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Tesla

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

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Why Tesla's Cars Cannot Run 0-60 MPH Under 2 Seconds - Engineering Explained

By John Goreham on May 6, 2021 - 2:23PM

A new video explains why in both theory and in practical testing, Tesla cars won't have the capability to accelerate from zero miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Is this the latest example of Tesla stretching the truth in its marketing?

Image of Tesla dealership by John Goreham

Tesla's Q1 Deliveries Almost Identical To Q4 2020 - X and S Disappear

By John Goreham on May 6, 2021 - 10:17AM

Tesla’s first-quarter sales are essentially identical to its deliveries from last quarter meaning Tesla’s delivery rate is essentially unchanged for six months. The bad news is that deliveries of Tesla’s most profitable Model S and Model X have gone to near nil.

Tesla Is Ramping Up Recruiting Efforts To Find Service Technicians To Work On The Semi

By Daniel Cappo on May 5, 2021 - 7:38PM

The all-new Semi truck is unlike any other that’s ever been made, and it’s certainly different than any other Tesla. President of Tesla’s heavy trucking division Jerome Guillen announced Tesla is looking for service technicians.

Tesla Grohmann Engineering plant producing battery production automated equipment

Tesla Is Building a Mini Gigafactory for Its German Automation Subsidiary

By Armen Hareyan on May 5, 2021 - 12:03PM

Tesla is building something very exciting near the Belgian border, about 430 miles away from Giga Berlin. It's the Grohmann Engineering plant producing battery production automated equipment.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Rent A Tesla Model Y - Here’s What They Discovered

By John Goreham on May 5, 2021 - 11:59AM

A pair of month-long Ford Mustang Mach-E owners rent a Tesla Model Y. Here is what they found out about the differences and similarities between these two great vehicles. They don't hold back on what they like and dislike about both.

Electric Vehicles, Like The BMW i3, GMC HUMMER EV, Porsche Taycan, And This Alpha Wolf Concept Truck All Share One Thing: Batteries

Battery Breakthroughs Make ICE Replacement Possible

By Frank DiMuccio on May 5, 2021 - 11:42AM

Lithium finds itself at the heart of most of our technology today. It’s used in rechargeable batteries the world over and has largely been mined using environmentally costly methods. Some Auto manufacturers, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, have begun to invest heavily in means of recycling or producing lithium.

Genesis EV Is Coming To Europe In Tesla Style

By Armen Hareyan on May 4, 2021 - 9:54PM

Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, has revealed all the unknowns about its coming to Europe, including its electric models, and in Tesla style. It will land in the Old Continent this summer and sell its cars without using dealerships. That's what I meant by "Tesla style."

Tesla service area image by John Goreham

Tire Shortages and Delays: Not Just For Tesla Owners Anymore

By John Goreham on May 4, 2021 - 10:58AM

Tire shortages are about to become more commonplace. Here’s why your next flat may require a wait of days or more before your new tires are ready for mounting.

Elon Musk Is A Firm Believer In Copper Which Will Be An Integral Part Of The Future For EVs

By Daniel Cappo on May 3, 2021 - 10:01PM

New information has come out on the price of copper. There also is discussion on how copper will factor into the future of EVs.

German Newspaper Calls To Bring ‘Elon Musk To His Knees’ By Joining Forces To Short Tesla

By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2021 - 5:31PM

German newspaper FAZ erroneously claims Tesla's valuation is high by comparing it to Daimler. The newspaper also urges its readers to join forces and "bring Elon Musk to his Knees" by shorting Tesla.

Five Years After First Tesla Tragedy Seemingly Preventable Crashes Still Occur

By John Goreham on May 3, 2021 - 12:23PM

We look back on the long list of unusual Tesla crashes and wonder why Tesla’s vehicles still manage to hit things.

EVs have begun to diversify, but the aftermarket parts for them haven't kept up.

EV Aftermarket Modifications: What's Out There?

By Frank DiMuccio on May 3, 2021 - 11:58AM

With Electric Vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model S, GMC HUMMER EV, and the Mustang Mach E starting their takeover of the motorsports arena, the age of electric muscle may soon be upon us. Chevrolet teased a sporty looking silhouette with an EV drivetrain- many sources believe it to be the next Camaro. But something that is sorely lacking from the EV automotive sector, is customization.

Tesla Steps Up Closed Door Engagement With Regulators in China

By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2021 - 10:41AM

Following relentless attacks by Chinese media, Tesla is stepping up closed-door engagement with Chinese regulators and hiring new managers to improve the EV maker's interaction with the Chinese government.

Tesla Model Y broken roof image courtesy of Joan Morgan

Electric Vehicle Owners Dismayed By Broken and Cracked Glass Roofs

By John Goreham on May 3, 2021 - 9:34AM

Many electric vehicles have roofs made entirely or mostly of glass. Now that glass is breaking and owners are in a fix.

Tesla's Massive stamping or multi-casting foundation at Giga Shanghai

Tesla Is Building a Massive Foundation at Giga Shanghai

By Armen Hareyan on May 3, 2021 - 8:43AM

These two images and their similarities show that Tesla is possibly building a massive multi-casting machine in Giga Shanghai to unicast the body of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, produced at Gigafactory Shanghai.

Opinion: Tesla's Media Circus And The Best Strategies For Elon Musk To Deal With It

By Daniel Cappo on May 1, 2021 - 8:20PM

It is no secret that Tesla has received a lot of negative press lately. Many Tesla loyalists believe this is a coordinated attempt to bring down Musk and Tesla. The media will continue to gin up stories, but there are effective ways to put energy toward the right things.

Porsche Taycan: A Gem In The EV World

By Frank DiMuccio on May 1, 2021 - 2:01PM

The Electric Vehicle market is dominated by cars that largely appear the same. No offense meant to the folks at the big manufacturers we know and love, like Tesla, Ford, Chevy, and Toyota, but the current EV offering is just not exciting, at least from a visual perspective. Sure, the Plaid mode Tesla has some insane speeds, but it just doesn’t hold an aesthetic candle to the light that is the Porsche Taycan.

Tesla Giga Berlin Will Rather Be Late In The Year

By Armen Hareyan on May 1, 2021 - 7:57AM

Giga Berlin will probably be in winter, rather than in summer: The construction of the Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide has been delayed - and with it the start of production. It was supposed to start in July, but there are several problems, reports German Tagesschau.

Autonomous Vehicles May Be The Future, But At What Cost?

By Frank DiMuccio on April 30, 2021 - 9:49PM

Electric Cars are estimated to be the future of the automotive industry. The means of shuttling people from place-to-place marches down the inexorable road to electrification and automation. The days of the falling asleep at the wheel and dying by your own hands are gone, replaced by computers that can’t see Tractor Trailers or Police Cruisers.

Tesla Is Hacked With a Drone, The Company Is Informed and Fixed The Loophole

By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2021 - 9:08AM

Security gaps made it possible to attack a Tesla's control system via WLAN and, for example, to open the doors, hacking it with drone. Tesla has been informed and has closed the loophole.

Tesla's FSD V9.0 software update will have pure vision

Tesla's New FSD Update Will Have "True Mind's Eye"

By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2021 - 7:44AM

Yesterday I reported on Torque News Youtube Channel that Tesla's new FSD Beta V9.0 will be mind blowing and the software's update is coming in two weeks. Last night CEO Elon Musk made another reference to a human mind saying Tesla's Full Self-Driving software update (the V9.0) will have "true mind's eye," and show actual probability distribution of objects. Let's take a look at what this means.

Amazing amounts of horsepower and torque on demand from the Cybertruck.

TRX Vs Cybertruck: Can The Electric Newcomer Beat The King Of Beastly Trucks?

By Frank DiMuccio on April 29, 2021 - 9:55PM

Tesla and its eclectic founder, Elon Musk, have decided to enter a truck into the Electric Vehicle market. This truck, the Cybertruck, is expected to be powerful, rugged, and nigh indestructible. It’s had its share of setbacks on the road to release, including some bad press and the recent chip shortage has not helped get the Cybertruck into our driveways.

Cybertruck Add-On Racks Up $50 Million In Pre-Orders

By Daniel Cappo on April 29, 2021 - 9:01PM

The Cybertruck add-on known as the Cyberlandr has racked up $50 million in pre-orders. This camper has become surprisingly popular in a short period of time.

Is A Tesla Model 3 Worth The Hype?

By Peter Neilson on April 29, 2021 - 5:27PM

I spent a weekend in Napa valley with a good friend who let me take his Model 3 performance for a drive. It got me thinking, is the car worth all the hype people give it?

Tesla Giga Berlin Battery Plant Likely To Cause Overall Delay Despite Brandenburg PM Support

By Tinsae Aregay on April 29, 2021 - 1:32PM

Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke is happy Tesla will be adding cell manufacturing at Giga Berlin site even though that will likely cause delay of vehicle production.

Tesla Calls For Action Against Texas SB 1728 To Prevent Higher Fees For Owners In TX

By Daniel Cappo on April 28, 2021 - 9:23PM

SB 1728 is being put on the table of the Texas state senate. This bill’s passage would lead to higher costs for Tesla driver to drive on Texas’s roads. Proponents of this bill believe Tesla needs to “pay their fair share.”

Tesla Updates Giga Shanghai Security With Drone Restrictions

By Armen Hareyan on April 28, 2021 - 10:49AM

After recent incidents in Shanghai Auto Show Tesla has reportedly decided to upgrade Giga Shanghai's security, stopping drone flyovers and the security guard requested areal photos to be deleted from WU WA's latest video.

Tesla And Samsung Have Both Signed On With One Another To Work On LED's For Smart Headlamps

By Daniel Cappo on April 27, 2021 - 8:13PM

Tesla and Samsung have signed a new contract. This time Samsung will be supplying Tesla with LED smart headlamps for their cars.

Tesla Delays Model X, and Model S Volume Production To Third Quarter Due To Parts Shortage

By Tinsae Aregay on April 27, 2021 - 3:59PM

Elon Musk on Tesla's Q1 2021 earnings call has said due to part shortage Model X production will not start until Q3. Model S deliveries will start next month but will not reach volume production until Q3.

Tesla sells Bitcoin For A 59% Profit And Reveals New Strategy To Ensure Consistent Profitability

By Tinsae Aregay on April 27, 2021 - 2:47AM

Tesla has sold a portion of the company's bitcoin holdings for a 59 percent profit. This gave Tesla a $101M profit this quarter and could be a strategy the company uses to ensure profitability going forward.

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