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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.

Gray Chevy Bolt parked on a residential street
Good EV Deals Exist, I found a 2024 Chevy Bolt with 56K Miles for $5,000 at an Unusual Place
By Chris Johnston on
EV prices like the Chevy Bolt are crashing, and smart buyers are looking where nobody else thinks to shop.
2027 Ram Power Wagon with Turbo Diesel
Ram's 2027 Power Wagon Finally Gets the Turbo Diesel that Fans Have Begged For
By Mary Conway on
Ram is putting huge torque into its Power Wagon after years of requests from fans. The diesel Power Wagon will have an incredible 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.
2026 Chevy Silverado
2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Hears a Howling Noise First Thing in the Morning, He Adds, “It’s Only When It’s Cold For the First 10 Feet, Geez, It’s Only 2 Weeks Old”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado owner says he hears a haunting "howl" just 14 days after buying it. It only happens in the cold, and only for the first 10 feet, but is it a minor glitch or a major red flag? Here’s what every new Silverado owner needs to know.
2025 RAV4 XLE Premium
2025 Toyota RAV4 Owner Says His Car 3K In, Puffs White Smoke After It’s Been Sitting For a Few Days, He Adds, “This Can’t Be Normal For a Car This New - It’s Alarming”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner is sounding the alarm after his new SUV, with only 3K miles, started blowing white smoke after sitting for a few days. Is it a minor glitch or a major engine red flag? Here is what's happening and what RAV4 owners need to know.
2026 Ram 1500 trucks
“I Drove the 2026 Ram Hurricane and the Returning Hemi Back-to-Back, and One Leaves the Other Feeling Like a Science Project” - Here’s Why Truck Owners Are Flocking Back to the V8
By Denis Flierl on
The 2026 Ram debate is exploding. A buyer drove the new Hurricane I6 and the returning Hemi V8 back-to-back, and the results are shocking. Is the turbo-six a "science project" or the future? See why owners are running back to the proven power of the V8.
2025 Kia EV9 silver exterior shown from front three-quarter angle in a modern architectural setting, emphasizing large wheels and rugged electric SUV stance.
A Kia EV9 Owner Says an OTA Update Quietly Reduced Usable Battery Capacity - “100% Now Only Shows 93%,” Effectively Limiting Range Compared to the Previous 97% Full Charge
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV9 owner's diagnostic screenshots are causing a stir after proving that a "100% charge" no longer delivers the same energy it did last month.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV blue exterior front three-quarter view parked in a residential driveway, featuring slim LED headlights and modern electric SUV styling.
A Chevy Equinox EV Owner Says He Eliminated Range Anxiety at −18°F, “Just Multiply mi/kWh by Battery Percentage”, Showing the Math Delivers Accurate Real-World Range While Keeping the Cabin at 72 Degrees With Full Heat
By Noah Washington on
"Don’t give in to anxiety," warns one Equinox EV driver who successfully navigated a −18°F deep freeze by using Trip 2 data to outsmart the car's pessimistic range estimates.
Blue 2025 Chevy Equinox EV on a cold winter road
I’ve Owned a Chevy Equinox EV for Three Months Where It’s Been 10–25 Degrees and I’m Only Getting 102 Miles of Range which Is Only One Third of What GM Advertised
By Chris Johnston on
We look at what everyday winter driving really looks like in the Chevy Equinox EV.
2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius Owner Switched the 19-In OEM Rims For Smaller 16-In Wheels and Winter Tires, She Adds, “50 Miles and I Already Feel a Huge Difference, and They Fit Perfectly”
By Denis Flierl on
Think the 2024 Prius is perfect as-is? Think again. One owner ditched her 19-inch OEM rims for 16-inch wheels, and the results are stunning. Better ride, perfect fit, and a massive difference in just 50 miles. Is downsizing the ultimate Prius hack?
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 Tires shown in a wintery scene on a Toyota GR86
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 Tires Enable Safe Winter Driving On Snow and Ice, Even On Our Rear-Wheel Drive 2025 Toyota GR86 Sports Car
By John Goreham on
We update our long-term test of the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 Tires and report how they handle light snow and icy conditions even on rear-wheel drive 2025 Toyota GR86 sports car.
2021 Toyota Tacoma
The Blown-Engine Tacoma Journey - He Bought His 2021 Toyota Tacoma New, and 63K In, the Engine Blew, He Adds, “3K Over Warranty, $14K For a New Engine, and Toyota Will Only Cover Half”
By Denis Flierl on
After his 2021 Tacoma engine shattered at 63K miles, Ali Tabarssi's journey ends with a heartbreaking choice. See why a "one-in-a-million" failure and a $14,000 bill forced this loyal owner to sell. Is Toyota's reliability at risk? Read the final update.
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.
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