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Tesla Model Y (Page 8)

Tesla Model Y

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

By John Goreham on
We examine how Tesla has risen from the bottom of the barrel in terms of dependability to about average in just one year. Here is what changed.
By Timothy Boyer on
"We selected models from popular categories, spanning compact cars to midsized luxury SUVs. This year's group features more hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs than ever before, highlighting the growing trend toward electrification in the automotive market," says CR.
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Some Tesla owners are very much against Elon Musk’s efforts to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. In order to signal their unhappiness, they have started to employ bumper stickers, so you won't get the wrong idea.
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Which car brand has the worst drivers? New Insurance data says Tesla has the worst drivers of all automakers. If it hadn't been bad before for Tesla owners, it could have worsened as this report became public. Here's what Tesla owners need to know.
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Are Tesla vehicles good in the snow, and should you buy one if you live in a snowy climate? Rob wasn't afraid to drive his Model Y in deep snow and says it performed like a champ. Here's what Tesla buyers need to know. There's more to fear than snow.
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Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?
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A Tesla Supercharger electric vehicle charging station has been vandalized near Boston. On the same day there are reports of people screaming insults at Tesla vehicles as they pass in another town. Others report canceling Uber if a Tesla is dispatched.
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Tesla owners may be targeted for hate crimes. A new report from 9 News in Denver says a Tesla dealer in Loveland, Colorado, has been vandalized three times in ten days. The Tesla Owners Facebook page says owners are also being targeted. Are you at risk?
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Should you put new wheels on your Tesla vehicle, how many miles per charge will you lose, and will new wheels affect driving performance? Here is Terry's Tesla Model 3 with chrome rims, what other owners say, and what every Tesla owner should know. 
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We interview an industry analyst and expert, Karl Brauer, and get his take on Elon Musk’s next big adventure. In the context of the electric vehicle world.
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Tesla stock has quite a journey. In 2025, there are new reasons why any investor, active or passive, may wish to check their exposure to Tesla’s stock in their investment portfolio or retirement plan.
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Scott purchased a 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance trim level. How does he like it? There's plenty to like, and he only has one negative. With kids used to slamming his Toyota Tundra truck doors, he says the doors are too light. What do you think? 
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Our title paraphrases one owner’s moral struggle. Elon Musk is pushing not just owners and shoppers away from the Tesla brand but even journalists and electric vehicle advocates. Will Elon Musk’s newfound love for politics bring about the downfall of this
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Police officers drove the Tesla Cybertruck and other Tesla models and now say they don't want to go back to their ICE cars. Why the drastic change, and now they say Tesla is far superior? Here's what they found out and what all EV buyers need to know. 
By Noah Washington on
Choosing an EV is trickier than a regular car, and if you get the range wrong frustration follows. See how one buyer tackled this decision.
By Tinsae Aregay on
After keeping silent about the issue for days, Elon Musk has finally acknowledged the launch of the refreshed Model Y. However, Musk's endorsement is definitely lacking in enthusiasm.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has finally allowed automotive YouTubers to get up close to the refreshed Model Y. The new videos detail all the minor changes Tesla has made to the all-electric crossover. The design gets a big thumbs up, but the specs were a letdown.
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The chart at top of page illustrates how little EV market share in the U.S. market changed from 2023 to the year that has just ended, 2024. Let’s analyze the facts.
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Everyone has taken their car through an automatic car wash with giant brushes. But how many have had their vehicle nearly destroyed while going through one? Tyler's incredible story describes his terrifying ordeal with his Tesla Model X. 
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How a Tesla Model Y became a life-saving escape pod during a raging California wildfire.
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Despite a slight increase in deliveries over 2024, EVs only gained a fraction of a percent of market share in America.
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Tires optimized for energy efficiency and sound abatement suit electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y very well. Now Falken’s new Azenis FK460 A/S Silent Core offers tire shoppers an attractive option.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has chosen to respond definitely after Tesla drivers started to receive threatening messages from people who expressed dislike for Musk. However, in response, the Tesla CEO dares the people and says, “Go ahead, make my day.”
By Denis Flierl on
How good is the Tesla Model X in the snow? Selena, who owns an X, says it's the best snow vehicle you can own. Check out Selena's story and others' views on the Tesla vs. Snow debate.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.