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Torque News reports the latest automotive news on Tesla, electric cars, hybrid cars and others. Here you will find breaking automotive news.

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I just spent seven days with the 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT, and I came away convinced that Subaru built something smarter than a simple electric crossover. This is the first Subaru EV that feels like it actually belongs next to the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and the wagon that built the brand. If you want to understand why, you need to look at where Subaru placed the Uncharted's size, power, and price, and that is exactly where this review is headed. https://t.co/y1f1srXkx2

Here is a question worth keeping in your back pocket as you read through this review. If a single Subaru EV could comfortably replace either your Crosstrek commuter or your Outback road trip wagon, would you actually make the switch? Keep that question in mind, and tell me your honest answer in the comments section once you finish reading.

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A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner with 9,500 miles was denied factory warranty coverage for a broken driver-side door handle. Here is the engineering reality behind the plastic pivot points and how to bypass the service advisor pushback to get it replaced free. https://t.co/lz8WB5XqlC

“10 months in and 9,500 miles on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma, and the driver’s door handle won’t work. I took the truck to the Toyota dealership on Saturday and they claimed this is not covered because it is too damaged and I 'must have opened it with excessive force' to have broken the handle, but there is no way to prove that. I left it at the dealer, but what can I say to get it covered? Supposedly, the only person who can verify the warranty and get it accepted is their lead mechanic, which can’t be true, right? The dealership is definitely trying to just get money from me when they should just replace the handle.”

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Toyota is the last full line automaker left in America. So Toyota fields a contender in every segment Americans shop in, from sedans and a hot hatch to minivans, sports cars, and two trucks. Ford, Chevy, and the Asian rivals have each surrendered entire categories. Here https://t.co/ynu89t6Rvo

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Slate Auto just dropped the pre-announcement setting of its affordable EV truck, and said about what time it will announce its price tomorrow. But the hidden story here is different. Slate isn't teasing horsepower. Neither it's teasing the battery capacity of its EV truck or the towing capacity. It's teasing a price.

And that may be the most interesting part of the story. Look https://t.co/WkgxyKnM2a

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@slateauto It's obvious that this is much more than about an EV truck. @slateauto isn't following the traditional carmaker pattern, but moving the conversation to this direction https://t.co/ZjgxyNkwdH That shows why the pricing generates so much interest.

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Subaru told us in an exclusive 7-question interview the Outback remains a core model, yet several answers about the new 2026 Uncharted, which I test-drove for a review last week, hint at where the brand sees adventure vehicles heading next. Subaru insists the Outback isn't going anywhere, but the company's answers about the new Uncharted suggest it may already be building an EV for many of the same buyers.

Here are the all 7 answers Subaru of America told us in this exclusive interview. I think Subaru didn't create the Uncharted to replace the Solterra. Subaru created the Uncharted to make sure it has an EV that can eventually appeal to the same lifestyle buyer who made the Outback a success. https://t.co/czOmbWi84K

But I also have a question for you: Could an electric vehicle ever fill the same role in your life that the Outback does today?

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Nine months and 15,000 miles can tell you a lot about a vehicle. A single crash can tell you even more. Here's a question worth thinking about: if your vehicle was involved in a serious accident tomorrow, would you buy the exact same model again? Keep that question in mind as you read, and share your answer in the comments below.

That's exactly the decision one 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 owner faced this week after driving the truck for nine months and more than 15,000 miles. Following a severe side-impact collision that left the truck heavily damaged, the owner said something that caught the attention of hundreds of fellow truck owners: "I think this truck saved our lives. No reason not to replace it with the same exact truck." (Note from the editor: trucks don't save lives, but God saved the owner's life in this truck... But let's move forward). Here is the full story and a closer look at the cabin of the truck https://t.co/9HG0FY7lWd

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A brand-new 2026 Toyota Tundra owner brought his truck in for a routine, precautionary 1,000-mile oil change. Hours later, it was riding on the back of a flatbed with smoke pouring from the tailpipe. Here is the critical mechanical warning every new Tundra owner needs to know. https://t.co/GQpy7Noasc

Question: When you pick your truck up from a dealership service department, do you actually pull the dipstick to check their work before driving off the lot, or do you trust that the certified technicians got it right?

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Remember the 1000+ Cybertrucks that SpaceX bought from Tesla? A visitor to the area pictured them all parked together at a huge SpaceX parking lot. Also, people are discussing a concern, one person saying "Wait till the corporate lease on these ends and the market is flooded with used inventory. Why do you think we're starting to see CT's appear in the preowned section on the Tesla site. Tesla can also slowly upload inventory without ever revealing the total number of them." See the story here and an image of SpaceX new rocket ready for space (and 4 points of what this means for Tesla's sales numbers) https://t.co/cyQCELs4v9 One of the group members took the image.

If a private space company is quietly buying up a thousand or more electric trucks, what happens to the used Cybertruck market once those same trucks eventually get resold?

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Look how a guy with a Toyota Highlander almost got completely screwed out of $12,000. His transmission failed, he had an extended warranty, and the warranty company basically said, "Nope, not paying." The article walks you through the exact dirty trick they used to deny him. https://t.co/J1vaJcpA03

You’ll see how these warranty companies are weaponizing Toyota's own manual against drivers. Toyota tells you the transmission fluid is a "lifetime fluid" and you don't need to change it. But the warranty company turned around and said, "Well, you never changed the fluid, so that’s owner neglect. Claim denied." So in the article we are giving you a game plane and show how this owner actually fought back using an independent mechanic, proved the warranty company was wrong, and forced them to pay up.

How do you think one can protect himself? We have a free guide in the article about that.

Have you ever been in a similar situation?

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A 2025 F-150 Lightning owner’s first fast charge cost $15. https://t.co/SBG8Ybq3iH

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Jeep's latest 2027 Wrangler and Gladiator drop is designed to make drivers military green with envy - the real secret is the package's affordable price. Jeep’s eighth limited-edition release in its Twelve 4 Twelve Wrangler series is inspired by the original 1941 Willys MB. However, the 2027 version includes all the latest improvements in design and capability. The new “Sarge” package has the Jeep color ’41 Green accents and heritage detailing throughout both the 2027 Wrangler and Gladiator. The interior colors are both Drab Green and Cattle Tan. The special graphics and badging are found in both the Wrangler and the Gladiator Sarge editions.
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Why the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado drivetrain shortage leaves owners stranded and how to fight for a free rental car. A massive logistical bottleneck has quietly frozen service operations across General Motors dealerships as the manufacturer scrambles to source replacements for the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado transfer case recall. Because the factory issued a strict "Do Not Drive" order under NHTSA Campaign 26V289000, hundreds of brand-new trucks are being marooned on dealership backlots indefinitely.

I am watching a localized supply chain crisis unfold, in which backordered drivetrain components are leaving regional families completely stranded without alternative transportation. Dealership service directors are routinely telling consumers that component wait times now stretch between four and eight weeks, all while denying factory-subsidized rental vehicles. https://t.co/JGykXjUqqc

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Early 2026 Toyota RAV4 markups top $4,200 despite reviewer complaints about its heavy-duty, hard-plastic dashboard. Here is my investigative breakdown of why this industrial interior is a long-term win that outlasts modern digital touchscreen setups. Look https://t.co/u0uiYLjN0n

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An administrative audit trail at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just exposed a mechanical reality that single-handedly vaporizes any generic marketing fluff surrounding General Motors' current production lineup. The official entry of NHTSA Campaign Number 26V289000 documents an emergency factory intervention detailing a terrifying hardware omission on the assembly line. Look https://t.co/NITJpytoPg

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What genuinely excites me about NIO is their refusal to be limited by the traditional automotive manufacturing model. They are not merely selling a car; they are providing access to an entire ecosystem. Whether it is their proprietary battery swapping infrastructure that effectively eliminates range anxiety or their commitment to in house technology development, NIO is consistently pushing the envelope. Read the full story https://t.co/uSS4uDKMSS

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“I purchased my 2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE 6 months ago, this is my 3rd one (I had a 2003, 2015, and now this one). I made an appointment at the Toyota dealer for my first oil change… they told me it would take two hours. I asked them to check a couple of things while I was here. The wait time changed to 4 hours. My question is, ‘Is this the normal way the dealerships are operated?” Read https://t.co/56vwX9Euea

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The 2026 Lexus ES is massively changed yet very much the same. The lithium-ion batter on EV models is 74.69 kWh unit. Range varies, depending on equipment, from 276 miles to 307 miles, while horsepower varies from 221 to 338. Level 2 charging is available, and the 11 kWh onboard charger is North American Charging Standard (NACS) compatible.

The hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for 244 total system horsepower, and it uses an electronically-controlled continuously variable automatic transmission.
Here are the full details https://t.co/5VLNXg6HYk

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This is why NIO is dominating the premium market by building a complete ecosystem that puts the driver at the center of everything, creating the trust that modern car owners truly deserve. Here is how NIO is building a smarter technology for a smoother ride. https://t.co/YanA6zWvAc

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A massive Ford F-150 recall leaves owners facing summer towing gridlock and dangerous roll-away software bugs before the July 10 remedy date. Here is a mechanical expert's action plan to bypass dealer delays and keep your truck locked in park safely. https://t.co/1iB9D8nkZC