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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

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

New York Times acknowleges reporting issues with John Broder

New York Times to Tesla Model S Judgement Problems

By Nicolas Zart on February 20, 2013 - 12:04PM

Case closed, the New York Times backs away from John Broder and sides back to Tesla. The model S gets a boost, Broder will get the boot.

Tesla Model S owners prove NY Times' could have finished Model S road trip

By David Herron on February 18, 2013 - 3:23PM

A group of Model S owners proved last weekend that John Broders failed Tesla Model S road trip could have been a success.

Would George Washington drive a Tesla if alive today?

By Don Bain on February 18, 2013 - 12:21AM

As an exercise in speculation, and in honor of the observation of his birthday tomorrow, we started wondering what George Washington would drive today, if still alive at the age he left the White House and aware of the events of the interceding 216 years.

CNN Reporter drives Tesla Model S from Wash. D.C. to Boston, where Broder failed

By David Herron on February 15, 2013 - 3:08PM

A brave CNN reporter repeated last weeks ill-fated trip by NY Times' John Broder, and easily drove from Washington D.C. to Boston on electricity, in the winter, stopping only at Supercharger stations.

Tesla Motors fires back at NY Times John Broder over failed Model S test drive

By David Herron on February 14, 2013 - 4:07PM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk shows off vehicle log data to back up claims that John Broder essentially fabricated a no-win situation that ended up with the Tesla Model S he'd borrowed on the back of a flatbed truck.

Joh Broder axes the Model S, Musk goes ballistic

UPDATE: NYT, John Broder and Tesla Show Mainstream News Media Needs a Make Over

By Nicolas Zart on February 14, 2013 - 1:44PM

Mainstream news media is not ideal for electric car test driving. The New York Time John Broder goes too far into oblivion.

NY Times' writer Broder makes EV rookie mistakes on failed Model S road trip

By David Herron on February 12, 2013 - 3:06PM

When the NY Times writer John Broder wrote about his failed Tesla Model S road trip, experienced electric car drivers world-wide rolled their eyes in disbelief over the mistakes he'd made.

Tesla's Elon Musk and New York Times in a spat over test

By John Goreham on February 11, 2013 - 8:47PM

A New York Times reporter is accused by Elon Musk of faking a report printed by the Times this week.

Tesla's survival looks more certain with Blankenship confirming production rate

By David Herron on February 7, 2013 - 6:15PM

With statements by two members of Tesla Motors' that the Model S production rate has reached 20,000 cars/year, the company may be able to start funding itself and stop relying on investors.

The 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S qualifies for California rebate

By David Herron on January 24, 2013 - 3:00PM

California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project offers up to a $2,500 for electric cars on top of the $7,500 federal tax credit, and the 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S was just listed on the CVRP website.

Tesla Model S and Roadster uses common laptop batteries

Why Tesla Motors Electric Cars Are So Great

By Nicolas Zart on January 23, 2013 - 2:13PM

How come Tesla Motors with their laptop batteries give better range and better results than mainstream carmakers? The answer is in design philosophy.

Tesla Model S production says Tesla will fly high rather than crash

By David Herron on January 23, 2013 - 1:48PM

While Tesla has kept quiet on Model S production, a statement by Jerome Guillen, the company's director of Model S programs says Model S production is at full capacity, which is supposed to bring in enough revenue to keep Tesla afloat.

Tesla Roadster Owners Add a Model S To Their Collection, Sell Gas Car

By Nicolas Zart on January 20, 2013 - 7:21PM

Another Model S replaces a luxury vehicle. Deb and Randy picked up their brand new Tesla Model S, replacing their Lexus SUV.

What Will You Do When Electricity Triples Over The Decades

By Nicolas Zart on January 17, 2013 - 1:00PM

Preparing for tomorrow’s inevitable energy price increase is possible with alternative energy systems available today. Buying or leasing such systems makes sense with a little homework.

The rear end of the Tesla Model X

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2013 - 8:54PM

The side of the Tesla Model X

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2013 - 8:53PM

The front end of the Tesla Model X

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2013 - 8:52PM

Tesla Model X updated design revealed at 2013 NAIAS in Detroit

By David Herron on January 14, 2013 - 3:52PM

The updated design for Tesla's upcoming all electric SUV, the Tesla Model X, was revealed in Detroit on Monday, ahead of the company's official press conference on Tuesday.

Tesla's Hong Kong design studio offering test drives and interactive Model S design

By John Goreham on January 9, 2013 - 11:04AM

Customers in the Asia Pacific market can now visit the Tesla store and service center location in Hong Kong to design their own Model S and take a test drive in the exotic electric super-sedan.

Tesla wins dealership legal battle in Massachusetts

By John Goreham on January 4, 2013 - 5:38PM

Tesla has won a legal victory in its efforts to open direct sales stores and service centers.

Tesla Supercharger network, east coast, 2012

Tesla Supercharger network construction begins on the East Coast

By David Herron on December 23, 2012 - 8:08PM

The first Supercharger stations outside California have been spotted in Connecticut and Delaware giving Model S owners along the Washington DC to Boston corridor the freedom to drive far.

Tesla Motors will either fly high or crash in 2013 depending on Model S sales

By David Herron on December 21, 2012 - 5:55PM

Two analysts issue opposing predictions of Tesla Motors' fortunes during 2013, saying that either the company will bleed itself dry of money, or rising sales will stabilize the Tesla's finances.

European Tesla Model S prices announced, deliveries beginning in early 2013

By David Herron on December 21, 2012 - 3:33PM

Preparing to begin Tesla Model S deliveries in Europe, the company announced European pricing and called on European reservation holders to begin finalizing their order.

Daimler changes Tesla board member in shift to hyrids and EV's

By David Herron on December 19, 2012 - 7:04PM

As Daimler is focusing on developing more hybrid and all electric cars, their realigned management structure meant changing Daimler's representative on Tesla's Board.

The Model S gives you range choice without scraficing performance

Tesla Models S Affordable Range Choice with Performance

By Nicolas Zart on December 18, 2012 - 1:29PM

No matter how you look at it, the Tesla Model S is a bargain, or at the very least will offer performance a gasoline car does for roughly the same price. How so? Follow my thinking.

Tesla Motors preparing to distribute the Model S in Europe and Canada

By David Herron on December 12, 2012 - 10:48PM

Tesla Motors has opened a warehouse, assembly, and distribution center, in Tilburg, Netherlands, that will pave the way for Tesla Model S distribution in Europe later this year.

60 kWh Tesla Model S rated at 208 mile electric driving range by EPA

By David Herron on December 7, 2012 - 6:07PM

Quietly released today was the EPA certification of the 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S, showing it to be more efficient than the 85 kilowatt-hour model.

A sign of things to come, Models S replaces gasoline sedan...

UPDATED: A Tesla Model S Owner's Adventure Will Make You Want To Own One

By Nicolas Zart on December 6, 2012 - 4:45PM

I met Kelly, a new Tesla Model S owner who told me about his experience. Beware, it will make you want to own one also.

Musk claims Tesla reached the "cash flow positive" milestone last week

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 9:08PM

For most of the year Elon Musk has claimed Tesla would start to be "cash flow positive" in December 2012, and now he is claiming the company has reached that milestone.

Foreign parts investigation against Tesla closed a year ago finding nothing wrong

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 8:10PM

An investigation by the Immigration & Customs Enforcement agency found no wrong-doing at Tesla Motors.

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