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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.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Shouldn’t Have To Do This To My Cybertruck, My $3,500 Cyber Wheels Look Great, But They Constantly Get Misaligned”
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Tesla Cybertruck have an issue with its wheel covers constantly becoming misaligned? Jeremy, a Cybertruck owner, says he shouldn't have to align a wheel that costs $3,500. Is the issue overblown, is it legitimate, or is he just a perfectionist?
ChargePoint Charger
I Haven’t Paid to Charge My Ioniq 5 in Months and It’s Easier Than You Think
By Chris Johnston on
Free power for my Ioniq 5 at a quiet shopping center, and now a retail giant is doubling down on EV charging.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer Police Vehicle
Why the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is Blasting into the Police Vehicle Market with Lights and Sirens
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is unveiling a new command vehicle based on the Jeep Wagoneer. Dodge has been successful selling police both Durangos and Chargers.
2022 Toyota RAV4
2022 Toyota RAV4 Owner Says, “One Week After I Drove It Off the Lot it Died, The Dealer Can’t Find Anything Wrong, and It’s Happened 5 More Times
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota RAV4 owners are experiencing a unique problem when it rains. Their engine dies, and it won't restart. Toyota dealers are unable to replicate the problem, so it remains unfixed. Here is Emily's dilemma, along with some answers for RAV4 owners. 
2024 Subaru WRX
Performance Shop Says, “All the Cars In My Shop Are Subaru WRX and STIs With Serious Rod Knock Problems, These Engines Are Blown”
By Denis Flierl on
Do the Subaru WRX and STI have engine issues? Let's take a tour of a performance shop and see how many Subaru WRX and STI are there and why they are in the shop. Does Subaru have an engine problem, or is it a driver problem?
I Decided To Challenge My 2025 Nissan Kicks After a Heavy Rain, And Then This Beautiful Rainbow Appeared In Front of Me
I Decided To Challenge My 2025 Nissan Kicks After a Heavy Rain, And Then This Beautiful Rainbow Appeared In Front of Me
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Nissan Kicks delivers an unexpected blend of spacious comfort and smart tech that might just make you rethink what a budget-friendly compact SUV can feel like.
Chevrolet Silverado kicking up dust while driving through rugged desert mountain terrain at sunset
I Took My 6.2L Chevrolet Silverado 1500 In for Recall, But the Dealer Says There’s Nothing They Can Do Yet, Even Their Own Trucks Are Stuck and Unsellable
By Aram Krajekian on
When even the dealership can’t sell its own trucks, the cracks in Chevrolet’s 6.2L really start to show. Here’s what many owners are starting to notice about one of GM’s latest recalls.
Consumer Reports Recommends Buying These Older SUV Models
Most Fuel-Efficient Used Compact SUVs Recommended Today
By Timothy Boyer on
By the time a car is 5 years old, it has gone through the steepest part of the depreciation curve. This means you'll get many of the features found in brand-new models at a lower price with these Consumer Reports recommended models.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Bought My First Tesla Cybertruck, and Now, I Was Welcomed Into the Upside Down Financial Club
By Denis Flierl on
How many Cybertruck and other Tesla owners are upside down in their vehicle loans? Other owners have just welcomed a new Cybertruck owner, and some say they are upside down. They owe more than the vehicle is worth. Is this a growing trend? 
2023 Toyota Highlander
I Was In a Serious Accident in My 2023 Toyota Highlander, and the Airbags Didn’t Deploy. Now I Have Nerve Damage and Other Health Issues
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Toyota Highlander have a problem with its airbags failing to deploy? Veronica reports that the airbags in her 2023 Highlander did not deploy during a serious accident. Here is what all Highlander owners need to know about its safety. 
A Chevrolet Bolt EV charges at a Flo station under a vibrant sunset, with lush greenery in the background.
My 2023 Chevy Bolt Has 69,000 Miles in 2.5 Years From Canada to Disney World, But Uber Drivers Hogging Chargers at 99% Are Making Me Want to Scream
By Noah Washington on
He's driven his Chevy Bolt nearly 70,000 miles in just 2.5 years, but his cross-continent adventures are overshadowed by a common EV problem… Uber drivers stubbornly hogging chargers at 99% battery.
A blue Ford Mustang Mach-E parked near an electric vehicle charging station, surrounded by trees and other cars.
I Just Drove My Mach-E 500 Miles With Four 30-Minute Charging Stops, It Was Easier Than Expected, But Tesla Chargers Being Dead While the Lot Got Repaved Wasn't Ideal
By Noah Washington on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E proved itself on a 500-mile road trip, making EV travel "not too bad" in 2025, but a bizarre incident with inoperable Tesla chargers reveals the still-evolving infrastructure.
2022 Toyota RAV4
My Toyota RAV4 Was Stolen From the Dealer’s Service Area, Not Once But Twice, I Never Received an Explanation or an Apology From the Dealer
By Denis Flierl on
Prepare to be shocked by this bizarre yet true story. A Toyota RAV4, left at a dealer for repairs, was stolen not once, but twice, right from under the dealer's nose, leaving the police baffled. The dealer’s incompetence will leave you speechless.
A 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance undergoes battery testing while connected to an Emporia Level 2 charger
I Ran a Battery Test On My 2022 Tesla Model Y with 46,000 Miles, and It Shows 81% - Is This Good or Bad
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase 2022 Tesla Model Y owner J.M., who has concerns that the battery in the Model Y he owns may be suffering from premature degradation. Here’s what fellow owners have to say about the result.
Pontiac Fiero and Slate Truck and Saturn S Series
I Laughed at Plastic Panels, But The Slate Truck Silenced Me
By Chris Johnston on
From Saturn to Slate, plastic panels are back and this time they might actually stick.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says She’s Extremely Happy With Tesla After Her Truck Threw Up Several Error Codes & Became Undrivable – Adds “Now, That’s What I Call Top-Notch Service”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reported that her vehicle experienced multiple system failures, rendering it undrivable. However, after reporting the issues to the Tesla service department, the Cybertruck owner ended up praising the EV maker.
2003 Acura/ Honda NSX Targa top in yellow
Honda Is The Latest Japanese Carmaker To Resume Part Manufacturing For Its Most Legendary Modesls, But This Could Have Major Concequences For The Car Industry As A Whole
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda NSX will be the first of many classic models to benefit from extended parts production, but as other Japanese carmakers do the same, this could trend disrupt the modern-day automotive industry.
2023 Nissan Kicks
I Bought a 2023 Nissan Kicks, and the Dealer Sold Me a $500 Payment, Now I Found Out I Could Have Saved $143, I’ll Never Get a Dealer Loan Again
By Denis Flierl on
When buying a car from a dealer, should you go with their financing? Imani purchased a Nissan Kicks from the dealer with a payment of $500 at a high interest rate. Before you go with dealer financing, read this story. You could save hundreds of dollars. 
Cybertruck wheel with Scorpion flat tire, showing unique angular design and metallic finish
My Tesla Cybertruck Got a Flat Tire, But Don’t Make the Same Mistake I Did Because Now I’m Dealing with More Damage Than I Expected
By Aram Krajekian on
It only took one flat tire and a few hundred feet for this Cybertruck owner to realize just how expensive a simple mistake can get.
A sleek white electric car with black accents parked on a concrete driveway, surrounded by greenery and a dark wooden fence.
I Went From a 2014 Wrangler to a Lucid Air GT and Feel Like I Stepped Into the Future, But Public Charging Cost Me $40 for 200 Miles and I Can't Figure Out Auto-Park
By Noah Washington on
He traded his Jeep for a Lucid Air GT and felt like he drove into the future, but a $40 charge for 200 miles and a useless auto-park feature are quickly turning his dream into an expensive reality check.
A red car with a sleek design and prominent grille, parked near a bridge in bright daylight, showcasing its modern features.
I'm Driving My Charger Daytona EV Across Eastern Canada and Every Single Charging Stop Is a Nightmare, But Other EVs Work Fine on the Same Broken Charger
By Noah Washington on
He's on a cross-Canada road trip in his Charger Daytona EV, but every charging stop is a battlefield, as his muscle EV consistently fails on the same chargers that work for every other electric car.
KB Motors Mibot
KG Motors' $7,000 Mibot EV Signals a Revolution in Personal Urban Transportation, Leaving Even Toyota in its Dust
By Rob Enderle on
The KG Motors Mibot represents more than just a new electric car; it signifies a potential paradigm shift towards prioritizing low-cost, single-passenger sheltered transportation in urban environments.
A sleek white Toyota car parked by a tranquil waterfront at sunset, showcasing modern design and elegant features.
After 9 Months With My 2024 Toyota Prius, I'm Getting 90 MPG on Maui Hills, But These Window Switches Are Driving Me Crazy, Here's What Toyota Got Right and Wrong
By Noah Washington on
After 9 months, he loves the 90 MPG and torque of his 2024 Toyota Prius, but a passionate owner reveals the "nagging truths" about its flawed window switches and suspected insurance-spiking data collection.
China's New High Speed Charger
China's Electric Revolution Unleashed: Gotion's 7-Minute Solid-State Battery Set to Redefine EV Dominance and Leave Lithium-Ion in the Dust
By Rob Enderle on
Gotion High-Tech's revolutionary solid-state battery, boasting a 7-minute full charge and 800,000 km lifespan with enhanced safety, is poised to redefine EV technology and could propel China years ahead in the global electric mobility race.
Jeep Three Speed Patent
Shifting Gears in the Electric Era: Jeep's Three-Speed Automatic and the Future of Off-Road EVs
By Rob Enderle on
Jeep's new three-speed automatic transmission for EVs is a game-changer, promising improved performance and battery life, and crucially, enhancing off-road capability beyond what current EV transmissions offer, uniquely positioning Jeep for the future.
Exterior photo of 3rd generation blue Nissan LEAF three quarter view
The New Nissan LEAF Fixed My Biggest Gripes and Might Finally Win Me Back
By Chris Johnston on
The latest Nissan LEAF has sparked reactions across social media, and for good reason.
Glossy red car panel with reflective surface and door seam close-up
I Turned Off My Rivian’s Motion Camera for the First Time, And Of Course That’s When Someone Damages My Door
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner just wanted to save a little battery while camping, but what happened the moment she got back to a hotel says everything about how unpredictable life can be.
Line graph showing US electric vehicle market share dropping from 8.1% to 6.9% between 2021 and 2024
Tesla Helps U.S. EV Market Maintain 7% Share in May Despite Diminishing Electric Vehicle Momentum
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle market share in the U.S. has dropped by over a percentage point since its prior highs. Here is why EV share has declined, and which brands are seeing losses and which gains.
Consumer Reports Recommended Compact SUVs with Safety Features
Compact SUVs from $25,000 to $35,000 With Standard Active Safety Systems You Will Want
By Timothy Boyer on
These subcompact and compact SUVs, Consumer Reports says, are high performers that will keep you safe with active safety systems that come standard in their recommended choices for consumers.
Tesla Cybertruck with open tailgate, loaded with stacked stone pavers in residential setting
I’m Blown Away by How My Tesla Cybertruck Handled This Load, I Carried 2,700 lbs in the Bed and 400 More in the Frunk, And It Leveled Instantly With Barely Any Range Loss
By Aram Krajekian on
Some still say the Cybertruck isn’t a real truck, but after seeing it haul over 3,000 pounds, auto-level, and barely lose any range, many might start to see it differently.
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