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Tesla is one of the most well known names in the modern day automotive industry. It is the leading automotive manufacturer for battery powered cars. Yes, that means zero gasoline usage. It is without question that the evil genius behind this company, Elon Musk, has done anything except the abnormal. Their brand released their first car in 2008 and today in 2020 it is one of the most popular and practical options you can get on the market. Tesla’s have entered the market from the top down as they are quickly on their way to meet the $20,000 to $30,000 price mark, but their most popular models are $35,000 and above.

The brand is most noted by their quirky leader, their long range capabilities under one singular charge, their surprising performance aspects, and their cutting edge technology. Currently, the Model S holds the record for the longest range on one charge which was 370 miles, but Elon claims 400 miles is coming soon and also claims that the coming soon 2nd gen Tesla Roadster will not only be the fastest production car, but it will also have a range of 620 miles which is absurd.

The Current Tesla Lineup

Teslas Model 3 ————————————— Starting MSRP $35,000
Tesla Model S ————————————— Starting MSRP $75,000
Tesla Model X ————————————— Starting MSRP $81,000
Tesla Model Y ————————————— Starting MSRP $52,990

Follow Torque News Tesla reporters Guillaume Humbert, Paul Fosse and Tinsae Aregay for daily Tesla News.

Elon Musk Is "Betting The Farm" On The Tesla Robotaxi Vehicle As He Enters Wartime CEO Mode

By Jeremy Johnson on April 16, 2024 - 12:27AM

Elon Musk is entering a "wartime" CEO mode as he is "betting the farm" on the Tesla robotaxi vehicle and the future of autonomous vehicles.

Elon Musk Gives Clue In Plain Sight About Tesla's Future: Visible To 180 Million People - But Quickly Taken Down

By Jeremy Johnson on April 16, 2024 - 12:08AM

Elon Musk has just provided a clue in plain sight about the future of Tesla - and this clue can be seen by 180 million people on X. However, it was quickly taken down, but we have the image.

Tesla Employees Thought They Were Being Transferred, But When Clocking In To Work, It Didn't Work

By Armen Hareyan on April 15, 2024 - 11:05PM

When Tesla employees went to clock in to work this morning, it didn't work. An email followed an hour later, saying they were terminated. Can you imagine that? Being laid off in such a way?

Elon Musk Says “There’s Nothing More I Hate, But it Must Be Done” as He Announces a Massive 15,000 Employee Tesla Job Cut – Adds “It is Very Difficult to Say Goodbye”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 15, 2024 - 7:46AM

Over the weekend, Tesla has started massive job cuts that will reduce the company’s headcount by over 15,000. Musk has reached out to affected employees, stating that “it’s very difficult to say goodbye, but it must be done.”

Over 600 Cybertrucks Pile Up at Giga Texas as Tesla Stops Cybertruck Deliveries Following an Issue With the Truck’s Accelerator Pedal

By Tinsae Aregay on April 15, 2024 - 1:58AM

A record of over 600 Cybertrucks were spotted at Giga Texas. Although a higher number is usually a cause for celebration, this time, it appears to have been caused by Tesla halting Cybertruck deliveries due to an issue with the accelerator pedal.

What Kind Of Battery Is Inside A Tesla Model 3 RWD?

By Jeremy Johnson on April 14, 2024 - 11:42AM

This is the kind of battery that is inside a Tesla Model 3 RWD (rear-wheel-drive, single motor). Note, for earlier versions of this vehicle, it's possible to qualify for a replacement battery under warranty to LFP.

Why Tesla Deliveries Growth Has Suddenly Stalled: 4 Compelling Reasons

By Armen Hareyan on April 14, 2024 - 12:22AM

Gary Black, the managing partner of The Future Fund discusses the reasons why Tesla deliveries growth has suddenly stalled, listing very interesting reasons.

The Longest Range Tesla Model Y: A RWD Long Range At Giga Berlin With 350 Miles Of Range

The Longest Range Tesla Model Y Ever: A RWD Long Range At Giga Berlin With 350 Miles Of Range

By Jeremy Johnson on April 13, 2024 - 12:00PM

Tesla has a RWD Model Y long range at Giga Berlin - and it gets about 350 miles of range, making it the longest range Model Y ever. It's also cheaper than the AWD Model Y.

I'm Thinking About Buying a New Tesla, But How Many Years Will a Tesla Battery Last?

By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2024 - 10:19PM

Considering a Tesla but worried about battery replacement costs? This article explores Tesla battery lifespan, degradation factors, and ways to maximize your battery's health.

Tesla Slashes FSD Price In Half - From $199 to $99 Per Month: Here's Why They Did It

By Jeremy Johnson on April 12, 2024 - 5:00PM

Tesla has slashed its monthly subscription price for FSD from $199 to $99. Here is the reason they did it.

A Price Cut Is Looming For Tesla's FSD Software - By How Much?

By Jeremy Johnson on April 12, 2024 - 1:38PM

There's a price cut that we think is coming for Tesla's FSD software - here's how much we think it will be.

Tesla’s Head of Policy Reveals “Many of His Colleagues at Tesla” Are “Surprised to Hear The EV Maker Has Decided to Build a Gigafactory in India” – Clarifies “It’s Another Totally Made-Up Media Story”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 12, 2024 - 11:13AM

Since Elon Musk announced an upcoming India visit, Tesla’s head of policy revealed that he has had several conversations with his Tesla colleagues, who were surprised to learn that the EV maker had made a major decision associated with India.

Tesla FSD Saves The Life Of a Man It Drove To the Hospital at 2:00 AM

By Jeremy Johnson on April 11, 2024 - 6:17PM

Tesla FSD drove a man to the hospital, saving his life. This is one of the applications for good that FSD will have.

Tesla FSD - Not Stopping At Better Than Average Human Driving - It's Going For Superhuman Driving: What This Means

By Jeremy Johnson on April 11, 2024 - 1:10PM

Tesla's FSD is not going to stop at being better than the average human driver. It's going to be superhuman one day. This is what that means.

Tesla price cuts and the future of electric vehicles

Tesla Prices Had To Drop and I View It As Moving Into Competitive Situation

By Armen Hareyan on April 10, 2024 - 12:52PM

"Tesla margins remain far above the industry norm, so I'd view their price drops more as moving into a more competitive long-term situation," wrote one of Torque News readers pointing to the following expectations from the EV industry.

Tesla Shares Details Regarding Cybertruck Premature Rusting Issue – Says The “Cybertruck Stainless Steel is not Rusting,” the issue is “Iron Containing Debris From the Environment” – Gives 7-Step Cleaning Instruction

By Tinsae Aregay on April 9, 2024 - 3:20PM

Tesla has reassured Cybertruck owners that their trucks “are not rusting.” Says multiple brown spots seen on the stainless steel exoskeleton are caused by “iron-containing debris from the environment” stuck to the truck.

Old image of electric car courtesy of Library of Congress

EVs Once Had a 33% Market Share In America - Now It’s Under 8%

By John Goreham on April 8, 2024 - 11:20AM

The golden age of EVs was about one century ago. What happened, and why have EVs struggled to reach their prior share of the U.S. vehicle market? Here is a walk through three centuries of EVs in America.

Tesla To Unveil Robotaxi on 8/8 - According To Elon Musk Directly Posting On X

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 5:01PM

Elon Musk posts directly on X that there will be a Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8. This is in only 4 months and comes after a controversial article from Reuters about Tesla's compact car being cancelled.

Blatant Manipulation of Tesla Happens With False News Report That Tesla Is Scrapping $25K Compact Car - Elon Confirms It Is NOT True

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 12:57PM

A blatant manipulation of Tesla was just attempted in a false news report from Reuters that Tesla is scrapping its $25K car. Elon confirmed this is NOT true.

Astonishing Moments With FSD 12 Revealed - Uncanny Ability To Drive Like a Human

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 10:47AM

Tesla's FSD has done some astonishing things over the last few months. Here's the top 5 scenarios that showed just how human-like it has become.

Nissan Leaf was one of the early electric vehicles

Beyond Tesla When Will Legacy Automakers Turn a Profit on Electric Vehicles?

By Armen Hareyan on April 5, 2024 - 10:12AM

Tesla may be leading the electric vehicle charge, but when will legacy automakers catch up and turn a profit? Let's dive deeper into the challenges and potential timelines for profitability beyond Tesla.

This Quicksilver Tesla Looks As Good As Any I've Ever Seen - When Is It Coming To The U.S.?

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 3:11AM

Quicksilver is a stunning color, and I see a Model Y looking as good as any Tesla I've ever seen. When is the quicksilver color coming to the U.S. for Tesla vehicles?

Uber Is About To Be Disrupted By Autonomous Vehicles: Tesla's FSD and Waymo

By Jeremy Johnson on April 5, 2024 - 2:50AM

Uber, as we know it, is about to be disrupted, and it's going to come in the form of Tesla's FSD and Waymo.

Elon Musk Harshly Reacts To Suggestions He is Personally to Blame for the Massive 20% Decline in Tesla Deliveries This Quarter

By Tinsae Aregay on April 4, 2024 - 11:03AM

Tesla recently posted quarterly numbers showing a 20% decline in deliveries. This has once again raised concern by Tesla investors that Musk’s increasingly political and polarizing views are hurting Tesla. Musk has harshly responded to these suggestions.

Tesla FSD Avoids Oncoming Truck By Driving Up On a Curb To the Right

By Jeremy Johnson on April 3, 2024 - 8:38PM

Tesla's FSD was just shown in action - driving up on a curb to the right in order to avoid a truck that was coming too close to the Tesla driving.

Tesla's FSD and "The Trolley Problem": How Will Autonomous Cars Handle Complex Situations Where a Crash Can't Be Avoided?

By Jeremy Johnson on April 3, 2024 - 7:38PM

As autonomous transport begins to expand and grow, there may be situations where these cars, such as a Tesla using FSD, have to make a split decision in a situation involving a judgment where harm can't be avoided.

image of Cybertruck Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Cybertruck Deliveries So Disappointing Tesla Does Not Even Include Them In Reporting

By John Goreham on April 3, 2024 - 1:07PM

How many Cybertrucks has Tesla sold? In its latest bad excuse for delivery reporting, Tesla doesn’t even reveal how (low) its Cybertruck deliveries are.

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Reliability in 5-10 Years

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Long-Term Reliability, Lifespan and Challenges

By Armen Hareyan on April 3, 2024 - 11:03AM

The data is scarce regarding the long-term reliability of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles, however: overall, Tesla vehicles are considered reliable cars and have consistently performed well in J.D. Power's reliability ratings.

How To Tell If You Are A Tesla Bull or a Tesla Bear

By Jeremy Johnson on April 3, 2024 - 10:50AM

There's a simple set of questions to ask to see if you are a Tesla bull or a Tesla bear. Here they are.

Unusual Tesla Discounting on New Vehicles a Sign of Growing Desperation

By John Goreham on April 2, 2024 - 9:59AM

Discounts on new Tesla vehicles began years ago, but the ones we are seeing right now seem a bit extreme. Here's what we think it all means.

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