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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.

Archival image of GM's Mark Reuss speaking about GM's all-electric future courtesy of General Motors Media Page
GM Pours More Than a Billion U.S. Dollars Into Plant To Build Next-Gen V8 Gas Engines Starting in 2027, As EVs Become Yesterday’s News
By John Goreham on
An announcement this week by GM has us reading between the lines. Are EVs even a real consideration anymore?
A gray 2025 Lucid Air Touring is parked on sandy terrain, framed by beach grass and wooden posts, showcasing its modern design.
I Drive a Lucid Air GT and Rivian R1S, 'To Each His Own' But Only One Car Makes Sense for 780-Mile Trips
By Noah Washington on
He owns both a Lucid Air and a Rivian R1S, but for a 780-mile trip, only one made sense. Discover the surprising winner.
A white 2024 Jeep Wagoneer towing a silver horse trailer near a rustic barn on grassy land, illuminated by warm sunlight.
I Pulled a 7,000-Pound Trailer With My Wagoneer and It Felt "Like There's No Trailer Behind Me at All", Until the Safety System Started "Jerking the Wagoneer Out of the Lane" at Highway Speeds
By Noah Washington on
This Wagoneer towing review says pulling 7,000 lbs felt effortless, until a safety feature turned a smooth tow into a dangerous highway battle.
Image of Cybertruck in New Hampshire by John Goreham
Anytime Anyone Says Anything Bad About My Tesla Cybertruck, I Ask What They Drive and It’s Always a Junky Car, Including One Person In a Nissan Sentra Who Told Me My Cybertruck Was Terrible - Stop Blindly Hating, It Makes You Look Dumb
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a post at the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook Page. Let’s explore the seeming silliness of folks with lousy cars criticizing the Cybertruck.
Tesla Service Alerts
My Tesla Model Y’s FSD Was Almost Useless Throughout My Entire 2,000-Mile Road Trip, And Now the Service Menu Shows a Bunch of Alerts
By Aram Krajekian on
When smart driving turns unpredictable over thousands of miles, the alerts waiting for you at the end say more than the journey itself. Here’s why this experience is sparking new conversations about what FSD really offers.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 tire being pumped up image by John Goreham which tires are best
What Tires Should I Put On My Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric Vehicle For All-Season Use (Not Winter) If My Goal Is Maintaining Efficiency and Ride Comfort As My Top Priorities
By John Goreham on
A new post in a popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 group asks a very good question. Which tires are the best for year-round use if the owner of a battery-electric vehicle wishes to preserve the vehicle’s initial efficiency and have a smooth ride? We break down the b
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GM is Steering Toward Making More Gas-Powered Vehicles Like the 2025 Chevy Silverado and Slowing EV Production
By Mary Conway on
GM is investing nearly a billion dollars in a new V-8 engine, insuring that gas-powered production will continue for years.
Tesla FSD Not Yet True FSD Due to This Worrisome Problem
My Rented 2023 Tesla Model Y Had Just Passed Below the Shadows of Overpass Bridges, Which Caused the AI FSD Software to Become Confused, and It Failed to Recognize the Car Ahead Slowing Down
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla FSD users are discovering that their Tesla's appear to be scared and confused by shadows.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Replaced My Cybertruck’s Door Because of a Severe Vibration, and Say They Scratched The Window Tint, But I Don’t Have Tinted Windows, This Is Bizarre
By Denis Flierl on
Peter took his Cybertruck to the Tesla service center to have a driver's side door vibration at high speeds checked. Tesla replaced the door but said they scratched the window tint. Peter doesn't have tinted windows. His story takes a strange twist. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Sold Him a Brand-New Cybertruck at an $8,000 Discount – The Catch is He Can’t Drive It Because the Cybertruck Needs Safety Repairs Ahead of Delivery
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer was excited when Tesla offered him an $8,000 discount on a brand-new truck. However, he’s now concerned after Tesla informed him that the truck cannot be delivered without first performing safety repairs.
Nicholas' Toyota Getting Towed
My Toyota Tundra Broke Down After Just 9 Days of Ownership, So I Can’t Say I’m Too Awfully Impressed
By Aram Krajekian on
Toyota’s turbo era brings power and innovation, but a breakdown just nine days in raises doubts about whether legendary reliability can keep up. Here’s why this story offers a revealing glimpse into what some owners are starting to notice.
2025 Nissan Z Nismo parked in front of my garage
My First Trip With Testing The 2025 Nissan Z Nismo Sent Me To The Emergency Room Giving Born To This Review With an Unexpected Detour
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected twist during my time with the 2025 Nissan Z NISMO turned this raw, rear-wheel-drive beast into one of the most unforgettable - and unlikeable - experiences I’ve ever had behind the wheel.
Image of Tesla Cybertruck with 20-inch Cyberwheels by John Goreham
It's Late May of 2025 and You Won’t Believe the Price of This New 2024 Cybertruck Tesla Can’t Seem to Sell as Leftovers Clutter Lots
By John Goreham on
We found a crazy discount on a new, never-driven Cybertruck on Tesla’s official website for excess inventory. Here’s the price.
A silver Tesla Model 3 Performance speeds down a winding road, surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing its sleek design and dynamic motion.
I Calculated Every Penny for 50,000 Miles, My Tesla Model 3 Costs 15 Cents Per Mile, My Chevy Bolt Costs More, But My Old Toyota Is Still Winning
By Noah Washington on
Think EVs are always cheaper? This deep dive into 50,000 miles of driving reveals the surprising Tesla Model 3 cost per mile and how an old Toyota still comes out on top.
Automotive Video Sparks Ageism Example
Lexus ES 350 275,000-Mile Inspection Demo Points to Ageism Discrimination - "Are you crazy? I'm not watching an hour-long film on car inspections! Isn't there a ten-minute version… who's the target for a video this long? Retired people with nothing to do?
By Timothy Boyer on
An incredibly useful video of a used car prepurchase inspection reveals two problems in society: a shortening attention span for news and a misconception about an aging generation.
A silver 2025 Lucid Air parked in an urban setting, surrounded by tall buildings and a "PARK" sign in the background.
I Switched From Tesla To The Lucid Air And Discovered The Hard Truth, 'The Charging Experience is Frankly Terrible'
By Noah Washington on
This guy traded his Model S and Model 3 for a Lucid Air Touring and instantly discovered one massive flaw that Tesla owners don’t have to worry about.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Wife Wants Her Own Cybertruck After She Was Involved in an Accident as a Passenger in His Truck – He Adds, “The Toyota Clipped Us From Behind but My Wife & I Barely Felt It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that he was recently rear-ended while driving on the highway with his wife present. However, he notes that neither he nor his wife felt the impact. Now, seeing how sturdy the vehicle is, his wife wants her own Cybertruck.
2022 Tesla Model S
The Tesla Dealer Claims I Owe $2,200 on My 2022 Model S Lease Return for Wear and Tear Items That I Can Have Fixed for $50
By Denis Flierl on
Should you lease or buy a new car? Jeff leased a 2022 Tesla Model S, and now the dealer claims he owes $2,200 to return it. There was a scuff mark on the paint, tinted windows, and a scratch on one of the wheels. Are these excessive charges?
1992 Honda Civic VX hypermile build
This Unusual Honda Civic Build Is Designed To Return 65 MPG, And It's One Of The Most Unique JDM Builds Ever
By Dimitar Angelov on
Much thought and effort has gone into turning this humble Japanese Honda Civic hatchback into the ultimate hypermile build.
A black 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper hood, labeled "Normal" on one side and "BIG GAP" on the other, highlighting a noticeable gap in the body alignment.
My $60K 2026 Tesla Model Y Had A Crooked Light Bar And Burnt Plastic At Delivery, I Almost Refused Delivery Until This Happened
By Noah Washington on
New Tesla owner almost refused her $60K Model Y delivery over quality issues until the advisor did something that completely changed her mind.
Ram Teasing Big Announcement
Ram is Promising Something Big for June- Is the HEMI Coming Back Already?
By Mary Conway on
Fans of Ram 1500 are hoping that Ram's tease means that it is bringing back the powerful HEMI engine.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Crashed Into a Coworker’s Car While Showing a Friend How “Awesome” FSD Is – Adds, “How Can We be Close to Unsupervised FSD?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner transitioned from an FSD believer to a skeptic after a drive meant to showcase how awesome FSD is ended up in a crash. The Cybertruck owner now doubts if Tesla is ready to launch unsupervised FSD in a few days.
2018 Honda CR-V
I Was Quoted $500 By Honda To Fix My 2018 CR-V Sun Visor, I Fixed It Myself With a $50 Part From Amazon, Why Are Dealers Overcharging People?
By Denis Flierl on
Why are car dealer maintenance repairs so high? Julia went to get an estimate to get her 2018 Honda CR-V sun visor fixed. The Honda dealer quoted her $500 for a seemingly simple repair. Then she fixed it herself for $50. Are dealer prices out of line?   
A Tesla Cybertruck charging at a station, with electric and fuel cost graphs displayed alongside, analyzing weekly expenses.
My Tesla Cybertruck's 10% Battery Buffer Nearly Left Five Of Us Stranded 40 Miles From The Next Charger, 2,500-Mile Road Trip Revealed A Serious Navigation Flaw
By Noah Washington on
This Cybertruck owner just exposed a dangerous flaw in Tesla's navigation system that almost left his family of five stranded in the middle of nowhere.
A 2026 Tesla Cybertruck towing a silver Airstream trailer on a winding road, with mountains in the background under a blue sky.
My Cybertruck Just Pulled A Stuck Semi Truck Out Of The Mud, Trucker's Face Was Priceless When He Saw The Frunk-Mounted Winch In Action
By Noah Washington on
This Cybertruck owner used his frunk-mounted winch to pull out a bogged semi, the trucker's stunned face when he saw where the power came from is priceless
My Next Car Won’t Be a Tesla Again, Especially After The $3,300 Quote I Got for My Model Y Camera That Broke After a Software Update
My Next Car Won’t Be a Tesla Again, Especially After The $3,300 Quote I Got for My Model Y Camera That Broke After a Software Update
By Aram Krajekian on
When updates are supposed to improve your car, it’s unsettling when they leave you with a $3,300 repair bill instead. Here’s why some owners are rethinking what tech-driven convenience really costs.
My Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Struggles to Tow My 6,000 lb Camper, And Now I’m Wondering If I Should’ve Bought a Truck Instead
My Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Struggles to Tow My 6,000 lb Camper, And Now I’m Wondering If I Should’ve Bought a Truck Instead
By Aram Krajekian on
Tow ratings tell you what’s possible, but not always what’s practical. This story reveals what towing can really feel like when the numbers meet the real world.
12-Volt Batteries Installed Inside Car Cargo Area Pose a Fire Risk
2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Rear Battery Explosion – "I Pull Into A Gas Station And Hear A Pop Come From The Back Of The Car and Then Flames Start Erupting"
By Timothy Boyer on
Why did the 12-volt battery on a Toyota Rav4 owner's car turn into a fire emergency? Is this something new and/or preventable?
2022 Ford Explorer
The Ford Dealer Is Charging Me $1,300 To Fix A 2022 Explorer I Took On A Test Drive That I Don’t Even Own
By Denis Flierl on
Kaelyn is a young mom looking for an SUV to accommodate her growing family. So, she went to a Ford dealer to trade her car in and test drive a Ford Explorer. She's heard they make a great family car. However, her test drive turns into a nightmare. 
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Finally Received My Tesla Cybertruck's Cant Rail Recall Notice, But Now They Don’t Have the Parts, Guess They’ll Replace Mine In 5 Years
By Denis Flierl on
How long are owners waiting to get their Tesla Cybertruck cant rail fixed by Tesla? BC LeViet says he finally received his recall notice, but Tesla doesn't have the parts to correct the problem. Here is what Cybertruck owners are dealing with now. 
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