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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 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked by Alaska welcome sign, surrounded by forest landscape
My 2023 Rivian R1T Conquered 49 States in Under a Year
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple post ended up revealing one of the most quietly impressive EV journeys, and it's a powerful case for Rivian’s long-haul capability.
J.D. Power's new 2025 Initial Quality Study has Toyota well below average
Toyota Shocker - Brand Drops To Well Under Industry Average In New 2025 Initial Quality Study - Below Dodge?
By John Goreham on
In a stunning reversal of all that we know about quality, Toyota has dropped to below average in a key quality study. Here’s what happened.
Dealler's Diagnositcs Didn't Fix My Ford F-150's Crappy MPG, But This Week Doing The Brakes I Found The Real Cause And Used a Torch To Remove The Caliper Guide Pin
Dealler's Diagnositcs Didn't Fix My Ford F-150's Crappy MPG, But This Week Doing The Brakes I Found The Real Cause And Used a Torch To Remove The Caliper Guide Pin
By Armen Hareyan on
An unlikeable fuel economy mystery in this Ford F-150 took an unexpected twist when a seized brake pin and a torch revealed the real culprit hiding in plain sight.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Got Deported & Now He Can’t Make The Payment for His Truck – Adds “I Left the Cybertruck for My Friends to Rent Out on Turo, but Still Behind on the Loan”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was recently deported to Mexico after the US government denied his asylum status. He left his truck in the US, hoping his friends would rent it out on Turo, but claims he isn’t making enough to cover the loan payments.
Acoustic foam falling out of a defective tire on tiled floor of a tire shop.
If Your Hyundai or Tesla Is Shaking or the Tires Won’t Balance, This Common Issue Could Be The Cause - How To Fix Tires With Acoustic Foam Problems
By John Goreham on
Many electric vehicles, such Teslas and Hyundais, luxury vehicles, and even some high-end sports cars, now come with foam-filled tires to reduce noise. If your tires just won’t seem to balance, here is one possible diagnosis and treatment for the malady.
A white Ford F-150 Lightning truck parked in front of a modern building, showcasing its sleek design and prominent grille.
I Test Drove Both the F-150 Lightning Flash and Silverado EV LT, Ford Won My $70K Despite Chevy's Superior Range and Charging
By Noah Washington on
Forget the spec sheets, the true test of an electric truck is on the road. After driving both, one buyer explains why the Ford F-150 Lightning Flash felt like the right choice, even as the Silverado EV LT boasted bigger numbers.
Tesla Cybertruck accelerating through dusty desert terrain with rugged mountains in background
I Want To Buy A Tesla Cybertruck But I’m Not Sure If the Political Backlash Has Calmed Down Enough Yet
By Aram Krajekian on
The Cybertruck turns heads everywhere it goes, but not always for the expected reasons. One potential buyer’s hesitation reveals something deeper about what it means to drive one in today’s world.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Happy to Get His Money Back After Tesla Bought His Truck Following 15 Separate Service Visits – Adds, “I Might Get Another Tesla, but Not a Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he won't buy another Cybertruck after Tesla bought back his truck following 15 service visits. He adds that he might consider getting another Tesla, but he will not get a Cybertruck.
Tesla Model Y
First Safety-Critical Tesla Robotaxi Intervention Captured on Video – Safety Monitor (Tesla Employee in the Passenger Seat) Quickly Applies the Brakes via the Touch Screen to Prevent a Crash with a UPS Truck
By Tinsae Aregay on
A video captures the first near-miss involving a Tesla Robotaxi operating in public. A Tesla safety monitor steps in just in time to prevent a collision with a UPS truck. Tesla fans blame the UPS driver, while others say the Robotaxi is at fault.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Improved 5 MPG, But, I Had to Install a $1,400 Exhaust, a $400 Air Intake, and I Have To Run 93 Octane Gas To Get It
By Denis Flierl on
Is there something wrong with this picture? Is it worth spending $2,000 to get a five mpg increase in mileage in a 2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup? Check out the details and let us know how you improve mileage in your Toyota Tacoma or another vehicle. 
2026 Ford Mustang Fox Body
Ford Goes Retro for One 2026 Mustang Design
By Mary Conway on
Every where you look right now, you are seeing a number of "throwback" items like bell bottoms, crochet and space age furniture. A new Mustang design joins the retro trend.
2022 Tesla Model Y
My Wife Was Driving Our Tesla Model Y and It Unexpectedly Lost Power, and Stopped In the Middle of the Freeway During Rush Hour, Then Panic Set In
By Denis Flierl on
Here's a story of a Tesla Model Y owner whose car shut down in the middle of a busy highway while his wife was driving. The Tesla owner has a warning for all Tesla owners if they ever find themselves in this situation. What caused the serious problem? 
A sleek, white electric car drives along a winding road, surrounded by lush trees and a mountainous backdrop under clear skies.
I've Driven My Polestar 4 for 3 Weeks After Trading My Volvo XC90, The Pilot Assist Takes Forever to React But The Comfort Will Spoil You Forever
By Noah Washington on
My Polestar 4 pilot assist takes several seconds to notice cars merging ahead of me, but 3 weeks in, I’m never going back to my Volvo XC90.
Dennis gripping the steering wheel, focused on the road ahead in Tesla Cybertruck
My 87-Year-Old Grandpa’s Last Drive Was in a Tesla Cybertruck, And He Called It the Most Amazing Drive of His Life
By Aram Krajekian on
From dirt roads to electric torque, one grandfather’s final drive behind the wheel of a Cybertruck captures a lifetime of innovation, and a moment that meant more than words could explain.
A Subaru SUV parked on sandy beach shore, with ocean waves crashing gently in the background under a clear sky.
I Drove My 2023 Forester Sport 5 Miles After Dealership Oil Change, Then Watched It Burst Into Flames, Subaru Offers Only $500 Toward Replacement
By Noah Washington on
Just five miles after an oil change, a 2023 Subaru Forester Sport burst into flames. Find out why this owner is questioning dealer trust and why Subaru's offer for a replacement is only $500.
Bronco Off-Roadeo
Ford is Expanding its Off-Roadeo Experience to Make it More Fun for Bronco Owners
By Mary Conway on
Ford is committing resources company wide to grow its presence in off-roading. The company sponsors off-roading experiences for new Bronco owners. It is now expanding to make the adventures more attractive to all Bronco owners.
Tesla service center with multiple electric vehicles under repair in spacious, well-lit automotive workshop
My 2021 Tesla Model Y Is Nearing 60,000 Miles, and When I Turn It Is Making an Expensive-Sounding Creaking Noise Up Front From Both Sides - Am I Alone, Or Is This a Known Problem With This Model?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases 2021 Tesla Model Y owner, C.J., who has a very distinctive sound emanating from her vehicle’s front end. Other Tesla owners think they know exactly what it is.
2026 Ford Explorer Tremor
Ford Unveils 2026 Explorer Tremor With More Powerful Engine for Off-Roading
By Mary Conway on
New for 2026, Ford has designed a true off-roader with upgraded suspension, 31.5" off-road tires, skid plates and more powerful engine to handle the great outdoors.
Pale blue Rivian electric SUV parked on urban street with landscaped grass and palm trees
My Dogs Almost Died in 114° Arizona Heat After My Rivian R1S Went Into Turtle Mode, Just 45 Minutes After the AC Failed
By Aram Krajekian on
When the desert heat meets EV systems, it’s not just technology that gets pushed to the edge, but lives as well. Here's why one Rivian owner's road trip turned into a fight against failing systems, rising temps, and real concern.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Dodge Dealers Are Selling The Charger Daytona EV For Way Under MSRP, And It Could Be Your Last Chance Before The Model Is Discontinued
By Dimitar Angelov on
The weak demand for Dodge's electric Muscle car means dealerships are practically handing these out.
Black Toyota hatchback parked on asphalt with green fence and trees in background
My 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Has Been Great Until I Got Hit With the P2C90 Check Engine Light, I'm Wondering If Other Owners Are Seeing This Too
By Aram Krajekian on
An oddly specific check engine light is creeping into GR Corolla conversations, and it's not just modified cars that are getting hit with the issue. Here's why even stock owners are starting to take a closer look.
Tesla Model Y Robotaxi
Elon Musk Responds to The Suggestion Tesla Has Added a Special “Kill Switch” to All Model Y Robotaxis Operating in Public
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk dismissed the controversy over the special button, or kill switch, that Tesla supposedly installed on every Model Y used as a Robotaxi. Tesla safety observers were seen with their fingers constantly hovering over a button.
Tire service center with stacked tires, red electric car, and automotive repair equipment in warehouse setting
My Tesla Model Y Got a Flat, and Tesla Service Totally Left Me Hanging With No Help For 24 Hours Plus a HUGE Fee - Here’s My Advice To All Tesla Owners
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla Model Y owner M.S., who just discovered the hard way that his Tesla Model Y has no spare, and Tesla support cannot offer practical help.
A sleek electric car drives on a deserted road with dramatic mountain peaks in the background, illuminated by soft sunset light.
My Tesla Safety Score Went Down to 64 Because Valet Drivers Don't Use Seatbelts, Tesla Needs to Fix This Technical Oversight That Affects FSD Beta Eligibility
By Noah Washington on
Your Tesla's Safety Score dictates insurance rates and FSD Beta eligibility, but what happens when a valet tanks a Tesla Model Y safety score by not buckling up? Owners are finding out the hard way that Tesla's system punishes them for others' actions.
A blue Toyota Prius parked by the waterfront, with a city skyline and cloudy sky in the background.
I Traded 60 MPG in My Prius for a 2025 Camry Hybrid After 2,500 Miles, A Heat Wave and Blown Tire Made Me Regret My Purchase
By Noah Washington on
The Prius was the smart choice, or so he thought. After a summer of sweltering heat and an unfortunate pothole incident, this owner realized his 2024 Prius wasn't the right fit. Now, he's embracing his "boring dad" self with a Camry Hybrid.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Doesn’t Drive His Truck If It’s Raining – Adds “My Wife Has to Go to The Doctor’s & I Don’t Know How to Tell Her She Shouldn’t Take The Cybertruck Because It’s Raining”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares he’s in a dilemma. Usually, he doesn’t drive his truck when it’s raining, but today his wife needs to go to the doctor’s and wants to take the truck. He is struggling to tell her not to drive the Cybertruck because of the rain.
2025 Ford-F-150
I Haven’t Even Had My $40K 2025 Ford F-150 Ten Days, and I Already Have a Serious Issue, a Defect That Has Me Shaking My Head
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Ford F-150 have issues with fit and finish? According to Brian, who recently bought a 2025 Ford F-150, it has serious problems that have him scratching his head. How can a new pickup have such issues? Check out Brian's unbelievable story. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share That Their Truck Goes Into Full-On Regenerative Braking Every Time They Engage FSD at Highway Speed – Add “I’m Brake Checking People Every Time”
By Tinsae Aregay on
More than 10 Cybertruck owners report that their trucks engage full regenerative braking when they activate FSD on the highway and release the accelerator pedal. Cybertruck owners with multiple Teslas confirm this issue is exclusive to the Cybertruck.
Image of a Cadillac LYRIQ-V
I Didn’t Need 400 Horsepower, What I Needed Was My Cadillac LYRIQ to Get Me Home Without Charging
By Chris Johnston on
Why my Cadillac Lyriq forced me to rethink what really matters on a road trip.
I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And Whilte Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High
I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And While Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected flat tire on a Tesla Cybertruck turned into a $554 quote and sparked a debate every EV owner needs to read before it happens to them.
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