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Tesla Model Y

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

By Jeremy Johnson on December 12, 2023 - 9:26AM
Tesla is slashing the price of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles and offering $1,000 off to early Cybertruck reservation holders, as well as offering incentives such as 6 months free Supercharging in a year-end sales push.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 12, 2023 - 7:02AM
Back in 2021, Elon Musk said Tesla was working on digging tunnels under Giga Texas to be able to deliver vehicle components directly to the production line from underneath. And Now a new video shows Tesla has started construction of these tunnels.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 8, 2023 - 10:57AM
Tesla Model Y sales in Europe have declined in 2023, and according to one X.com user, this is due to Tesla removing rain and parking sensors for a total of $119.
By Timothy Boyer on December 7, 2023 - 2:35PM
Here’s how to Venn Diagram Consumer Reports latest reliability and range analysis reports to choose the best EV for you when it comes to reliability with range.
By John Goreham on December 5, 2023 - 10:51AM
As the modern age of electric vehicles grows close to completing three decades, we look back on some milestones in the industry and in our testing.
By Timothy Boyer on December 4, 2023 - 10:00AM
Here’s the latest on Tesla special lease and financing deals for this month reported today by Carfax and the caveats you will want to pay attention to before signing a deal.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 27, 2023 - 10:06AM
A new video reveals Tesla has added two novel Cybertruck features through an over-the-air software update. The vehicle now does a new startup light sequence and automatically raises & lowers the suspension to increase accessibility and ground clearance.
By Jeremy Johnson on November 26, 2023 - 8:30PM
There is a video going around of a Tesla Model Y racing up a sand dune, where it handily beats two jeeps to the top and "leaves them in the dust".
By Tinsae Aregay on November 22, 2023 - 7:22AM
In the past few days, the drama between OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Microsoft has been all over the news. And as the future of AI captures the public’s imagination, Elon Musk has proposed an alliance between Tesla, xAI, & X(Twitter) to dominate the AI front.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 21, 2023 - 1:20PM
Tesla’s decision to offer the Cybertruck with only one finish – exposed stainless steel – was controversial. However, 13 Cybertrucks spotted parked next to a helipad prove Tesla’s decision to not paint the Cybertruck was indeed correct.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2023 - 4:06PM
Tesla has confirmed a few disappointing and some exciting specs about the Cybertruck including, an ultra-hard SMC bed, reduced 2500lbs & 11,000lbs payload & towing capacity, shatter-resistant glass, and new on-road and off-road driving modes.
By Timothy Boyer on November 18, 2023 - 6:41PM
Here’s an informative comparison of the 4680 and the 2170 battery cells used in Tesla with in-depth information between the cell types and what it means for each cell and how your Tesla model is built.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 16, 2023 - 11:40AM
Today is the 6th anniversary of the Roadster unveiling. With the SpaceX package, the Roadster will do 0 to 60mph in 1.1sec & can briefly hover off the ground. Exciting, however, we will not likely see the vehicle out on or above the roads until 2026.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 16, 2023 - 7:55AM
Tesla has started running video ads on YouTube. In the EV maker’s first-ever YouTube ad, Tesla shows a Model Y getting run over by a Silverado in the context of a safety test. Tesla’s ad focuses on safety, affordability, and giving test drives.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 13, 2023 - 3:04PM
Tesla recently shifted initial production of next-generation $25,000 vehicle from Giga Mexico to Giga Texas. And now, Tesla has erected the 1st steel structure to extend Giga Texas by 120 meters, this makes Giga Texas the 1st building over a mile long.
By John Goreham on November 13, 2023 - 8:07AM
If you are looking for a luxury SUV with a powerful battery-electric drive system, the Mercedes EQE is an intriguing option to consider.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 11, 2023 - 8:18AM
A Tesla institutional investor with insider knowledge has revealed the EV maker’s ambitious plans for the next generation $25,000 vehicle. Tesla is internally preparing to sell 5 million Gen-3 vehicles a year & production should start by the end of 2024.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 9, 2023 - 7:45AM
A truck loaded with several Model 3s & Model Y’s wrapped in the new 7 Tesla colors has been spotted transporting the vehicles into Giga Texas. Tesla appears to be readying vehicles to be displayed at the Cybertruck delivery event on November 30
By Tinsae Aregay on November 8, 2023 - 9:31AM
The $24,000 Tesla Cybertruck camper kitchen features several amenities including a foldable sink and faucet, plug-and-play countertops, and a bed panel set up 6 feet off the ground that doubles as an outdoor table.
By Jeremy Johnson on November 7, 2023 - 6:44PM
Tesla is selling a toy version of the Model Y - which is about 1/18th the size, for $200 on its website. The car is made from a die cast.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 7, 2023 - 6:12AM
New spy shots of Giga Texas show Tesla preparing to film a new promotional video where the Cybertruck is pitted against a blue Ford F-150 Lighting and two green Porsche 911s.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 3, 2023 - 5:44PM
Elon Musk is currently in Europe where he’s visiting Tesla’s Gigafactory in Germany. Musk in a speech to employees made a breakthrough announcement saying the Giga Berlin will manufacture a brand new 25,000 euro vehicle.
By Armen Hareyan on November 3, 2023 - 11:22AM
Momo3605, a Tesla Motors Club forum user, is considering buying a CPO Model Y Performance but is unsure which year model is best. What’s the best year Model Y Perf to purchase?
By Armen Hareyan on November 2, 2023 - 10:23PM
Tesla Model Y owner Bolt-2-Y today posted on the Tesla Owner Online forum complaining about not getting enough heat in his cabin. He wrote that setting the car to 75°F feels like it's 68°F.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2023 - 12:26PM
BP, the oil giant responsible for the largest marine oil spill in history, in a surprising move today has announced that it’ll be purchasing $100 million worth of superchargers from Tesla to install at the former’s charging sites.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2023 - 10:42AM
Last week we learned that Tesla is working on a refreshed Model 3 Performance with new wheels, sport brakes, suspension, and “Ludicrous” badging. And today, we’ve additional Ludicrous Model 3+ leaks which include new bolstered “sport” seats.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 23, 2023 - 10:23AM
Following a disappointing earnings call that saw Tesla’s market cap & Elon Musk’s net worth go down by $120 billion & $15 billion, respectively, Musk says, Tesla will be doing a “large-scale” advertising campaign to appease investors feeling the heat.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 20, 2023 - 8:06AM
Through the company’s online parts catalog, Tesla has unintentionally revealed a new refreshed Model 3+ with ‘Plaid’ badging. In the same document, Tesla has also shown off several new wheel designs including 19 & 20 inch “Warp” wheels.
By Armen Hareyan on October 19, 2023 - 10:10AM
Tesla is rolling out a new update for its EV car fleet known as 2023.38 and it improves a key feature of the route planner. The consequence: faster and more convenient long journeys on Model Y, Model 3, and other Tesla vehicles.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 18, 2023 - 7:24AM
Last month Elon Musk shared a video of Tesla’s next-generation, end-to-end neural net FSD software driving smoothly in Silicon Valley. Today, Tesla shared the progress it has made by showing off FSD 12 effortlessly driving around Austin, Texas.