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Automotive News

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 yoke steering wheel
Tesla Issues Another Recall For Its 2 Most Popular EV Models
By Dimitar Angelov on
Certain Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Models May Experience Steering Issues, But Luckily, There Is A Solution.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
GM Recalling Nearly 600,000 2021-2024 Trucks and SUVs Because of Potential V-8 Engine Failures
By Mary Conway on
This is a major update to a story I posted yesterday. GM investigated 28,000 complaints of engine problems.
A white Polestar 2 parked on a barren landscape, with dark volcanic soil and a soft blue sky in the background.
My Polestar Crushed A 1700-Mile Road Trip That Destroyed My Back In Another Car, Tesla's Chargers Cost Me 60% Less Than Electrify America's Network Through Texas
By Noah Washington on
A new Polestar owner shares how his PS4 and Polestar 2 delivered stunning comfort on a marathon drive that left his old BMW in the dust, and why Tesla’s chargers made the trip dramatically cheaper. From lane-assist surprises to roadside reboots.
Image of Tesla's Cybertruck parked in Metro Boston taken by John Goreham
The Amount of Angry Looks, Middle Fingers, and People That Yell At Me While I Drive My Tesla Cybertruck Is Absolutely Insane, And the People That Are Mad At Me Are the Same Ones That Just a Year Ago Were Telling Everybody to Buy EVs To Save the Planet
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Tesla Cybertruck Owner JF, who is confounded by the fact that the people going crazy about his choice of vehicle are the same ones who previously looked down their noses at anyone who didn’t drive an EV.
US Cars Do Not Provide What Japanese Drivers Need in Their Cars
Why Most American Cars Are Not Popular in Japan With the Exception of Jeep
By Timothy Boyer on
Trump criticized Japan for the few American vehicles sold in their country. But car dealers and experts say there's a host of reasons why American cars aren't appealing to Japanese drivers.
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Hit 200,000 Miles and It Still Drives Like New with the Original Battery
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Hit 200,000 Miles and It Still Drives Like New with the Original Battery
By Aram Krajekian on
This Tesla owner just crossed 200,000 miles with ease, still driving on the original battery. Here’s why his story challenges what many people think about Tesla longevity.
Car Jack and Jack Stand Fail for This BMW Owner
My Uncle Died From Crawling Under A Car With A Jack Like This
By Timothy Boyer on
What breaking the rules of lifting a car looks like serves as a good warning and reminder that if the vehicle is not placed solidly, accidents can and do happen.
My Rivian R1S Gen2 Started Making a Firecracker Popping Noise After Turns, and Now I’m Searching for Answers
My Rivian R1S Gen2 Started Making a Firecracker Popping Noise After Turns, and Now I’m Searching for Answers
By Narek Hareyan on
A small firecracker noise from a brand-new Rivian R1S sparked one owner’s search for answers, and what he found could help every EV driver catch small problems before they turn big.
My Rivian Was Plugged In and Ready to Charge Overnight, but I Woke Up to a Dead Battery and a Big Mystery
My Rivian Was Plugged In and Ready to Charge Overnight, but I Woke Up to a Dead Battery and a Big Mystery
By Narek Hareyan on
Sara did everything right when she plugged in her Rivian overnight, but what she woke up to sparked a mystery every EV owner needs to hear, and it might just change the way you change your car forever.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Lady Crashed Into His Truck, but He Doesn’t Want to Report the Damage – Adds “I Don’t Want to Be Away From My Beloved Cybertruck While It’s at the Repair Shop”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he prefers not to report the damage to his truck, despite the other party being at fault for backing into it. He’s willing to forgo the repairs because he doesn’t want to be separated from his beloved Cybertruck for weeks.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Everytime He Visits a Drive-Thru in His Cybertruck, His Food Has Been Unpleasant & Cold – He Adds “I Overhear the Staff Saying He’s Driving a Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his suspicion that fast food workers are intentionally messing up his food every time he visits a Drive-Thru in his Cybertruck. Several Cybertruck owners share this sentiment, whereas others report the exact opposite.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Bought a Used Cybertruck, Live 3 Hours Away, and Now My Tesla App Says Drop It Off and Pick It Up Next Week!? Are They Giving Me a Loaner?
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a customer buys a used Tesla Cybertruck and then takes their vehicle in for non-warranty service? Do they get a loaner vehicle from the dealer? Beth lives three hours away from the service center. Here is what Tesla owners need to know. 
A 2025 Gray Rivian R1T pickup truck swiftly drives past, surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing its sleek design and modern aesthetics.
'I Bought A $67K Rivian R1T Sight Unseen, Now I Have 7 Days To Find Every Problem', Industry Expert Reveals Why 'Consumers Are Rushing To Buy' Before Prices Spike
By Noah Washington on
Buying a $67K Rivian sight-unseen off Carvana, genius move or costly gamble? Reddit user itstomclark took the plunge and now has just seven nail-biting days to uncover every potential issue lurking beneath that glossy exterior before his return window.
Not All States View Tesla Vandalism as Domestic Terrorism
Tesla Vandal in Minneapolis Causes $20,000 In Damages, Receives No Charges ―This Might Be a Good Thing
By Timothy Boyer on
Accused of keying at least six Tesla vehicles, a state employee at the Minnesota Department of Human Services was arrested last week, but it's unlikely he'll face criminal charges.
30,000 Miles In Two Dealerships Say My Hyundai Palisade's Noise Is a Spark Knock, But Even Cleaning And Switching Gas Stations With Right Additives Don't Help
30,000 Miles In Two Dealerships Say My Hyundai Palisade's Noise Is a Spark Knock, But Even Cleaning And Switching Gas Stations With Right Additives Don't Help
By Armen Hareyan on
She ditched QT and Kroger gas for BP like her Hyundai service manager advised, but the unexpected knocking in her Palisade’s engine only got worse, raising bigger questions no one at the dealership wants to answer.
Two modern 2025 Volkswagen Tayrons, a white one and a purple one, parked by the seaside with a scenic view of mountains and clouds in the background.
'My Volkswagen Suddenly Slams On The Brakes At 80 MPH When It Sees A 20 MPH Sign On A Different Road', VW Owner Claims Cruise Control Is 'So Dangerous I Can't Even Use It'
By Noah Washington on
A Volkswagen driver claims the automaker’s high-tech cruise control isn't just annoying, it’s downright dangerous. After his car violently slammed on the brakes at highway speeds because it misread a sign meant for another road.
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Best Hybrid Vehicles You Can Buy In 2025
By Dimitar Angelov on
If you are not fully sold on EVs, these hybrid models combine the strengths of electric and combustion propulsion, and are the best hybrid vehicles you can buy in 2025.
2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland
2025 Jeep Wagoneer Adds the Ultimate Level of Comfort to Overlanding
By Mary Conway on
Jeep has a new special Overland edition to make overlanding more fun and functional.
Do Not Let a Car Dealer Talk You Into Fraud With a Bank
"If The Bank Calls, Just Tell Them You Work At Hobby Lobby" ―Dealership Said My Wife Had A Job When She Didn't When We Bought a Jeep Wrangler
By Timothy Boyer on
Should this car shopper worry about being charged with banking fraud by the FBI and facing Homeland Security and the Aliens Enemy Act?
I'm Ditching My Blazer EV for a Rivian R1T, but After Getting Burned by Unrealistic Charging Speeds, Here's the Truth About Rivian's Real-World Peak Charge Rates
I'm Ditching My Blazer EV for a Rivian R1T, but After Getting Burned by Unrealistic Charging Speeds, Here's the Truth About Rivian's Real-World Peak Charge Rates
By Narek Hareyan on
After feeling disappointed by exaggerated EV charging speeds, one owner's switch from a Blazer EV to a Rivian R1T uncovered the real truth about Rivian’s peak charging rates, and the difference is worth talking about.
Toyota Owner Dash Damage from Air Freshener
My Air Freshener Leaked Oil On My Toyota Camry's Dash And Peeled The Paint Off
By Timothy Boyer on
Before taking your car to a car wash, here is a reminder that many car air freshener products can damage your car's interior, and there are only two acceptable real fixes for the problem.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GM Agrees to Recall Popular 2021-2024 Trucks and SUVs Over V-8 Engine Failures
By Mary Conway on
I reported in January that NHTSA was investigating nearly 900,000 vehicles. Now, GM is agreeing to repair or replace defective engines.
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line side image taken by John Goreham highlights the Morning Haze paint.
I Thought That Nothing Could Rival the Honda Civic Sedan at Its Price Point, But Then I Tested the New 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line, and Have Discovered a Great New Option For Buyers To Consider
By John Goreham on
Kia’s new K4 GT-Line sedan offers much of what the Civic Sport does, plus one important advantage over the Civic. Here are our takeaways after a week of testing. 
Fortnite and Mustang GT500
1967 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Fans Can Take the Controls in Latest Fortnite Adventure
By Mary Conway on
One of the most famous muscle cars in history is available in the virtual racing arena. Now, fans cans customize their own Shelby GT500.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says his Truck Has Spent 22 of the 60 Days He's owned it at a Tesla Service Center. However, He Adds, “We All Know Tesla Makes the Most Reliable Vehicles in the World; I Love My Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck left him stranded in the middle of nowhere and has spent 22 days at Tesla service. However, he states, “I love my Cybertruck; I’m not a hater. We’ll know Tesla makes the most reliable cars in the world.”
A blue 2025 Rivian R1S SUV drives down a tree-lined street, showcasing modern design amidst lush greenery and suburban homes.
My $90,000 Rivian Can't Even Show My Location On The Map While I'm Driving, Even Rivian Admits Their Software Performance Is 'Not Where It Should Be'
By Noah Washington on
Rivian’s futuristic infotainment looks stunning in the R1T & R1S, but real-world owners are reporting frustrating lag and navigation glitches that even the company admits shouldn’t be happening.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla is Trying to Sell Him a Cybertruck That Has Been Sitting on the Lot for 4 Months – Adds “The Truck Was Built on January 8th”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand-new Cybertruck buyer says he will reject delivery because Tesla is attempting to sell him a truck that has been sitting on the lot for months. His suspicion arose when Tesla matched him with a VIN immediately after he placed his order.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
My 2024 Chevy Silverado Is Rusting Through the Frame After 16K Miles, My Ram With 100K Was Nowhere Near This Bad
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Chevrolet Silverado have rust problems with the frame? James has a 2024 Silverado, and the frame is badly rusted after only 15,000 miles. Here is his remarkable story. He and other GM truck owners have concerns, and here are some answers.
My 2021 Tesla Model 3 Went In for a Quick Battery Replacement But Came Back With a Charging Problem I Never Expected
My 2021 Tesla Model 3 Went Into Service for a Quick Battery Replacement But Came Back With a Charging Problem I Never Expected
By Aram Krajekian on
Dmitry took his Tesla Model 3 in for a quick battery swap, but what he got back was a bigger headache than he expected. Here’s how a simple service visit turned into a situation that Tesla owners can learn from.
A futuristic electric truck, Tesla Cybertruck, stands on a desert dune at dusk, silhouetted against a twilight sky.
My Cybertruck Hit 20K Miles And Costs Just $0.075 Per Mile, But The 50% Depreciation Feels Like Highway Robbery
By Noah Washington on
I just crossed 20,000 miles in my Cybertruck, averaging just $0.075 per mile, but seeing it drop nearly 50% in value already? That hurts more than any service bill.
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