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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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My Tesla Cybertruck Startled My Elderly Neighbor’s Horse; She Fell & Broke 8 Ribs – Deers & Gazelles are Also No Cybertruck Fans

By Tinsae Aregay on September 23, 2024 - 10:18AM

A Cybertruck owner says that his elderly neighbor had to be airlifted to a hospital after his truck startled her horse. She fell down and broke eight ribs. The Cybertruck also seems to startle and confuse other animals even more than gas vehicles.

Tesla Saves The Life Of This Man's Love Of His Life - A Testament To Tesla Safety

By Jeremy Johnson on September 22, 2024 - 6:25PM

A Tesla saved this man's love of his life, in an accident that would have been fatal in just about any other car. It is a testament to the safety of Tesla vehicles and their numerous safety features.

Firefighters Struggle to Break the Tesla Cybertruck’s “Transparent Metal” Glass During Emergency Response Training

By Tinsae Aregay on September 22, 2024 - 11:44AM

A new video posted on X and TikTok shows firefighters attempting to break the Cybertruck’s windows. However, despite wielding heavy axes, it takes three blows to see the first crack and over 12 blows to break the window completely.

My Tesla Cybertruck Windshield Shattered to Pieces While Washing it With a Microfiber Cloth

By Tinsae Aregay on September 21, 2024 - 11:29AM

A Cybertruck owner, Addam, says that his truck’s windshield shattered into pieces as he was washing it using a microfiber cloth. He adds that he was drying his glass from the inside when it spidered and shattered.

Tesla Cuts FSD Prices to as Low as $4,500 – Owners Who Paid $15,000 Demand a Refund

By Tinsae Aregay on September 20, 2024 - 12:27PM

Tesla's recent price cuts for the full-self-driving software have angered current owners who have paid more than three times for the option. Tesla has lowered the FSD price to as low as $4,500 on some variants.

Help, My Tesla Is Losing Battery Charge Overnight - What Can I Do?

By Jeremy Johnson on September 19, 2024 - 5:24PM

A Tesla owner sees that her Tesla's battery goes down by 1% overnight and wonders what she can do to avoid this. We'll explain everything.

Charging Plug Battle Between CCS2 and NACS

GM Vehicles Get Access To Tesla Superchargers - What You’ll Need Before Using A Tesla Supercharger

By Rob Enderle on September 19, 2024 - 5:01PM

With GM now beginning their conversion to the NACS Tesla plug standard there are things you need to know, one of them being, it may be unsafe to use a Tesla supercharger with a non-Tesla car.

Tesla Cybertruck Achieves a Record 405KW Peak Charging Speed (1,030 Miles/hr)

By Tinsae Aregay on September 19, 2024 - 11:22AM

A Tesla Cybertruck using a 600KW fast charger has set a new record, achieving a peak charging rate of 405KW. This translates to recouping 1,030 miles/hr; however, the charging curve still needs improvements.

People Who Own GM EVs, Like the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, Can Finally Buy Adapters to Use the Tesla SuperChargers

By Mary Conway on September 18, 2024 - 10:40PM

This is a huge step that will help all GM EV owners. GM announced that the $225 adapters will give owners access to the Tesla network of nearly 18,000 superchargers.

Electric Car Chargers instead of gas pumps in a gas station format

GM Partners With EVgo To Emulate Tesla And Build 400 Fast EV Chargers

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 7:34PM

GM and EVgo are collaborating to create gas-station like charging stations that should appeal to both existing electric car owners and potential owners considering switching from gas cars. If this becomes the new standard, sales should improve a lot.

Excited Electric Car buyer, incentives make a difference

Electric Car Sales Continue To Improve Thanks To Strong Incentives

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 6:38PM

Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.

How To Tell If A Cybertruck Is A Beast Or Dual Motor By Looking At The VIN Number

By Jeremy Johnson on September 18, 2024 - 4:48PM

There is a way to tell if a Cybertruck is a beast version or dual motor version by simply looking at the VIN number. Here's how you do it.

Tesla Says The Cybertruck Hitch is Rated to Support the Same Vertical Loads as the Model Y – “No More than 160 lbs or 2 Bicycles”

By Tinsae Aregay on September 18, 2024 - 9:44AM

According to Tesla’s Cybertruck Owner Manual, the Cybertruck “hitch assembly is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). Exceeding this maximum weight can cause damage.” Tesla further explains that the load is equivalent to two bicycles.

Tesla Pretended To “Break the Wheel” By Selling Direct, But Instead Stole Legacy Dealers’ Playbook

By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 5:43PM

When Tesla debuted, one differentiator was supposed to be a direct sales model free of the horsetrading that legacy dealers engaged in. Now, Tesla does all those same things.

Tesla “Exploded Like a Bomb” After Fiery Crash - Shrapnel Takes Down Passerby

By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 2:29PM

A Tesla has crashed in New York, and the resulting post-crash fire is one of the worst we’ve seen. Witnesses describe the explosion that followed, and how a passerby was felled by the blast.

I Took My Tesla Cybertruck Off-Roading and Half My Truck is Broken – Window Cracked, Fender Dented, Mud Flaps Crashed

By Tinsae Aregay on September 17, 2024 - 11:43AM

A Cybertruck owner following an off-roading trip shows all the parts that broke on his all-electric truck. Among other issues, the single trip cracked his Cybertruck’s passenger side window, dented his fender, and crashed the plastic mud flaps.

I Am Planning On Buying My Wife A Model 3 Long Range - Any Advice About One Year's Model Versus Another

By Jeremy Johnson on September 17, 2024 - 12:19AM

Someone is wanting to buy a Tesla for their wife and asked a question about which Model 3 year for the long range is best. We answer all the questions this man needs to know - and you need to know for your wife.

Electric Vehicle Publications Fact Check One Another - Name Calling Begins

By John Goreham on September 16, 2024 - 4:06PM

Publications advocating for battery electric vehicles are offering competing headlines on what the EV deliveries mean. It’s fun to compare and contrast the views of the EVangelist media.

A Number of Tesla Customers Who No Longer Want to Take Delivery of Their Cybertruck Start a Petition to Get Their Non-Refundable $1000 Deposit Back

By Tinsae Aregay on September 16, 2024 - 11:33AM

A Change.org petition calls on Tesla to refund people who no longer want to take delivery of a Foundation Series Cybertruck their non-refundable $1000 deposit. The issue has come to the forefront as people wait for the regular Cybertruck variant.

Tesla Robo Taxi Rendered By Google Gemini

Tesla Tests Robotaxi With Rotating Seats-The End Of Car Ownership Is Approaching

By Rob Enderle on September 13, 2024 - 7:54PM

With Tesla’s entry of a viable Robotaxi the beginning of the end of car ownership, humans driving cars, and ICE cars in general begins with the eventual end forecast to be in 10 to 15 years based on prior trends.

TOPS Will Replace Horsepower In Future Electric Cars

By Rob Enderle on September 12, 2024 - 6:57PM

TOPS, or Trillions of Operations Per Second, will increasingly be more relevant to how we measure cars than HP or any other metric as automobiles and their functions become smarter than we currently are.

This Gal Sold Her Condo And Lives Full Time In Her Tesla Model Y

By Jeremy Johnson on September 12, 2024 - 12:18AM

Stephanie Virovec, who goes by the name, "Little Hippy Gal" has embraced the mobile way of sustainable living by selling her condo and living full-time in a Tesla Model Y for 2 years.

Image of Tesla vehicles for sale by John Goreham

Used Battery-Only Vehicles Plunge In Value - Hybrid-Electrics Remain Steady

By John Goreham on September 11, 2024 - 2:42PM

A new study highlights show dramatically the value of battery-only vehicles has plummeted. Meanwhile, hybrid-electric vehicles are holding their value.

Elon Musk Highlights a Video of a Tesla Cybertruck Rescuing a Toyota Tacoma Stuck in Mud

By Tinsae Aregay on September 9, 2024 - 10:54AM

After all the criticisms concerning the Cybertruck’s off-roading ability, Elon Musk has highlighted a new video where the Cybertruck rescues a stuck Toyota Tacoma from a muddy pit. In the video, you can also see the Cybertruck clear the course easily.

Tesla Ups Its Wireless Charging Game, Showing It May Use Wireless Charging Pads For Its Robotaxi Vehicle

By Jeremy Johnson on September 8, 2024 - 3:35PM

Tesla may end up using a wireless charging solution for its robotaxi network. This would mean the robotaxis would simply drive over a wireless charging pad in order to charge.

Tesla Told Me to Stop Complaining About My Cybertruck Door; It Flung Open On the Highway Next to My 1-Year-Old Daughter

By Tinsae Aregay on September 8, 2024 - 10:38AM

A Cybertruck owner says Tesla Engineers told him to stop complaining and that it was just a cosmetic issue when he showed them his ill-fitting doors. However, the door flung open on the highway next to where his 1-year-old daughter was sitting.

The Worst and Best Car Brands Reviewed and Rated

Most Unreliable Cars To Own Over 5-10 Years

By Timothy Boyer on September 7, 2024 - 12:24PM

Which cars are proven to be the most unreliable if you plan on owning one for 5 years or more? Find out with this latest recommendation about the 2025 models you should avoid and those you should consider.

The First Place to Look if Your Tesla is Missing

By Timothy Boyer on September 6, 2024 - 12:19PM

Some Tesla owners are facing a new problem with their Teslas: If you own one and it has mysteriously disappeared, where is the first place you should look?

Tesla's AI Road Map Has Released - Showing FSD Version 13 In One Month and China and Europe Getting FSD: This Has Huge Implications

By Jeremy Johnson on September 6, 2024 - 1:35AM

Tesla has done something it normally doesn't do - and that is, release a road map of its plans. In this road map, Tesla's AI plans are announced, with FSD coming to Europe and China next year and version 13 releasing in the U.S. in October.

All About the Happenings With Tesla Today, 9/4/2024 - Including 4680 Battery, Actually Smart Summon, and Optimus

By Jeremy Johnson on September 4, 2024 - 11:25PM

Here is the latest news about Tesla today, Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, including insights into 4680 batteries, actually smart summon, and a cryptic message about robots.

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