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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.

29,000 Miles In, My 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD's Battery Is Dead, And I Bought It Nine Days Ago Leaving Me Wondering About Original Battery
29,000 Miles In, My 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD's Battery Is Dead, And I Bought It Nine Days Ago Leaving Me Wondering About Original Battery
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected battery failure just nine days after buying a flawless 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road is raising bigger questions that every Tacoma owner needs to ask.
Tesla Model Y
First Tesla Customer to Receive Autonomous Model Y Delivery Denies Reports That His Vehicle Drove Back to Tesla Because His Check Bounced – Adds, “I Was Worried for a Moment”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Jose, the first Tesla owner to receive his Model Y autonomously, has denied earlier reports that Tesla recalled his vehicle because his payment didn’t go through. Jose says he was worried for a little while, thinking those reports were true.
Sleek black GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck with premium wheels parked under metal carport
I Put My Sierra EV to the Test By Towing a Can-Am HD10 1200 Miles Across a Few States, And It Pulled Like a Beast
By Aram Krajekian on
Most people ease into EV ownership, but this owner hooked up a trailer and crossed multiple states within the first month of ownership. What he discovered might challenge what you think an electric truck can really do.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla is Treating the Wrap & Magnets He Put Over His Cybertruck as “Physical Damage” – Adds, “Tesla is Deducting My Trade-in Value Because of It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he’s attempting to trade in his truck, but Tesla is labeling the wrap and stickers he added as “physical damage.” He asks if other Cybertruck owners have experienced similar issues when trading in their trucks.
Xiaomi YU7 In Hot Red
Why the Xiaomi YU7 is More Than Just a Tesla Model Y Rival It Is A Massive EV SUV Value
By Rob Enderle on
Challenging the Tesla Model Y, the Xiaomi YU7 emerges as a powerful competitor by leveraging a superior NVIDIA-powered AI interface and a deeply integrated "Human x Car x Home" ecosystem that promises a more connected ownership experience.
Battery Lifecycle Changes Over The Years
The 20-Year Battery: How EV Longevity Reshapes Car Ownership and Demands Modular Futures
By Rob Enderle on
The Geotab study revealing EV batteries can last 20 years with minimal degradation, outliving gas cars, is a game-changer that necessitates modular car designs and updated battery standards to allow for vehicle updates over replacement, especially for EVs
AMG GT XX Prototype And New Mercedes Halo Car
A Shock to the System: The Mercedes-AMG GT XX is a Vision of the Future Where The Inside Is Much More Impressive Than The Outside
By Rob Enderle on
The Mercedes-AMG GT XX prototype is a visionary electric "Halo" car designed to redefine the brand's future, combining over 1,341 horsepower, revolutionary fast-charging, and a stunningly futuristic interior to make a bold statement in the EV world.
Vehicle registration fee breakdown showing electric vehicle, transportation, and licensing costs totaling $974.25
My Tesla Model Y Fees Are Outrageous In Washington State, And That 's Why I'm Selling It This Year
By Aram Krajekian on
A hefty registration renewal fee pushed this Model Y owner over the edge. Now he’s wondering if EV ownership is even worth it anymore.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Asks “What Did I Get Myself Into?” After Visiting a Tesla Delivery Center – Adds, “The Lot is Overrun With Cybertrucks; They’re Filthy, Rusted & Look Abandoned”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says he’s reconsidering his purchase after visiting a local Tesla delivery center. The parking lot is filled with unsold, dirty, & rusty Cybertrucks that appear to have been sitting there for months.
Auto start-stop button in a car
A Day For Celebration As The Dreaded Start Stop System Could Be Going Away In A Variety Of Future Vehicles
By Dimitar Angelov on
A recent post by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, suggests there is a "fix" for one of the most hated systems featured in modern cars, but it may take some years.
Elon Musk, Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150
Elon Musk Dismisses Calls that Tesla Should Build a Conventional Truck Amid Falling Cybertruck Sales – Agrees, “The Tasteless Hordes Aren’t Equipped to Recognize The Cybertruck’s Brilliance”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has agreed with a Cybertruck owner who argued that the reason the all-electric truck isn’t selling is because “the tasteless hordes and their MSM-addled brains aren’t equipped to recognize the Cybertruck’s brilliance.”
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Safety Recall Alert, Your Child’s Seat Could Come Loose In the Event of an Accident Causing Serious Injury To Your Baby
By Denis Flierl on
This 2025 Subaru Forester recall affects your child's and baby's safety. Read this before you put your child in a car seat in the all-new 2025 Forester Hybrid. This is disturbing news for parents of young children. 
A sleek black Lucid Air luxury electric vehicle parked on a racetrack, with desert mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Traded My Tesla Model 3 For a Lucid Air Pure, After One Month, the Hardware Brilliance is Undermined by Software Frustrations
By Noah Washington on
Driving a Lucid Air Pure feels "phenomenal" and "like driving on a cloud." But as one new owner discovers, even a $70K luxury EV can be undermined by inconsistent power delivery and maddening software glitches. Is the Lucid Air still a grand slam?
An Unexpected After-Church Sunday Drive in The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Left a Loyal Tesla Owner Questioning Everything About His Model Y
An Unexpected After-Church Sunday Drive in The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Left a Loyal Tesla Owner Questioning Everything About His Model Y
By Armen Hareyan on
He asked for a quick ride after church, but one trip in the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 had him wondering if his Tesla Model Y was missing something big.
Gray Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked by Alaska welcome sign, surrounded by forest landscape
My 2023 Rivian R1T Conquered 49 States in Under a Year
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple post ended up revealing one of the most quietly impressive EV journeys, and it's a powerful case for Rivian’s long-haul capability.
J.D. Power's new 2025 Initial Quality Study has Toyota well below average
Toyota Shocker - Brand Drops To Well Under Industry Average In New 2025 Initial Quality Study - Below Dodge?
By John Goreham on
In a stunning reversal of all that we know about quality, Toyota has dropped to below average in a key quality study. Here’s what happened.
Dealer's Diagnositcs Didn't Fix My Ford F-150's Crappy MPG, But This Week Doing The Brakes I Found The Real Cause And Used a Torch To Remove The Caliper Guide Pin
Dealer's Diagnositcs Didn't Fix My Ford F-150's Crappy MPG, But This Week Doing The Brakes I Found The Real Cause And Used a Torch To Remove The Caliper Guide Pin
By Armen Hareyan on
An unlikeable fuel economy mystery in this Ford F-150 took an unexpected twist when a seized brake pin and a torch revealed the real culprit hiding in plain sight.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Got Deported & Now He Can’t Make The Payment for His Truck – Adds “I Left the Cybertruck for My Friends to Rent Out on Turo, but Still Behind on the Loan”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was recently deported to Mexico after the US government denied his asylum status. He left his truck in the US, hoping his friends would rent it out on Turo, but claims he isn’t making enough to cover the loan payments.
Acoustic foam falling out of a defective tire on tiled floor of a tire shop.
If Your Hyundai or Tesla Is Shaking or the Tires Won’t Balance, This Common Issue Could Be The Cause - How To Fix Tires With Acoustic Foam Problems
By John Goreham on
Many electric vehicles, such Teslas and Hyundais, luxury vehicles, and even some high-end sports cars, now come with foam-filled tires to reduce noise. If your tires just won’t seem to balance, here is one possible diagnosis and treatment for the malady.
A white Ford F-150 Lightning truck parked in front of a modern building, showcasing its sleek design and prominent grille.
I Test Drove Both the F-150 Lightning Flash and Silverado EV LT, Ford Won My $70K Despite Chevy's Superior Range and Charging
By Noah Washington on
Forget the spec sheets, the true test of an electric truck is on the road. After driving both, one buyer explains why the Ford F-150 Lightning Flash felt like the right choice, even as the Silverado EV LT boasted bigger numbers.
Tesla Cybertruck accelerating through dusty desert terrain with rugged mountains in background
I Want To Buy A Tesla Cybertruck But I’m Not Sure If the Political Backlash Has Calmed Down Enough Yet
By Aram Krajekian on
The Cybertruck turns heads everywhere it goes, but not always for the expected reasons. One potential buyer’s hesitation reveals something deeper about what it means to drive one in today’s world.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Happy to Get His Money Back After Tesla Bought His Truck Following 15 Separate Service Visits – Adds, “I Might Get Another Tesla, but Not a Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he won't buy another Cybertruck after Tesla bought back his truck following 15 service visits. He adds that he might consider getting another Tesla, but he will not get a Cybertruck.
Tesla Model Y
First Safety-Critical Tesla Robotaxi Intervention Captured on Video – Safety Monitor (Tesla Employee in the Passenger Seat) Quickly Applies the Brakes via the Touch Screen to Prevent a Crash with a UPS Truck
By Tinsae Aregay on
A video captures the first near-miss involving a Tesla Robotaxi operating in public. A Tesla safety monitor steps in just in time to prevent a collision with a UPS truck. Tesla fans blame the UPS driver, while others say the Robotaxi is at fault.
2025 Toyota Tacoma
My 2025 Toyota Tacoma Improved 5 MPG, But, I Had to Install a $1,400 Exhaust, a $400 Air Intake, and I Have To Run 93 Octane Gas To Get It
By Denis Flierl on
Is there something wrong with this picture? Is it worth spending $2,000 to get a five mpg increase in mileage in a 2025 Toyota Tacoma pickup? Check out the details and let us know how you improve mileage in your Toyota Tacoma or another vehicle. 
2026 Ford Mustang Fox Body
Ford Goes Retro for One 2026 Mustang Design
By Mary Conway on
Every where you look right now, you are seeing a number of "throwback" items like bell bottoms, crochet and space age furniture. A new Mustang design joins the retro trend.
2022 Tesla Model Y
My Wife Was Driving Our Tesla Model Y and It Unexpectedly Lost Power, and Stopped In the Middle of the Freeway During Rush Hour, Then Panic Set In
By Denis Flierl on
Here's a story of a Tesla Model Y owner whose car shut down in the middle of a busy highway while his wife was driving. The Tesla owner has a warning for all Tesla owners if they ever find themselves in this situation. What caused the serious problem? 
A sleek, white electric car drives along a winding road, surrounded by lush trees and a mountainous backdrop under clear skies.
I've Driven My Polestar 4 for 3 Weeks After Trading My Volvo XC90, The Pilot Assist Takes Forever to React But The Comfort Will Spoil You Forever
By Noah Washington on
My Polestar 4 pilot assist takes several seconds to notice cars merging ahead of me, but 3 weeks in, I’m never going back to my Volvo XC90.
Dennis gripping the steering wheel, focused on the road ahead in Tesla Cybertruck
My 87-Year-Old Grandpa’s Last Drive Was in a Tesla Cybertruck, And He Called It the Most Amazing Drive of His Life
By Aram Krajekian on
From dirt roads to electric torque, one grandfather’s final drive behind the wheel of a Cybertruck captures a lifetime of innovation, and a moment that meant more than words could explain.
A Subaru SUV parked on sandy beach shore, with ocean waves crashing gently in the background under a clear sky.
I Drove My 2023 Forester Sport 5 Miles After Dealership Oil Change, Then Watched It Burst Into Flames, Subaru Offers Only $500 Toward Replacement
By Noah Washington on
Just five miles after an oil change, a 2023 Subaru Forester Sport burst into flames. Find out why this owner is questioning dealer trust and why Subaru's offer for a replacement is only $500.
Bronco Off-Roadeo
Ford is Expanding its Off-Roadeo Experience to Make it More Fun for Bronco Owners
By Mary Conway on
Ford is committing resources company wide to grow its presence in off-roading. The company sponsors off-roading experiences for new Bronco owners. It is now expanding to make the adventures more attractive to all Bronco owners.
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