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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.

By Armen Hareyan on May 22, 2024 - 10:34PM
Peek inside the Tesla Cybertruck's 4680 battery pack: Cooling mysteries and a new cell design revealed!
By Jeremy Johnson on May 22, 2024 - 6:04PM
Nvidia had their earnings call and talked about Tesla today, saying that Tesla using a large AI training cluster, around 35,000 H100 GPU's, which helped Tesla's FSD version 12 have a breakthrough.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 22, 2024 - 10:46AM
The Bargersville, Indiana, Police Department saves about $80,000 a year in fuel costs compared to gas-powered vehicles - this has allowed them to also hire two additional officers.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 22, 2024 - 8:13AM
The new Tesla owner has significantly cut his monthly car payments by switching from a Lexus RX 350 to a Tesla Model Y. The savings were further amplified by gas savings and when he switched from Allstate to Tesla Insurance.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 21, 2024 - 3:37AM
The Tesla Cybertruck production ramp appears to be going far more smoothly than anyone anticipated. Since the end of April, Tesla has increased Cybertruck production by 50%, reaching an annual run rate of 75,000 Cybertrucks per year.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 20, 2024 - 8:08AM
Elon Musk has finally revealed some details regarding the Giga Texas expansion project, which has been shrouded in mystery. Musk says, “The rear portion of the factory extension will be a super dense, water-cooled supercomputer cluster.”
By Tinsae Aregay on May 19, 2024 - 8:18AM
A video shows the first Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire, allegedly following an off-roading accident that damaged the battery pack. Smoke can clearly be seen coming out of the Cybertruck; however, people are questioning the legitimacy of the fire.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 18, 2024 - 9:15AM
After a tornado destroyed the electrical grid in Houston, Texas, an unlikely hero—a Tesla Cybertruck—emerged to help gas cars during the power outage. A Cybertruck was seen powering gas pumps, allowing ICE vehicles to fill up.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 17, 2024 - 12:20AM
Elon Musk just shared that the take rate of FSD is much higher than 2% - that 2% being the number that was reported by a survey, now shown to be incorrect by Elon Musk.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 16, 2024 - 7:33AM
Tesla’s largest retail investor, Leo KoGuan, who owns 27.8 million TSLA shares worth $4.8 billion, has shared proof that he voted against reinstating Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package. This has caused uncertainty about Musk’s future at Tesla.
By Justin Hart on May 16, 2024 - 2:57AM
I’ve owned a Tesla Model 3 for 6 years, and until recently most of my regular charging has been at home. However, I was rewarded with thousands of miles of free supercharging after my referral led a friend to buy a Tesla. For now, I’m only supercharging.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 15, 2024 - 10:29PM
I've been paying $99/month for Tesla's FSD software, and it's my chauffeur. This is Tesla's software that lets a car drive itself everywhere. The big questions are does it drive everywhere and is it worth it?
By Tinsae Aregay on May 15, 2024 - 10:05AM
Images taken near Tesla’s engineering headquarters in Palo Alto, California, show Tesla testing the Robotaxi disguised as a Model 3. The new vehicle does not have side-view mirrors and features novel camera placements, including behind a side window.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 15, 2024 - 5:12AM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the next FSD major upgrade, which will be released in the next few days, will improve the miles driven without intervention by 5 to 10 times. Musk added that Cybertruck will get an even better FSD software in June.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 15, 2024 - 1:57AM
A U.S. Army Veteran, EV/Tech YouTuber, and Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y owner shares his nightmare Cybertruck experience. His Cybertruck left him stranded on four different occasions and has spent two months at Tesla service without a resolution.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 14, 2024 - 9:47PM
I had to drive a gas car today - my old Honda fit, and it took a while to figure out how to drive after getting so used to my Tesla. I eventually did, but it felt like going back to a horse and buggy compared to my Tesla, which is like a space ship.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 11, 2024 - 12:40PM
Tesla is removing the steering wheel nag for FSD soon and this will come with version 12.4. I see this happening within the next month.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 10, 2024 - 9:34PM
Tesla is offering an absurdly low rate of financing on Model Y vehicles in the U.S. until the end of May. It's just 0.99%!
By Armen Hareyan on May 10, 2024 - 12:05PM
There are people who are concerned Tesla may be in confusion. Elon Musk fires its supercharging team and then announced a $500 million supercharger expansion.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 9, 2024 - 2:03PM
Be careful when closing your Cybertruck door! I parked on an incline and exited the truck. As I closed the door, I clipped the very corner against my leg. When I got home, my wife said I needed stitches, so I did. I still love the truck.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 9, 2024 - 5:22AM
Much has been said about Cybertruck's premature rusting issues. However, this Cybertruck owner embraces rust concerns with a novel wrap that makes the truck look dated. Here is Tesla’s response to fears of prematurely rusting Cybertrucks.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 8, 2024 - 3:36PM
Tesla's FSD, version 12.4, is coming in hot. Elon Musk also shared about some extreme edge cases being tested.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 7, 2024 - 10:46PM
Elon Musk shares a statement about the latest version of Tesla's supervised full self-driving and that it will astonish your mind. Let's dive into what this means.
By Armen Hareyan on May 7, 2024 - 9:36PM
The cost of one gallon of gas can fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in your garage. Can you imagine how much higher gasoline prices would be if all the electric vehicles were gas cars?
By Tinsae Aregay on May 6, 2024 - 11:16AM
Tom Zhu, Tesla’s 2nd in command and the man expected to one day replace Elon Musk as the Tesla CEO, has resigned from his global duties and has returned to China. This move suggests Tesla’s refocus on expanding its current production facilities.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 5, 2024 - 4:27PM
Elon Musk and Tesla are showing off the latest Tesla bot, doing factory labor tasks, from full trained software using a neural net.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 5, 2024 - 9:11AM
A video shows a Model Y in a rollover accident, flying over several vehicles on a city street. Luckily, the passengers only sustained minor injuries, with one occupant even seen using his smartphone while still inside the wrecked Model Y.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2024 - 5:35PM
Warren Buffett just mentioned Tesla in the Berskhire annual meeting, citing the reduction in accidents due to Tesla's full self-driving tech. It's good for society, bad for insurance companies.
By Timothy Boyer on May 4, 2024 - 3:40PM
Is the Tesla Model 3 the best electric vehicle model to buy? An automotive expert weighs in on the pros and cons he found when it comes to owning Tesla’s newest Model 3.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 4, 2024 - 1:51AM
Elon Musk just announced that soon, your Tesla will take you to your destination and park automatically, unless you ask it otherwise.