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Read the latest Tesla news here. At TorqueNews we cover Tesla’s automotive and financial news, and do reviews so that you can make the best decision when it comes to buying your next car, or if you’re just in the mood to learn a little about Tesla.

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.

Tesla Elon Musk
Is Elon Musk's supersonic Tesla electric plane idea possible?
By John Goreham on November 14, 2013 - 9:51AM
Our engineering background is limited. Maybe our readers could tell us if Tesla's founder's idea of a supersonic airliner (that takes off vertically and lands vertically just for added difficulty) is technically possible.
Tesla Factory Injury
New Update -Tesla factory accident
By John Goreham on November 13, 2013 - 8:36PM
Three workers operating a low pressure press were reported injured by hot metal. Musk visits workers at area hospital.
Elon Musk Tesla Fires
Elon Musk declares "no recall" over Tesla fires
By John Goreham on November 13, 2013 - 2:51PM
The founder and number one fan of Tesla gives good interview. Like the cars, he is easy to like.
3 Tesla Fires
The real reason Tesla needs to worry about Model S fires has nothing to do with the car
By John Goreham on November 8, 2013 - 12:09PM
In the world of automobile manufacturing a bad reputation can cost a company billions. Tesla Motors being technically right or wrong doesn’t matter at all.
Tesla Model S
Tesla loses $ 38 million in Q3, breaking company promise
By John Goreham on November 7, 2013 - 5:08PM
A year ago Tesla said it would soon be cash flow positive, and remain so. It isn’t, and the reason has nothing to do with production.
Tesla's 3rd generation electric car to arrive by 2015
By David Herron on October 26, 2013 - 6:50PM
The first prototype version of Tesla Motors' Gen3 car, the affordable mass market electric car, should be shown to the public in the first quarter 2015, according to Elon Musk.
Tesla Model X
Tesla Motors shows consumer electronics stripes by hiring Apple VP
By David Herron on October 25, 2013 - 8:33PM
Automobiles are becoming rolling consumer electronics devices, making it natural for an Apple Vice President to start designing electric cars for Tesla Motors.
Tesla Model S
Government shutdown prevented the NHTSA from collecting data about Tesla Model S car fire, until now
By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 7:34PM
While the NHTSA is highly interested in all data about lithium-ion battery fires, they were prevented from gathering any data (until now) from the recent Tesla Model S fire thanks to the Republican-instigated Government Shutdown.
Tesla Supercharger stations in Europe
Tesla Motors investing to win big in Germany with Tesla Model S
By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 5:56PM
By rapidly building out the Supercharger network, service centers, and increasing the Model S top speed for the Autobahn, Tesla Motors hopes to wow Germans that are known for appreciating automotive engineering prowess.
Tesla Model X
Tesla and Samsung reportedly near battery supply agreement for Model X
By David Herron on October 7, 2013 - 5:55PM
Tesla Motors, who badly needs to increase battery manufacturing capacity, may be getting ready to sign a battery cell supply deal with Samsung.
Tesla Model S CHAdeMO adapter
Tesla Motors quietly unveils CHAdeMO adapter for Model S
By David Herron on October 6, 2013 - 5:00PM
The forces for CHAdeMO just got a big backer in the form of Tesla Motors, the second largest seller of all electric cars in the world behind Nissan who also supports the CHAdeMO fast charging standard.
2013 Tesla Model S
Tesla Motors stock recovers after car fire explanation posted
By David Herron on October 5, 2013 - 6:12PM
Tesla Motors clear communication following lurid reporting of a car fire this week seems to have defused what could have been a major public relations crisis.
2013 Tesla Model S
Elon Musk: gasoline car fires five times more likely than Tesla Model S car fires
By David Herron on October 4, 2013 - 5:31PM
Tesla Motors gives their explanation of the recent Tesla Model S car fire, saying the car's safety systems worked as designed, and that the Model S is safer than gasoline cars.
2013 Tesla Model S, burning
Tesla Model S battery pack catches fire, stock price dives
By David Herron on October 3, 2013 - 2:36PM
Updated information on Monday's Tesla Model S fire clarifies that the battery pack caught fire, and that Tesla's battery pack design limited the spread of the fire, limiting the damage risk.
2013 Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S car fire derails climbing Tesla Motors stock price
By David Herron on October 2, 2013 - 7:09PM
A Tesla Model S car fire yesterday is drawing international attention, sending Tesla's stock price tumbling, while gas car fires happen over 200,000 times a year in the US.
2013 Tesla Model S
Hertz offering Tesla Model S dream cars in SF and LA airports
By David Herron on September 27, 2013 - 4:45PM
Hertz Dream Cars is adding the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster to its fleets in the San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.
2013 Tesla Model S
GM CEO Akerson taking on Tesla's electric with Cadillac's plugin-hybrid
By David Herron on September 23, 2013 - 7:24PM
GM's luxury brand, Cadillac, is seen by CEO Dan Akerson as the correct weapon with which to fight Tesla Motors.
2013 Tesla Model S
Tesla Motors stock sharply up on auto-pilot feature for 2016, and analyst buy recommendation
By David Herron on September 20, 2013 - 2:59PM
A "buy" recommendation by a Deutsche Bank stock analyst may have sent Tesla Motors (TSLA) stock price sharply upward, or was it the news that Tesla is developing an auto-pilot feature?
Tesla Model S component view
Tesla Motors confirms autonomous car self-driving plan for 2016
By David Herron on September 19, 2013 - 7:18PM
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company is developing an "auto-pilot" mode to be unveiled in 2016 (or so) that isn't fully autonomous driving.
GM's Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren MI
GM challenging Tesla with new battery lab, 200 mile range electric car promises
By David Herron on September 17, 2013 - 1:19PM
General Motors is again promising to develop a 200 mile range electric car, and this time they're aiming to take on Tesla Motors whose own plan is to develop an affordable 200 mile range electric car.
2013 Tesla Model S
California car dealers attacking Tesla Motors over advertising practices
By David Herron on September 16, 2013 - 8:06PM
Citing misleading advertising of the monthly payment to finance a Tesla Model S, the California New Car Dealers Association is calling for an investigation into Tesla's advertising.
Tesla's hybrid battery pack design
The battery pack design behind Tesla Motors' stock price pop
By David Herron on September 16, 2013 - 6:01PM
A recent Tesla Motors patent opens the door to super-long range electric cars. Eventually.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Motors hiring autonomous driving experts hinting future RoboTesla
By David Herron on September 13, 2013 - 5:55PM
Two recent job postings on Tesla Motors' careers section are seeking to hire autonomous driving expertise.
Projected European Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2014
Tesla pledges European Supercharger coverage in several whole countries by end of 2014
By David Herron on September 10, 2013 - 4:49PM
The expanding Tesla Supercharger network is beginning to spread across Europe, and is slated to cover several whole countries, as the company ramps up sales, service and show-rooms across Europe.
Tesla Model S component view
Tesla's electric car plans set to swamp worldwide lithium battery manufacturing
By David Herron on September 6, 2013 - 6:53PM
Tesla Motors, with plans to be making 400,000 cars a year or more by 2018, is pushing suppliers to build a truly gargantuan battery cell manufacturing plant.
Projected Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2013
Tesla Motors brings Superchargers to Texas, where they can't sell cars
By David Herron on September 6, 2013 - 5:10PM
On Tuesday, Tesla will open their second Supercharger location in Texas, and are planning to open several more by the end of the year, despite being blocked from selling cars in Texas.
Projected Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2013
Tesla CEO taking family road trip with Model S and Superchargers
By David Herron on September 5, 2013 - 2:14PM
To demonstrate that the Tesla Model S is the first electric car that can credibly take a road trip, Elon Musk is planning to take a family road trip (five sons) in a Model S from Los Angeles to New York City.
Tesla Model S
What's behind Tesla's masive stock gains in 2013
By David Herron on September 3, 2013 - 5:57PM
Tesla Motors stock has risen over 400% in the last six months, and by market capitalization the company is rivaling the smaller automakers, which raises the question: Why?
Tesla Motors stock price since March 2013
Some top investors scared to short-sell Tesla Motors stock
By David Herron on August 31, 2013 - 9:34PM
DoubleLine Capital's Jeffrey Gundlach said it wasn't a good idea to short-sell TSLA even though the gains look irrationally excessive
Tesla Supercharger stations in Europe
Tesla covers 90% of Norweigians with Supercharger availability
By David Herron on August 30, 2013 - 4:45PM
Norway is the first European country to get Supercharger installations, as Tesla begins sales of the Model S in Europe.
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