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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.

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.
White Tesla Model Y with black wheels, loaded on a Carvana transport trailer amid pine trees, rear three-quarter view.
Carvana Sold Me the Wrong Tesla Model Y, But I Pushed Back and Got a Model Y Performance for Thousands Less
By Aram Krajekian on
A simple listing error on a Tesla Model Y turned into an unexpected upgrade, but only because the buyer refused to settle. Here’s how standing your ground can sometimes save you thousands of dollars.
2025 Ford F-150
Ford Dealer Says, “The Ford F-150 Auto Stop-Start Is Killing Your Engine,” Then He Reveals Why and Shows You How To Disable It
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford dealer owner says that the Ford F-150's auto-stop-start technology is damaging your engine. He explains what is going on and then proceeds to show F-150 pickup owners how to turn off the annoying system. Does it annoy you? Here's how to disable it.
Tan 2025 Toyota Tacoma TrailHunter with rooftop tent parked in desert landscape with mountains, camping gear, and scenic sky
Toyota Tacoma Doubles U.S. Sales in 2025 to Reclaim Midsize Truck Market Leadership, Silencing Critics
By John Goreham on
Social media creators bashed the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma for pageviews, but the delivery numbers don't lie. It's America's favorite midsize truck by a country mile.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 red color
Testing The 2025 Ioniq 6 I Stopped at a Hyundai Dealership To Charge, But The Cost Prompted an Unexpected Detour About Charging Outside
By Armen Hareyan on
While reviewing the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 for Torque News and loving its unexpectedly smooth ride and capabilities, a $20 charging stop on my way back to Charlotte revealed a surprising truth about real-world EV ownership.
2025 2500HD Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss
My 2025 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss 231 Miles In, Lost Power Steering and Brakes, the Dealer Replaced the PS Unit Twice, and it Still Has Metal In the Fluid
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss owner is having problems with his truck after only 231 miles. He lost power steering and brakes. The dealer has replaced the power steering unit twice, but it has been at the dealer for 38 days and remains unresolved. 
blue Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT
I Loved the Chevy Equinox EV Until I Found Out What Features Are Behind a Paywall
By Chris Johnston on
The Equinox EV gave me more than I expected, and one thing I didn’t see coming.
Blue Tesla Model X driving on curvy mountain road with blurred forest background
My Tesla Model X FSD Nearly Drove Through Railway Crossing Arms Into an Oncoming Train, The Same System Flawlessly Avoided a Truck Merging the Next Day
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Model X FSD user describes the heart-stopping moment his car almost drove into a train, revealing why even with cutting-edge autonomy, humans are still necessary.
White Honda Passport TrailSport SUV parked on muddy forest trail with rugged black wheels and off-road styling
I Bought A 2026 Honda Passport TSE And Had It For Only 11 Days In 40 Days Of Ownership, Missing Factory Plugs, Wind Noise, And Service Department Damage Ruined Our Colorado Moving Plans
By Noah Washington on
He bought a new 2026 Honda Passport TSE for his big move, but a shocking string of factory flaws and service department blunders meant he only had it for 11 days out of 40, ruining his summer plans.
I Spent a Week With the 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring and This Stylish Crossover Surprised Me in All the Right Ways
The Roomy Rear Seats and Tech in the 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring Are Impressive for Under $26K
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Buick Envista Sport Touring surprised me with its premium feel and sleek design, and its 3-cylinder engine proved surprisingly capable for everyday driving.
Car navigation screen showing map with 0.2 mile route, vehicle speed of 45 mph, and stylized car icons near In-N-Out Burger location
My New Rivian R1S Locked Up While Driving and Got Towed Twice in The Three Months I’ve Owned It, So Now I'm Wondering if It's a Lemon
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner thought the Rivian R1S was the perfect EV, until a terrifying drive and two unexpected tows made her question everything.
2024 Toyota Tacoma
I Can’t Believe the Toyota Dealer’s Wild Claim about My 2024 Tacoma’s Chipped Paint. I Said, WHAT? and I’m Still Shaking My Head
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner can't believe his ears when he's at the Toyota dealer. He does a double take and says, 'What did you just say?' He has a new Tacoma that has more chipped paint than his 8-year-old F-150. What the advisor says is unbelievable. 
Toyota Tacoma Owner Reports Issue After Engine Update Work
Dealership Nearly Bricked My Truck ― Brought My 2024 SR5 Tacoma in for the Trailer Blind Spot Monitor Update Recall Last Week
By Timothy Boyer on
An important self-check for Toyota owners to verify whenever an update during a repair was performed on their vehicle.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Doors Are Flexing Rapidly In and Out, Creating a Wobble – Adds, “I Can See the Rapid Flexing With My Eyes and Feel It in My Hands and Knees”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that the stainless steel panels over his doors are flexing back and forth quickly, resulting in a wobble and vibration. Several other Cybertruck owners report similar issues.
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