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Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y

In this section of Torque News you will find Tesla Model Y news and reports.

By John Goreham on December 5, 2024 - 11:56AM
Consumer Reports has just dropped a new study looking at which brands are the most reliable and which are the least reliable. The data jives with many prior studies showing that hybrids are very reliable and EVs very unreliable.
By John Goreham on December 2, 2024 - 4:00PM
The vast majority of Californians opted not to buy an EV when they shopped this year. Instead, they bought a hybrid or conventionally-powered vehicle. What does this say about the American EV market heading into 2025?
By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2024 - 7:13AM
Tesla’s fully autonomous robotaxi, currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, shows perhaps the vehicle’s first minor accident. From the video, it appears that the vehicle briefly brushed up against a wall.
By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2024 - 8:20AM
Could it be true that Tesla instructed its Autopilot trainers to disregard certain traffic signs while teaching and programming the electric automaker's technology? A report claims so. It's a story that's hard to believe.
By John Goreham on November 25, 2024 - 10:11AM
Electric vehicle advocates frequently mention that the vehicles should be less expensive and less bothersome to maintain and repair, yet four out of five new EV customers may never enjoy that benefit. 
By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2024 - 10:53AM
Here is one police department's story of its Tesla Model Y, which it purchased to comply with zero-emissions mandates in California. The police officers who drive it say it's nearly unusable in real life. 
By John Goreham on November 20, 2024 - 7:34PM
Both American political parties want to limit Chinese EV imports. Some thoughts on a rare point of agreement between Presidents Biden and Trump.
By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 4:11PM
Teslas have electronic doors that may not be easily opened after a crash. Gas car doors jam as well.
By John Goreham on November 14, 2024 - 10:15AM
Despite advanced driver assistance technology, the Tesla Model Y and Model S earn spots on the most dangerous cars list. The same study finds Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of any brand.
By Denis Flierl on November 13, 2024 - 9:10AM
Many customers want Tesla's Semi Trucks, but they still can't get them. It's been nearly a decade since the first orders were placed, and the wait could be longer.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 6, 2024 - 8:42AM
Elon Musk has been handsomely rewarded for his strong support of Donald Trump after the latter spectacularly won the 2024 presidential election. Following Trump’s victory, Tesla’s stock rose 15%, increasing Musk’s personal wealth by $25 billion.
By Timothy Boyer on October 23, 2024 - 12:22PM
Comments made by Lucid's CEO actually make a strong case for a different view through a prism of negativity that should encourage Tesla FSD believers, points out this EV expert. Plus, who has the better battery today?
By Timothy Boyer on October 22, 2024 - 3:34PM
While Tesla uses a lot of cells from outside vendors, a new report about Tesla batteries says that internally, Tesla engineers will have 4 new Tesla batteries coming out as the next generation for powering their EVs.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 21, 2024 - 10:54PM
If you live in Colorado and qualify, you can get a Tesla for nearly free, especially when you look at existing inventory of 2024 models. Getting a Tesla for nearly free is mind-blowing.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 16, 2024 - 5:18PM
Tesla has shared a new headscratcher post that is making people wonder what’s going to happen. The post includes the numbers 7 and 17 and the date, October 18, 2024. Besides that, Tesla has not provided a lot of information.
By John Goreham on September 30, 2024 - 7:47AM
Articles far and wide now offer misleading data on electric vehicle prices. We correct the record but acknowledge there is one segment where EVs lead on price, and it’s all due to one Tesla Model.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 20, 2024 - 12:27PM
Tesla's recent price cuts for the full-self-driving software have angered current owners who have paid more than three times for the option. Tesla has lowered the FSD price to as low as $4,500 on some variants.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 18, 2024 - 9:44AM
According to Tesla’s Cybertruck Owner Manual, the Cybertruck “hitch assembly is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). Exceeding this maximum weight can cause damage.” Tesla further explains that the load is equivalent to two bicycles.
By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 5:43PM
When Tesla debuted, one differentiator was supposed to be a direct sales model free of the horsetrading that legacy dealers engaged in. Now, Tesla does all those same things. 
By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 2:29PM
A Tesla has crashed in New York, and the resulting post-crash fire is one of the worst we’ve seen. Witnesses describe the explosion that followed, and how a passerby was felled by the blast.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 12, 2024 - 12:18AM
Stephanie Virovec, who goes by the name, "Little Hippy Gal" has embraced the mobile way of sustainable living by selling her condo and living full-time in a Tesla Model Y for 2 years.
By Timothy Boyer on September 6, 2024 - 12:19PM
Some Tesla owners are facing a new problem with their Teslas: If you own one and it has mysteriously disappeared, where is the first place you should look?
By Armen Hareyan on August 29, 2024 - 6:16PM
Owning both a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a Tesla Model Y I agree the Ioniq is a better car. Tesla ride is harsh and noisy while the Ioniq is smooth and quieter.
By Armen Hareyan on August 28, 2024 - 11:18AM
When it comes to choosing an electric vehicle car buyers are often faced with the decision of whether to go with the well-established Tesla or explore alternatives that are making waves in the industry, such the Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs the Tesla Model Y.
By Armen Hareyan on August 21, 2024 - 10:21PM
Our comprehensive guide reveals the essential maintenance and cleaning tips specifically tailored for Tesla Model Y. From battery care and tire maintenance to software updates and interior detailing, discover how to maintain your Tesla Model Y.
By Armen Hareyan on August 10, 2024 - 7:22PM
As he was searching for a car insurance quote Tesla came in double what he is paying now, had a higher deductible, and no medical payments.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 6, 2024 - 10:05AM
Some photos have surfaced with a guy who got nearly 60,000 miles out of his factory OEM tires for his Tesla. How did he do this, and is this something safe and that you should do?
By Jeremy Johnson on July 31, 2024 - 10:59AM
A police sergeant, Tony Abdalla talks about the Tesla Model Y and adding it to their police fleet. He mentions there is a misconception that the car won't charge fast, and it will run out of charge during a pursuit. This is simply not true.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 30, 2024 - 10:01PM
A poster on Reddit, who goes by the name Abomb1997, has posted what he says is the new Model Y refresh, also known as Juniper. Is this fact or fiction?
By John Goreham on July 30, 2024 - 9:20AM
Pro and con EV content creators claim to know the truth about EV deliveries, but they hide the facts behind opinions. Here’s a story with only facts and no opinions.