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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.

2026 Toyota Tacoma
"I Discovered Why the 2026 Toyota Tacoma ‘Build & Price’ Is a Lie” - How Middlemen Are Geo-Blocking Your Favorite Trims
By Denis Flierl on
Ever build a 2026 Tacoma online only for the dealer to say it "doesn't exist"? I dug into the data and found the truth. You’re being geo-blocked. Middlemen are gatekeeping the best trims from your state. Here is the hidden map they don't want you to see.
A sporty, red 2026 Honda Prelude concept car with a black roof and black wheels, shown from the front three-quarter angle in a studio setting.
"Honda Built a Car for Nobody," Commenters React to Prelude's First-Month Sales Amid Dealer Markups and Management Choices That Could Stall New Sports Cars
By Noah Washington on
The 2026 Honda Prelude sold just 174 units in its first month as enthusiasts reject a car they've dubbed a "Civic Hybrid wearing a nostalgia costume.
A head-on shot of a light blue 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro with its distinctive LED light bar turned on, parked in a muddy, off-road environment.
A Toyota Tundra Shopper Says He Test Drove a 2024 Model One Day, Pulled Financing the Next – He Adds, “Then the Dealer Texted Me That Someone Else Drove It and the Engine Blew Up at 54,000 Miles”
By Noah Washington on
Think a new-generation Toyota is a safe bet? One buyer discovered the hard way that 54,000 miles is the "danger zone" for the 2024 Tundra’s twin-turbo V6.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck kicking up dust while driving at speed on a gravel road along a dramatic, rocky coastline.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says After Driving a Foundation Series Loaner, He Found the Seats and Interior Quality Vastly Better Than His 2025 AWD – He Adds, “Had I Known, I Might Have Looked for a Used Foundation Series Instead”
By Noah Washington on
One 2025 Cybertruck AWD owner says he felt a "vast difference" in quality after driving a 2024 Foundation Series loaner, claiming the early model's seats were noticeably softer and more premium.
How EV Buyers and Investors Can Navigate the Market Now That BYD Has Overtaken Tesla as the World’s Top EV Seller
How EV Buyers and Investors Can Navigate the Market Now That BYD Has Overtaken Tesla as the World’s Top EV Seller
By Armen Hareyan on
BYD overtaking Tesla as the world’s top EV seller is an unexpected shakeup that could change how you buy or think about electric cars in the near future with three practical tips.
So I Again Had a Flat Tire While Test-Driving The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter
So I Again Had a Flat Tire While Test-Driving the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter, But It Also Showed Me Why This SUV Is Built for Real Life
By Armen Hareyan on
What started as an unexpected flat tire during my week with the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid Trailhunter turned into a real-world moment that revealed how this SUV handles problems, pressure, and everyday ownership in a way many rivals simply may not.
White Kia EV6 outside of owner’s home
My Kia EV6 Was Stolen Outside My House in Minutes Despite Key Being in a Pouch, Home Security Video Shows a New EV Theft Tactic
By Chris Johnston on
Even with the key secured, thieves used a device seen on video that has many EV owners worried. Owner has new Kia EV6 and describes security upgrades to protect it.
Tesla Cybertruck
Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Charged Him $270 to Diagnose a Simple Problem, He Adds, “My Other Cars, a Porsche, Range Rover, C8 Corvette, and Urus, All FREE of Charge”
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla charged this Cybertruck owner $270 just to look at a simple issue. His luxury fleet, a Range Rover, C8 Corvette, and Urus, all get diagnostic care for FREE. Is Tesla’s service model failing its biggest spenders? Read the full breakdown.
2025 Toyota Prius
“My 2025 Toyota Prius Has Had 6 Tire Punctures in 17K Miles, Replaced the Toyos With Goodyear, But My Mileage Took a Hit, But It’s Worth the Peace Of Mind”
By Denis Flierl on
Could your sleek new hybrid be hiding a costly secret beneath its fenders? One owner’s nightmare of six punctures in 17,000 miles reveals the shocking trade-off between the 2025 Toyota Prius’s stunning looks and its real-world durability.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt looks great in a preproduction form charging in public
These New 2027 Chevy Bolt "Spy Photos" Excite Us, But We Have One Concern
By John Goreham on
The New Chevrolet Bolt is exciting EV fans, and for good reason. Here’s an image and an explanation of why we predict the new Bolt will succeed wildly. However, one thing worries us.
2025 Toyota Tundra
2025 Toyota Tundra Owner Has 35-In Nittos… Zero Rub, and Loves the Truck, He Adds, “If It Wasn’t For These Metal Shavings Shredding My Main Bearing, I Would Drive This Truck For Years!”
By Denis Flierl on
35-inch Nittos, zero rub, and pure truck envy, until the engine tells a different story. This 2025 Tundra owner thought he had the perfect build, but metal shavings in the main bearing just changed everything. Is the Tundra dream dead or just delayed?
My Last Fabulous Ride in The 2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus Left Me With 2 Flat Tires, But The Vehicle Is More Premium Than Its Price
My Last Fabulous Ride in The 2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus Left Me With 2 Flat Tires, But The Vehicle Is More Premium Than Its Price
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected pothole that ended my final drive with two flat tires revealed more about the 2026 Mazda CX 70 Turbo S Premium Plus than a perfect week ever could and it left me questioning why this SUV feels so much more premium than its price suggests.
A Chevrolet Bolt in a briloiant red color is charging on a DC electric vehicle charger
It Took Over 100 Comments to Explain Charging to a Veteran EV Owner - Stop Making Complicated Excuses For EVs Failing in America When The Simple Reasons Are They Are a Hassle, and Public Charging Does Not Live Up To Its Promises
By John Goreham on
A veteran Chevy Bolt owner recently tried to charge the car at America’s very best DC charging network and had difficulty doing so. After asking for help, it took literally hundreds of comments to sort this mess out.
Lenovo Redefines Automotive AI At CES
CES 2026 - The Death of the Single-AI Car: Why Lenovo’s Qira Orchestration is the Most Disruptive Force at CES 2026 and How It Saves the Software-Defined Vehicle
By Rob Enderle on
By breaking the shackles of vendor lock-in, Lenovo’s Qira allows cars to dynamically choose the best AI models for safety and entertainment, creating a future-proof ecosystem that finally puts the driver first.
Xpeng Anticipates A Personal Flying Revolution
CES 2026: Why Xpeng’s Revolutionary 6x6 'Land Aircraft Carrier' Modular Flying Car Is The Only Vehicle That Mattered And How China Just Won The Race For The Skies
By Rob Enderle on
Xpeng AeroHT’s modular breakthrough solves the eVTOL range problem, promising 2026 deliveries of a 6x6 mothership and detachable drone, signaling China’s undeniable dominance in the multi-trillion-dollar low-altitude economy revolution.
Goodyear Smart Tire
CES 2026 - Forget Self-Driving, We Need Self-Feeling Cars: How Goodyear’s "SightLine" AI Tires Are The Missing Link To Autonomous Safety
By Rob Enderle on
Goodyear’s new SightLine technology gives tires a "nervous system," feeding real-time road friction data directly into AV computers like NVIDIA’s to instantly adjust braking and prevent accidents before they happen.
Kia's PBV Revolution
CES 2026 - Kia’s PBV Revolution: How the PV5 and PV7 Modular Vans Are Set to Obliterate the Traditional Commercial Vehicle Market and Redefine Global Logistics
By Rob Enderle on
Kia’s production-ready PV5 and PV7 electric vans introduce game-changing modularity, allowing instant swaps between cargo, passenger, and office setups to tackle the booming delivery and ride-hailing sectors with unprecedented efficiency and utility.
NVIDIA Taking Automotive AI Into The Future
CES 2026 - The End of the Robotaxi 'Black Box': How NVIDIA’s Alpamayo VLA and Vera Rubin Silicon Finally Give Autonomous Cars a Brain and a Voice
By Rob Enderle on
By bridging the gap between raw perception and semantic reasoning, NVIDIA’s latest CES 2026 breakthroughs address the industry's greatest hurdle: building an autonomous system that can explain its actions to human passengers.
AMD's Quantum Leap In Automotive AI
CES 2026: AMD’s Quantum Leap in Automotive AI Delivers 8K Cockpit Gaming and Next-Gen Autonomy While Saving EV Range
By Rob Enderle on
At CES 2026, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su unveiled revolutionary automotive processors delivering 50 TOPS of AI performance. This breakthrough enables massive in-car gaming and real-time 4K/8K visualization without sacrificing critical electric vehicle range.
2019 Ford F-150 on the tow truck
Ford F-150 Owner Says, “One Thing About Owning a New F-150 Is That You Need a Backup Vehicle So When It’s In the Shop Every Other Month, You Still Have Transportation”
By Denis Flierl on
Is your dream truck becoming a nightmare? One Ford F-150 owner warns: the best accessory for a new Ford isn’t a bed liner, it’s a backup vehicle. From shop visits to reliability rants, find out why "Built Ford Tough" is being put to the ultimate test.
2026 Hyundai STARIA Electric's Interior and Dash
So Hyundai Has a New STARIA 9-Seater EV Van With a Lovable Dash That Is So 90s Looking, But a Driver-Specific Cup Holder on The Left Side
By Armen Hareyan on
Hyundai's new STARIA Electric van looks unexpectedly unlikable at first glance, but the more you dig into its practicality and that strange left side cup holder, the harder it becomes not to have an opinion you want to argue about.
2023 Chevy Silverado, 2026 Chevy Silverado
“I Want To Trade My Wife’s 2023 Chevy Silverado 5.3L for a 2026 Silverado With a 5.3L, But I’m Hearing There Are Still Lifter Issues With the 5.3s”
By Denis Flierl on
This 2023 Chevy Silverado owner wants to upgrade to the 2026 5.3L. The 5.3L V8 is a legend, but rumors of persistent lifter issues are stalling deals. Is the 2026 fix real, or are you buying a headache? Here’s what you need to know before you swap!
Toyota Camry XSE
The Are The 5 Carmakers With The Most Recalls In 2025
By Dimitar Angelov on
Even carmakers that are typically known for reliability are ranking high on this list
A firefighter sprays water on a white Ram truck that is on fire in a driveway at night.
A Ram 1500 Owner Says His 2023 Pickup Erupted in Flames at 4:30 AM While His Family Slept – He Adds, “A Neighbor Banging on Our Door Saved Our Lives” as a Known Grid Heater Relay Recall May Be Involved
By Noah Washington on
A New Hampshire family is "blessed to be alive" after their 2023 Ram 1500 erupted in flames just feet from their front door while they slept.
A red Chevrolet Corvette Stingray driving on a winding desert road.
A C8 Corvette Owner Says One Chevrolet Dealer Wanted $150 for an Oil Change While Another Charged Just $16 – She Adds, “Guess Who Just Got All of My Business?”
By Noah Washington on
A C8 Corvette owner is celebrating a massive win after finding a dealership that charged just $16 for labor on her mid-engine supercar’s first oil change.
A silver 2023 Toyota Prius parked on a pier with sailboats and a sunset in the background.
A Toyota Prius LE Owner Says He Suffered a Head Injury After the Liftgate Strut Mount Failed and the Hatch Crashed Down – He Adds, “Now Toyota Wants $3,000 To Replace It, and I’m Fighting for a Free Aluminum Hatch”
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Toyota Prius LE owner says he suffered a head injury after his liftgate strut mount "ripped free" and the hatch collapsed without warning.
Tesla Cybertruck falling off a cliff
The Tesla Cybertruck Is the Biggest Flop in Decades, Analyst Says, with Only About 2,000 Sold in the Last Three Months Sales Continue to Fall Off a Cliff
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Cybertruck hype cycle is over, and the fallout for the most divisive pickup in modern auto history is almost over.
Chart of 2025 global EV sales superimposed with a Tesla Model Y
The Numbers Are in and the Tesla Model Y Is Still the World’s Best-Selling EV, Says Analyst, They Added, “Global EV Sales Are Up 37% Year-Over-Year”
By Chris Johnston on
With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth about the cancellation of the federal EV tax subsidy, sales of electric vehicles in the rest of the world have continued to chug along, leaving America behind.
2026 Honda CR-V and Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry Owner Says, “I Left It For a 2026 Honda CR-V, It Drives Like A Dream, and Because Of My Financial Discipline, I Did It All Without a Co-Signer”
By Denis Flierl on
From Camry to a 2026 CR-V, all on her own! Madison traded her Camry for a dream CR-V, using pure financial discipline. No co-signer, just hard work and savvy negotiating. See how she secured a deal nobody could refuse, and what car buyers need to know.
2026 Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition is a great deal among Japanese sports car competitors
At $42,844 All in, is This Toyota GR86 Yuzu Edition A Bargain Or a Potential Buyer's Remorse?
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Yazoo Edition comes with a lot of goodies that make the Toyota GR86 even better, but whether this can justify the price is another question.
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