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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.

5 Speed Manual Gear Pattern
Now You Want One as They’re Getting Rid of Them: the Manny Tranny: The Lazy Driver vs. EVs
By Al Castro on
We have no one to blame for the destruction of the manual transmission except for the few of us that were gifted to know how to use it. If we only knew how few of us existed, maybe we could have coordinated consumer demand to prevent the inevitable from happening. Electrics would have sealed their fate anyway.
Why did big investors sell Tesla?
Two of Tesla's Largest Shareholders Sold Before Musk's "Going Private" Announcement Fiasco - What Did They Know?
By John Goreham on
Two of Tesla's largest institutional investors, Fidelity Investments and T. Rowe Price Group sold off a significant portion of their stake in the luxury car maker before Elon Musk's comments about going private. What did they know that the public did not?
Will Tesla be funded by big oil?
The Ultimate Tesla Irony – Helping Saudi Arabia Greenwash Oil Money To Stay Afloat
By John Goreham on
Is Tesla becoming funded by big oil? Tesla’s environmental moral high ground goes right out the window if Saudi oil money is used to keep the money-burning luxury electric vehicle company afloat.
Tesla Model 3 Takes to Interstate via Tesla Media
Wall Street’s UBS Says Model 3 Great Car but $35,000 Base Version Will be a Money Loser
By Al Castro on
UBS takes a look at Tesla Model 3 to make a tear down assessment of its latest product to find lots of things to be impressed about the car except for the profit margin of the proposed $35,000 Single Battery Pack/Motor RWD Base Model 3 Sedan.
Elon Musk with Tesla Model S in Fremont Tesla Factory
Is the End of the Musk Era at Tesla Looming? As Debt Crisis Mounts, Drugs and Tears Admissions Make Tesla Stock Dive
By Al Castro on
It ain’t easy being a multi billionaire running a Fortune 500 company with a $1 billion USD debt payment looming in March. But the market sent a message today: wipe your tears rich boy and do your job: people’s lives and working class jobs are on the line.
Tesla Model S Battery Charging at Supercharger
The Worldwide Car Battery Shortage and is Your New Car Order Affected?
By Al Castro on
With the growing rapid output of worldwide EV production, the glaring reality of supply and demand becomes more obvious as to which key players in the auto industry are prepared for battery shortages and which ones are not. Regardless, if the company you buy a BEV from is not one of “the big three,” you should expect you car order to be delayed because of battery shortages by the factory.
Audi S5
Conversion Shop Does Neat Tesla-Audi Change
By Marc Stern on
At one time about 750 years ago, a bunch of guys called alchemists tried to turn lead into gold. That they didn't know anything about periodic tables and metals related to lead didn't deter them as they were convinced they could do it. It's too bad they didn't know, they would have saved lots of time. Today's conversions in the auto world work a lot better as this Tesla-Audi Swap. Read On.
Tesla Model 3 Courtesy Tesla Medía Website
A New Battery Design May Mean a Sooner or Surer $35,000 Single Base Model 3
By Al Castro on
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently revealed that Tesla’s battery development people have come up with a lighter weight and cheaper design of the Model 3 battery pack. This can be a game changer not only for the elusive Base Model 3, but across the entire present and future model range.
Saudi Arabia Tesla Buyout
"Funding Secured" Means the Saudis Want In: the Tesla Buyout May be the Largest in History
By Al Castro on
The Tesla news blindsided and shocked the world. A stock exchange wasn’t notified, neither was the Securities Exchange Commission. Not even the board of directors of the company that was affected by the news. Stock prices went crazy, its stock was eventually suspended, everyone who’s anyone about billions denied they were asked to help, and a moment of explanation finally came: Elon Musk wants Tesla to go private, he wants an equity leveraged buyout, and he wants the Saudis to finance it.
Instagram Rendering NexGen Model S, Model 3 Cabin Like Model S, Safety Cage Model S
Another Instagram Artist Strikes Again for Us to Contemplate What Changes Should Come on Model S
By Al Castro on
Like it was a few weeks ago when a Spanish designer took to Instagram to show his render of a proposed Tesla Semi 8 RV Camper, another artist has given us his vision of what a Tesla Model S next generation might look like with the present generation before its retirement sometime in 2021.
Taxpayers subsidize America's top-selling luxury car, the Model 3 from Tesla.
America Now Provides Taxpayer Subsidies To Wealthy Buyers Of the Most Popular Luxury Car Sold In the Country, The Tesla Model 3
By John Goreham on
A funny fact has emerged now that the Tesla Model 3 is America's top-selling luxury car. Taxpayers are subsidizing the price of the car regardless of the buyer's wealth.
IIHS compares Tesla's Autopilot to competitors' systems
IIHS Compares Tesla's Driver Automation To BMW's, Mercedes', & Volvo's - How'd Tesla Do?
By John Goreham on
IIHS has completed an initial study of Tesla's Autopilot and level 2 driver automation systems. Here's how Tesla compared.
Did Elon Musk really say Tesla might go private?
Trading of Tesla Stock Halted After Apparent Tweet From Musk About Taking Tesla Private - No Word From Musk Confirming or Denying Validity
By John Goreham on
After tweets appeared on Elon Musk's twitter account about possibly taking the company private, confusion ensues. Trading halted.
Nissan NV Electric Camper (top) and VW Buzz ID Bus (bottom)
Limited EV Camper Market Options Makes Tesla Create a Camper Mode for its Cars
By Al Castro on
With all the fast paced changes occurring in the EV world from a Tented Model 3 to a Class 8 Mighty Tesla Semi RV Camper coached by Instagram, has unfortunately left EVers with an inescapable reality: this summer they’re left short handed with few camping vehicle options. What’s presently selling they’re not selling them here in the states. And Teslarites are taking the matter into their own hands.
Tesla Model 3 deliveries double in July.
Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Leap Ahead In July Offering New Hope For Fans and Reservation Holders
By John Goreham on
Tesla Model 3 deliveries more than double after two months at the same level.
Tesla stock one year comparison.
Tesla Stock Comparison To GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda 1 Year After Model 3 Arrived
By John Goreham on
Tesla delivered the first Model 3 cars to owners one business year ago today. Here's how Tesla stock has done in that year compared to the market and compared to Tesla's peers.
Chargy EV charger at a street lamp
char.gy's CEO Founder Shares The Secrets of Future EV Charging with Torque News
By Al Castro on
Electric car ownership will remain a charging station sticking point for urban and apartment dwellers, as fingerpointing tries to blame who is responsible for setting up public and fast charging stations across the US. In the UK, local governments are requiring the installation of open access points for public charging. This is the kind of charging where a payment method is not required on demand at site. A UK EV charging company called char.gy is about to change all of this on both sides of the big lake.
Tesla - One year since Model 3.
Tesla Lookback - One Year Since Model 3 Launched What Has Changed For the Better & the Worse
By John Goreham on
The first Tesla Model 3 cars were delivered a year ago. We look back at Tesla's year including stock performance, business volume, Model 3 launch, and much more.
Tesla Model 3 white color 1200x900 size
If Tesla Does These Things It Can Probably Lower The Price of Model 3
By Armen Hareyan on
Many people start realizing that the 35,000 Model 3 was just a good promo from Tesla. We haven't seen the Model 3 at that price point and people are wondering if this was somewhat misleading. But let's be proactive. What can Tesla do to offer a Model 3 at 35,000 dollar price point?
Fastest armored Tesla Model S
For Safety and Security an Armored Tesla Model S Is The Way To Go
By Al Castro on
International Armoring is offering an aftermarket armored anti ballistic and bioweapon package for the Tesla Model S, in different levels of protection. A good armored vehicle needs to do two things: protect, and look stock. This package seems to do both.
Tesla Model 3 Red Color 1200x900 front view
No Question Tesla Can Build Nice Car, What Matters Is Can It Do It at 35K$ Price Point?
By Armen Hareyan on
A new analysis from the Business Insider says "a tsunami of money could be headed Tesla's way in the next year - and that’s bad news for the bears." Let's look at Tesla's chances.
Tesla Roadster and Semi
Here’s 2 for the Road in 2019: Tesla to Put Roadster 2 and Mighty Semi into Production
By Al Castro on
In an unusual nighttime announcement during the week after the American markets closed, Tesla said it was setting 2019 production dates for two all new vehicles, one coming as a surprise. With the launch of the second generation Roadster and the surprise production of Tesla Semi, Tesla sets its sights on both extreme ends of the vehicle market, while it battles itself to bring the Model 3 to the global market, and battles insolvency before it beats them everywhere.
Elon Musk and Tesla Model 3
Report: "Tesla Model 3 Goes From Zero To Engulfed In Flames In 3.5 Seconds"
By John Goreham on
Satirical publication The Onion has us laughing out loud at its take on the Tesla Model 3.
Will Elon Musk's Latest Controversy Be a Tipping Point, or Are We In For More Crazy From Tesla's CEO?
By John Goreham on
Elon Musk has resorted to name calling when his ego isn't properly boosted. Just how much weirder can Tesla's CEO's extracurricular activities get?
Red Tesla Model 3, 1200x900 size
The Take Down of the $35,000 Model 3 and Its Meaning to Tesla: Analysis and Opinion
By Al Castro on
Tesla Inc was smart for itself by taking down the mystery $35,000 price for a model version some have long been waiting for, hadn’t yet been built, not sure if it will ever exist, and that they were never really in a position to offer. They need to worry about surviving first, and you do that by making money. Period.
Maserati EV Portfolio
Has Tesla Scared Fiat Into Building Electric Cars?
By Dean McManis on
It looks like Fiat is finally going to build some electric cars after all. For those of you who have been watching the auto industry, it was clear that Fiat (and Chrysler) had been trailing all of the other major automakers in having any plan for electrification of their cars. There was no hint of any interest in building competitive EVs, and in fact their CEO Sergio Marchionne suggested that buyers skip buying their Fiat 500e, because they were losing $10,000 on each one sold.
Porsche's Quick Charge Stations Have Arrived, and They Have a Crucial Advantage Over Tesla's
By Max Marck on
Torquenews has been keeping a close eye on the progress of Porsche's electric vehicle. Like the EV contender Tesla, Porsche has been making substantial promises about future developments. Among these promises was the guarantee of a network of fast-charging stations. Tesla currently has their own proprietary equivalents, and Porsche's late entry puts them behind the game in this regard. Now, however, it looks like Porsche is delivering: super-fast charging stations have begun to pop up.
Tesla Model 3 at a showroom 1200x900
Tesla Concerns: Why or Why Not
By Armen Hareyan on
Regarding the future of Tesla there are both concerns and appreciation for Elon Musk.
Tesla Model 3 sales drop back
Tesla Model 3 Deliveries Drop In June - Toyota Prius Prime Has Outsold Model 3 Since Its Arrival
By John Goreham on
Despite the hype from Tesla, the company delivered less Model 3 cars last month than it did the month before. On the other hand, Toyota Prius Prime has outsold Model 3.
Tesla RV Camper
The RV World Just Got More Electrified with Tesla Semi RV Camper Concept
By Al Castro on
Recently a Spanish designer based in Madrid created a rendering of a Tesla Semi Class 8 Tractor heavily modified to be an RV camper. He then posted it on Instagram. It instantly went viral and caused such a frenzy on the Internet to bring to the imagination the possibilities of such a vehicle that Tesla could make.
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