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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.

I'm Ready To Buy a 3rd Tesla Model S, But These Changes Are Insignificant And a Great Disappointment
I'm Ready To Buy a 3rd Tesla Model S, But These Changes Are Insignificant And a Great Disappointment
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected Tesla Model S refresh just left a loyal three-time buyer seriously questioning whether it's still worth the price.
My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Left the Service Center But the App Still Thinks It’s There, Now I’m Unable to Use Any Mobile Controls
My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Left the Service Center, But the App Still Thinks It’s There, Now I’m Unable to Use Any Mobile Controls
By Aram Krajekian on
Most car owners leave the service center expecting everything to work, not to find their app still convinced the car is still inside the shop. Here's how one simple error left this Tesla driver stuck in what felt like digital limbo.
The Coming World Of Autonomous Cars Rendered By Gemini
Farewell, Driveway Clutter: Tesla's Robotaxi Revolution and the Impending Demise of Car Ownership (Finally!)
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's imminent Robotaxi launch is poised to render personal car ownership obsolete by offering a cost-effective, on-demand autonomous mobility solution that negates the expense and idleness of private vehicles, fundamentally reshaping transportation.
Tesla Model Y Juniper being towed away after brake issues
Tesla Has Confirmed My Tesla Model Y Juniper Had a Firmware Glitch That Prevented Me From Regen Braking, Friction Braking, or Using the Parking Brake - Here’s What You Should Know If Your Model Y Has Braking Issues - Update
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla Model Y Juniper owner, N.P., who has offered Torque News a full account of the brake issues he experienced with his Model Y Juniper. Here’s what every Model Y Juniper owner with any kind of braking issue should know.
Tesla Model Y Juniper brake image courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
The Brakes On My New Tesla Model Y Juniper Failed as I Approached a Roundabout and Tesla Says It Must Have Been Accidental, But Now I Have Heard This Is a Known Fault - Part 1
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla owner N.P., who reports that he has had an apparent brake failure while driving a new Model Y. Let’s look with some skepticism into this issue and see if it's a real failure and if it is a “known fault.”
Image shows a Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging at a Tesla Supercharger
I Have a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Received My Tesla Supercharger Adapter but I’m Stunned to Discover the Cables Are Super Short and Now I am Wondering if All Tesla Supercharger Stations Are Useless To Me - Help
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner S.C., who is dismayed to discover that Tesla superchargers have cords that make it almost impossible to charge the car. Here's what fellow owners say about how to adapt to and overcome this challenge.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Learned a Few Things Towing With My Tesla Cybertruck, It Would Have Been Cheaper and Faster With My Ford F-350 Diesel Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Is it cheaper to tow a trailer with a Tesla Cybertruck or a Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel? Here is Joseph's towing experience with his Cybertruck and why he thinks it would have been cheaper with his Ford F-350 Diesel that was in the shop. 
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By John Goreham on
It’s been months since the media began its fear, uncertainty, and doubt campaign to cast vehicle tariffs in the worst light possible. Here is what the latest data shows regarding average transaction prices in America for new and used vehicles.
A Tesla Cybertruck charging at a station, surrounded by other chargers and vehicles, set against a backdrop of trees and buildings.
I Just Discovered Tesla's New "Congestion Fees" Hit at 80% SOC, They Won't Define "When Busy" But $.50 Per Minute Will Destroy Your Road Trip Budget
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's new "congestion fees" just dropped, hitting at 80% SOC for $.50 a minute. The catch? They refuse to define "when busy," leaving your road trip budget in limbo.
I Just Saw What’s Coming in Tesla’s Next Update, and It Finally Fixes the Side Camera View That So Many Dislike
I Just Saw What’s Coming in Tesla’s Next Update, and It Finally Fixes the Side Camera View That So Many Dislike
By Aram Krajekian on
One small change in Tesla’s next update could finally fix a camera view that’s been annoying owners for years. Here’s why this quiet tweak might be one of the most satisfying updates yet.
transparent drawing of an electric vehicle with high voltage battery highlighted
I Love My Tesla Model 3 But Someone I Work With Said The Battery Will Be Bad For The Planet When It Fails. I Say They Can Recycle The Parts Of It And Reuse The Materials, But I Don’t Know If It’s True
By Chris Johnston on
There is a lot of chatter about how Tesla Model 3 and EV batteries are going to cause a recycling problem. Multiple production-volume operations are already recover over 90% of high value materials with low environmental impact. Here’s how it’s done.
A white Tesla Model Y parked on sandy terrain by a river, with a red surfboard secured on its roof against a backdrop of green hills.
I Was Rear-Ended in My Tesla in January, Tesla Insurance Called It a "Total Loss" in April With "No Settlement Offer" and Adjusters Who "Disappear for Weeks"
By Noah Washington on
He was rear-ended in January, his Tesla was declared a total loss in April, but Tesla Insurance still hasn't offered a settlement. Is their in-house insurance program a chaotic mess?
gas powered vehicle on fire on the side of a road
Why Routine Maintenance Matters for Safe, Long-Term Charging of Your Tesla Model Y and Other EVs
By Chris Johnston on
If you are charging your Tesla Model Y or any other EV with a NEMA 6-20 or 6-30 outlet please consider changing it to a NEMA 14-50 immediately.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck and All EV Trucks “Are the Worst If You Carry Loads, Trailer, Go to Worksites or On Vacation, The Limited Range and Refueling Is a Big Pain”
By Denis Flierl on
Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says. 
Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Questions Ongoing Anti-Tesla Cybertruck Sentiment Following His Fallout With President Trump – Asks, “What Are They Even Mad About at This Point?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”
Tesla Model Y
I went to pick up my Model Y today and encountered multiple issues before taking delivery, ultimately forcing me to leave the Tesla dealership without a car
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”
Both My Rivian R1T and R1S Have Had Issues With the Phone Key App, But My Tesla Model Y Never Had This Problem
Both My Rivian R1T and R1S Have Had Issues With the Phone Key App, But My Tesla Model Y Never Had This Problem
By Aram Krajekian on
This isn't the typical kind of problem you expect from a luxury EV, but some Rivian owners are tussling with their phones to unlock their car that it’s starting to feel like part of the routine.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Just Ran Over a Chicken – He Adds, “Truck did not Flinch or React at All”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner voices his concerns after his truck ran over a chicken on the road. He states that the truck, operating under Tesla’s full self-driving network, did not even register that an accident had occurred.
The Paint is Not The Problem with Tesla Vehicles
I own a Model 3 2024 ( purchased in September 2024 ). I have a few concerns regarding the exterior paint work on this
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner makes a classic car maintenance mistake that ruined his car's finish.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “It’s My Cybertruck’s First Time at the Service Center, and 6 Things Are Already Wrong With It”
By Denis Flierl on
Will has a Tesla Cybertruck, and it's his first visit to the service center. He has six issues that need fixing on his new electric truck, and he's not the only owner with problems. Does Tesla have quality control issues? What are other CT owners saying?
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I’ve Been Charging My Tesla Model 3 at 48 Amps, But I’m Not Sure If I Should Lower It and Charge Slower
By Aram Krajekian on
You’d think charging faster is always better, but one Model 3 owner’s question sparked a deeper discussion that might make you rethink your nightly charging routine.
Tesla Cybertruck
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By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that driving the truck has placed a significant burden on his family. He describes the personal attacks and negative treatment his little children endure, noting that they have started to experience bullying at school.
Mercedes G-Wagon In The Showroom
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By Rob Enderle on
The electric Mercedes G-Wagon struggled in sales because Mercedes misjudged its target audience, failing to effectively market its unique EV advantages to traditional G-Wagon buyers while simultaneously neglecting to attract tech-forward EV enthusiasts.
2026 Tesla Model Y
I Just Took Delivery Of My 2026 Tesla Model Y, After Only 200 Miles My Hub Cap Flew Off Going 60 MPH and Ruined My Door
By Denis Flierl on
Michael had his 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper for a week, put 200 miles on the new car, and the hub cap flew off while he was driving on the highway, damaging his door. Is this a common problem for the Model Y, or is it an isolated issue with his Model Y? 
I’m Looking at a $2,500 Repair for My Tesla Model Y After a Bucket Hit Me at 80 MPH, But I Don’t Know If I Should Take It to Tesla Service or Another Shop
I’m Looking at a $2,500 Repair for My Tesla Model Y After a Bucket Hit Me at 80 MPH, But I Don’t Know If I Should Take It to Tesla Service or Another Shop
By Aram Krajekian on
A surprise repair bill is always frustrating, but what’s even harder is deciding where to take your car next. This Tesla owner’s story shows why that choice isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Image of gold colored Tesla Cybertaxi
Tesla Model 2 - Tesla Finally Gets Back to its Roots After Expending Valuable Time and Resources on Self-Driving, Robotaxi, and the Optimus Robot
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla may be too late to the affordable EV game with its Model 2. The Slate Truck may fill the gap.
Cybertruck Owner Disapproves of Model 3 Owner's Bumper Sticker
While Driving My Cyberbeast, I Gave My First Thumbs Down To A Model 3 Owner
By Timothy Boyer on
Are Tesla owners divided amongst themselves? Here's a conflict over what you can and can't put on your Tesla today.
The Tesla Cybertruck Is the Best Vehicle Ever Made, I Bought One and Those Who Never Drove One Argue With Me, But It Could Depreciate to Zero and It Still Wouldn't Bother Me at All
The Tesla Cybertruck Is the Best Vehicle Ever Made, I Bought One and Those Who Never Drove One Argue With Me, But It Could Depreciate to Zero and It Still Wouldn't Bother Me at All
By Aram Krajekian on
Some people see a boring design while others see the future. This owner says he’d still love his Cybertruck even if it was worthless. We explore what the critics might be missing, and how emotion may be its biggest strength yet.
Red Tesla Model 3 with DIY solar power charger
I Have Solar Power Station and Can Charge My Tesla Model 3 With It, But I Get Why Big Oil Dumps So Much Anti-EV Propaganda on The Net
By Chris Johnston on
Your Electric Vehicle is Coal Powered. Some portion of your electricity comes from “dirty” sources, but how much depends on where you live. The good news is that you can charge your Tesla Model 3 with clean solar power.
A red Tesla Model Y Juniper next to a silver Tesla Model Y parked in a driveway with a garage in the background.
My Tesla Model Y Juniper Cost $41 to Charge at Home for Just 282 Miles, Boston Gas Would Be $15 for the Same Distance
By Noah Washington on
He paid $41 to charge his Tesla Model Y for 282 miles, more than double what gas would cost. The surprising reality of EV "savings" in Boston.
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