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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.

Tesla Model Y with curb rash all over its wheels from FSD hitting curb when parking
My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper Self-Curbed Its Own 20-inch Rim When Auto Parallel Parking - We Should Not Be Trusting Our Lives To a Self-Driving Car That Hits Curbs
By John Goreham on
Tesla is seeking the pinnacle of driving automation, and it’s a noble goal. But shouldn’t a car company with such advanced technology be able to simply prevent curb rash and curb strikes?
Former CarMax Employee Had Two Bad Experiences Buying From CarMax
I Used to Recommend Buying From CarMax, but After Recently Helping My Father-in-Law Purchase His New Truck and Dealing With the Dumpster Fire That That's Turned Into, I've Got to Tell You Things Have Changed if You're Considering Buying a Car From CarMax
By Timothy Boyer on
If you are considering buying a car from CarMax, you need to hear this story from Zach — an ASE-certified master automotive mechanic and former CarMax employee with insider secrets to share.
2025 Toyota RAV4
I Just Bought A 2025 Toyota RAV4 Right Before They Announced the All-New 2026 Model, I Made a Big Mistake, I Should Have Waited
By Denis Flierl on
Should you buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 or wait for the all-new, redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid? It's a dilemma many buyers face. James just purchased a 2025 RAV4 and wishes he had waited for the 2026 model. Here's his story. What would you do in his situation?
Consumer Reports Cheap New Car Recommendations
10 Cheap Cars That Consumer Reports Recommends for Saving Money
By Timothy Boyer on
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts have the lowest transaction prices gleaned from TrueCar national data.
2025 Jeep Gladiator Dark Sky
2025 Jeep Gladiator Adds a Sinister Looking Package with New Body-Color Hardtop Roof
By Mary Conway on
The Dark Sky edition dresses up the midsize Gladiator pickup giving owners a new option.
2025 Toyota Highlander
Help, I Bought a 2025 Toyota Highlander, and I’m Having Bad Buyer’s Remorse, I Just Looked at a Nissan Pathfinder, I Should Have Bought It Instead
By Denis Flierl on
Here is another Toyota buyer's remorse story. Michele bought a new 2025 Toyota Highlander, then, after it was too late, looked at the Nissan Pathfinder. She now wishes she had purchased the Pathfinder. Here's what Highlander buyers need to know.
Riley's Cybertruck Towing Setup
I Just Towed My First Trailer With A Tesla Cybertruck, And It Was Mostly Effortless Except for This One Small Issue
By Aram Krajekian on
EV trucks promise muscle, but sometimes it’s the little details, like swaying on a mountain road, that reveal what really matters. Here's why this story shows how performance and preparation still must go hand in hand.
2026 Dodge Durango
2026 Dodge Durango Lineup Includes Wide Range of Engine Choices Including HEMIs
By Mary Conway on
Dodge's family hauler gets sportier for 2026. A new package will highlight the Durango's HEMI power and performance upgrade.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Reveal How They Convined Their Wives to Let Them Buy a Cybertruck – One Owner Says “We Test Drove Multiple Trucks & She Liked the Cybertruck Didn’t Drive Like Other Trucks”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners have shared the strategies they used to persuade their wives to let them buy a Cybertruck. Surprisingly, some female Cybertruck owners have also revealed how they convinced their husbands.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My CT Saved Me $5,226 In One Year, and It Outperforms My Ford F-250 Power Stroke, I’m Selling It and Buying Another Cybertruck”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Tesla Cybertruck a real work truck? Collin bought a Cybertruck one year ago and reveals the performance compared to his Ford F-250 Power Stroke truck. He says his CT outperforms all his other trucks. See if the Cybertruck is cut out for hard work. 
Tesla Model Y
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Service Damaged His Truck for the Second Time Following a Service Visit – Adds, “I’ve to Hide All The Issues from My Engineer Coworkers so I’m Not Made Fun Of”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he must hide all the problems with his truck from his coworkers, who are skeptical about electric vehicles. During his latest service visit, Tesla damaged his truck for the second time while trying to fix it.
Toyota Hybrid Quarks Explained by Toyota Master Mechanic
Refueling My Toyota Hybrid Went Very Wrong
By Timothy Boyer on
Just one of 9 quirks about Toyota hybrids explained by a Toyota Master Mechanic that everyone who owns a Toyota Hybrid needs to know.
Next Generation Jeep Cherokee
Jeep is Bringing Back an Important Midsize SUV After Dropping It Two Years Ago- See the All-New Jeep Cherokee
By Mary Conway on
The next generation of Jeep Cherokee is boxier and looks more like its big brother, the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
She Loves Her Toyota Rav4 Prime But Learned an Important Ownership Lesson
We Bought a 2024 Rav4 Prime XSE with the Premium Package, and We Absolutely Love It for Many Reasons, But This Post Is Not About That, It's Something You Should Know Before Buying a Rav4 Prime
By Timothy Boyer on
Toyota 2024 Rav4 Prime owner discovers a parasitic voltage drop shortly after buying a new Toyota plug-in hybrid.
Front view of a 2025 white Tesla Model S against a dramatic cloudy sky, showcasing its modern design and iconic logo.
My Tesla Model S Plaid Needed a 30-Minute Fix, The Service Center Took 8 Hours, Left Me Stranded, and Now Wants $250 to Fix Their Own Mistakes
By Noah Washington on
He loves his Tesla Model S Plaid, but his local Tesla service center experience was so bad, he calls it "probably the worst place on earth."
2025 Dodge Roadkill Nights
Dodge is Celebrating its Muscle Car Heritage by Holding a Huge Horsepower Party
By Mary Conway on
Dodge built its reputation on horsepower and racing. The muscle car brand has been known for decades for its history of building street racers like Dodge Challengers and Chargers. Now, Dodge is once again celebrating the company's power-based reputation.
Kia And the Dawn of Electric Mobility
Kia's Affordable Electric Revolution: The EV4 Set to Challenge Tesla's Reign Across All Model 3 Versions with Fun Driving and Competitive Pricing, Though Tariffs Loom
By Rob Enderle on
The upcoming Kia EV4 is positioned as an affordable and fun-to-drive electric vehicle aiming to challenge the Tesla Model 3 across its range, offering advantages in design and user experience, although potential tariffs could impact its cost.
GM Smashes Tesla In Canada
The Great White North Shift: GM Overtakes Tesla in Canadian EV Sales By A Huge Margin
By Rob Enderle on
GM Steals the Crown: How Chevrolet Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Cadillac OPTIQ Fueled a 252% Surge, Propelling GM Past Tesla in Canadian EV Sales as Incentives Vanish and Elon Musk's Persona Impacts Brand Appeal.
Toyota bZ5 prototype developed jointly with BYD.
Decoding the bZ5: How Toyota's Partnership with BYD in China Is a Lesson in Cost-Effective EV Production and a Missed Opportunity for the US Market Due to Tariffs
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota's partnership with BYD on the China-exclusive bZ5 electric crossover demonstrates Toyota's strategic effort to understand BYD's cost-effective EV production, offering a competitively priced vehicle that could potentially succeed in the US.
Image shows Kia EV9 at Tesla Supercharger
Kia’s Genius Move to Build Its U.S. Models In Georgia Allows It to Drop Prices On Popular EV9 Battery-Electric SUV Trims for 2026 Model Year - While Tariffs Hurt Brands With Poor Foresight
By John Goreham on
Despite the fear, uncertainty, and doubt stories being propagated by mainstream media, the fact is that many manufacturers are lowering costs on the vehicles they build in America. Here's one example from Kia.
Not Reading Your Car's Manual Before a Problem is a Problem Waiting to Happen
Top 5 Repairs Every Car Owner Should Know But Not Try
By Timothy Boyer on
You do not have to be the DIY mechanic type, but you should know something about the top 5 repairs a car owner can expect and know enough about whether to ask for someone's help rather than" DIY Trying."
Consumer Reports Most Popular Cars and SUVs Updated List
Consumer Reports Most Popular New Cars and SUVs Should Come As No Surprise to New Car Shoppers Focused on Reliability and Cost
By Timothy Boyer on
Test your car knowledge before peeking below about the most popular 2025 model cars and SUVs you believe are the most frequently checked by smart car shoppers.
My Brand-New Tesla Model Y Left My Wife Stranded Even Though It Had 53% Battery, Then It Randomly Started Updating While We Waited for a Tow Truck
My Brand-New Tesla Model Y Left My Wife Stranded Even Though It Had 53% Battery, Then It Randomly Started Updating While We Waited for a Tow Truck
By Aram Krajekian on
When a high-tech car stalls with power still leftover, the real surprise isn’t always what broke but what happened next. Here’s why one update at the worst possible time is sparking new concerns.
Image of Tesla Model Y with Grok image inserted showing a Model Y being towed away
My Tesla Model Y Left Me Stranded For Four Days With a $370 Tow Bill When I Got a Flat Tire Because No Shops Could Replace It, and Tesla Was Zero Help - It's Crazy There No Spare Tire In This Car
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Tesla Model Y owner C.H., who learned the hard way that his Tesla has no spare and Tesla cannot help when flat tires occur in Charleston on a weekend. Here’s what other owners say about this dilemma.
A blue electric Ford Mustang Mach E is speeding through a city street at night, illuminated by vibrant city lights.
My $60K Mustang GT Went to the Dealer for Warranty Work and They Gave Me a Mach-E, Now I Feel 'Like a Bit of an Idiot' for Dismissing What's Actually an Enjoyable Car
By Noah Washington on
He drives a Mustang GT, but this Mustang Mach-E loaner opened his eyes! Find out why he now feels like an "idiot" for his EV skepticism.
A sleek black Corvette Z06 convertible parked beside a mural showcasing classic Corvettes and text reading "ADRENALINE MEETS TRADITION."
I Own a $100K Corvette C8 and Chevy Put Me in a Basic Malibu for My Loaner Car, 'Most People Don't Have Corvettes,' They Said
By Noah Washington on
$100K car, $25K loaner? This Corvette C8 loaner story reveals the shocking service experience some owners face at Chevy dealerships.
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
I Replaced My First 2022 Chevy Tahoe Engine At 15K Miles, Now, 8 Days Later, the Replacement 6.2L Engine Blew Up Again With My Family In the Vehicle
By Denis Flierl on
Robert is not happy with GM or his 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. It's an ongoing problem GM is having with its 6.2-liter engines. Robert has had two engines blow up eight days apart. Both times, his family was in the SUV. Here is Robert's unbelievable story. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says Her Truck Needs Service Even Before She Takes Delivery – Adds, “Some Parts of the Truck Were Held Together by Clips & Tesla Had to Replace Them With Bolts & Screws”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says that Tesla sent her vehicle for service prior to delivery. She adds that her Tesla advisor was unsure why her delivery was delayed but later found out that Tesla needed to replace some clips on the truck with bolts and screws.
2024 Ford F-150
Ford is Recalling Over a Million Vehicles for a Rearview Camera Glitch that Nearly Every Automaker Has Experienced
By Mary Conway on
The rearview camera can go blank when the vehicle is in reverse raising the risk of a possible crash.
Toyota, Mazda, and Kia Cover Consumer Reports Top Used Cars Update
Best Used Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks for June 2025
By Timothy Boyer on
These safe and reliable cars, SUVs, and trucks can save you thousands of dollars, according to Consumer Reports' latest used vehicle update, with prices ranging from $8,000 to $21,000.
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