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Readers' Rides

These are the vehicles of TorqueNews readers. If you want to have your car, truck or SUV featured here on TorqueNews, send us some pictures and information on your vehicle to THIS EMAIL and your ride might end up on this page.

By Dimitar Angelov on
An owner is torn between two seemingly very different Toyota SUVs, and owners share their insight on which one is the better buy, but the subject becomes divisive.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The unusual switch from a performance car to the much more frugal Toyota Corolla may seem unusual, but it makes more sense than one might think.
By Dimitar Angelov on
According to owner reports, some early Toyota GR Corolla models experience vague clutch feel and wear out extremely fast. We could be looking at another Toyota recall.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Any warning message about potential brake failure is alarming, and it is now up to the dealership to get to the bottom of why this Toyota Sequoia has brake issues.
By Dimitar Angelov on
The now-former owner of one of the most dangerous American sports cars, the Dodge Viper, walked away with only minor injuries.
By Dimitar Angelov on
A programmed feature or a simple electrical gremlin? Nissan Z buyers are puzzled by a fellow owner's odometer readings.
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is set to redefine the hot hatch market with an attractive, high-performance new entry.
By Aram Krajekian on
Nearly 233,000 miles later, this 2009 Honda Civic is still proving why old-school reliability is hard to beat, and why Honda’s newest generation has big shoes to fill.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Certified Pre-Owned Tesla Model S owner thought her car would last decades, but the legal precedent she may set in Australia could prove catastrophic for Tesla’s public image.
By Dimitar Angelov on
One owner makes a good case for what many would call a useless gimmick in the automotive world
By Dimitar Angelov on
Porsche's popular, four-door EV model is a great offering, but continues to plague owner with the infamous, “Engine control error” issue. Will Porsche issue another service recall?
By Dimitar Angelov on
It's amazing what $15,000 worth of accessories can do to the already formidable Japanese SUV
By Aram Krajekian on
When a top-trim GMC Sierra 1500 can’t deliver on something as basic as night vision, even the boldest V8 and flashiest tech start to feel hollow for some owners.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota's venerable workhorse of a hybrid powertrain may be more efficient than anticipated, according to some Crown Signia owners, who are quickly racking up miles.
By Dimitar Angelov on
One owner may have found a cheap solution to the road noise issue that plagues some new Toyota trucks and SUVs, but not everyone is onboard with this easy "fix”.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Can a jerky CVT be a cause for a $12,000 repair when the dealership doesn't mention trnasmission replacement? This Subaru owner has a peculiar situation.
By Dimitar Angelov on
This humble and underpowered Honda Insight is still chugging along with almost a million miles on the odometer, and it's not slowing down.
By Dimitar Angelov on
All signs hint at a well-known problem of the 10th-generation Toyota Camry, but there might be a bit more to this owner's issue.
By Dimitar Angelov on
One Hond CR-V owner speaks of a recurring issue with his SUV's odometer readouts, but can it be due to negligence?
By Dimitar Angelov on
There is an easy fix to a well-known Hyundai issue that has been plaguing owners for years.
By Narek Hareyan on
One small factory mistake turned a brand-new Rivian R1S into a flooded, undriveable mess, and what happened next shows exactly why early EV ownership isn’t always as smooth as it seems.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Sometimes, what seems like a scary issue that may cost you an arm and a leg at the dealership, turns out to be an easy fix, as this Hyundai owner found out.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Is Nissan's poor reliability exaggerated? Opinions vary, but this Rogue serves its owner faithfully and drives like new most of its original parts.
By Dimitar Angelov on
One Toyota Camry owner claims her hybrid sedan can't live up to the EPA ratings. Car trouble, driver error, or something else?
By Aram Krajekian on
This Model S owner picked up the most expensive car he’d ever owned, but instead of celebration, it kicked off a cycle of repairs, disbelief, and service center returns raising real questions about what luxury should actually feel like.
By Narek Hareyan on
A sudden gust of wind misaligned our Rivian’s door, but it was the repair quote that really blew me away and made me question what actually went wrong.
By Narek Hareyan on
He took his 2023 Bolt EV on a flawless road trip, but when the MyChevrolet app stopped working the moment he got home, it left him wondering if he could ever trust it again, and now he’s asking the community what to do next.
By Narek Hareyan on
Everyone talks about Rivian service nightmares, but this owner got his R1T back in just 3.5 days, with every issue fixed and communication that actually impressed him.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Some car flippers will try to get creative when selling you a car to maximize profit. Here's my experience from when I went to test-drive a car I was interested in.
By Dimitar Angelov on
While some people think it's normal, more and more Lexus GX550 owners complain from a jerky transmission.