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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 Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Conflicted About Pressing Chargers Against The Person Who Vandalized His Truck – Adds, “They’ve Got a Promising Career & I Feel Bad Sending Them to Prison for 2 to 5 Years”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says the person who vandalized his truck has been caught. However, instead of celebrating, the owner is conflicted about pressing charges because the suspect has a promising career, and this could ruin their life.
Tesla Model Y/Robotaxi
Tesla Robotaxi Involved in 1st Official Accident – A Tesla Employee had to Take Over & Drive the ‘Robotaxi’ After It Turned Its Wheels & Crashed Straight Into a Parked Toyota Camry
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Robotaxi trying to maneuver out of a tight parking lot has crashed straight into a parked Toyota Camry. This marks the first Robtaxi crash, and a Tesla employee had to get in the driver’s seat and drive the ‘Robotaxi’ following the accident.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Enthusiast From Arizona Says He Wants to Buy a Cybertruck, but He’s Worried How the Truck’s Stainless Steel Will React in the Heat – Adds, “I Don’t Have a Garage, & I’m Concerned About the 115°F Summers”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck fan says he really wants to buy the all-electric truck, but is worried about the Arizona heat. Fellow Cybertruck owners suggest installing aftermarket door handles to avoid grabbing the hot stainless steel when opening the doors.
Silver GMC Sierra EV truck driving on mountain road with pine forest and rocky terrain in background
I Drove My New GMC Sierra EV 305 Miles, Tesla's 250kW Chargers Only Gave Me 85kW While EA's 350kW Stations Delivered True Fast-Charging Speeds
By Noah Washington on
He took his GMC Sierra EV on its first long journey, and despite Tesla's widespread network, it was Electrify America's 350kW stations, not Tesla's 250kW, that saved his road trip with genuinely fast charging.
Tesla Cybertruck driving on mountain highway with snow-capped peaks and winter landscape backdrop
A Tesla Cyberbeast Foundation Series Owner Says His Truck Needed 8 Major Repairs Including Motor Inverters and Panel Delamination, Now Tesla Wants To Buy It Back
By Noah Washington on
From panel delamination to motor inverter replacements, one Cyberbeast Foundation Series owner's nightmare led to a truly unique resolution: Tesla is buying his problem-plagued truck back.
2025 Chevrolet Suburban
My 3 Day Old 2025 Chevy Suburban Is a Nightmare, the Brakes Went Out In the Middle Of The Road, and The Dealer Sold It To Me With an Open Recall
By Denis Flierl on
The owner of a new 2025 Chevrolet Suburban recounts a terrifying experience with brake failure shortly after purchasing the vehicle. The nightmare scenario of her car not stopping became a reality on a 50 mph road, prompting an involuntary panic attack. 
Bright blue Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 pickup truck with black wheels parked on snowy roadside with highway backdrop
I Took My Chevy Silverado ZR2 In for the Engine Recall, But It’s a Joke That GM Thinks Thicker Oil Will Fix the Real Problem
By Aram Krajekian on
When a recall ends with an oil change and no answers, some Chevy Silverado owners are starting to wonder if the real fix is just a way to buy time.
Aerial view of waterfront neighborhood with red-roofed houses, blue navigation marker, and winding water channels between residential areas.
My Gen 2 Rivian R1T Has Very Poor Satellite Map Quality, But My Tesla Model X Had Fantastic Google Satellite Navigation
By Aram Krajekian on
Switching from Tesla to Rivian was supposed to be a step forward, until one owner noticed something missing in plain sight every time he drove.
Customer Told Add-On Mod Voids His Warranty Covered Repair
Toyota Will Not Honor Warranty―The Driver-Side Airbag's Plastic Trim Had Come Off. When I Brought It to Toyota, They Checked It and Said There Was an Additional Wire in the Wire Harness Near the Airbag, So They Wouldn't Offer the Warranty
By Timothy Boyer on
Toyota dealership accused of dodging responsibility for aftermarket add-on installation on a new 2025 Rav4 sold to a Toyota customer.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Walked By a Bright Pink Tesla Cybertruck, and I Just Realized, It’s an Undercover Cop Car
By Denis Flierl on
First, imagine seeing a pink Cybertruck. Then, you discover it’s an undercover cop car. Now you’re in disbelief because you can’t fathom a cop driving it. It’s great for undercover, because who would ever suspect this 'cute' cruiser is on official duty?
Objectively, The Problem With Cybertrucks Is That Most Pickup Drivers Have Highly Conservative Tastes And Rivian Realized That
Objectively, The Problem With Cybertrucks Is That Most Pickup Drivers Have Highly Conservative Tastes And Rivian Realized That
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected reason Tesla Cybertrucks may be struggling has nothing to do with performance or price, and everything to do with what most pickup drivers quietly prefer. And look how Rivian realized that.
Bogus Toyota Warranty Scam Warning
False Business Offering ToyotaCare — Here's Where I Knew I Was Scammed
By Timothy Boyer on
Military Service family member discount red flag used to scam Toyota Camry owner. Here's how to determine whether this is a scam or the real thing right away.
2024 Toyota RAV4
My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Is Holding Me Ransom. Toyota’s Drive Connect Was Free, Now They Want Me to Pay for It?
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 customer is frustrated because the free trial for Toyota Drive Connect has expired, and Toyota now charges $15 per month to continue using the service. Kevin is not alone in thinking he shouldn't have to pay to use his car's technology.
Green Honda CR-V SUV driving on dusty desert road with rocky cliff backdrop
I Daily Drove My 2025 CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring For 3,000 Miles, 36.4 MPG Highway, And A Bose System That Rocks Hard Proved Honda Got This One Right
By Noah Washington on
He "never thought he'd drive a lame crossover SUV," but after 3,000 miles and 36.4 MPG, his 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring, with its amazing Bose system, has utterly changed his mind.
Black Tesla Model 3 speeding on wet forest road with motion blur and dynamic handling
My Tesla Model 3 Needed 17 Charging Stops to Tow a Motorcycle 1,700 Miles, The Same Trip Only Needed 8 Gas Stops in My Highlander
By Noah Washington on
He pitted his Tesla Model 3 against a 20-year-old Toyota Highlander in a 1,700-mile towing challenge. Electric still can't match gas for long-distance hauls.
Lucid Gravity and Lucid Air
I Fell in Love with the Lucid Gravity, Then I Saw the Price
By Chris Johnston on
Families want it, TikTok loves it, but the Lucid Gravity might still be out of reach for most Americans spurring a discussion about accessibility versus affordability in the EV market.
Honda Dealership Service Department Reported for Bad Mechanic Service
I Finally Got My 10th Gen Back After Almost 6 Weeks at the Local Honda Dealership: It's No Shocker that I Already Had to Correct the Dealer's Work
By Timothy Boyer on
A Honda Accord owner questions the Honda Service Department's mechanic's abilities because he had to refuse their work multiple times before accepting his vehicle. Plus, the one thing you must do before turning your car over to a mechanic.
The Electric Floodgates Are Opening
The Electric Floodgates Are Opening: Why the Diverse and Exciting Wave of 2025-2026 EVs Signals a Definitive Industry Transformation
By Rob Enderle on
The electric transformation is no longer on the horizon; it's pulling up to the curb.
The Present Is Hybrid And Here Ford And Hyundai Take The Lead
Q2 Financial Results Showcase That While The Future May Be Electric The Present Is Hybrid And Here Ford And Hyundai Take The Lead
By Rob Enderle on
The future of the automobile is electric, but the present is looking decidedly hybrid.
Q2 EV Sales From GM And BYD Were Impressive
EV Sales Q2 2025: A Global Shake-Up as Tides Turn But GM And BYD Are Setting An Impressive EV Growth Pace
By Rob Enderle on
Based on the Q2 2025 sales data, the global EV market is entering a new competitive phase where automakers like BYD and GM are surging while the once-dominant Tesla faces declining sales, signaling a major shift in the industry landscape.
2024 Tesal Model 3
Fired Tesla Exec Says, “I Was With Elon Nearly Every Single Day During Model 3 Hell” Inside the Cutthroat World of Elon Musk's Tesla
By Denis Flierl on
Fired Tesla executive Omid Afshar, who spent "Model 3 hell" holidays and late nights with Elon Musk, went from the inner circle to being an outsider. It's a story of loyalty and sacrifice, and it makes us wonder about the cutthroat world of Tesla.
I Am About to Cross 75,000 Miles With Zero Problems, But Made Three Replacements at 38K and 54K
I Am About to Cross 75,000 Miles With Zero Problems, But Made Three Replacements at 38K and 54K
By Armen Hareyan on
At nearly 75,000 miles with zero problems, this Kia EV6 owner’s story takes an unexpected turn that reveals what quiet EV success really looks like.
Elon Musk, Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Will Increase the Cybertruck’s Charging Speed to 500 KW This Quarter – “53% Peak Charging Speed Increase”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has confirmed that plans to deploy the first V4 supercharger cabinets are on track for Q3 2025. The upgraded V4 supercharger electronics will support 500 KW charging on the Cybertruck, offering a 53% increase in charging speed.
Subaru STI hatchback, is that you?
Subaru Might Be Making An STI After All, And It Could Be A Hatchback, But There Is One Issue
By Dimitar Angelov on
Subaru CTO has teased a rally-inspired WRX hot hatchback, but this could be the final nail in the coffin if the Japanese carmaker doesn't do it right.
2021 Tesla Model 3
My 2021 Tesla Model 3 Door Won't Open, Tesla Tried To Open Remotely, Says, It’s Offline, the Tow Truck Driver Said, It’s the 6th Tesla With the Same Issue
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 Tesla Model 3 owner is locked out, has a dead 12V battery, and no app warning; a tow truck driver reported six similar cases during a Georgia heatwave. Additionally, his Tesla's warranty is about to expire. Here is what Tesla owners need to know.
Blue Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck driving on mountain highway with rugged terrain backdrop
I Made The Same 800-Mile EV Road Trip Twice, My Ford F-150 Lightning Took An Extra 1.5 Hours Charging On The Return Trip, Electrify America's Heat Throttling Made All The Difference
By Noah Washington on
She made the same 800-mile trip twice in her Ford F-150 Lightning, but a shocking 1.5-hour increase in charging time on the return proved how Electrify America's heat throttling can derail an EV road trip.
Alfa Romeo driving on misty mountain road at dramatic sunset with rocky landscape
I Daily Drove My Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio For 8,000 Miles, Two Oil Leaks and Perfect Track Days Later, This Last True Alfa Has Exceeded Every Expectation
By Noah Washington on
Despite a history of quirks, one owner put 8,000 miles on his 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and reveals how this stunning sedan, even with two oil leaks, became "the greatest sports sedan ever made" for daily driving and track prowess.
Kia EV3 on white background
I Waited Years for an Affordable EV, Now the Kia EV3 and Several Other New EVs Finally Got It Right
By Chris Johnston on
The Kia EV3 is just the start of something bigger than the industry wants to admit.
2025 Rav4 Owner Wants to Know If the Extended Warranty is Worth It
I Have Owned a Repair Shop for 45 Years, Out of All My Customers I Can't Think of One Confirmed Example of Somebody Coming Out Ahead for Buying a Warranty
By Timothy Boyer on
New Rav4 owner asks if Toyota’s 10-year Service Agreement is worth the cost. These important considerations may help when the Toyota salesperson recommends this option, which I ultimately agreed to for one key reason that others may not have considered.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 with NACS and CCS Adapters
I Just Leased an Ioniq 5, But It Didn't Come With The Tesla Adapter, Dealer Didn't Know Anything About It, But Hyundai Sent a Statement
By Armen Hareyan on
An Ioniq 5 owner just uncovered an unexpected twist about Tesla charging adapters that even his dealer didn’t see coming.
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