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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.

Elon Musk
Should Tesla Start Advertising?
By Jeremy Johnson on
There has been some backlash against Tesla from prominent supporters that they should advertise to combat the fear, uncertainty, and doubt that is constantly spread. Should Tesla do this and if so, what should they do?
Range improvements
New Range Ratings Only Scratch the Surface Of Tesla’s Potential
By Daniel Cappo on
The EPA just released the official range statistics for the Model S Long Range. The EPA has not released range data for the Model S Plaid which debuted last week at the delivery event.

Here’s What Yoke Steering in Tesla Looks Like in Actual Use
By Timothy Boyer on
Are you undecided about whether Tesla’s yoke steering is right for you? Here’s a link to a video of yoke steering in action that illustrates at least one bothersome aspect of driving with this type of non-wheel, steering wheel.
Original Tesla Roadster
The Original Tesla Roadster and Beyond
By Jeremy Johnson on
In May, 2015, I had the honor of having my first Tesla car ride. It was in the original Tesla roadster with a friend in California. Let's talk about the Tesla Roadster then, now, and in the future.
Creative Use of Smart Summon Gets The Job Done for Tesla Owner
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s one use of Smart Summon you won’t find in your Tesla manual that helped one creative Tesla owner take care of a difficult part of his job.
Tesla Giga Berlin
Tesla Giga Berlin Needs To Undergo Another Public Review Rules State Office For Environment
By Tinsae Aregay on
Brandenburg State Office for Environment has confirmed Tesla's decision to add a battery plant to the Giga Berlin plans will necessitate a second public review and possibly a public hearing.
Toyota Motor vs. Tesla - Which Stock is a Better Buy
Toyota vs Tesla: Which Stock To Buy These Days
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model Y
European Tesla Model Y Reservation Holders Might Get Their Vehicles Soon From Giga Shanghai
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to rumors, Tesla is planning to export made-in-China Model Ys to European customers. Model Y deliveries in Europe could begin as soon as the beginning of Q3 2021.
DIY EV charger in home garage
Tesla Owner Builds Automatic EV Charger in His Garage Using a Raspberry Pi
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent YouTube video shows how one Tesla owner was able to automate his EV charging needs using a Raspberry Pi microcontroller and some mechanical hardware to turn his garage into a hands-off charging station.
Tesla Bitcoin Diamond Hands
Tesla Holds Bitcoin with Diamond Hands
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk Tweeted recently that Tesla has only sold 10% of its Bitcoin and will begin accepting it again once mining moves to a higher percentage of renewable energy. Tesla is still holding 90% of its Bitcoin!
Tesla, Porsche, And Ford: New Hype Vs Experience And Excellence
By Frank DiMuccio on
25 lucky folks have gotten their Tesla Model S Plaids. I can’t imagine the thrill. I’d have to guess It would be similar to what Ford’s CEO Jim Farley felt behind the wheel of the Mustang Mach E 1400. When Porsche says the Taycan will sprint you to 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, but you get there in 2.4, it’s probably pretty fantastic, too.
Tesla Vision
Tesla Could Have Big Plans Up Their Sleeve For Future FSD Software Updates
By Daniel Cappo on
Tesla is currently behind schedule and was supposed to come out with Version 9 almost a month ago. It is probably smart for Tesla to take their time on new updates given they just switched away from radar.
Gigafactory
Environmental groups Are Making An Effort To Thwart Construction Of Gigafactory In Germany
By Daniel Cappo on
Musk has voiced his frustrations lately with the German bureaucracy’s unwillingness to want to speed up the process to approve the new Gigafactory. Now, environmental groups have filed a complaint to try to block Tesla’s construction of the Gigafactory.
Aerial footage Giga Shanghai
Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Shanghai
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have some stunning areal footage from up above Giga Shanghai, from YouTube user Jason Yang. It's impressive the sheer amount of infrastructure required for this Giga factory.
As we see more examples in the wild, we can hope that the dearth of new cars is nearly over.
Rivian R1S Sighting In Pasadena, Mustang Mach Es In The Wild; Is The Vehicle Drought Coming To An End?
By Frank DiMuccio on
With Tesla’s spectacular Model S Plaid event and Ford’s Maverick reveal, it can be hard to remember that we’ve been suffering a shortage of both new and used vehicles. Today, we got sightings of both a Spy-shot Clad Rivian R1S, and a show-room floor Ford Mustang Mach E in the wild. I’d like to think that at least some of the waiting for deliveries on ordered vehicles may finally be coming to an end.
What Attracts Daimler's Top Managers To Tesla Giga Berlin
For Some Former Daimler Managers Daimler Is Authority, While Tesla Is Like a Startup
By Armen Hareyan on
Daimler Unintentionally Subsidizes Tesla Giga Berlin With Top Engineers
How Daimler Unintentionally Subsidizes Tesla Giga Berlin
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Plaid Event
Take 10 Minutes Out of Your Day to Watch the Tesla Plaid Event
By Timothy Boyer on
It’s the morning after the highly anticipated Tesla Plaid Event. And while not everyone can stay up at night because of kids, deadlines, and work the next morning, here is your opportunity to watch the Tesla Plaid Event in a 10-minute recap. So, during your coffee break today, take a look at this select video that show-and-tells the least you will want to know that stands out among the plethora of post-Tesla Plaid Event videos.
Tesla Model S Plaid
Top 5 Things To Take Away From Teslas Model S Plaid Event
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla recently had its Model S Plaid event last night. The car is one of the safest, fastest, most entertaining, most robust, and most "alien" of any production car ever made. The Tesla Model S Plaid - "It's Alien Technology" - Elon Musk.
Plaid event
The Model S Plaid Delivery Event Could Be A Sign Of Things To Come
By Daniel Cappo on
The Model S Plaid delivery event showcased this particular vehicle’s record-breaking statistics. This event gave some indication as to what the future of the Model S could look like.

Autonomous driving will be the future of Volkswagen and the Tesla Model S
AI Driving Will Be Here Soon: Tesla And Volkswagen Make Plans
By Frank DiMuccio on
As Tesla moves forward in their quest to bring full self-driving onto the road, companies like GM and Volkswagen are following suit. The HUMMER EV and any Cadillac EV will likely have Super Cruise installed. Tesla has recently started offering paid trials for FSD, and Volkswagen has recently bandied about the concept of offering vehicle autonomy as a premium hourly service.
Elon Musk Turned Tesla Giga Berlin Upside Down During His Recent Visit
How Elon Musk Threw Giga Berlin's Construction Plans Overboard During Last Visit
By Armen Hareyan on
How Elon Musk Lives and Pays Taxes
How Elon Musk Pays Taxes and Lives in a $50,000 House
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model 3 Performance At Pikes Peak Race Documentary
By Timothy Boyer on
Unplugged Performance recently released a documentary featuring their Tesla Model 3 Team Car at the 2020 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb---a 10 minute (if you are really fast) run that some describe feeling basically like racing on Mars with its thin air, harsh landscape and terrain that sent their Tesla 3 flying. It’s a “bringing a phoenix out of the flames and into the summit” story as described by racecar veteran driver Randy Pobst.
What Could Happen at Tesla's Model S Plaid Event Tonight?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is having a Model S Plaid event tonight at its Fremont, CA, factory at 7PM PST. There hasn't been a lot of updates on what is going to be shown here besides the Model S Plaid and I believe Tesla has a chance to surprise on the upside.
Tesla Plaid Model S Price
Tesla Raises Plaid Model S Price $10,000 Pointing To Surprise Feature Announcement At The Delivery Event
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has raised Plaid Model S price by $10,000 hours ahead of the delivery event. This makes earlier rumors suggesting 350KW V4 supercharging and 4680 cells being announced at the delivery event more likely.
Mega casting catches on
Many Automakers Seem To Be Following Tesla’s Example By Incorporating Mega casting
By Daniel Cappo on
Tesla has set an example by pioneering Mega casting. As a result, suppliers are now ordering Giga presses so other automakers can use Megacasts for their cars.
Tesla's upstream approach to battery production challenges other makers of EV batteries
From Lithium Mine To Tesla Battery Line
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is everything (and then some) that you ever wanted to know about Tesla battery plans and production from a lithium mine to a Tesla battery line in this video culmination of 9 months of research into Tesla Battery Day. In it you will find projections, estimates, and insights as a result of that research and become a true aficionado of all things Tesla.
Tesla battery suppliers showcasing future ev battery technology at Interbattery 2021
Two Tesla Battery Suppliers and SK To Showcase New Battery Technologies at InterBattery 2021
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla the car company
Which Other Companies Besides Tesla Will Survive?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently, Lordstown Motors warned it may not be able to stay in business for another year. This is called a going concern issue, meaning, the company may not be able to meet its financial obligations for the next 12 months. Are they going to go out of business? Are other electric vehicle companies going to face the same issue? Let's find out.
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