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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

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Shai Agassi says Detroit must learn from Tesla's example
By David Herron on
To compete against Tesla Motors, Shai Agassi says the big automakers must learn some things from what Tesla is doing right.
Tesla opens 17th Supercharger location, kicking installations into high gear
By David Herron on
While expanding Supercharger presence in the SF Bay Area, Tesla is promising to start installing 2-3 Supercharger locations a week and still build a cross-country corridor by the end of 2013.
Tesla Model S deliveries commence in Europe, first expansion outside North America
By David Herron on
Tesla's expansion of world-wide sales of the Model S met a big milestone with the first delivery in Norway (Europe).
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S sales rapidly growing, while accountants turn profit into loss
By David Herron on
Tesla continued to increase Model S sales, significantly beating their estimates, while accounting rules meant the company is showing a slight loss.
Congress threatening to end ATVM loan program that funded Leaf, Model S, and other successes
By David Herron on
A Bush-era program giving federal loans to support "advanced technology vehicle manufacturing" is under threat from Congress, but it should be ended anyway.
Tesla buys test track next to Fremont factory
By David Herron on
A test track conveniently next door to Tesla's factory in Fremont is now owned by them, soon to see prototype Tesla vehicles zooming around.
Tesla opens Supercharger network for Vancouver/Seattle/Portland corridor
By David Herron on
Tesla Superchargers have expanded into new territory as Tesla begins to spread the network beyond the SF-LA and Washington-Boston corridors.
Tesla Model S production significantly above targets for 2013
By David Herron on
Elon Musk said the Tesla factory is cranking out significantly more than 400 Model S's a week, which would give good odds the company will significantly beat the 21,000 car target for 2013.
The Teva Motors home page.
UK's Teva Motors to design electric fleet trucks with Tesla born insight
By Don Bain on
Teva Motors emerged during 2012 in the United Kingdom with its prime directive developing a 7.5 tonne Diesel Extended Range Electric Truck for the route delivery market and, in picking their development team, has named an engineer involved in the creation of the Tesla Roadster.
Tesla Model S
Watch Tesla swap Model S battery in 90 seconds [video]
By Denis Flierl on
See Tesla Models S get a battery swap in an amazing 90 seconds! It can be done twice as fast as filling up with a tank of gas.
2013 Tesla Model S recall
Tesla's Luxurious Treatment Promise After Model S Recall
By Anthony Faccenda on
Tesla Motors Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles due to a second-row seating issue.
2013 Toyota Prius
New eGallon rating offers amazing fuel cost comparisons for EV buyers
By John Goreham on
Wouldn't you like to know the actual cost to run an electric car versus other green car choices? Don't trust the sound bytes. Here are the facts.
Audi Diesel
Audi has a 2014 diesel for you
By John Goreham on
Audi expands its diesel option to the A6, A7, and Q5. Great news for those who like to use viscous fuels, but these beg comparison to Audi's own gasoline vehicles and the Tesla Model S and Model X.
Tesla Model S
Tesla winning over skeptics with bold plan
By John Goreham on
Tesla has always made excellent products, but the business plan seemed hopeless. The secret to Tesla's success is not only the unique cars, but a unique mandate that makes it a winner.
Tesla Model S Review
Why driving the Tesla Model S makes older reviews meaningless
By John Goreham on
Tesla founder Elon Musk insists Model S is the world's best car. He could be six months from being right.
Tesla Supercharger network, Fall 2013
Tesla's Supercharger network to keep Model S's running after Zombie Apocalypse
By David Herron on
The long-awaited update to the Tesla Supercharger network includes adding many new stations and decreasing the time required for a full recharge.
Tesla Model S
Tesla repays loans in dramatic fashion
By John Goreham on
Like all of its moves, today's announcement that Tesla had repaid all of its Department of Energy debt, was not without flair.
TheTesla Model S Chassis/batterpack. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain
Why Tesla is talking replaceable batteries and why it won't work
By Don Bain on
Based on a recent Tweet from Elon Musk and a hint dropped in Tesla’s quarterly report, the firm may be working on a replaceable battery scheme to speed up recharging, or is at least promoting the notion it might have such intentions.
2013 Tesla Model S
Tesla's $850 million stock offering to help company pay off Dept of Energy loans
By David Herron on
A new offering from Tesla Motors of a $850 million package of common stock and convertible senior notes will be used to completely prefund payoff of the Dept. of Energy loans, as well as general corporate purposes.
Tesla Model S
Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S is the one of the best cars ever [video]
By Anthony Faccenda on
The Tesla Model S has received a 99 out of 100 score from Consumer Reports, making it the highest-rated car on the road today.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Motors shows strong sales, big revenue growth for Q1 2013
By David Herron on
Tesla Motors lived up to their promise to reach profitability for Q1 2013, based on stronger than expected sales and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
Tesla Motors factory floor
Tesla steals from Aston Martin, talks to Google about Auto Bots
By Aaron Turpen on
Tesla has not only stolen key talent (and some say design cues) from Aston Martin, but is also talking with Google about making an electric robot car. In typical Silicon Valley fashion, bridges are being jumped at Tesla Motors.
2013 Tesla Model S
Tesla tweaks Model S financing, giving higher resale value, and lower payments
By David Herron on
After garnering criticism from the first version of the Model S financing program, Tesla Motors has tweaked the offering, giving even more guaranteed value.
The Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf soundly beats the Chevy Volt to lead US EV sales*
By Patrick Rall on
The Nissan Leaf posted strong numbers for the second month in a row, comfortably beating the Chevrolet Volt to lead the American electric vehicle segment in April 2013 sales – although you should take special note of the asterisk.
A Tesla Store
Houston car dealer supporting direct car sales exemption for Tesla Motors
By David Herron on
Going against the Automobile Dealers Association, who is seeking to block Tesla's sales model around the country, a Houston area car dealer makes the case that Tesla should be allowed to sell cars directly to the public because it would increase consumer choice.
Tesla service center
Tesla unveils worlds best service and warranty program for Model S, X
By David Herron on
Elon Musk unveiled new service and warranties that include unlimited battery pack coverage, top end Model S loaner cars, and invisible valet service.
2013 Tesla Model S
Tesla Motors might make federal case out of dealership fight in Texas and elsewhere
By David Herron on
Tesla is fighting in several states for the right to sell its electric cars in the way it deems best, via direct sales to customers, while going against the traditional independent dealership system.
Tesla Model S
Tesla passes Bentley in sales and looks ahead to higher levels of production
By John Goreham on
Tesla claims production and shipment numbers that are quickly moving it out of the niche catagory and possibly into the levels of some mainstream brands.
2013 Tesla Model S
Elon Musk pitches Texas legislature on right to sell Tesla Model S in Texas
By David Herron on
Tesla's sales model is incompatible with laws in some states, and Texas law is so restrictive that Musk had to step in personally to lobby the Texas Legislature in support of a law creating a narrow exception that would allow specifically defined electric car makers to sell cars direct to customers.
March 2013 electric car sales best ever according to EDTA, led by Leaf and Model S sales
By David Herron on
Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S sales are surging, leading to the highest ever monthly sales of electric cars for March 2013.
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