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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.

Image of a Ford Raptor looking like king of the hill
Tariffs? What Tariffs? GM and Ford Finish 2025 With Strong Sales Growth and Massive Stock Value Gains
By John Goreham on
Weren’t tariffs supposed to sink America’s legacy automakers in 2025? It’s pretty hard to see the damage, looking at the stock valuations and sales results of Ford and GM.
Volvo 2025 Delivery chart shows US EV sales up and Europe EV deliveries down
Volvo Bucks the Trend - Sees EV Deliveries Decline in Europe but Rise In the U.S. For 2025 and Offers Hard-to-Understand Statements About the EV Reality It Self-Reported
By John Goreham on
We found Volvo’s 2025 year-end wrap-up very interesting. It calls into question a lot of what we hear about how EV sales are doing globally.
GM Defense Suburban Shield
If You Are On The Market For a Bulletproof American SUV, Soon You Will Be Able To Buy Retired FBI GM Suburbans At An Auction As They Are Being Replaced By Cheaper BMWs
By Dimitar Angelov on
The FBI is updating its fleet in a controversial, yet surprisingly sensible move that aims to save taxpayers big money, and you can get a retired bulletproof SUV for a very reasonable price.
Ford Bronco going airborne off road
Ford Bronco Sport Owner Says They’d Be All Over the Bronco EV If It Was in North America, Goes On to Say, “The Whole Vehicle Is Bigger with More Cargo”
By Chris Johnston on
Ford Bronco fans are disappointed that the much bigger Bronco EV with a range extender option is only available in China, but there are hints about its U.S. availability.
2019 Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 Raptor
2019 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “Goodbye Tacoma With 123K Miles, Hello Ford F-150 Raptor” - He Adds, “Good Memories, But I Had To Go Bigger & Better”
By Denis Flierl on
From 123,000 miles of memories to a massive power play! Why would a loyal 2019 Toyota Tacoma owner ditch his reliable rig after six years? Meet the driver who finally outgrew his "Taco" and traded up for the beastly 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor.
Subaru exhibition at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon
Subaru Is Building Up Towards A True STI Model, As It Teases Us With 3 New Performance Variants That Aren't Quite What Enthusiasts Want
By Dimitar Angelov on
A true STI model has been a long time coming, and we are getting one in 2027, but is it any good?
Ford engineer proudly displays keys of an EV he worked to design
In a Touching Personal Story, Ford Reveals How Its EVs' Infotainment Systems Are Able To Help Drivers Manage Range and Range Anxiety
By John Goreham on
We don’t normally pull our story topics from public relations marketing pieces, but we will make an exception to inform our readers on an interesting EV topic related to range management. Be prepared to become emotional.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series in blue parked on rocky desert terrain, front three-quarter view highlighting off-road design.
A Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series Says a Factory Alignment Error Destroyed His Tires in Just 30,000 Miles, “It Was Pigeon-Toed From Day One”, and Claims Toyota Only Spot-Checks 1 Out of 100 Vehicles Off the Assembly Line
By Noah Washington on
One Land Cruiser 250 owner’s 30,000-mile update has turned into a warning after excessive toe-in "scrubbed" his factory tires down to the cords.
Black 2024 Ford F-150 Platinum towing an Airstream travel trailer, front three-quarter view demonstrating luxury and hauling capability.
After the 100,000-Mile Hybrid Warranty Expired, a 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says His Battery Was Found “Compromised” With Visible Burn Marks at 103,000 Miles and Quoted $5,200 to Replace It
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner is facing a $5,200 "out-of-warranty" nightmare after his hybrid battery was found with visible burn marks just 3,000 miles past the 100,000-mile limit.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Put My Mom On the Spot - I Said Let the Truck Drive You”, She Adds, “It’s So Much More Intelligent and Smooth at Stopping" The Only Ding? “The Reroute Mixup In the Snow”
By Denis Flierl on
Watch a skeptical mom go from "no way" to "blown away" by the Tesla Cybertruck. While its smooth braking and "intelligent" AI won her over, a snowy reroute mixup proved it's not perfect. Is FSD finally parent-approved, or just a high-tech gamble?
2025 Ford F-150 Production
Stop Shaming My V8: Why the ‘Dinosaur’ Trucks We Were Told to Kill Just Saved the American Auto Industry from an EV Disaster
By Mary Conway on
The truck sales numbers are out for 2025, and despite uncertainty about tariffs and falling demand for EVs, truck sales drove increases in sales.
Here's why swapping a Redeye V-8 into a Dodge Viper is actually a brilliant idea
Viper Purists Might Call it a Tragedy, but Trading Away The V-10 for a Hellcat Redeye V-8 Was The Only Way To Finally Fall in Love With The Car
By Dimitar Angelov on
The cheapest Dodge Viper in the US became something unique after a Redeye V-8 engine swap, but is it worth the asking price?
2022 Honda CR-V, Toyota Venza, Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Palisade Owner Is Trapped: She Says “We're $7K Upside Down on This Unreliable Palisade, So, Looking At A Honda CR-V or Toyota Venza, Leaning Toward a 2022 CR-V, But at 61K Miles It’s Out of Warranty”
By Denis Flierl on
Stuck in a $7K debt trap with an unreliable Hyundai Palisade. One owner is ready to jump ship for a Honda CR-V or Toyota Venza, but is a high-mileage 2022 CR-V a genius move or a second warranty nightmare? Here is the breakdown of the best escape!
Gray Ford F-150 Platinum full-size pickup truck photographed from a front three-quarter angle in a forest setting, emphasizing premium trim and stance.
An F-150 PowerBoost Owner Says His Front Differential Exploded at 71,457 Miles While Using 4-Low In Reverse, “Slow, Steady, No Wheelspin”, Leaving Him With a Full Repair Bill for What He Calls a Common Failure
By Noah Washington on
While the owner of this "exploded" F-150 PowerBoost blames a design flaw, some technicians point to the truck's front leveling kit as a potential contributor to the failure.
Gray Kia EV6 electric crossover driving on a desert highway at sunset, showcasing aerodynamic design and modern LED headlights.
A Kia EV6 Owner Says It’s Way More Efficient Than His 2017 Prius Prime, Using Just 10 Miles of Range for a 30-Mile Drive, But "I Can't Believe a Car at This Price Lacks Basic Prius Features Like Touch-to-Unlock Doors"
By Noah Washington on
A former Prius Prime driver is stunned by his 2023 Kia EV6’s real-world efficiency, reporting that a 30-mile round trip only consumed 10 miles of displayed range.
Front three-quarter view of a silver Toyota Tacoma off-road truck parked on a mountain overlook with rugged terrain behind it.
A Former Land Rover Owner Says Trading for a 2025 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Triggered Buyer's Remorse, Calling It "A Lot Less Efficient, Comfortable & Effective Than I Ever Imagined" When Hauling Gear, Passengers, and Driving in Snow
By Noah Washington on
Switching from a Land Rover Discovery to a 2025 Tacoma SR5 left one owner feeling "squirrelly" on snow-packed roads and cramped for space.
Tesla Cybertruck towing a heavy industrial trailer at sunset, demonstrating electric truck towing capability and futuristic stainless steel design.
After Tesla Bought Back His Cyberbeast Due to Overheating Suspension, A Cybertruck Owner Says He Replaced It With the Same Model for $20K Less and Lifetime Free Supercharging, “I Didn’t Even Know I Qualified”
By Noah Washington on
What started as a casual chat with a service advisor ended in a full repurchase of a 2024 Cyberbeast under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
2025 Ford F-150 5.0
The High Tech 2025 Ford F-150 Is a Genius on The Highway That Still Makes Me Dream of The Raw Power in The Ten Year Old Truck I Left Behind
By Denis Flierl on
Is the legendary Ford F-150 5.0L V8 actually a step down? One owner loves the tech but misses the "oomph." From effortless EcoBoost torque to a "lazy" V8, see why this 2025 F-150 upgrade feels like a power downgrade. Is BlueCruise worth the loss of speed?
Honda Prologue EV at a Tesla Supercharger during road trip
After Driving a Honda Prologue EV 425 Miles Across Kansas, Owner Says It Only Cost 50 Bucks and an Extra Hour of Time Compared to a Gas Car
By Chris Johnston on
A Honda Prologue journey that quietly exposes how much EV charging has changed, and how a surprising amount of money can be saved.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner 6 Months In, Says "Zero Issues": He Adds, “I've Owned 4 Rams, and F-150s, If I Only Had One Vehicle, Without a Doubt It Would be the CT”
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the skeptics. After owning 4 Rams and Ford F-150s, this veteran truck owner went electric. 6 months in with zero issues, he’s making a bold claim: “If I only had one vehicle, it would be the Cybertruck.” Is the CT the new king of reliability?
2026 Toyota Tundra 1794
A Loyal Texas Truck Owner Says a $95,000 Tundra Should Be Illegal Because The Brand He Loves Has Finally Turned Its Back on The Working Man
By Denis Flierl on
When even truck country says "enough," you know the market’s gone wild. Watch a buyer's disbelief as he spots a $95K Tundra 1794. Is a 1/2 ton ever worth six figures, or should this price tag be illegal?
2026 Toyota 4Runner group
Why Are People Trading In Their Toyota 4Runner So Soon?
By Dimitar Angelov on
The sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner has pretty big shoes to fill, but it seems it isn't performing as well as it should, and people have a lot of problems with it.
Lamborghini Diablo roadster replica on a stretched Pontiac Fiero chassis
How Much Is "Too Expensive" For A Convincing, But Fake Lamborghini Replica?
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Lamborghini Diablo is one of the most replicated supercars, but some owners may be asking a steep price fr an unfinished project.
Gray Chevy Bolt parked on a residential street
Good EV Deals Exist, I found a 2024 Chevy Bolt with 56K Miles for $5,000 at an Unusual Place
By Chris Johnston on
EV prices like the Chevy Bolt are crashing, and smart buyers are looking where nobody else thinks to shop.
2027 Ram Power Wagon with Turbo Diesel
Ram's 2027 Power Wagon Finally Gets the Turbo Diesel that Fans Have Begged For
By Mary Conway on
Ram is putting huge torque into its Power Wagon after years of requests from fans. The diesel Power Wagon will have an incredible 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.
2026 Chevy Silverado
2026 Chevy Silverado Owner Hears a Howling Noise First Thing in the Morning, He Adds, “It’s Only When It’s Cold For the First 10 Feet, Geez, It’s Only 2 Weeks Old”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado owner says he hears a haunting "howl" just 14 days after buying it. It only happens in the cold, and only for the first 10 feet, but is it a minor glitch or a major red flag? Here’s what every new Silverado owner needs to know.
2025 RAV4 XLE Premium
2025 Toyota RAV4 Owner Says His Car 3K In, Puffs White Smoke After It’s Been Sitting For a Few Days, He Adds, “This Can’t Be Normal For a Car This New - It’s Alarming”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner is sounding the alarm after his new SUV, with only 3K miles, started blowing white smoke after sitting for a few days. Is it a minor glitch or a major engine red flag? Here is what's happening and what RAV4 owners need to know.
2026 Ram 1500 trucks
“I Drove the 2026 Ram Hurricane and the Returning Hemi Back-to-Back, and One Leaves the Other Feeling Like a Science Project” - Here’s Why Truck Owners Are Flocking Back to the V8
By Denis Flierl on
The 2026 Ram debate is exploding. A buyer drove the new Hurricane I6 and the returning Hemi V8 back-to-back, and the results are shocking. Is the turbo-six a "science project" or the future? See why owners are running back to the proven power of the V8.
2025 Kia EV9 silver exterior shown from front three-quarter angle in a modern architectural setting, emphasizing large wheels and rugged electric SUV stance.
A Kia EV9 Owner Says an OTA Update Quietly Reduced Usable Battery Capacity - “100% Now Only Shows 93%,” Effectively Limiting Range Compared to the Previous 97% Full Charge
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV9 owner's diagnostic screenshots are causing a stir after proving that a "100% charge" no longer delivers the same energy it did last month.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV blue exterior front three-quarter view parked in a residential driveway, featuring slim LED headlights and modern electric SUV styling.
A Chevy Equinox EV Owner Says He Eliminated Range Anxiety at −18°F, “Just Multiply mi/kWh by Battery Percentage”, Showing the Math Delivers Accurate Real-World Range While Keeping the Cabin at 72 Degrees With Full Heat
By Noah Washington on
"Don’t give in to anxiety," warns one Equinox EV driver who successfully navigated a −18°F deep freeze by using Trip 2 data to outsmart the car's pessimistic range estimates.
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