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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.

Tesla
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Release A Significant Autopilot Upgrade To Non-US Owners By March 2022
By Tinsae Aregay on
After years of lagging behind, Elon Musk has finally promised to release a significant autopilot upgrade to Tesla owners outside of the US.
Top of page image courtesy of Senator Warren's press page
U.S. Senator Warren Calls Elon Musk A Freeloader For Not Paying Taxes
By John Goreham on
A United States Senator has called Elon Musk the F word on Twitter. Here’s his reply.
Tesla Stock Price Catalysts 2022
These Will Move Tesla Stock Higher in 2022
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla stock went over $1,000 again today, after there was news that Elon Musk was done - or just about done selling his stock. Tesla stock has been under a little bit of pressure lately, but that pressure is about to go away and Tesla stock is going to rise even more.
Gotion battery to supply LFP batteries for Tesla in USA
LFP Battery's Advantages for Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday news broke that Tesla is getting LFP batteries from a Chinese company in the United States. While we discussed why it's a big deal for Tesla, in this report we are going to take a look at the advantages of LFP batteries for Tesla.
Tesla Model Y image courtesy of Tesla Media Support
Do Tesla’s Direct Marketing Advertisements Feel Odd To You?
By John Goreham on
We explore two ways that Tesla seems to reach a bit in its direct marketing advertising programs. We will also ask the question, “If Tesla is 'exaggerating,' why bother?”
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Goodyear Introduces a Tesla Model Y New Tire
By Nicolas Caballero on
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has just announced the launch of the new ElectricDrive GT. Marking Goodyear’s first replacement tire in North America tuned for electric vehicles - mainly Tesla Model Y - the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is an ultra-high performance, all-season tire that delivers long-lasting tread wear and a quiet ride for EV drivers and passengers, according to the press release by Goodyear.
LFP Battery Deal With Tesla
Tesla Getting LFP Batteries in the US - Why This is a Big Deal
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is getting LFP batteries in the US. These are lithium iron phosphate batteries and are much more safer and efficient than current batteries. This is a big deal and will allow Tesla to produce half a million vehicles a year extra.
4680 battery assembly line at Giga Texas
4680 Battery Assembly Line At Giga Texas and How Close to Production Tesla Is
By Jeremy Johnson on
There are new pictures of the 4680 battery assembly line at Giga Texas, suggesting that 4680 battery production is getting ready to start. These reports come from Joe Tegtmeyer, a drone operator who surveys Giga Texas regularly.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Updating Software And Entertainment: Darkmode, Waypoints, TikTok, Sudokus And Original 'Sonic the Hedgehog'
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla has just updated its software with powerful entertainment add-ons. The end of the year version (2021.44.25) introduces changes to the interface, dark mode and several new features such as integration with TikTok. We have known for a long time that Tesla promotes drivers to play directly from their cars when they are stopped or charging; with each update drivers have more reasons to do so.
2021 Tesla Model 3 with 2017 battery
Tesla Sells 2021 Model 3 Demo Vehicles With Batteries Produced In 2017
By Safet Satara on
If you want to spend $60k on the 2021 Tesla Model 3 and get a car right now, you may do that by ordering so-called Demo Vehicles. No one-year waiting list here! Caveat? There is one! These cars have batteries from 2017.
Tesla showroom image by John Goreham
Tesla Model Y Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Award Model 3 Updated
By John Goreham on
The Tesla Model Y has earned the industry’s highest safety award, making this Tesla’s second such vehicle rating.
Gigafactory, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Gigafactory Opening in Austin: Cyber BBQ Party, Texas-Style
By Nicolas Caballero on
It seems that the upcoming grand opening at Tesla Giga Texas will include factory tours and a big Texas-style barbecue for early next year, as Elon Musk recently confirmed that there will be a grand opening party for the Model Y and Cybertruck production facility.
Tesla Giga Berlin schedule change
Tesla's New Change of Expectations About Giga Berlin's 2021 Deliveries
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Merger With Daimler Would Be Like Elon Musk Dragging a 50-lb Rock Behind Him Wherever He Goes
Tesla Merger With Daimler Would Be Like Elon Musk Dragging a 50-lb Rock Behind Him Wherever He Goes
By Armen Hareyan on
Several days ago Karlsruhe Insider's analysts made a forecast that Tesla Daimler merger is upcoming and that Tesla will swallow Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler "without asking." In this article I am taking a look why it's not a good idea for Tesla to merge with Daimler, based on the comments from Torque News Youtube subscribers.
You Haven't Missed Out On Tesla Stock
You Haven't Missed Out On Tesla Stock
By Jeremy Johnson on
You may think that with Tesla at around a trillion dollar valuation, that you've missed out on Tesla stock and that you need to pick another stock to try and find a multi-bagger on. This is incorrect. Anyone telling you you missed out on Tesla doesn't understand where Tesla is going over the long term.
Image of Hyundai IONIQ 5 by John Goreham
Tesla Model Y Costs You 50% More Than Hyundai IONIQ 5
By John Goreham on
The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.
VW is the closest to catching Tesla, but it isn’t alone
By Justin Hart on
My best friend, whose first car (a 1985 VW Jetta) was my first aspirational vehicle, had me over to speak with his parents. While chatting with them about their next vehicle purchase, they said something provocative: “what if I don’t want a plug-in vehicle?” As a plug-in vehicle enthusiast, it is a question that is hard to hear but also an obvious indicator of the profound change the act of plugging into an electrical outlet, instead of a gas pump, represents in people’s lives. Change is hard!
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Samsung Started Building Chips For Tesla’s Next-Gen Self-Driving Computer
By Nicolas Caballero on
Samsung has started chip production for Tesla FSD autonomous systems: it has already begun to manufacture its own devices and by the way, started to gain advantage in key technological areas of expertise, as compared to other brands.
Elon Musk Done Selling Stock?
Is Elon Musk Done Selling Stock?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Is Elon Musk done selling his stock? Many are asking this question and we have the answer.
Tesla Model S EV
Here is how the new Tesla Active Road Noise Reduction for the Model S and Model X works
By Safet Satara on
The latest software update for the newest versions of the Model S and Model X, called 2021.44.5, introduced us to a new feature - the Active Road Noise Reduction. If you have the latest Model S or the X, you can access it in the Audio Settings.
Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV
GM and Ford are not likely to beat Tesla in U.S. EV sales by 2025
By Justin Hart on
The race is on! Multiple manufacturers are vying to beat or compete with Tesla in terms of EV market share in the U.S. As I discussed in a previous article, that is going to be very hard to accomplish. Let’s look at sales forecasts and ambitions from the two other U.S. automakers, GM and Ford, through the end of the decade to break this down a bit.
Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Elon Musk Responds To Mike Siegel About Tesla Giga Texas Figures
By Nicolas Caballero on
Tesla CEO has responded with figures to accusations made on Twitter, where he was criticized about the financial amounts provided by the State of Texas to open the new Tesla Giga Factory in Austin.
Tesla Gigafactory Texas Austin
Tesla plans to invest $10B in its Giga Texas factory.
By Safet Satara on
Yesterday, Tesla inc CEO Elon Musk tweeted that "Giga Texas is a $10B investment over time, generating at least 20k direct & 100k indirect jobs." With this tweet, Musk promised to increase investment in the factory by a factor of 10.
Tree Falls on Tesla and Owners Survived
Giant Fallen Tree Smashes Into Tesla With Occupants Inside
By Jeremy Johnson on
We've just received a video of a Tesla (we think a Model 3) that was driving and from the dashcam of the car behind it, a large tree toppled over and smashed directly on top of the Tesla.
Image of Hertz Tesla vehicles courtesy of Hertz' media page attributed to E.R Davidson.
Tesla Renters Beware: Reports Say Hertz Is Falsely Accusing Customers of Theft
By John Goreham on
Scores of media reports indicate that Hertz has been systematically accusing innocent customers of auto theft with disastrous consequences.
Insider Reports Giga Berlin Still on Schedule
Giga Berlin Insider Leaks that Factory Is Still on Schedule
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have news from an insider for Giga Berlin that Giga Berlin is on schedule and that TorqueNews European source has had contact with his German Mr. X and that nothing is wrong with Giga Berlin's process and the water supply. Everything is still on schedule.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Hat Trick For Tesla Model 3, Winning 2021 Edmunds Top Rated EV For Three Years In A Row
By Nicolas Caballero on
According to Edmunds, we should give credit to Tesla, as "… despite an influx of new electric vehicles hitting the market, the company's Model 3 is the 2021 Edmunds Top Rated EV, a title it's now held for three years in a row."
Tesla Cybertruck Will Fit Even Andre the Giant
Elon Musk Says Even Andre the Giant Will Fit in Cybertruck
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was over 26,000 comments to Elon Musk on the Tesla Cybertruck, in an archive we found, and one of them was that even Andre the Giant would fit in the Tesla Cybertruck. That's a 7'4'' man weighing about 520 pounds.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla Model 3 To Become Best Selling BEV 2021 In Germany, France And UK
By Nicolas Caballero on
As per the latest data available, the Tesla Model 3 is on the path to become the best selling BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) both in Germany and France, beating local brands for the first time. It is also the best selling BEV in the UK.
Elon Musk - Time Person of the Year, 2021
Elon Musk Earns Person of the Year Honors From Time
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk was just named person of the year by Time magazine. They wrote a very long article about him. Let's see what the highlights of this are.
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