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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.

My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Left the Service Center But the App Still Thinks It’s There, Now I’m Unable to Use Any Mobile Controls
My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Left the Service Center, But the App Still Thinks It’s There, Now I’m Unable to Use Any Mobile Controls
By Aram Krajekian on
Most car owners leave the service center expecting everything to work, not to find their app still convinced the car is still inside the shop. Here's how one simple error left this Tesla driver stuck in what felt like digital limbo.
2025 Ford F-150 Lobo
Ford Creates a New Sinister Look for its 2025 F-150 Lobo Street Truck
By Mary Conway on
After the success of the 2025 Maverick Lobo trim, Ford is giving the F-150 a similar makeover.
The Coming World Of Autonomous Cars Rendered By Gemini
Farewell, Driveway Clutter: Tesla's Robotaxi Revolution and the Impending Demise of Car Ownership (Finally!)
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's imminent Robotaxi launch is poised to render personal car ownership obsolete by offering a cost-effective, on-demand autonomous mobility solution that negates the expense and idleness of private vehicles, fundamentally reshaping transportation.
Fiat Battery Swap Rendered By Gemini
The Ample Fiat 500e: A Swift Swap for the Electric Age – Redefining Convenience
By Rob Enderle on
Fiat's partnership with Ample for the 500e's battery swap could revolutionize EV recharging, making it faster and more convenient for affordable urban vehicles by overcoming past hesitations and concerns about battery degradation.
White Nissan LEAF in front of DMV office
I’m Only Putting About 1500 Miles On My 2016 Nissan LEAF This Year But Have To Pay $225 More For Vehicle Registration Because It’s Electric
By Chris Johnston on
Electric vehicle registration fees are increasing in many states as governments seek to replace lost gasoline tax revenue.
2024 Kia Sorento
I Just Sold My Soul To the Kia Dealer, Because My Little State Farm Beacon Buddy, Tracks Everything That I Do In My New Kia Sorento
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Kia Sorento buyer says the only way she could afford to buy the new car was to get a Beacon from State Farm that lowered her insurance enough for her to afford the higher car payment. Is this a new trend in car sales or an isolated incident?
A sleek red Toyota sedan parked in an urban setting with modern skyscrapers and palm trees in the background.
My 2025 Camry XSE Has Flawless Adaptive Cruise Control That Saved Me During a 2,000-Mile Texas-to-Florida Road Trip, But Apple CarPlay Disconnects Every Single Time I Start the Engine
By Noah Washington on
A 2,000-mile road trip hero, yet a daily tech headache. This 2025 Camry XSE owner reveals how advanced safety features saved him, but a persistent Apple CarPlay glitch frustrates every drive.
Toyota Highlander Wrecked Front 3_4 Quarters
My Toyota Dealer's Free Pickup Service is Incredibly Convenient, But Their Driver Just Totaled My Highlander on the Way to Service, Now They're Offering Me $7K and the GM Says He's "Happy to Help" Without Saying How
By Noah Washington on
A "convenient" service ended in disaster. This Toyota Dealer's driver totaled his Highlander, and now the dealership is trying to lowball him with a $7K offer and unclear "help."
Tesla Model Y Juniper being towed away after brake issues
Tesla Has Confirmed My Tesla Model Y Juniper Had a Firmware Glitch That Prevented Me From Regen Braking, Friction Braking, or Using the Parking Brake - Here’s What You Should Know If Your Model Y Has Braking Issues - Update
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla Model Y Juniper owner, N.P., who has offered Torque News a full account of the brake issues he experienced with his Model Y Juniper. Here’s what every Model Y Juniper owner with any kind of braking issue should know.
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Has the Best Reliability Score of 4 Recommended Hybrid Models
The Best Hybrid SUVs for Less Than $35,000 Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's the latest update on choosing a great SUV that's both fuel-efficient and reliable, courtesy of Consumer Reports' new listing of the best Hybrid SUV models priced under $35,000.
My GMC Sierra EV's Touchscreen with Numbers
Just Hit 10K on My GMC Sierra EV, And While Fit and Finish Issues Have Also Plagued This Truck, This Thing Is a Road Trip Powerhouse
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected 10,000-mile owner review of the GMC Sierra EV reveals why this truck is both a road trip hero and an unlikeable rattle machine you might still want to drive across the country.
My 2025 Kia K4 Started Smoking and Leaking Oil After Service, And the Way the Dealer’s Responding Makes Me Think They’re Hiding Serious Damage
My 2025 Kia K4 Started Smoking and Leaking Oil After Service, And the Way the Dealer’s Responding Makes Me Think They’re Hiding Serious Damage
By Aram Krajekian on
Imagine your car starts smoking after a routine oil change, and the dealer’s first request is to not fill out the service survey. Here’s why that one request might reveal more than they intended.
Michael's 2023 Toyota Tundra
My 2023 Toyota Tundra’s Engine Started Knocking at 30K Miles, and I’m 2 Months Outside the Recall, Now the Dealer Says I Can’t Get a New Engine
By Denis Flierl on
How many Toyota Tundra owners are getting a new engine, and are some outside the recall window? According to Aaron, the owner of a 2023 Tundra, the dealer states that they cannot provide a new engine and will only repair it. What owners need to know now.
2028 Toyota GR Celica mid-engine AI-generated
New Updates Paint The Toyota Celica As A Mid-Engine Track Slayer
By Dimitar Angelov on
Fans of Japanese sports cars are eagerly awaiting the rebirth of the Toyota Celica and exciting new bits of information just arrived from Japan.
Consumer Reports Best SUVs Focuses on Ford Models
Ford Dominates the Best Deals on New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
By Timothy Boyer on
Choose a great SUV at an incentive-reduced price, as per Consumer Reports' recently released list of recommendations for the best new SUV choices available today, which includes 5 Ford models.
Image of an electric vehicle battery pack
My LFP Powered BYD Seal Is Getting To 60 MPH In 3.8 Seconds With 310 Miles+ Range
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla continues to lead the industry with it’s Model 3 battery technology, but BYD is gaining ground. The Tesla Model 3 has two types of battery technology options. There are advantages to both battery types.
Toyota Highlander needs four tires if one is damaged
A Tire On My AWD Toyota Highlander Suddenly Went Flat On the Highway and the Sidewall Is Now Destroyed Making Me Upset That I Have to Spend $1,000 to Buy 4 New Tires Now
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Toyota Highlander owner B.M., who has lost one tire and now is fearful she will need to buy a set of four since her car is all-wheel drive. Let’s see if this is true or not, and what options are available to her.
Hybrid SUVs Consumer Reports Recommend Today
Consumer Reports Best New Hybrid SUVs That Cost $35,000 to $45,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now that offers the best choice between gasoline and electric vehicles.
Tesla Model Y Juniper brake image courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
The Brakes On My New Tesla Model Y Juniper Failed as I Approached a Roundabout and Tesla Says It Must Have Been Accidental, But Now I Have Heard This Is a Known Fault - Part 1
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla owner N.P., who reports that he has had an apparent brake failure while driving a new Model Y. Let’s look with some skepticism into this issue and see if it's a real failure and if it is a “known fault.”
2022 Toyota RAV4
The Toyota Dealer Wants $300 To Clean My 2022 Toyota RAV4’s Induction System, But My 30K Service Doesn’t Say I Need It, I Think It’s a Scam
By Denis Flierl on
Do you need an induction service cleaning for your Toyota RAV4? Jason says the Toyota dealer says he needs it done. But it's not listed in the 30K service menu. Is it a scam, like Jason thinks, or is it a legitimate service performed by the dealer?  
Image shows a Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging at a Tesla Supercharger
I Have a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Received My Tesla Supercharger Adapter but I’m Stunned to Discover the Cables Are Super Short and Now I am Wondering if All Tesla Supercharger Stations Are Useless To Me - Help
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner S.C., who is dismayed to discover that Tesla superchargers have cords that make it almost impossible to charge the car. Here's what fellow owners say about how to adapt to and overcome this challenge.
Two sleek, modern electric cars in white and dark tones parked against a scenic sunset backdrop, showcasing elegant design features.
My $131K Lucid Air GT Has the Smoothest Suspension I've Ever Experienced, But Takes 60 Seconds to Unlock Every Time, Lucid Says "It's Intentional" and Now I'm Looking at a Porsche Taycan
By Noah Washington on
Despite its luxurious ride and incredible power, this $131K Lucid Air GT is plagued by a 60-second unlock delay and other software glitches, leaving its owner ready to jump to a Taycan.
A blue GMC electric truck parked in a scenic area, displaying charging session details, including range, charge, time, and cost.
My GMC Sierra EV Just Cost Me $116.77 for One Charging Session at EVgo, 355 Miles of Range Shouldn't Cost This Much
By Noah Washington on
$116.77 for 355 miles of range? This GMC Sierra EV owner's first public charging experience was a brutal lesson in EV economics and a guide for all new buyers.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Learned a Few Things Towing With My Tesla Cybertruck, It Would Have Been Cheaper and Faster With My Ford F-350 Diesel Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Is it cheaper to tow a trailer with a Tesla Cybertruck or a Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel? Here is Joseph's towing experience with his Cybertruck and why he thinks it would have been cheaper with his Ford F-350 Diesel that was in the shop. 
My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Has Been at the Dealer With a Valve Body Issue for Three Weeks, But Now I’m More Worried About Losing My Aftermarket Upgrades if GM Buys It Back
My 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Has Been at the Dealer With a Valve Body Issue for Three Weeks, But I’m More Worried About Losing My Aftermarket Upgrades If GM Buys It Back
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing when your truck breaks down, but it’s another when you realize the parts you added might be the first thing you lose. Here’s how one owner is trying to figure out what comes next.
I Just Switched From a Chevy Silverado Diesel to a Toyota Tacoma, But a Deer Totaled My Front Bumper 5 Days In, Now I’m Looking for Aftermarket Advice
I Just Switched From a Chevy Silverado to a Toyota Tacoma, But a Deer Totaled My Front Bumper 5 Days In, Now I’m Looking for Aftermarket Advice
By Aram Krajekian on
You don’t expect your first upgrade decision to come five days into ownership, but sometimes the road has other plans. Here's how one surprise encounter became the starting point for something better.
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ - V
Cadillac Gives the OPTIQ the V Performance Upgrade for 2026
By Mary Conway on
Cadillac is going after the younger market that loves foreign cars with the performance version of its OPTIQ. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V compact SUV will have an incredible 519 horsepower.
2026 Genesis GV70 Side view
I thought the Lexus RX Had a Stranglehold On Its Segment, But Then I Drove the 2026 Genesis GV70 Sport Prestige, and My Opinions Have Changed
By John Goreham on
Lexus has made the best mid-sized/compact luxury crossover for decades. However, now that I’ve tried the Genesis GV70, my longstanding opinions have started to adapt.
Cars are less expensive today than at any time in President Biden's term
Trump Tariffs Have Not Increased Vehicle Costs, and Average Transaction Prices Remain Below Biden-Era Peaks - Here Is the Hard Data and a Forecast of What’s To Come
By John Goreham on
It’s been months since the media began its fear, uncertainty, and doubt campaign to cast vehicle tariffs in the worst light possible. Here is what the latest data shows regarding average transaction prices in America for new and used vehicles.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Initially Thought My 2024 RAV4 Hybrid Was Perfect, But 10 Months In, Toyota's Quality and Reliability Are Not What They Were 5-10 Years Ago
By Denis Flierl on
You can learn a great deal about a car from its owner after they've owned it for a year. Curt and his wife purchased a 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a year ago. However, he has a warning for buyers. Check out what he says about the compact SUV before you buy. 
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