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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 Reports His Screen Froze While He Was Driving – Adds “I Couldn’t See the Blinker or the Speed, and The Music Kept Playing, but I Couldn’t Adjust The Volume”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner lists all the features he lost when his truck’s screen froze while he was driving. He explains that he couldn’t see the speedometer or the blinkers, and strangely enough, the music kept playing, but he couldn’t adjust the volume.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado Owner Says,”My Chevy Dealer Is Trying To Sell Me Snake Oil, Said If I Buy This Oil Additive They Will Warranty My Engine For Life”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Chevy Silverado owner is told by his Chevy dealer that if he uses an oil additive that they sell in his truck, they will warranty his truck's engine for the life of the vehicle. He's wondering if it's a scam or legitimate. What would you do? 
Tesla Cybertruck
Amid Slowing Cybertruck Sales, Tesla Begins Collecting Feedback From Current Cybertruck Owners on Ways to Improve the All-Electric Truck – The EV Maker Is Conducting a 1-Year Customer Satisfaction Survey
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has started surveying long-term Cybertruck owners to gather feedback about their ownership experiences. Tesla is reaching out to these owners on the one-year anniversary of their delivery date.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Receive a New Job Opportunity That Pays $50/Hour Simply Using Their Electric Trucks – ‘Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Services’
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner says he’s traveling and has left his vehicle parked at the airport. Now, the Model Y’s battery is about to die, and he’s offering Cybertruck owners $50/hr if they are willing to drive to the long-term parking to charge his Model Y.
Dark gray Genesis GV70 SUV parked at Ionna charging station during sunset with vibrant pink and orange sky
I Let A Stranded 2026 Genesis GV70 Family Use My Charging Account, Then A Nissan Leaf Driver Started Screaming At Me For Not Actively Charging, This Is What EV Life Has Become
By Noah Washington on
He offered his charging account to a stranded 2026 Genesis GV70 family, but his act of kindness led to a screaming match with an angry Nissan Leaf driver who thought he was "hogging" the charger.
Blue Honda SUV navigating rugged dirt trail with mountain landscape and trees in background
I Towed 2,800 Pounds For 826 Miles With My 2023 Honda Pilot, It’s More Stable Than My Ram 1500, But The Brakes Got Scary Hot During One Panic Stop
By Noah Washington on
He towed 2,800 pounds for over 800 miles with his 2023 Honda Pilot, finding it incredibly stable, until a panic stop left the brakes scarily hot.
Jarod's 2019 Honda CR-V
I’m Selling My Unreliable Honda CR-V and Buying A Toyota, My CR-V With Only 68K Miles Already Needs New Injectors at a Cost of $2,000
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V owner's vehicle was diagnosed with leaking injectors that have now damaged the spark plugs and oil. The Honda dealer suggests replacing that and more, and the cost is close to $2K. He will likely sell it and buy a Toyota. What would you do?
Light blue GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate pickup truck parked on brick driveway with landscaped background, showing bold front grille and premium styling
I Just Switched From a 3500HD to a GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range, And It’s Going to Cut My Fuel Bill by 90% Using Solar Panels
By Aram Krajekian on
A 3500HD owner didn’t just trade diesel for electric, as he built a solar-powered setup so efficient that it’s turning the GMC Sierra EV into one of the most compelling truck upgrades.
Separated at birth? Tesla Model Y and 2026 Nissan LEAF
The Nissan LEAF Finally Feels Like the Future, but It Took Tesla to Show the Way
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla didn’t just build the chargers, it built the standard. The 2026 Nissan LEAF finally admits it.
Warning About Using an Unlicensed Car Detailing Service
I've Got a Green Matte Wrap on My Tesla. I Recently Took It to a Detailer, and Now the Hood Looks Blotchy, Uneven, and Has Patches Where the Matte Finish Is Basically Ruined. Any Help or Suggestions Would Be Seriously Appreciated
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner receives an overall thread theme of "A professional detailer? If there's an issue, it's likely on them. A cheap amateur? Unfortunately, that's usually on you."
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Introduced the All-Electric Truck to an Amish Settlement – Adds, “The Amish Farmers Couldn’t Believe There Was No Engine Block”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports taking his truck to an Amish farm to buy raw milk and says the farmers were amazed by the all-electric truck. He mentions that the farmers were especially surprised that the Cybertruck had no engine.
Dark brown Toyota Tundra pickup truck driving on curved highway with cloudy sky and guardrail backdrop
I Just Had My 2024 Toyota Tundra's Engine Replaced Under Warranty, But The New One Is Making The Same Grinding Noise After 5 Days, Now We Have To Figure Out A Fix
By Noah Washington on
His 2024 Toyota Tundra had its engine replaced after a rod blew, but now the new engine is making the same grinding noise, leaving the dealership baffled.
Black Tesla Model Y parked beside industrial building with recycling bins and wooden pallets
After Two Weeks With My New 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range, The 30-60 MPH Time Is More Impressive Than The 0-60 Launch, But FSD Still Gets Angry When I Sip Water
By Noah Washington on
Two weeks in, his 2026 Tesla Model Y is "fun to drive again," but a candid review reveals FSD's extreme sensitivity, even for simple sips of water.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Her Windshield Cracked Into Pieces as She Was Cleaning It With Her Hands – Adds, “I Was Wiping Inside of the Window & It Shattered”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that while she was cleaning her truck’s windshield, the glass suddenly shattered. She explains that she was wiping the windshield from inside the cabin at the time of the damage.
2024 Toyota Tundra
I Have Zero Confidence In My 2024 Toyota Tundra. It Suddenly Shut Down Going 80 MPH, I Finally Got It Started, But Now, the Dealer Will Think I’m Crazy
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner's truck shut down on the highway going 80 mph, and now he can't trust its reliability. The pickup finally restarted after 30 minutes, but now he's afraid the dealer won't be able to find the problem, and think he's crazy.
Why Ford's Lean EV Strategy Could Cost More Than It Saves, But GM's Bold Bet Might Win The Race
Everyone Thinks Ford Is Leading the EV Revolution, but With Just Three Models and Slowing Sales, GM’s 13-EV Lineup Might Be Quietly Taking The Lead
By Armen Hareyan on
You might think Ford is leading the EV race, but Ford's unexpected slowdown and GM's aggressive expansion reveal a surprising shift that’s quietly rewriting the rules of who is really ahead.
When Driving Safer is Not Safer
I Have Semis Passing Me in the Right Lane and People Swerving When Passing on the Right ― I've Lost More Years Off My Life in 1 Week With This Thing Than I Have in 10 Years of Driving
By Timothy Boyer on
A car owner adds this app to his car and discovers it significantly increases his chances of having a car accident.
Severely damaged Tesla Model 3 in a junk yard after cash
If This Tesla Model 3 Driver Got Away With Bumps and Bruises After This Accident, I'm Happy With My Choice
By Chris Johnston on
This is the last look at the severely damaged Tesla Model 3 in a junk yard after a crash, in which my life was saved.
Tesla Cybertruck parked on desert ground at dusk, angular stainless steel body gleaming against dark gradient sky
I Just Took My Tesla Cybertruck 135 Miles Down Alaska's Denali Highway While Towing 2,600 Pounds, Here's How A Generator And 58% Battery Got Us Through The Gravel Roads
By Noah Washington on
He took his Tesla Cybertruck where few EVs have gone, all while towing 2,600 pounds across Alaska's gravel Denali Highway, and a generator was his secret weapon to keep it charged.
Navy blue Lucid Air electric sedan parked on racetrack with desert mountains in background
Three Years Of Daily Driving My 2022 Lucid Air Through The Rockies Taught Me An EV Secret, I Used 20% Battery Climbing 40 Miles Up A Mountain, Then Recovered Over 110 Miles Going Down
By Noah Washington on
He drove his Lucid Air 71,000 miles through the Rockies and discovered an EV secret: climbing mountains drains the battery, but descending can recover over 100 miles of range.
2024 GMC Sierra
My 2024 GMC Sierra Is Acting Crazy, It Sprays Washer Fluid When I Press the Horn, But the Horn Doesn’t Work
By Denis Flierl on
A GMC Sierra owner says he pressed his horn button on the steering wheel, and his windshield washers sprayed fluid on the windshield. It sounds wild, but he shows a video clip of the strange phenomenon. Even stranger, it's not an isolated problem. 
2025 Toyota Tacoma
2025 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “I Would Rather Push-Mow a Hill In 105 Degree Heat with 2 Broken Legs, Than to Ever Install Seat Covers Again”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tacoma owner just put new seat covers on a brand-new 2025 Tacoma pickup. The installation was a nightmare, and now she's unsure if they look good. Check out the before and after pictures. What do you think? Should she leave them on?
DIY Advice Needed for Car Repair
Did My Own Tune-Up, Then This Happened — Any Advice? 2006 Ford Fusion V6 With a Little Over 164K Miles
By Timothy Boyer on
What this car owner did wrong, did right, and should do to repair his Ford Fusion correctly. Additionally, your help is needed to determine if he is receiving incorrect advice from some DIY car owners.
Candy red Tesla Model 3 parked head-on, sleek electric sedan with minimalist front design in parking lot
Feeling a Bit Worried For Buying a 2021 Tesla Model Y With 50,000 Miles And Not Asking For The Battery Health Test Before The Purchase
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s easy to fall in love with a Tesla Model Y until the battery health test shows numbers you didn’t expect. One owner’s quiet regret might be a warning more used EV buyers need to hear.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Driving Towards The Future
The End of the Driveway: How Volkswagen's Robot-Bus Signals the Twilight of Car Ownership
By Rob Enderle on
Volkswagen's transformation of the ID. Buzz into an autonomous taxi spearheads a shift away from personal car ownership, driven by lower costs and accelerating the trend of younger generations forgoing driver's licenses in favor of on-demand mobility.
JLR Sustainability
From Throwaway Luxury to Lasting Legacy: Jaguar Land Rover’s Radical Bet on the Circular Economy Could Redefine the Road Ahead
By Rob Enderle on
In a strategic pivot to redefine its brand for a new generation, Jaguar Land Rover is embedding circular economy principles into its EV strategy to drastically cut waste, aiming to shed its "affordable luxury" past and set a new sustainability benchmark.
2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum TRD
I Think My 2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum TRD With a 3-inch Lift Looks Like A Cartoon Truck, and That It Skipped Leg Day
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner recently purchased a new truck with a TRD Performance Package with a 3-inch lift. He is ashamed of his truck because it looks so out of proportion. Now, he has to spend money on wheel upgrades so that he can be seen in it. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Claims Tesla Replaced His High-Voltage Battery Pack, Saying “It’s Needed for an Engineering Research Initiative” – Adds, “There Was Nothing Wrong With My Cybertruck Except the Wireless Phone Charger”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he contacted Tesla about a minor issue with his wireless phone charger; however, the EV maker ended up replacing his high-voltage battery pack, explaining that his current pack was needed for an engineering research project.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Regret Spending $130K On a Cybertruck, It Had a Critical Failure, I Can’t Drive It, and Tesla Can’t Get Me In for 39 Days"
By Denis Flierl on
Stephen, a Tesla Cybertruck owner, regrets his $130,000 purchase. His 10-month-old truck experienced a critical failure, leaving him unable to charge or drive it. He's frustrated with Tesla's service, which has a 39-day wait time for repairs.
Green Rivian R1T electric truck parked at night with glowing green headlights and branded logo projection on ground
We Picked Up The Amazing Rivian R1T Almost a Week Ago, But It's Not Entirely What We Ordered and Paid For, I Had To Wait 60 Days For a Change
By Aram Krajekian on
When you pay for power, you expect performance. So why did one Rivian R1T owner have to wait 60 days to unlock what was already on the invoice? Here's what that delay might really say about Rivian's delivery model.
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