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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.

EU Building
Tesla To Get EU Subsidy For Berlin Battery Plant, But It Might Not Matter
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has been chosen as one of 42 companies to be granted a subsidy by the EU commission for the battery plant in Giga Berlin. However, the EV maker has already achieved many of the goals the EU is trying to hit by 2028.
Tesla's European Battery Production Will Soon Greatly Benefit from EU's $3.5B Aid
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla's Grunheide Battery Factory To Employ 1,000 People
Tesla's Grunheide Battery Factory To Employ 1,000 People
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla is planning the world's largest factory for electric car batteries in Grünheide. It may be in Giga Berlin. Brandenburg's Public Radio RBB has now received details about the company's plans. Accordingly, Tesla is looking for some unusual job profiles for its Grünheid location and plans to employ 1,000 people.
Tesla Full Self Driving
Elon Musk Says Tesla Has Better AI Hardware & Software In Response To Waymo CEO Criticism
By Tinsae Aregay on
Waymo CEO John Krafcik in an interview said Tesla isn't competition and suggested the EV maker won't achieve level 5 autonomy. Elon Musk in response said Tesla has better AI hardware and software than Waymo.
Tesla Samsung new 5nm chip partnership
Tesla Partners With Samsung for Self-Driving 5nm Chips, Korean Report
By Armen Hareyan on
A new report from Asia-E in Korea states that Tesla is partnering with Samsung on a 5-nanometer chip for self-driving, despite earlier reports that Tesla planned for its next-generation self-driving chip to use a 7-nanometer process by TSMC, a Taiwan semiconductor company.

Tesla Fremont Starts Giga Press Manufacturing: This May Further Drop The Prices
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model S and X
Refreshed Tesla Model S Seen Track Testing - Teslarati
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to Teslarati, the site has been able to get pictures of the refreshed Model S testing in the Fremont track. This further corroborates reports by The Kilowatts youtube which posted pictures of the vehicle driving around Fremont.
Tesla SEXY
Tesla Says Engineer Stole Code Worth 200 Years Of Work Automating Entire Process Of The Company
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla claims a software engineer by the name of Alex Khatilov stole critical automated software. The scripts took Tesla 12 years and 200 man-years to develop.
Tesla Fremont Factory
First Image of Clad Refreshed Model S & X Sighted In Tesla’s Fremont Factory
By Tinsae Aregay on
Drone footage of Tesla's Fremont California plant by Gabeincal shows what might possibly be our first look at Tesla's refreshed Model S and X vehicles.
Tesla Giga Texas
Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory Receives Parts For The Giga Presses To Build The Model Y
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Gigafactory Texas has received the first parts of the Giga Press machines to be installed on the site. The parts come from IDRA, an Italian company and Tesla's manufacturing partner for the Giga Press.
Tesla 4th Quarter Registrations in California Jump 63% Thanks To Model Y
By Armen Hareyan on
Musk Says Tesla Is Literally Trying To Build Cars Like Toys
By Armen Hareyan on
The Boring Company's Branded Model X Gets Ready For Vegas Loop Testing
By Armen Hareyan on
Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y image courtesy of media kits
Three Surprises Ford's Mustang Mach-E Has For Tesla Shoppers With a $50K Budget
By John Goreham on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range All-wheel Drive Premium is better than the Tesla Model Y in three key ways. Here is why Tesla's Model Y is no longer the only game in town.
Tesla Berlin Gigafactory
Tesla Gets Preliminary Approval To Get State Aid And Add Battery Manufacturing facility To Giga Berlin
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has been granted permission from Germany's Economy Ministery to start preliminary work on Giga Berlin. The EV maker might also get financial support from the EU.
Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y image courtesy of media kits
We Drive and Compare the Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E - You Pick A Winner
By John Goreham on
We drove the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD back to back with the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD Premium to see how they compare and contrast. Tell us which you would pick and why.
Jeff Dahn Tesla Battery Researcher
Tesla Signs A 5 Year Exclusive Deal With Jeff Dahn, Possibly The Best Battery Researcher In The World
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has extended the battery research deal it had with Jeff Dahn's Lab. The electric car market has also added two researchers as chairmen.
Boring Company To Start Tests in February with Free Rides
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory
Tesla Delivers First Shanghai Gigafactory Built Model Y In China
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to reports coming out of China and confirmed by Reuters, Tesla has begun deliveries of made in China Model Y for the local market.
Tesla Model Y image from Tesla press kit
Surprise - Tesla's Model Y Has A Twice-Annual Service Requirement
By John Goreham on
Tesla's Model Y is an amazing vehicle that has the potential to be a very low cost to own green crossover. However, rumors that the vehicle requires "No maintenance" are wrong according to the manual. Here's where the pesky twice-annual service need comes from.
2020 Model S
Tesla Asked To Recall All Vehicles Built From 2012-2018, Except The Model 3
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has been asked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) to recall all Model S and X vehicles built up to 2018. This is due to a memory failure that stops the screen from working.
Model Y image courtesy of Tesla Press Kit.
Comparison Chart: Tesla's New Base Model Y vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime - You Pick A Winner
By John Goreham on
We compare and contrast two similar green crossovers. The similarities include price, acceleration, cargo space, passenger space, and green credentials. Which would you choose and why?
Plug-In Hybrid Crossovers Are Better At Towing Than Battery-Electric Vehicles Like Tesla’s Model Y
By John Goreham on
Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle are more practical for towing than are battery-electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y. Here’s what experts and owners say are the reasons.
Toyota RAV4 Prime charging image courtesy of Kate S
Why One Toyota RAV4 Prime Owner Passed On The Tesla Model Y and Honda CR-V Hybrid
By John Goreham on
Different shoppers have different priorities. Here is why one green crossover shopper purchased a plug-in hybrid Toyota RAV4 Prime crossover, and why she opted to pass on the battery-electric Model Y from Tesla and the CR-V Hybrid From Honda.
Tesla global market share pie chart by John Goreham
What Tesla’s Global Market Share Pie Chart Tells Us About Tesla's Coming Acquisitions
By John Goreham on
Tesla cannot build its way to any meaningful market share. If Tesla really wants to play in the big leagues it will have to acquire other automakers or buy their production capacity. Here’s why it isn't already happening.
Tesla market share chart by John Goreham
Here’s What Tesla’s Current Market Share Looks Like Globally, In the US, In China, and In Europe
By John Goreham on
We calculate Tesla’s current share of the three main global marketplaces that have adopted green vehicles. Here’s Tesla’s present-day share worldwide, in the US, in Europe, and in China.
Delivery Chart - Tesla vs. Toyota by John Goreham
Tesla’s US Deliveries Remain Nearly Flat As Toyota Hybrids Grow By 37%
By John Goreham on
Since 2018, Toyota’s American-market green vehicle deliveries have outpaced Tesla’s by a remarkable amount. Here is a detailed at look at why.
Ford vehicles with Mustang Mach-E
Business Analysts Believe Mustang Mach-E Can Add Value To Ford Stock And Possibly Negatively Impact Tesla’s Valuation
By Jimmy Dinsmore on
As production and delivery ramps up of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, how well it sells and how well its reviewed and received will be impactful for Ford Motor Company. Tesla’s stock value is historical and unheralded while Ford’s stock is middling.
Tesla Avoids Huge Recall After NHTSA Says Sudden Acceleration Is A Human Problem
By Armen Hareyan on
NIO ET7 full view
NIO ET7's Autonomous Driving: Real Alternative To Tesla's Autopilot
By Armen Hareyan on
Today NIO unveiled it's ET7 EV sedan with a catchy design. In addition to the purely electric drive and 620 miles (1000km) of range, it is equipped for autonomous driving. The ET7 knows how to discreetly accommodate the sensors and necessary technology in the exterior.
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