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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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Tesla Motors stock recovers after car fire explanation posted

By David Herron on October 5, 2013 - 6:12PM

Tesla Motors clear communication following lurid reporting of a car fire this week seems to have defused what could have been a major public relations crisis.

Elon Musk: gasoline car fires five times more likely than Tesla Model S car fires

By David Herron on October 4, 2013 - 5:31PM

Tesla Motors gives their explanation of the recent Tesla Model S car fire, saying the car's safety systems worked as designed, and that the Model S is safer than gasoline cars.

Tesla Model S battery pack catches fire, stock price dives

By David Herron on October 3, 2013 - 2:36PM

Updated information on Monday's Tesla Model S fire clarifies that the battery pack caught fire, and that Tesla's battery pack design limited the spread of the fire, limiting the damage risk.

Tesla Model S car fire derails climbing Tesla Motors stock price

By David Herron on October 2, 2013 - 7:09PM

A Tesla Model S car fire yesterday is drawing international attention, sending Tesla's stock price tumbling, while gas car fires happen over 200,000 times a year in the US.

Hertz offering Tesla Model S dream cars in SF and LA airports

By David Herron on September 27, 2013 - 4:45PM

Hertz Dream Cars is adding the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster to its fleets in the San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.

GM CEO Akerson taking on Tesla's electric with Cadillac's plugin-hybrid

By David Herron on September 23, 2013 - 7:24PM

GM's luxury brand, Cadillac, is seen by CEO Dan Akerson as the correct weapon with which to fight Tesla Motors.

Tesla Motors stock sharply up on auto-pilot feature for 2016, and analyst buy recommendation

By David Herron on September 20, 2013 - 2:59PM

A "buy" recommendation by a Deutsche Bank stock analyst may have sent Tesla Motors (TSLA) stock price sharply upward, or was it the news that Tesla is developing an auto-pilot feature?

Tesla Motors confirms autonomous car self-driving plan for 2016

By David Herron on September 19, 2013 - 7:18PM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company is developing an "auto-pilot" mode to be unveiled in 2016 (or so) that isn't fully autonomous driving.

GM's Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren MI

GM challenging Tesla with new battery lab, 200 mile range electric car promises

By David Herron on September 17, 2013 - 1:19PM

General Motors is again promising to develop a 200 mile range electric car, and this time they're aiming to take on Tesla Motors whose own plan is to develop an affordable 200 mile range electric car.

California car dealers attacking Tesla Motors over advertising practices

By David Herron on September 16, 2013 - 8:06PM

Citing misleading advertising of the monthly payment to finance a Tesla Model S, the California New Car Dealers Association is calling for an investigation into Tesla's advertising.

The battery pack design behind Tesla Motors' stock price pop

By David Herron on September 16, 2013 - 6:01PM

A recent Tesla Motors patent opens the door to super-long range electric cars. Eventually.

Tesla Motors hiring autonomous driving experts hinting future RoboTesla

By David Herron on September 13, 2013 - 5:55PM

Two recent job postings on Tesla Motors' careers section are seeking to hire autonomous driving expertise.

Projected European Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2014

Tesla pledges European Supercharger coverage in several whole countries by end of 2014

By David Herron on September 10, 2013 - 4:49PM

The expanding Tesla Supercharger network is beginning to spread across Europe, and is slated to cover several whole countries, as the company ramps up sales, service and show-rooms across Europe.

Tesla's electric car plans set to swamp worldwide lithium battery manufacturing

By David Herron on September 6, 2013 - 6:53PM

Tesla Motors, with plans to be making 400,000 cars a year or more by 2018, is pushing suppliers to build a truly gargantuan battery cell manufacturing plant.

Projected Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2013

Tesla Motors brings Superchargers to Texas, where they can't sell cars

By David Herron on September 6, 2013 - 5:10PM

On Tuesday, Tesla will open their second Supercharger location in Texas, and are planning to open several more by the end of the year, despite being blocked from selling cars in Texas.

Tesla CEO taking family road trip with Model S and Superchargers

By David Herron on September 5, 2013 - 2:14PM

To demonstrate that the Tesla Model S is the first electric car that can credibly take a road trip, Elon Musk is planning to take a family road trip (five sons) in a Model S from Los Angeles to New York City.

What's behind Tesla's masive stock gains in 2013

By David Herron on September 3, 2013 - 5:57PM

Tesla Motors stock has risen over 400% in the last six months, and by market capitalization the company is rivaling the smaller automakers, which raises the question: Why?

Tesla Motors stock price since March 2013

Some top investors scared to short-sell Tesla Motors stock

By David Herron on August 31, 2013 - 9:34PM

DoubleLine Capital's Jeffrey Gundlach said it wasn't a good idea to short-sell TSLA even though the gains look irrationally excessive

Tesla covers 90% of Norweigians with Supercharger availability

By David Herron on August 30, 2013 - 4:45PM

Norway is the first European country to get Supercharger installations, as Tesla begins sales of the Model S in Europe.

Nissan's sale of ZEV credits may affect Tesla's bottom line

By David Herron on August 30, 2013 - 4:01PM

Nissan is earning enough zero emission vehicle sales credits to have excess credits to sell, potentially affecting the revenue Tesla Motors earns from their ZEV credit sales.

Tesla talking with Samsung to supply battery cells

By David Herron on August 29, 2013 - 7:32PM

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) could diversify its supply chain by signing up a new battery cell maker.

Tesla's rising stock price either hype or predicts car industry disruption

By David Herron on August 28, 2013 - 5:31PM

Tesla Motors' (TSLA) ever-increasing stock price is either a hype bubble or a serious prediction by the stock market of Tesla's future as a major car maker ranking with the likes of Daimler or BMW.

Tesla Model S remote access may let hackers mess with car

By David Herron on August 27, 2013 - 5:59PM

A potential security flaw in remote access on the Tesla Model S could let "hackers" do nefarious, if largely harmless, things to the car.

Tesla to be called Tuosule in China thanks to trademark squatters

By David Herron on August 26, 2013 - 6:16PM

Because the name Tesla has already been registered as a trademark in China, Tesla Motors may have to operate under a different name in China.

Tesla assembly facility in Tilburg Netherlands

Tesla opens European assembly facility, delivers Model S's to Dutch customers

By David Herron on August 23, 2013 - 8:36PM

Tesla Motors is now delivering the Model S in Europe, and has set up the promised assembly and distribution center in the Netherlands.

Elon Musk: Our stock price is obviously far too high

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 5:42PM

Tesla Motors' stock (TSLA) is caught in a wave of hype, leaving Tesla CEO Elon Musk grasping for the best way to describe the company's sky high valuation.

NHTSA says Tesla's 5.4 star crash test rating innacurate

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 4:10PM

Following Tesla's claim to have built the safest car ever, the NHTSA says there are no crash test results scores above 5.4 stars, and that the Tesla Model S simply scored the maximum safety rating.

BMW may beat Tesla to the electrified luxury crossover market

By John Goreham on August 22, 2013 - 12:24PM

BMW's new Concept X5 eDrive may be the first plug-in electrified luxury crossover. If BMW can produce the car before the Tesla Model X it will jump ahead of Lexus in the green luxury SUV market.

Shai Agassi tells Detroit how to compete with Tesla

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 1:15AM

Basic electric car economics says the fuel cost advantage is starting a tidal wave that will swamp the big automakers, unless they do as Shai Agassi tells them to do.

Tesla Model S safer than any car ever tested by NHTSA

By David Herron on August 19, 2013 - 9:46PM

The Tesla Model S has achieved an across-the-board 5-star crash test rating from the NHTSA.

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