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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.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Driving Towards The Future
The End of the Driveway: How Volkswagen's Robot-Bus Signals the Twilight of Car Ownership
By Rob Enderle on
Volkswagen's transformation of the ID. Buzz into an autonomous taxi spearheads a shift away from personal car ownership, driven by lower costs and accelerating the trend of younger generations forgoing driver's licenses in favor of on-demand mobility.
JLR Sustainability
From Throwaway Luxury to Lasting Legacy: Jaguar Land Rover’s Radical Bet on the Circular Economy Could Redefine the Road Ahead
By Rob Enderle on
In a strategic pivot to redefine its brand for a new generation, Jaguar Land Rover is embedding circular economy principles into its EV strategy to drastically cut waste, aiming to shed its "affordable luxury" past and set a new sustainability benchmark.
2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum TRD
I Think My 2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum TRD With a 3-inch Lift Looks Like A Cartoon Truck, and That It Skipped Leg Day
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner recently purchased a new truck with a TRD Performance Package with a 3-inch lift. He is ashamed of his truck because it looks so out of proportion. Now, he has to spend money on wheel upgrades so that he can be seen in it. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Claims Tesla Replaced His High-Voltage Battery Pack, Saying “It’s Needed for an Engineering Research Initiative” – Adds, “There Was Nothing Wrong With My Cybertruck Except the Wireless Phone Charger”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he contacted Tesla about a minor issue with his wireless phone charger; however, the EV maker ended up replacing his high-voltage battery pack, explaining that his current pack was needed for an engineering research project.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Regret Spending $130K On a Cybertruck, It Had a Critical Failure, I Can’t Drive It, and Tesla Can’t Get Me In for 39 Days"
By Denis Flierl on
Stephen, a Tesla Cybertruck owner, regrets his $130,000 purchase. His 10-month-old truck experienced a critical failure, leaving him unable to charge or drive it. He's frustrated with Tesla's service, which has a 39-day wait time for repairs.
Green Rivian R1T electric truck parked at night with glowing green headlights and branded logo projection on ground
We Picked Up The Amazing Rivian R1T Almost a Week Ago, But It's Not Entirely What We Ordered and Paid For, I Had To Wait 60 Days For a Change
By Aram Krajekian on
When you pay for power, you expect performance. So why did one Rivian R1T owner have to wait 60 days to unlock what was already on the invoice? Here's what that delay might really say about Rivian's delivery model.
Blue Tesla Model Y with open hood and trunk, displayed on vehicle interface screen with service notification
I Planned to Post a Glowing Tesla Model Y Review After My Remote Western Australia Road Trip, But 700 Miles Away I Ran Into a Sensor Issue
By Aram Krajekian on
One Tesla Model Y owner set out to praise her car after a dream road trip through Western Australia, until one glitch took out Autosteer and cruise control leaving her stranded and rethinking the entire experience.
White Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV charging at Tesla station, sleek modern design with black wheels
I Switched From A Tesla To A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, EVGo Charged Me $19 For A 28% Charge That Would've Cost $8 At A Supercharger, But It Only Took 5 Minutes To Charge
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner discovered the hard way that a lightning-fast 5-minute charge can still cost more than double a Tesla Supercharger session.
White Hyundai Tucson driving on dusty coastal road with blurred greenery and ocean horizon
My 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited Has A Mystery Vibration At 6,500 Miles, The Dealer Says It's 'Normal' After Two Failed Fixes, But Their Own Service Loaner Shakes Worse Than Mine
By Noah Washington on
His 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is shaking, but the dealer says it's "normal", even after two failed fixes and a service loaner that vibrates even worse.
1912 Baker Electric Victoria, old batteries…
My EV Just Hit 100,000 Miles and Now I’m Wondering How Long I Can Expect My Tesla Model Y to Last
By Chris Johnston on
The data about EV battery longevity like the Tesla Model Y is mixed and there are some amazing examples out there.
Jeep Compass 4xe
Jeep Plans New Global Jeep Compass 4xe But When Will North America See It
By Mary Conway on
Jeep has made the new Compass 4xe perfect for off-roading with new interior and rugged improvements but tariffs may delay it for the U.S.
Tesla's Turmoil and Ford’s Deep Discounts Signal a Day of High Drama in the Auto Industry
Tesla's Turmoil and Ford’s Deep Discounts Signal a Day of High Drama in the Auto Industry
By Armen Hareyan on
From Tesla’s investor unrest to Lincoln’s recall chaos and China’s EV boom, the automotive industry is buzzing with drama today. Buckle up for a wild ride through the latest news shaking up the roads on July 10, 2025.
Sage green Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road truck parked on rocky terrain with dramatic canyon sunset backdrop
I Love the i-Force Hybrid in My 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma, It’s Powerful When I Need It and Efficient When I Don’t, And The Engine Is a Game-Changer
By Aram Krajekian on
The new hybrid Tacoma is surprising even to longtime truck owners, but not for the reasons you’d expect. Here’s what owners are saying after living with one of Toyota’s boldest powertrains yet.
Extended Car Warranties Can Work For and Against You
Their Job Is to Find How to Deny Your Claim — 'We Want Your Entire Service Record From the Day You Bought the Car Brand New' - and They Denied It Because You Did This Oil Change at 5,200 Miles, Not at 5,000 Miles
By Timothy Boyer on
One of the biggest red flags for buying an extended warranty was recently revealed in a video titled "Are Car Extended Warranties a Scam?" featuring a Toyota Master Mechanic.
2024 Toyota Highlander
My Toyota Highlander Hybrid With 2,800 Miles Started Making a Horrible Noise When It’s in Reverse, the Dealer Says, “They All Do It, Don’t Worry”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner has a loud noise coming from her SUV every time she puts it in reverse. It's so concerning that she took it to the Toyota dealer, and they told her not to worry about it because they all do it. What would you do?
High-mileage vehicle dashboard showing tire pressure monitoring with car silhouette at 250,000 miles, dark background
250,000 Miles In, My Ford Mustang Mach-E Is Probably The Best Car Decision I Have Made Without Spending a Single Penny on Repairs, Except One Hiccup Related To My Phone
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s not every day you see an EV, let alone any car, cross 250,000 miles without a single repair bill. What this Mustang Mach-E owner revealed might just change how you see electric vehicles.
Cutaway image of a hybrid vehicle
My EV Didn’t Just Replace My Toyota Prius, It Also Replaced The Two Systems To Maintain, Which May Negate Any Fuel Savings
By Chris Johnston on
People note that hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius are more complex compared to EVs and therefore more costly to maintain.
44,000 Miles In, My Cybertruck Held Up Very Well Towing 8K Pounds, Still On Original Tires And Never Been Rotated
44,000 Miles In, My Tesla Cybertruck Held Up Very Well Towing 8K Pounds, Still On Original Tires And Never Been Rotated
By Armen Hareyan on
This Tesla Cybertruck owner towed thousands of pounds, skipped every tire rotation, and after 44,000 miles got an unexpected result that challenges everything we thought we knew about EV tire wear.
2021 Tesla Model 3
I Can’t Get My Tesla Model 3’s AC To Cool In This Heat, the Temp Was 135 Degrees Inside, and After Driving 25 Minutes it Was Still 85 Degrees
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Tesla Model 3 have a cooling issue? An owner reports that her 2021 Model 3 fails to cool down in the Arizona heat. She has cabin overheat protection and turns the AC on with the app, but nothing works. She asks, Is the AC just not great or what?
Candy red Tesla Model 3 driving on a winding mountain road with lush green trees and blue sky
My 784-Mile Tesla Model 3 Road Trip Cost $83 In Charging, While My 32-MPG Gas Car Would've Been $69, Home Charging And Supercharging Combined Still Can't Beat $2.84 Gas
By Noah Washington on
A 784-mile journey in his Tesla Model 3 revealed that, for some road trips, gas can still be cheaper than charging, forcing a rethink on EV savings.
Candy apple red Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV parked on stone pavement near neoclassical architecture
My 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Just Hit 250,000 Miles, Zero Repair Costs, Only Five Sets of Tires, Three Sets of Wipers, I’ve Saved Thousands Compared To A Gas Powered Vehicle
By Noah Washington on
Think EVs are expensive? This Mustang Mach-E just hit a quarter-million miles with virtually no maintenance costs, showcasing the incredible long-term savings of electric ownership.
Silver 2025 Acura ADX A-Spec crossover with black wheels, parked on asphalt road surrounded by lush green forest trees
Acura’s 2025 ADX A-Spec Lands Squarely In the Mix For Best Premium Small Crossover Vehicle - Here’s Why We Loved It and How It Matches Up to Competitors Like the Mazda CX-30 and Upcoming All-New Mazda CX-5
By John Goreham on
We test and review the new 2025 Acura ADX. This is Acura’s newest vehicle, and one we think will do very well in the premium small crossover marketplace.
Tesla Cybertruck parked on dusty terrain with horses, mountain landscape and dramatic cloudy sky in background
I’m Blown Away by The Hate That The Tesla Cybertruck Still Gets, My Truck Is Amazing But I Get Flipped Off Daily for Driving It
By Aram Krajekian on
The Tesla Cybertruck keeps turning heads for the right and wrong reasons. For one owner, that attention spiraled into rage and danger, yet he still called the truck amazing. Here’s what people keep getting wrong about this polarizing machine.
Teal 2026 Kia Seltos crossover SUV driving dynamically on highway with blurred trees and road markings in background
Kia’s 2026 Seltos Slashes $1,500 Off Base MSRP: Affordable, Stylish, and Tariff-Proof
By John Goreham on
Kia’s Seltos is now more affordable for 2026. We break down the big price change and the small ones, trim by trim. We’ll also offer some compelling reasons why Kia is a brand that should be at the top of your list.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
This Is Weird, My Tesla Cybertruck’s Alarm Woke Us Up, the Door Was Slightly Open, the Window Dropped For No Reason, and No One Was Around It
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner attempts to determine why his truck's alarm sounds in the middle of the night. He lives in the middle of nowhere; finds his door slightly open and the window partially down. There are no footprints, and nothing is disturbed.    
Lucid Gravity electric SUV in metallic gray, parked on dirt with lush green forest background
I Test Drove The New Lucid Gravity GT Today, As A Mercedes S-Class Owner, I'm Shocked By The Ride Quality, HVAC Performance, And Storage Space
By Noah Washington on
An S-Class loyalist just test-drove the Lucid Gravity GT, and his verdict is in… the ride, climate, and storage are so impressive that it's making him rethink everything about luxury vehicles.
Black Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks parked side-by-side on asphalt lot with trees and blue sky background
I've Driven Both The Chevy Silverado EV And Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford's Build Quality And Frunk Design Shows Why I Chose The Blue Oval
By Noah Washington on
It's not just about range! After driving both the Chevy Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning, one owner reveals how Ford's build quality and practical frunk design make it the true workhorse of electric trucks.
Tesla Cybertruck in a desert
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Getting Heckled in Public, But Here’s Why I Still Want One
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Cybertruck is clunky, unfinished, and sometimes hated, but I love everything it stands against.
Car Owner in Accident Surprised by Bill From Electric Company
I Hit a Pole in 2023, I Had Collision Coverage. Just Got a Bill from the Electric Company for $24,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Unexpected bills months to years following a car accident are not uncommon. Here's one part of your car insurance many owners make the mistake of choosing too little coverage.
White Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV parked on black asphalt driveway with green lawn and trees in background, sleek modern design with black wheels
My 2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS Suddenly Threw Itself Into Park While Driving, So I’m Wondering If Others Have Experienced This Too
By Aram Krajekian on
One odd moment in a driveway was all it took for this Chevy Blazer EV owner to start questioning whether GM’s automation is doing more harm than good.
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