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An Oak Ridge, TN mom watches a semi destroy her 2020 Kia Telluride, repairs it, then holds her breath as her teenage son flips it months later, and what happens next redefines what family SUV safety actually means. Full story and how many airbags deployed can be found at torquenews.com/1/last-year-se… "I know this is the complaint group, and I have plenty of complaints. But, I also want to share some praise. Last year, I was rear ended by a semi truck going full speed on the interstate. I was at a dead stop. I walked out of the car shaken, but not a scratch on me. They repaired the car. A 2020 Telluride. I was shocked they didn't total it. Last night, a tire blew out on the car while my teenage son was driving. He remembers nothing after hearing the sound from it. He flipped and slid on the passenger side about 40 feet from where he initially flipped. Every airbag throughout the car deployed. He walked out without a single scratch or bruise. A bit sore, but I am grateful that the Telluride's safety features have acted as they should in both major accidents. Its performance is probably why we're both still here."

The dad pretended that his little boy helped pull the SUV out of the mud. To his satisfaction.❤️

It’s called respect.

🇨🇳 His truck caught on fire, so he did the most logical thing: he drove to the fire station 😂

Here is the ORIGINAL rear motor in @Drive_Protected’s high mileage 2019 Model 3 RWD with 381k miles. Keep in mind, this is a Canadian car with salty winters.

@SawyerMerritt What's with Germany?

Tesla sales in Europe in April 2026 (YoY): • France: +112% • Sweden: +111% • Denmark: +102% • Ireland: +100% • Romania: +53% • Belgium: +47% • Netherlands: +23% • Switzerland: +15% • Portugal: -43% • Norway: -71% Europe's BEV share of new car registrations rose to 20.5% in the first quarter of ⁠2026 from ​13.2% a year earlier and is likely to ​continue edging toward 25% in coming months.

This 2019 Tesla Model 3 owned by @Drive_Protected has 381,069 miles (613,271 km) on the odometer. It’s on the original battery and rear motor. Today, it’s undergoing a LFP battery swap.

Read the incredible survival story and see the crash photos here 👉 torquenews.com/1084/2025-toyo… How strong do you think the new Tacoma really is? Would you feel safe driving one after seeing this? Drop your thoughts below!

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner in California was involved in a terrifying 55 mph head-on collision. Even without wearing a seatbelt, he walked away with nothing but a small scratch on his leg. The truck’s front end absorbed the massive impact, but the passenger cabin stayed rock-solid. “For anyone that complains about gas or paint or whatever the other 100 things people cry about, this is why I buy Tacomas, I was hit head on 55 mph, with no seatbelt (I know that wasn’t smart), in my 2025 Tacoma, and all I had was a scratch on my leg. This is why I buy a Toyota, among a few other things. God was definitely watching over us as well. You guys stay safe out there!” This is not just a post; it is a data point that confirms the 2025 model's high-strength steel application is doing exactly what it was designed to do. The link is in the first comment.

This may be the beginning of the end of drive-in theaters. Now China's car headlights can project movies like drive-in theaters. For example, the Stelato S9 sedan can already do that.

See exactly what the dealer tried to sell and how much you can safely skip 👉 torquenews.com/1084/honda-60k… Have you ever been quoted way more than expected for a Honda service? Drop your story below! 🔥

A 2022 Honda CR-V owner brought their SUV in for the 60,000-mile service and got hit with a $1,300 quote. The dealer recommended several “extra” services like a valve adjustment and fuel induction cleaning that many mechanics say are not required by Honda’s own Maintenance Minder system at this mileage. “I have a 2022 Honda CRV Touring. The Toyota dealership states that I need a valve adjustment, fuel induction service, a CVT transmission service, and a coolant drain-and-fill. The cost is $1,300, and I have 65,000 miles on it. Are all of these necessary to do at this time? I would be bringing it to the dealer, as I am not going to do this myself. I thought Toyotas were supposed to be cheaper to maintain.” The link is in the first comment.

This is the moment the Model 3’s battery unmounts from the car. All this happens very quickly. After removing ~35 bolts, the pack drops. Next, an LFP pack will be installed into this 2019 Model 3 with 381K miles. It’s pretty incredible how fast a swap takes. @Drive_Protected

I recently found a post from Joseph Libunao Jarlego from Phoenix, Arizona, on the Toyota RAV4 Discussion Group 2019-2025 (Gas + Hybrid + Prime) Facebook page. Joseph shared a milestone that every SUV owner dreams of reaching. He stated, “I have 120,000 miles on my 2022 Toyota RAV4 XLE, with just regular maintenance, oil changes, spark plugs, and transmission service, and I’ve had zero issues. I drive 60 miles 4 to 5 times a week for work, and we love to travel. So far, so good. I love the SUV.” torquenews.com/1084/2022-toyo… Expert analysis from the car care industry further validates why Joseph’s RAV4 is still humming. The folks at CarComplaints.com track thousands of owner-submitted failures, and they show a massive drop-off in engine and transmission complaints for the 2022 model compared to the 2019 launch year. They explicitly state that the 2022 model "appears to have moved past the early-generation gremlins," which you can verify in the CarComplaints 2022 Toyota RAV4 Trends Report.

Read the full owner report and exactly why Denver conditions are destroying his MPG 👉 torquenews.com/1084/2025-ford… What real-world MPG are you seeing with your 2.7L F-150 — especially if you live at altitude or deal with cold winters? Share your numbers below!

A 2025 Ford F-150 2.7L owner in Denver is only averaging 15 MPG in real-world driving, significantly below the EPA city estimate. His commute includes long idling periods in a parking garage and stop-and-go traffic at high altitude, where the engine works overtime just to stay warm and keep the catalytic converter happy. The result? Fuel burned at 0.0 MPG while sitting still. The link is in the first comment.

Full story + all the details here 👉 torquenews.com/17998/gm-green… Would you still call it a Camaro if it has four doors? Or should they bring back the Chevelle name? Drop your take below!

GM just greenlit the 2028 Chevy Camaro, and it’s getting a six-speed manual. The new Camaro will ride on an updated Alpha platform with a V8 option and real stick-shift fun that enthusiasts have been begging for. But there’s one massive twist that has the muscle-car world buzzing. It may not be the two-door coupe we all know and love. The link is in the first comment.

Read the full story + owner’s experience here 👉 torquenews.com/1084/gm-replac… Have you had engine issues with your 6.2L Silverado? Would you trust GM to cover it out of warranty? Drop your thoughts below!

One 2021 Silverado owner was towing a small trailer when his 6.2L V8 suddenly died at just 92,000 miles - well past the factory powertrain warranty. He expected a $15,000 repair bill. Instead, GM approved a complete free crate engine replacement under a “goodwill” program. This isn’t an isolated case: thousands of these engines have failed due to leftover machining debris from the factory. The truck is now back on the road, but the story raises big questions for every high-mileage Silverado and Sierra owner. The link is in the first comment.

Full dyno charts and tune comparison here 👉 torquenews.com/17992/nissan-z…

Nissan Z owners are quietly making big power moves. A JB4 tune on the twin-turbo VR30 V6 is turning the Nissan Z into a serious threat to the GR Supra’s B58 inline-six. With simple bolt-on tuning and different fuel mixes, the Z is putting down numbers that close the gap fast, and in some cases even challenge the Supra on the dyno. The results are impressive, but the real question everyone is asking is whether this tuned Z can actually hang with a tuned Supra in a straight-line battle. The link is in the first comment.