota Tundra
“I Just Traded My 2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch For This 2026 Toyota Tundra, I’m a First Time Toyota Owner, I Love It So Far, But Now I’m Told There’s a Tundra Engine Recall”
By Denis Flierl on
From luxury Ford King Ranch to a 2026 Tundra, Jack finally made the switch, and while he’s loving the Toyota life, a massive engine recall just hit the news. Did he make a huge mistake? Here’s the truth about his trade-in and what’s actually happening.
A dark-colored Rivian electric vehicle covered in heavy snow, showing the rear quarter view with illuminated taillights and snow-covered wheels in deep winter conditions.
A Rivian R1S Owner Says “It Got Sketchy Fast” During a Christmas Blizzard Drive, One Mountain Slide Later, He Still Calls the SUV a 9.2/10 Performer
By Noah Washington on
A Christmas blizzard pushed a Rivian R1S to its absolute limits, resulting in a "scary slide" that the owner attributes to heavy-handed braking in zero-visibility conditions.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown in side profile view against a desert landscape with rocky cliffs and scattered trees in the background.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says She Bought a RWD Model Without Realizing It Was the Stripped-Down RWD Version – She Adds, “I Didn’t Know It Lacked So Many Features, Including the Rear Screen”
By Noah Washington on
After demoing a premium Cybertruck, one buyer jumped on a $70,000 inventory deal only to find the vehicle was missing the rear screen, powered tonneau, and leather interior.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a side 3/4 angle, towing what appears to be a rocket engine on a trailer during sunset with dramatic clouds in the sky.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says “This Is Outright Fraud” After a 16-Mile Demo Cybertruck Required a New HV Battery Pack, Goes On To Say “This Will Be An Easy Chargeback on My Credit Card”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck demo deal turned into a legal threat after Tesla allegedly tried to force a buyer into accepting a 16-mile truck with a "refurbished" replacement battery pack.
Tesla Model Y charge status and estimated range
My Tesla Model Y Mileage Estimate Is Completely Inaccurate, I Know from Experience That An 80% Charge Won’t Get Me Anywhere Near 232 Miles
By Chris Johnston on
The gap between Tesla Model Y dashboard range numbers and real driving is complicated, but we looked at the real-world range of 30 different EVs to see how they stack up.
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE
The 2026 Toyota Cross Hybrid XSE Is Hard To Find In Our Area, But When My Wife Went To a Dealership Yesterday They Had Just Pulled This Off The Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
After a full week driving the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE I discovered an unexpected reason why this quiet practical SUV may be the easiest vehicle to live with every single day and why owners might have strong opinions to share.
2027 Ram SRT TRX Bloodshot Night Edition
2027 Ram SRT TRX Blows Past Expectations with 777 Horsepower
By Mary Conway on
Ram is resurrecting its powerful TRX with a new version and even more horsepower.
2024 Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Just Renewed My Tesla Home Charging Plan for $15 a Month, and the Charging Window is a Massive 12 Hours, I’ll Take That All Day!”
By Denis Flierl on
Gas is dead? A Tesla Model 3 owner just renewed a plan with unlimited charging for a flat $15/month. Even better: the charging window is now a massive 12 hours. See the viral receipt that proves "subscription fuel" is the ultimate inflation hack.
Ram 1500 Big Horn
2026 Ram Big Horn Owner Says His Heated Seats & Steering Wheel Don’t Get Very Warm, He Adds, “I Even Upgraded From Cloth to Leather, and the Dealer Hasn’t Been Any Help”
By Denis Flierl on
Is your 2026 Ram Big Horn leaving you out in the cold? One owner upgraded to leather only to find his heated seats and steering wheel barely lukewarm. With no help from the dealer, he’s sharing the frustrating reality of his "premium" winter setup.
2019 Chevy Silverado
“I Put 395K Miles On My 1994 Chevy Silverado, My 2019 With 128K Already Had Engine Failure, I’m Staying Away From Anything New, and Walking Away From GM”
By Denis Flierl on
From 395K miles on a '94 to a dead engine at 128K on a 2019. Tanner is walking away from GM after his modern Silverado failed to live up to its legendary ancestors. Is the "400K-mile truck" officially dead? Here is one owner’s viral ultimatum.
A dark gray 2024 Toyota Sienna minivan shown from the front three-quarter angle, driving on a suburban road with motion blur effect and green landscaping in the background.
“A $2,700 Shock at Just 65,000 Miles” 2022 Toyota Sienna Owner Says Corroded Blind-Spot Sensor Failed Early and Toyota Refused Warranty Coverage
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Toyota Sienna owner was hit with a $2,700 "corrosion surprise" after a rear-mounted sensor failed just outside the 36,000-mile warranty window.
Side view of a Tesla Cybertruck in metallic silver, showcasing its angular design and black off-road wheels with aggressive all-terrain tires parked on a concrete driveway.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Chose It Over His Ram TRXs, Vipers, and Corvettes After Six Months of Flawless Ownership, He Adds, “Zero Issues and It Just Keeps Getting Better With Updates”
By Noah Washington on
After half a year of daily driving, a Cybertruck owner with a history of Vipers, Corvettes, and high-performance Rams says he would choose the Tesla over all of them if he could only keep one.
A black Lucid Air electric luxury sedan shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a mountain road with dramatic cloudy skies in the background.
A Lucid Air Owner Says “This Charger Overbilled Me by Nearly Double” After Electrify America Logged 133 kWh on a Battery That Holds About 112kWh
By Noah Washington on
A Lucid owner’s trip through Arizona turned into a financial math puzzle after an Electrify America charger billed him for 133 kWh on a 112 kWh battery.
Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, 3, X, Y
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Tempted To Trade In His Cybertruck For a Tesla Model Y – He Adds, “I Would Save $1,000 a Month, but I Sat In The Cybertruck For 10 Seconds & I Knew It Would Be A Silly Mistake”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was on the brink of trading in his all-electric truck for a Tesla Model Y. This would lower his monthly car payment by $1,000; however, he says that after a Cybertruck, he doesn’t want to drive any other vehicle.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “FSD Drives Well In The City, But In The Small Town Where We Drive The Speed Limit, It Sucks.” He Adds, “It Drives Like a City Person.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is sharing his frustration with the latest FSD update. He says FSD v14 drives like a real person; however, it drives like a city person. In the small town where he lives, FSD often exceeds the speed limit.
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