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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 John Goreham on January 14, 2024 - 11:29AM
The all-new Falken Aklimate tire is a competitor to the popular Michelin CrossClimate2. Early owner reports and reviews are trending very positively for the new Aklimate. Here’s what owners say. 
By Jeff Teague on August 27, 2023 - 1:08PM
Learn the fate of “the world’s most famous Tacoma” – with 1.6 million miles.
By Justin Hart on May 17, 2023 - 10:56AM
Honda unveiled its brand new CR-V plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV last week at a media event held at their European R&D Center in Germany. Given that Honda currently lacks any plug-in vehicle selection in the US market, this news may raise the hopes of those who are anxious for Honda to bring plug-in vehicles back to the US. Let’s take a look at early specs.
By Jeff Teague on January 14, 2022 - 9:37AM
Save money and improve your miles per gallon in your RAV4 Prime. These owners share their fuel-sipping styles and techniques.
By Jeff Teague on January 5, 2022 - 9:34AM
Watch as 2022 Tundra and 2021 Tundra compete in a tug of war, along with 3 other competitions.
By Jeff Teague on December 10, 2021 - 8:50AM
We hear from people who own RAV4 Hybrid about their real-world gas mileage.
By Jeff Teague on November 15, 2021 - 8:51AM
Hear from Tundra owners and see why they traded their Toyota Tacoma to get one.
By Jeff Teague on July 9, 2021 - 10:21AM
Meet Mike Neal and his 1.5-million-mile Toyota Tacoma. You will not believe his story.
By Frank DiMuccio on May 21, 2021 - 8:50AM
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe may not sip gas quite as efficiently as the Toyota Rav 4 Prime, but it’s a capable off roader with enough oomph to break traction with off-road tires. With a first tank drive range of 631 miles, Redditor Corn_Sauce enjoys their purchase in white.
By Frank DiMuccio on May 5, 2021 - 11:42AM
Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.
By Max Larsen on November 5, 2020 - 7:18AM
Porsche will unveil its newest electric vehicle to the public soon. Here's what you need to know about the all-new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo.
By Jeff Teague on April 13, 2020 - 10:39AM
Meet the man behind this one-of-a-kind 2007 FJ Cruiser that has 382,000 miles. You have to see this one to believe it.
By Jeff Teague on March 23, 2020 - 9:20AM
Half a million miles. Learn about the trade-up of a 1999 Tacoma with half a million miles for a brand new 2020 Tacoma Limited.
By Al Castro on June 17, 2019 - 12:12AM
For the last 26 years the City of Beverly Hills LA holds a Father’s Day treat for families by hosting a free classic car show on its own storied swanky 5 Avenue Main Street, on Rodeo Drive. This year’s theme was the 100th anniversary of the founding of Bentley Motors Ltd, and Bentley was in the house, and on the Drive!
By Al Castro on November 28, 2018 - 5:38PM
Traditional and conventional engineering wisdom dictated for years that the purpose of a Mercedes Benz was to enable you to withstand a crash, so that you can survive to buy another Mercedes. Perhaps that conventional thinking now also applies to a Tesla. Five kids driving and riding in a high speed Tesla crash their Model X into a tree and creek. The car was destroyed. Fatalities: 0. The hero: the Tesla.
By Al Castro on October 19, 2018 - 1:10AM
A friend of mine was gracious to lend me for a week his 1986 Mercedes Benz W126 420 SEL saloon between airport transfers while visiting his adult son in Arizona. The American sedan may be dying, but not the European saloon. Long Live the Mercedes Sonderklasse!
By Al Castro on October 2, 2018 - 4:10PM
OPINION: As the Tesla Model 3 becomes less of an exotic out in the American wilderness to soon become a common domesticated pet, its oddness will continue to stick out while its familiarity will acquaint the many verses the few. Until then getting stopped by police for a giant screen on your dash should not shock everyone. Here’s what the do’s and don’ts are of getting stopped by police while we give the cops time and patience, please, thank you, to wrap their heads around it.
By Al Castro on July 6, 2018 - 8:38PM
With the introduction of the new executive car, the Tesla Model 3, combined with the dynamic of the aging of the first generation of the current flagship sports saloon, the Tesla Model S, Tyler Hoover of YouTube’s Hoovie’s Garage capitalizes on this dynamic to find an excellent example of a 2012 Model S for a small fraction of the price of a Model 3. Deals are to be had!
By Parks McCants on November 14, 2017 - 1:49PM
Honda Fit owners as a whole are a rather eclectic, sometimes quirky bunch. From 16 years old to 80 years young, the 3.5 million Honda Fit drivers roaming the world today have several things in common, one may surprise you.

By Parks McCants on October 24, 2017 - 2:18PM
It’s only a matter of time before the Honda Fan Boy in all of us looks to modify the exceptional 10th generation Civic Si, how about past generations? What’s it take, how much does it cost, and who’s doing it? Torque News explores wide-body modifications for Civic Si.
By Austin Childs on August 24, 2017 - 9:40AM
The previous owner of this 1973 Jeep thought it was broken. But I got it working within an hour.
By Scott Easton on August 7, 2017 - 8:47PM
Years ago one day I was in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada for Cruise weekend in my 1987 Mustang GT. Before my friends and I went out, I went to the local Ford dealer as I always do to drool over the new model Mustangs. And to my surprise I found an Oxford White 2014 5.0.
By Parks McCants on June 18, 2017 - 8:06PM
Back in December of 2015, Torque News reader David Malone purchased one of the first 10th generation Honda Civics to roll off the assembly line. 59,378 miles later, he has a pretty good since of long term engine reliability and fuel efficiency.
By Armen Hareyan on June 18, 2016 - 1:00PM
My friend Julie Parshall redesigned her Dodge Charger and wanted to share this story with TorqueNews readers. What do you think of her Charger's new look? Here is Julie in her own words.
By Parks McCants on June 14, 2016 - 6:24PM
It’s not unusual to experience a bit of buyer’s remorse after signing on the bottom line. What are you getting for your dollar?
By Parks McCants on May 20, 2016 - 3:51PM
For 2016 RDX crossover is Acura’s North American manufactured sales leader. Why is this 2-row outselling every premium compact SUV and crossover in the segment? Let’s drive it!
By Armen Hareyan on December 17, 2015 - 5:36PM
What is the first though that crosses your mind when you think of Hyundai Veloster? Here are seven amazing Velosters that may change your perception about this car.
By Armen Hareyan on December 10, 2015 - 6:44PM
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you look at the 2016 2SS Chevrolet Camaro? At least two people in one discussion said for them it looks like Ford Mustang. Do you agree? Here is David R. Letendre from Huntsville, AL sharing his view in Camaro 5th Generation Facebook group.
By Armen Hareyan on December 10, 2015 - 5:36PM
Keith James has owned 17 Ford Mustangs. Today he shared with us the new wheels and tires, which he put on his Mustang and they look right at home. I asked Keith how he did it and he shared the following images and writing for TorqueNews readers.
By Armen Hareyan on December 9, 2015 - 9:44PM
My friend Janice Brewster-Benn wrote a Facebook status telling about one thing she likes to do with her 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T. I asked her what are the top four things you like to do with your Challenger. Here is what Janice sent to TorqueNews to share with our readers.