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Tesla Model Y (Page 7)

Tesla Model Y

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

By John Goreham on
If you need to ship your battery-electric vehicle from one location to another, we have all the information you need to do so safely and cost-effectively. 
By John Goreham on
Experts in the automotive insurance and repair space point to three main reasons for automotive repair cost escalations. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, EV technology, and non-steel materials.
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In a bold statement on the safety of Tesla and other brands’ partially automated driving systems, the country’s foremost experts on vehicle safety say that driver-assist tech offers no safety advantages over what nearly every new vehicle has. 
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One common saying about electric vehicles is that “Once you buy an EV, you never go back to an internal combustion engine powered vehicle.” We polled EV owners to see if that were true, and here is what owners say. 
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We compare the top-selling battery-electric cars to vehicles with other powertrains in the same size category to see how much heavier the EVs are. The results surprised us.
By Armen Hareyan on
One Reddit user recently posted a chart showing how cheap he paid to purchase his new Tesla Model Y LR AWD and wrote "I think I purchased the cheapest new Model Y LR AWD in Tesla history." He paid $40,037 with the $7,500 tax credit discounted.
By John Goreham on
Tesla’s Supercharger network went from free and exclusive to expensive and open to all. What was once a primary reason to choose Tesla over another EV brand has vanished.
By Timothy Boyer on
Should you replace your worn tires with the same original equipment (OE) tires that came with your car when new? Not always, warns this tire expert. Especially when it comes to expected tire life and performance.
By John Goreham on
We compare and contrast the prices of two important green vehicle manufacturers. One who is resorting to drastic price cuts and one who is enjoying higher average prices.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There's some project art of the new Juniper Model Y and what it will look like, and there are some big differences.
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We track Tesla’s prices for one specific model during the American market vehicle shortage to see if Tesla took advantage of buyers during the period by dramatically raising prices. Here is what the data says.
By Timothy Boyer on
According to Consumer Reports analysts, these domestic models are the highest scoring for shoppers looking for new vehicles from traditional U.S. brands.
By Marc Stern on
The electric automaker has a problem with the size of its safety display technology and has recalled more than 2 million vehicles to fix the problem which it will do with an over-the-air software fix. There is also a reported problem with Tesla steering t
By John Goreham on
A new study conducted by the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University and highlighted by PBS NewsHour offers a sobering look at just how disruptive lithium mining for EV batteries will be. 
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new video captures the moment three Tesla vehicles, a Model S, a Model 3, and a Model X, pile up together on the highway. The violent crash reveals what happens when the safest vehicles in the world collide.
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is an informative explanation of what you should be doing to ensure your EV battery life remains optimal, and why this expert says it really does not matter…but it actually does.
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Tesla has joined the chorus of voices trying hard to explain that the “EV segment” is not as rosy as EVangelists pretend it to be.
By Tinsae Aregay on
In response to a video showing the recently released FSD v12 doing intricate maneuvers around fallen-down traffic cones, Elon Musk has announced, “FSD version 12 is a breakthrough.” FSD v12 also finally knows how to park at the end of a trip.
By John Goreham on
Public electric vehicle charging is a challenge with a very simple solution. If America wants to solve the problem of overcrowded and often broken chargers, here is the no-cost solution we can implement today.
By Timothy Boyer on
One popular mechanic has this to say about what looks like a good deal on a used Tesla.
By Jeremy Johnson on
A woman was seen recently cooking food in her Tesla with white seats. Is this a genius idea or a stain waiting to happen?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla slashed prices in Europe for the Model Y recently, by almost $5,500. Did Tesla do this because of demand, or because of upcoming changes to the Model Y for Project Juniper?
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EV makers have been dropping prices and adding cash-on-the-dash incentives to move them off lots. Now, the international markets are starting to see the effects of slowing EV demand.
By Jeremy Johnson on
A Tesla Model Y owner built his own solar array, and it adds up to 60 miles of range in the sun.
By Jeremy Johnson on
The Tesla deal of this week is a staggering low cost new Model Y Long Range marked down by $5,000 for just $38,230 after the U.S. EV tax credit. It's the cheapest Model Y Long Range available in the U.S.
By Jeremy Johnson on
It was just announced that Tesla is finally applying the $7,500 EV tax credit at point of sale for Tesla vehicles that qualify.
By Peter Neilson on
Discover why the new Prius is pricier: Unraveling market dynamics, consumer views, and Toyota's strategic shift in our latest in-depth analysis.
By Jeremy Johnson on
Multiple people are stating that they are not yet getting the point of sale EV tax credit this year. Who is dropping the ball here, and how long is it going to take?
By Peter Neilson on
Unveiling the untold story of EV battery replacement costs, environmental toll, and the uncertain future of used batteries. A deep dive into the world of EVs.
By Jeremy Johnson on
You can get an instant $7,500 tax credit on these Tesla vehicles in 2024. However, there are two vehicles that don't get this rebate.