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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 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Owner Says She Never Used the Extended Warranty on Her 2015 CR-V, She Adds, “But I’m Getting One For My 2026 CR-V Hybrid, There’s A Lot More To Go Wrong”
By Denis Flierl on
One owner’s 2015 Honda CR-V was so reliable her extended warranty went untouched. But for her new 2026 Hybrid, she’s not taking any chances. With complex tech and dual powertrains, is the extra coverage now a must-have? Here is why her mind changed.
2026 Toyota Tundra
“I Just Traded My 2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch For This 2026 Toyota Tundra, I’m a First Time Toyota Owner, I Love It So Far, But Now I’m Told There’s a Tundra Engine Recall”
By Denis Flierl on
From luxury Ford King Ranch to a 2026 Tundra, Jack finally made the switch, and while he’s loving the Toyota life, a massive engine recall just hit the news. Did he make a huge mistake? Here’s the truth about his trade-in and what’s actually happening.
A dark-colored Rivian electric vehicle covered in heavy snow, showing the rear quarter view with illuminated taillights and snow-covered wheels in deep winter conditions.
A Rivian R1S Owner Says “It Got Sketchy Fast” During a Christmas Blizzard Drive, One Mountain Slide Later, He Still Calls the SUV a 9.2/10 Performer
By Noah Washington on
A Christmas blizzard pushed a Rivian R1S to its absolute limits, resulting in a "scary slide" that the owner attributes to heavy-handed braking in zero-visibility conditions.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown in side profile view against a desert landscape with rocky cliffs and scattered trees in the background.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says She Bought a RWD Model Without Realizing It Was the Stripped-Down RWD Version – She Adds, “I Didn’t Know It Lacked So Many Features, Including the Rear Screen”
By Noah Washington on
After demoing a premium Cybertruck, one buyer jumped on a $70,000 inventory deal only to find the vehicle was missing the rear screen, powered tonneau, and leather interior.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a side 3/4 angle, towing what appears to be a rocket engine on a trailer during sunset with dramatic clouds in the sky.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says “This Is Outright Fraud” After a 16-Mile Demo Cybertruck Required a New HV Battery Pack, Goes On To Say “This Will Be An Easy Chargeback on My Credit Card”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck demo deal turned into a legal threat after Tesla allegedly tried to force a buyer into accepting a 16-mile truck with a "refurbished" replacement battery pack.
Tesla Model Y charge status and estimated range
My Tesla Model Y Mileage Estimate Is Completely Inaccurate, I Know from Experience That An 80% Charge Won’t Get Me Anywhere Near 232 Miles
By Chris Johnston on
The gap between Tesla Model Y dashboard range numbers and real driving is complicated, but we looked at the real-world range of 30 different EVs to see how they stack up.
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE
The 2026 Toyota Cross Hybrid XSE Is Hard To Find In Our Area, But When My Wife Went To a Dealership Yesterday They Had Just Pulled This Off The Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
After a full week driving the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE I discovered an unexpected reason why this quiet practical SUV may be the easiest vehicle to live with every single day and why owners might have strong opinions to share.
2027 Ram SRT TRX Bloodshot Night Edition
2027 Ram SRT TRX Blows Past Expectations with 777 Horsepower
By Mary Conway on
Ram is resurrecting its powerful TRX with a new version and even more horsepower.
2024 Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Just Renewed My Tesla Home Charging Plan for $15 a Month, and the Charging Window is a Massive 12 Hours, I’ll Take That All Day!”
By Denis Flierl on
Gas is dead? A Tesla Model 3 owner just renewed a plan with unlimited charging for a flat $15/month. Even better: the charging window is now a massive 12 hours. See the viral receipt that proves "subscription fuel" is the ultimate inflation hack.
Ram 1500 Big Horn
2026 Ram Big Horn Owner Says His Heated Seats & Steering Wheel Don’t Get Very Warm, He Adds, “I Even Upgraded From Cloth to Leather, and the Dealer Hasn’t Been Any Help”
By Denis Flierl on
Is your 2026 Ram Big Horn leaving you out in the cold? One owner upgraded to leather only to find his heated seats and steering wheel barely lukewarm. With no help from the dealer, he’s sharing the frustrating reality of his "premium" winter setup.
2019 Chevy Silverado
“I Put 395K Miles On My 1994 Chevy Silverado, My 2019 With 128K Already Had Engine Failure, I’m Staying Away From Anything New, and Walking Away From GM”
By Denis Flierl on
From 395K miles on a '94 to a dead engine at 128K on a 2019. Tanner is walking away from GM after his modern Silverado failed to live up to its legendary ancestors. Is the "400K-mile truck" officially dead? Here is one owner’s viral ultimatum.
A dark gray 2024 Toyota Sienna minivan shown from the front three-quarter angle, driving on a suburban road with motion blur effect and green landscaping in the background.
“A $2,700 Shock at Just 65,000 Miles” 2022 Toyota Sienna Owner Says Corroded Blind-Spot Sensor Failed Early and Toyota Refused Warranty Coverage
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Toyota Sienna owner was hit with a $2,700 "corrosion surprise" after a rear-mounted sensor failed just outside the 36,000-mile warranty window.
Side view of a Tesla Cybertruck in metallic silver, showcasing its angular design and black off-road wheels with aggressive all-terrain tires parked on a concrete driveway.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Chose It Over His Ram TRXs, Vipers, and Corvettes After Six Months of Flawless Ownership, He Adds, “Zero Issues and It Just Keeps Getting Better With Updates”
By Noah Washington on
After half a year of daily driving, a Cybertruck owner with a history of Vipers, Corvettes, and high-performance Rams says he would choose the Tesla over all of them if he could only keep one.
A black Lucid Air electric luxury sedan shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a mountain road with dramatic cloudy skies in the background.
A Lucid Air Owner Says “This Charger Overbilled Me by Nearly Double” After Electrify America Logged 133 kWh on a Battery That Holds About 112kWh
By Noah Washington on
A Lucid owner’s trip through Arizona turned into a financial math puzzle after an Electrify America charger billed him for 133 kWh on a 112 kWh battery.
Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, 3, X, Y
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Tempted To Trade In His Cybertruck For a Tesla Model Y – He Adds, “I Would Save $1,000 a Month, but I Sat In The Cybertruck For 10 Seconds & I Knew It Would Be A Silly Mistake”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was on the brink of trading in his all-electric truck for a Tesla Model Y. This would lower his monthly car payment by $1,000; however, he says that after a Cybertruck, he doesn’t want to drive any other vehicle.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “FSD Drives Well In The City, But In The Small Town Where We Drive The Speed Limit, It Sucks.” He Adds, “It Drives Like a City Person.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is sharing his frustration with the latest FSD update. He says FSD v14 drives like a real person; however, it drives like a city person. In the small town where he lives, FSD often exceeds the speed limit.
2026 Chevrolet Stars and Steel Limited Editions
Chevrolet Creates Stars and Steel Limited Editions to Honor America's 250th Anniversary
By Mary Conway on
The limited editions draw inspiration from the U.S. flag. A Stars and Steel 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X will be sold at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction to raise money for charity.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Wants To Take His Truck Through a Car Wash, But He’s Afraid It Might Get Bricked
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his reservations about taking his truck through an automatic car wash. His truck is collecting a lot of road salt, and he wants to take it to a car wash, but is afraid it might get bricked.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Left Him Stranded on Two Occasions Due to the Same Issue. He Adds, “I’m Afraid My Cybertruck is a Lemon”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after his truck left him stranded on the road for the second time due to the same issue. He adds that he has a relatively new Cybertruck built in May 2025, but it’s still beset by critical failures.
2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK
2026 Dodge Charger is the Darling of the Critics This Year
By Mary Conway on
Dodge's innovative multi-energy muscle car is using its unique cargo room to carry home lots of awards this season.
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda Master Tech Says He Sees Many 2016-2025 1.5L Cars In the Shop Daily, But Few 2.0 Hybrids, He Adds, “Don’t Buy a 1.5L, Get a Hybrid or V6 Model Instead”
By Denis Flierl on
Avoid a costly mistake! A Honda Master Tech warns that 1.5L models (2016-2025) are flooding shops daily. Planning to drive past 100k miles? He says skip the 1.5L and stick to the bulletproof 2.0L Hybrids or V6s. Here’s why the pros are worried.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Forced to Drive His Ram 2500 to Work After His Cybertruck Died Unexpectedly – He Adds, “After Installing a New Software Update, the Cybertruck Magically Returned to Life”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his Ram 2500 came to the rescue when his Cybertruck suddenly stopped working. However, he adds that he installed the latest available software update for his Cybertruck, and it started working again.
2023 Toyota Tundra
2023 Toyota Tundra Owner 44K In, Heard a Loud Bang and the Back Tires Locked Up, He Adds, “My Engine Went Kaboom, I Know I Should’ve Kept My 2018 Tundra”
By Denis Flierl on
After a loud bang and rear tires locking up at 35 mph, one 2023 Toyota Tundra owner is living a nightmare. From failed roadside help to a $60K truck that's "useless," find out why he regrets trading in his 2018 Tundra. What Tundra owners need to know.
2020 Ford F-150 5.0L, 2025 Ford F-150 2.7L
“I Thought About Buying a 2025 Ford F-150 STX Until I Test Drove It and Floored It - It’s Gear Changes Are Smooth, But I’ll Keep My 2020 5.0L, It’s Much Quicker”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost overhyped? One owner test-drove the 2025 STX and walked away unimpressed. While the gear changes were silky smooth, he’s sticking with his 2020 5.0L V8 for one reason: raw speed. "I don’t think the 2.7L is a quick truck."
A red Tesla Model S Plaid shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive LED headlights and aggressive front design with black accents and wheels.
I Got a Tesla Model S as a Loaner While My Model Y Was in Service, and the Suspension and Acceleration Made Me Realize I Can Never Go Back
By Aram Krajekian on
A routine Tesla service visit turned into a revelation after a Model S loaner made one Model Y owner rethink ride quality and acceleration.
A black 2023 Kia EV6 and a dark blue Ford F-150 Lightning are parked side-by-side in a parking lot, both shown from their front three-quarter angles at dusk with apartment buildings visible in the background.
I Left My Kia EV6 for a Ford F-150 Lightning, and Even Though I’m Happy With the F-150, the Differences in Charging, Software, and Utility Stand Out
By Aram Krajekian on
After leaving the Kia EV6 for a Ford F-150 Lightning, one owner explains why charging speed, software, and utility reshaped how he sees EV ownership.
White 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging at a Tesla Supercharger station in a parking lot.
At 273,310 Miles, a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Says His Battery Still Shows 99.7% Health, “My Range Actually Increased”, Even After Three Water Pump Failures and a $2,900 Cooling Repair
By Noah Washington on
After clocking an incredible 273,310 miles as a rideshare driver, a Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner reports that his battery health still sits at 99.7% on his diagnostic scanner.
Black and silver 2025 GMC Yukon Denali parked in a desert landscape with rugged terrain and canyon cliffs.
After Just 1,500 Miles, a 2026 GMC Yukon Lost Power and Shut Off on the Highway, Leaving Its Owner Saying He “Regrets Trading in My Reliable Toyota”
By Noah Washington on
A routine drive to work ended with a tow truck for one 2026 GMC Yukon owner, whose engine completely failed just two months after delivery.
Blue 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 shown from front three-quarter angle on a racetrack.
After 60+ Days in the Shop, a 2023 Corvette Z06 Owner Says GM Can’t Fix a Known Oil Leak Because Critical Bolts Are Backordered, Even as New Engines Keep Rolling Off the Line
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Corvette Z06 owner has spent over 60 days watching his supercar collect dust in a service bay because of a few backordered engine bolts.
Gray 2023 Rivian R1T electric pickup shown from front three-quarter angle at a charging station.
After a 3,638-Mile Road Trip to Key West, a Rivian R1T Owner Says “Charging Was Easy”, But Software Bugs and Erratic Range Estimates Added Surprises
By Noah Washington on
Across 3,600 miles of highway, a Rivian R1T owner proved that while charging is no longer the "Achilles' heel" of EV travel, modern software might be.
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