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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 Says His Truck’s Computer Had a Meltdown, and He Had to Tow It to a Service Center. He Shares a Simple Solution That Even Tesla Employees Didn’t Think Would Work
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner recounts his ordeal when his truck stopped recognizing his phone key. He got the truck towed, but Tesla found no issue. The problem returned, and after a lengthy service visit, he found a solution Tesla didn’t expect.
Blue 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV parked on a mountain road with green hills and dramatic clouds in the background.
After 11,000 Miles, Kia EV9 Owner Reports '12V Battery Has Always Been Blank' in Data Logs, While 12V System Runs at 13.7V, Indicating Potential Diagnostic Blind Spots
By Noah Washington on
After 11,000 miles, one Kia EV9 owner discovered that his "full" battery was actually a digital illusion designed to protect the car from its own driver.
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV charging at an outdoor EV charging station in a snowy mountain landscape.
Rivian R1S Owner Reports SUV “Refusing To Climb” Snowbanks Until a Hard Reset Solved the Issue, Owner Says Now “Climbs Up Snowbanks Like a Champ” with Zero Drama
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1S owner was stunned when his $90,000 adventure vehicle "forgot" how to be an SUV in the snow, only to have a simple hard reset turn it back into a mountain-climbing SUV.
Blue Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV driving on a winding forest highway in motion
“Audi Cannot Make the Best Car Possible Because It Will Be Competing Directly With Porsche,” Critics Argue, as VW Group Power Structure Leaves Audi “Sidelined So Porsche Could Dominate”
By Noah Washington on
With profits plunging and sales down 5% in China, Audi is now desperately pivoting back to its roots to save the four rings from total irrelevance.
Yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally electric SUV kicking up dust while driving on a gravel dirt road
Ford Mach-E Owner Warns 'Trust Your Instincts' After HV Battery Failure at 31k Miles Left Him Stranded and Required All Modules Replaced
By Noah Washington on
A family’s trip turned into a highway survival story after their Mach-E’s high-voltage battery hit a "critical health floor" and disabled all power at just 31,000 miles.
Infiniti Q50 owner had enough of expensive repairs, decided to cut their losses, and get a "brand-new" Hyndai Elantra N, fellow members quuestion the choice
Owner Says: "I Traded In My Q50 For a Brand-new 2024Hyundai Elantra N, Only 9388 Miles On It.", But Fellow Members Warn He Is Replacing One Problem For Another
By Dimitar Angelov on
Fellow Infiniti owners don’t seem to approve of the Korean performance sedan’s reliability, with some claiming he is “replacing repairs for more repairs”.
2025 Chevy Silverado
EPA Ends $2,400 Auto Stop-Start 'Incentives': Why Chevy Silverado Owners Now Demand A GM Software "Kill-Switch"
By Denis Flierl on
Fed up with your truck "dying" at every red light? A massive 2026 EPA rule change just stripped $2,400 in incentives from auto-start systems. Now, Silverado owners are demanding a permanent software fix to kill this "pain in the ass" for good.
The Great EV Price Meltdown
The Great EV Price Meltdown: Why 2026 is the Year of the High-Performance Bargain Hunter
By Rob Enderle on
A massive wave of off-lease EVs is crashing into the used market, slashing prices by 50%. Here is why your next high-performance car should be a pre-owned electric steal.
Subaru Uncharted Driving Into The Future
The Electric Great Frontier: Why Subaru’s 2026 Uncharted EV is the New King of the Pacific Northwest
By Rob Enderle on
Subaru’s 2026 Uncharted EV changes the game with a $34,995 starting price and 300-mile range, perfectly timed to dominate the Pacific Northwest and redefine entry-level electric adventure for everyone.
Toyota's Anticipated Modular Revolution
The Box Office: Why Toyota’s New "Box-Modular" Chassis is the Skateboard Killer the Industry Needs
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota is ditching the industry-standard "skateboard" EV chassis for a revolutionary modular "box" design, promising more interior space, cheaper repairs, and a strategic shield against rising Chinese EV price threats.
A 2027 Toyota Highlander battery-electric vehicle charges
Why Shoppers Will Buy Toyota Electric Vehicles In A Country Where 94% Of New Vehicle Shoppers Currently Ignore EVs
By John Goreham on
As EV adoption in America stalls, Toyota is about to come on strong. Here’s why a veteran auto industry analyst thinks Toyota will do just fine with EVs in the years ahead.
Marques Brownlee points to the camouflaged Rivian R2
Rivian R2's Camouflage Is "Like a Kid Hiding Behind a Lamp Post"
By Armen Hareyan on
Rivian’s R2 “camouflage” looks more like a finished design than a disguise, and that subtle detail says a lot about the SUV’s confidence, strategy, and whether it can truly compete where range, charging speed, comfort, and price matter most.
2024 Chevy Silverado ZR2
The $60,000 Icebox: 2024 Chevy Silverado ‘Snow Bug’ Shuts Down Heat at 0°F, Ending Decades of GM Loyalty
By Denis Flierl on
This Chevy Silverado’s "Snow Bug" is paralyzing his rig, killing the heat in sub-zero temps over a sensor glitch. Is GM’s tech too smart for its own good? "Last one ever," he warns. The full story: Years of loyalty down the drain?
Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV
Nissan Can Sell The Frontier Pro PHEV In The US, If It Wants To, But There Is Already a Better Truck On Sale
By Dimitar Angelov on
PHEV trucks are not plentiful, nor popular in the US, but that’s okay, because Nissan can sell you something better.
Rivian R1S towing a small fishing boat across a rocky beach at low tide, showcasing outdoor adventure and utility.
Rivian R1S Owner Reports 'Almost Flawless Trip' on 800-Mile Journey in 9°F Cold, Experiencing Only 10% State of Charge Loss Over Six Days
By Noah Washington on
One R1S owner recently conquered an 800-mile round trip into a brutal North American winter, losing only 10% of their charge over six days of sub-zero parking.
White Toyota Prius hybrid sedan parked near the water at golden hour, angled front view highlighting sleek exterior lines.
A 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Owner Says He "Trusted Toyota And Their Dealers" Until Dash Cam Revealed Techs "Hitting Things in My Interior" When Unable to Start Engine While in EV Mode
By Noah Washington on
"I trusted Toyota and their dealers," says one Prius Prime owner whose dashcam captured a technician being "physically aggressive" with his interior after failing to understand the car's basic EV-mode startup.
Volvo + Gemini
The Great Volvo Brain Transplant: Why Gemini AI is the End of Frustrating Voice Commands and the Start of the Conversational Car
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s latest OTA update brings Google’s Gemini AI to 2.5 million cars, transforming frustrating voice commands into natural dialogue and turning cryptic dashboard "idiot lights" into clear, conversational helpfulness.
The $53B Detroit Automotive Bonfire
The $53 Billion Bonfire: Why the Big Three’s Pivot to Hybrids Might Just Be the Greatest Strategic Blunder in Automotive History and How to Fix It Before China Wins
By Rob Enderle on
Detroit is burning $53 billion as it retreats from EVs to hybrids. But with China’s tech lead growing, is this a smart pivot or a slow-motion surrender to obsolescence?
A Ford sign sits high up above a dealership
A Soon-To-Be Ford F-150 XLT Owner Is Nervous About Whether To Buy a Ford Extended Warranty When He Completes His New Truck Purchase Because He Doesn’t Want To Overpay - Here’s What Ford Owners, Including Your Author, Advise
By John Goreham on
Buying a new Ford F-150 can be stressful. If you are worried about the hard sell from the after-sales advisor and don't want to overpay for an extended warranty, we can help.
Jordan's frozen Tesla Model 3 in a cold weather test
Florida Man Rents a 2022 Tesla Model 3 And Drives To Canada To See How Tesla Handles Real Winter Weather
By Armen Hareyan on
A Florida Tesla owner took a high mileage Model 3 into minus 18 degree Canadian winter to see what really happens to range, charging, and traction in brutal cold, and what he learned may change how you think about EV road trips.
2027 all-electric Toyota Highlander stirs controversy
Denial Turns to Anger Among Owners of Toyota Highlanders As Model Switches to All-Electric Powertrain for 2027 Redesign - Will Acceptance Be the End Result, Or Will Owners Shun This Change?
By John Goreham on
The news that the beloved Toyota Highlander is moving to a battery-electric powertrain has owners and fans dumbstruck. Many are asking who wanted this change. Unhappiness is now the mood among many owners.
Mazda Iconic SP Concept
Mazda May Be Facing Pressure Regarding Its Rotary Engine Rebirth
By Dimitar Angelov on
Many Mazda employees want a new rotary sports car, and this could be the “push” the company needs, but at what cost?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Got Damaged While Parked at a Tesla Service Center – He Adds, “I Dropped Off My Brand-New Cybertruck, and While It Was Parked in the Lot, a Transport Driver Crashed Into the Back of It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares a frustrating experience he had at a Tesla service center. The owner dropped off his brand-new Cybertruck for a routine service appointment, but while it was parked on the lot, another truck crashed into it and damaged it.
2026 GMC Sierra
“It Won’t Make the Hill”: One Owner’s Swap from a Ford F-150 to a GMC Sierra SLT and a Tesla Model 3 Commuter In the Garage
By Denis Flierl on
One shaky Ford F-150 trade-in and a hidden accident report later, this owner finally found his 2025 GMC Sierra "forever" rig. From towing through steep grades to parking next to the family Tesla, see why the SLT trim is Justin’s choice for reliability.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line
A New Service Recall For Hyudai Ioniq 6 Due To Charging-port Cover Failure
By Dimitar Angelov on
Over 30,000 units of the EV sedan are being recalled.
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross in Soul Red Crystal captured in motion on highway, demonstrating dynamic performance and sleek aerodynamic profile
A New 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Broke Down with 'Reverse Not Working' After Only 3 Weeks and 270 Miles, But Toyota Corporate Intervention Expedited a Part That the Dealer Could Not Source
By Noah Washington on
After a 2026 Corolla Cross broke down at 270 miles, Toyota Corporate expedited a critical part, bypassing dealer delays.
Lucid Pure in Whitney blue captured in motion on desert highway, showcasing sleek luxury sedan profile with aerodynamic design
After 10,000 Miles of Connectivity Issues and Error Messages, a Lucid Air Dream Edition Owner Declares 'Everything Works' After a Hardware Upgrade to the 2026 Control Unit and 3 Weeks in Service
By Noah Washington on
A Lucid Air Dream Edition owner faced months of malfunctions with a 2023 model before a hardware upgrade and extensive repairs resolved persistent issues, detailing the early EV ownership journey.
2027 Toyota Highlander in white strikes a classic pose
Toyota Confirms 2027 Highlander Will Move to Battery-Electric ONLY With New Generation With No Hybrid, No Gas Engine Option - We Have All the Specs and Images
By John Goreham on
Toyota has confirmed that the new 3-row Highlander will switch to a battery-electric-only powertrain for 2027. Here is what we know:
Tesla’s Cybertruck Just Faced Its First NHTSA Crash Test, and Its Rollover Risk Estimate Matters More Than the 5-Star Rating
Tesla’s Cybertruck Just Faced Its First NHTSA Crash Test, and Its Rollover Risk Estimate Matters More Than the 5-Star Rating
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla’s first federal crash test of the Cybertruck delivered the expected 5 star rating, but it is the truck’s 12.4 percent rollover risk estimate that may matter most for owners who care about real world stability and safety.
Police Seize IG Metall Computer at Tesla Giga Berlin Ahead of March 2–4 Works Council Election
Police Seize IG Metall Computer at Tesla Giga Berlin Ahead of March 2–4 Works Council Election
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla calls police at Giga Berlin over alleged secret recording, weeks before 11,000 workers head to the polls.
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