Follow us today...       In an update to the company’s online configurator, Tesla has quietly increased the starting price of the tri-motor Cybertruck by $15,000. The base price for the top-tier, performance-focused Cybertruck variant has now risen from $99,990 to $114,990. Along with the price hike, Tesla has … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       In the dynamic and often perplexing world of automotive ownership, few topics ignite as much passion – and frustration – as vehicle reliability.  Every car buyer dreams of a vehicle that works, day in and day out, without demanding constant and exorbitant tribute from their wallets. … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Toyota and Lexus are regularly in the top three when it comes to reliability. For 2025, not much has changed. According to J.D.Power, Lexus continues to be at the top of the list while Toyota has gone down to fourth position after Mazda (third place) and Buick (second place).  But … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       It’s never easy to walk away from a brand you’ve trusted for most of your driving life. For many truck owners, loyalty runs deep. It's passed down through family, built on decades of tradition, or even tied to memories of reliability and pride in the badge. But every now and then, something … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Tesla’s Supercharger network is the best in the business. The excellent news for many non-Tesla brand battery-electric vehicles is that Tesla has expanded its access to the Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles. The bad news is that many folks are reporting difficulty when they attempt … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Most people buying a nearly six-figure electric truck expect cutting-edge tech, exceptional performance, and above all, peace of mind. But what happens when one of the most expensive trucks in the country breaks down repeatedly in its first few months and you find out that because it’s a … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Those of us who follow electric vehicles and have lamented the fact that all the affordable EVs went away in 2024 were pretty stoked to see that the new 2026 Gen-3 Leaf will have a very low MSRP. Many in the media are calling the 2026 Leaf S+ an “Under $30K” vehicle, but they are just … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       The Rivian R1T has already proven itself as the workhorse of the EV community. It is not chasing sci-fi design like the Tesla Cybertruck, nor is it leaning on a century of branding like the F-150 Lightning. Instead, Rivian has struck a balance between tradition and innovation: a proper … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       In 2025, the long-distance road trip is still the ultimate benchmark for any car. One Audi Q6 e-tron, named “Audrey” by her owner, just completed a 2,000-mile, 14-day journey from San Francisco to Vancouver, British Columbia, and back. The full report, shared on Reddit by … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       When you rack up 40,000 miles in less than a year, you don’t just operate a car, you coexist with it. You come to know the subtle whir of the HVAC system at idle, the steering’s faint corrections on a rutted highway, the exact weight of the accelerator when merging into the chaos of Atlanta … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       As the automotive landscape evolves, so do buyers. Sometimes a single anecdote perfectly encapsulates the broader shifts we're witnessing. Such is the case with a recent revelation from the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Owners Club Facebook post, where one of its newest members, named JJ … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       For the past week, I lived with the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 41 4xe, a special-edition plug-in hybrid that blends Jeep’s military past with its electrified future. Jeep has been steadily pushing the Wrangler 4xe lineup as the bridge between gas-only models and a fully electric Jeep, and the … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Data provided by Cox Automotive shows empirically that the Tesla Takedown protest initiative has failed to reduce Tesla’s sales in America. A new report just published by Cox Automotive, titled EV Market Monitor – July 2025, reveals that Tesla saw “strong gains” and delivered a whopping … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       If you opted to read this story, you likely are a fan of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. You are in good company. I’m also a “fan,” in a certain sense. I’ve named the Ioniq 5 as the “Best EV Overall” at Car Talk, and I’ve sung the model’s much-earned praises in numerous stories here at Torque News. I’ve … [Read more...]

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Follow us today...       In a recent X post, Elon Musk has suggested Tesla might build a brand new vehicle that combines elements of a Tesla Cybertruck and an airplane. Musk made his comments in response to an X user, Unkonfined, who posted a video showing an AI-generated vehicle with the stainless steel exterior … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Can a high-mileage 2022 Chevy Silverado feel new again? In today's high-priced pickup truck market, not everyone can afford to replace their current Silverado with a new one. The lifespan of these workhorses is a constant topic of discussion among owners.  From hauling heavy loads to … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Like other Japanese carmakers, Honda and Acura are reviving iconic nameplates from the past. This has been a recurring theme over the last decade or so, but sadly, not every nameplate praised by enthusiasts returns as an enthusiast-centric model.  The 2026 RSX is the latest example. What … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       Sometimes a remark like “My Boyfriend Put a New Battery in My Car…It Says "Lawn and Garden" on It!” with an unbelievable image, says it all about doomed relationships, as recently shown in a Reddit's r/Justrolledintotheshop forum discussion. The caption summed it up perfectly: 2015 Toyota … [Read more...]

Follow us today...       When you own a Tesla Cybertruck, the feeling of pulling up in that angular, futuristic cab is hard to describe. People stare, kids squeal, and somehow, the reinforced structure makes you feel a little safer than usual. Owning a Tesla Cybertruck is unlike any other vehicle experience. Between … [Read more...]