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Tesla

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

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Nissan's sale of ZEV credits may affect Tesla's bottom line

By David Herron on August 30, 2013 - 4:01PM

Nissan is earning enough zero emission vehicle sales credits to have excess credits to sell, potentially affecting the revenue Tesla Motors earns from their ZEV credit sales.

Tesla talking with Samsung to supply battery cells

By David Herron on August 29, 2013 - 7:32PM

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) could diversify its supply chain by signing up a new battery cell maker.

Tesla's rising stock price either hype or predicts car industry disruption

By David Herron on August 28, 2013 - 5:31PM

Tesla Motors' (TSLA) ever-increasing stock price is either a hype bubble or a serious prediction by the stock market of Tesla's future as a major car maker ranking with the likes of Daimler or BMW.

Tesla Model S remote access may let hackers mess with car

By David Herron on August 27, 2013 - 5:59PM

A potential security flaw in remote access on the Tesla Model S could let "hackers" do nefarious, if largely harmless, things to the car.

Tesla to be called Tuosule in China thanks to trademark squatters

By David Herron on August 26, 2013 - 6:16PM

Because the name Tesla has already been registered as a trademark in China, Tesla Motors may have to operate under a different name in China.

Tesla assembly facility in Tilburg Netherlands

Tesla opens European assembly facility, delivers Model S's to Dutch customers

By David Herron on August 23, 2013 - 8:36PM

Tesla Motors is now delivering the Model S in Europe, and has set up the promised assembly and distribution center in the Netherlands.

Elon Musk: Our stock price is obviously far too high

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 5:42PM

Tesla Motors' stock (TSLA) is caught in a wave of hype, leaving Tesla CEO Elon Musk grasping for the best way to describe the company's sky high valuation.

NHTSA says Tesla's 5.4 star crash test rating innacurate

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 4:10PM

Following Tesla's claim to have built the safest car ever, the NHTSA says there are no crash test results scores above 5.4 stars, and that the Tesla Model S simply scored the maximum safety rating.

BMW may beat Tesla to the electrified luxury crossover market

By John Goreham on August 22, 2013 - 12:24PM

BMW's new Concept X5 eDrive may be the first plug-in electrified luxury crossover. If BMW can produce the car before the Tesla Model X it will jump ahead of Lexus in the green luxury SUV market.

Shai Agassi tells Detroit how to compete with Tesla

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 1:15AM

Basic electric car economics says the fuel cost advantage is starting a tidal wave that will swamp the big automakers, unless they do as Shai Agassi tells them to do.

Tesla Model S safer than any car ever tested by NHTSA

By David Herron on August 19, 2013 - 9:46PM

The Tesla Model S has achieved an across-the-board 5-star crash test rating from the NHTSA.

Shai Agassi says Detroit must learn from Tesla's example

By David Herron on August 19, 2013 - 6:40PM

To compete against Tesla Motors, Shai Agassi says the big automakers must learn some things from what Tesla is doing right.

Tesla opens 17th Supercharger location, kicking installations into high gear

By David Herron on August 18, 2013 - 3:53PM

While expanding Supercharger presence in the SF Bay Area, Tesla is promising to start installing 2-3 Supercharger locations a week and still build a cross-country corridor by the end of 2013.

Tesla Model S deliveries commence in Europe, first expansion outside North America

By David Herron on August 7, 2013 - 9:06PM

Tesla's expansion of world-wide sales of the Model S met a big milestone with the first delivery in Norway (Europe).

Tesla Model S sales rapidly growing, while accountants turn profit into loss

By David Herron on August 7, 2013 - 8:27PM

Tesla continued to increase Model S sales, significantly beating their estimates, while accounting rules meant the company is showing a slight loss.

Congress threatening to end ATVM loan program that funded Leaf, Model S, and other successes

By David Herron on July 24, 2013 - 7:50PM

A Bush-era program giving federal loans to support "advanced technology vehicle manufacturing" is under threat from Congress, but it should be ended anyway.

Tesla buys test track next to Fremont factory

By David Herron on July 19, 2013 - 7:53PM

A test track conveniently next door to Tesla's factory in Fremont is now owned by them, soon to see prototype Tesla vehicles zooming around.

Tesla opens Supercharger network for Vancouver/Seattle/Portland corridor

By David Herron on July 18, 2013 - 7:11PM

Tesla Superchargers have expanded into new territory as Tesla begins to spread the network beyond the SF-LA and Washington-Boston corridors.

Tesla Model S production significantly above targets for 2013

By David Herron on July 12, 2013 - 6:10PM

Elon Musk said the Tesla factory is cranking out significantly more than 400 Model S's a week, which would give good odds the company will significantly beat the 21,000 car target for 2013.

UK's Teva Motors to design electric fleet trucks with Tesla born insight

By Don Bain on June 26, 2013 - 10:22PM

Teva Motors emerged during 2012 in the United Kingdom with its prime directive developing a 7.5 tonne Diesel Extended Range Electric Truck for the route delivery market and, in picking their development team, has named an engineer involved in the creation of the Tesla Roadster.

Watch Tesla swap Model S battery in 90 seconds [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2013 - 3:44PM

See Tesla Models S get a battery swap in an amazing 90 seconds! It can be done twice as fast as filling up with a tank of gas.

Tesla's Luxurious Treatment Promise After Model S Recall

By Anthony Faccenda on June 19, 2013 - 10:52AM

Tesla Motors Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles due to a second-row seating issue.

New eGallon rating offers amazing fuel cost comparisons for EV buyers

By John Goreham on June 11, 2013 - 2:05PM

Wouldn't you like to know the actual cost to run an electric car versus other green car choices? Don't trust the sound bytes. Here are the facts.

Audi has a 2014 diesel for you

By John Goreham on June 10, 2013 - 2:51PM

Audi expands its diesel option to the A6, A7, and Q5. Great news for those who like to use viscous fuels, but these beg comparison to Audi's own gasoline vehicles and the Tesla Model S and Model X.

Tesla winning over skeptics with bold plan

By John Goreham on June 10, 2013 - 10:11AM

Tesla has always made excellent products, but the business plan seemed hopeless. The secret to Tesla's success is not only the unique cars, but a unique mandate that makes it a winner.

Why driving the Tesla Model S makes older reviews meaningless

By John Goreham on June 10, 2013 - 9:38AM

Tesla founder Elon Musk insists Model S is the world's best car. He could be six months from being right.

Tesla's Supercharger network to keep Model S's running after Zombie Apocalypse

By David Herron on May 30, 2013 - 3:03PM

The long-awaited update to the Tesla Supercharger network includes adding many new stations and decreasing the time required for a full recharge.

Tesla repays loans in dramatic fashion

By John Goreham on May 22, 2013 - 6:12PM

Like all of its moves, today's announcement that Tesla had repaid all of its Department of Energy debt, was not without flair.

TheTesla Model S Chassis/batterpack. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Why Tesla is talking replaceable batteries and why it won't work

By Don Bain on May 18, 2013 - 4:48PM

Based on a recent Tweet from Elon Musk and a hint dropped in Tesla’s quarterly report, the firm may be working on a replaceable battery scheme to speed up recharging, or is at least promoting the notion it might have such intentions.

Tesla's $850 million stock offering to help company pay off Dept of Energy loans

By David Herron on May 16, 2013 - 4:52AM

A new offering from Tesla Motors of a $850 million package of common stock and convertible senior notes will be used to completely prefund payoff of the Dept. of Energy loans, as well as general corporate purposes.

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