Tesla News and Updates

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.

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 9 2022 - 7:54pm

Tesla Has Secret Leaks Hiding in Plain Sight

Tesla has some secrets hiding in plain sight, including secrets about the Cybertruck. Let's take a look at what Kim Java has discovered.

By Tinsae Aregay Dec 9 2022 - 4:02pm

Tesla Gets Closer To Cybertruck Production As The Cybertruck’s 9000-t Giga Press Arrives At Giga Texas

Last month Tesla's Giga Press supplier, IDRA, announced that it has completed assembling and testing a new 9000-t Giga Press that will be used to build the Cybertruck's body. And today, after being disassembled and shipped to the US, the 9000-t Giga Press has finally made it to Giga Texas.

By Nicolas Caballero Dec 9 2022 - 10:14am

Fremont Factory Gears Up For The Next Tesla Model 3 Restyling

It's no secret at this point that Tesla is working on an update to the Model 3. The relaunch of the electric sedan basically means that assembly lines have to be updated as well, which is already happening at the factory in Fremont, California.

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 9 2022 - 1:52am

Tesla Can Turn the Model 3 Into Its $30,000 Hatchback

There is starting to become pressure from retail investors and analysts against Tesla to make their $30,000 hatchback vehicle in order to compete in international markets and with BYD in China. Here's how I think Tesla can accomplish this.

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 9 2022 - 12:59am

Tesla Is Going Through a Disruptive Period of FUD

Tesla is going through a period with a lot of FUD and retail investors are getting stressed. What is going on?

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 8 2022 - 10:10pm

Tesla Model 3 With New Design for 2023 Spotted

We see a video of a covered up Tesla Model 3 that could be the new design that is being tested for 2023.

By Tinsae Aregay Dec 8 2022 - 4:25pm

Bad News For Tesla Investors As Elon Musk Is Considering Taking Out Tesla-Backed Margin Loan For Twitter

Since Elon Musk announced his intention to buy Twitter, Tesla's stock price has gone down by 47% or by around $500 billion. However, there might be more bad news for Tesla investors as a new report suggests Musk is reconsidering taking out a Tesla-backed margin loan to ease Twitter's Debt burden.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 8 2022 - 9:07am

New Study Highlights the Internet’s Second Favorite EVs After Tesla

We all know Tesla is the hottest EV brand in America. But which models from which brands are being searched for and discussed the most if we look past the top brand? One new study helps illustrate other EVs on consumers’ minds today.

By Tinsae Aregay Dec 7 2022 - 4:16pm

Tesla To Bring Back Updated HD Radar And Launch Autopilot HW4 In Mid-January Suggests FCC Finding

Tesla recently removed radar from the company's vehicles and moved to a camera-based pure vision system. However, today we have gotten conflicting information that suggests, Tesla is planning to bring back updated HD radar to the company's vehicles with the upcoming Autopilot Hardware 4 upgrade.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

By Nicolas Caballero Dec 7 2022 - 3:52pm

Tesla Cybertruck to Receive 1 MW Charging Power from Tesla Semi

The Tesla Cybertruck will get ultra-fast charging technology, coming directly from the Tesla Semi. Additionally, Tesla´s chief designer also specified some aesthetic issues about the vehicle, such as why it is taking so long to ramp up production, or the fact that its image is actually highly aerodynamic.

Image of hands-free BlueCruise in use courtesy of Ford

By John Goreham G+ Dec 7 2022 - 9:30am

Entering 2023 Tesla Is Way Behind In Hands-Free Assisted Driving

The competition has passed Tesla by when it comes to automated assisted-driving technology. Here is a look at where the industry stands with regard to hands-free automated driving technology.

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 6 2022 - 8:17pm

The Tesla Model Y - The King of All EVs

The Tesla Model Y is the king of all EVs and will be for some time. It has the perfect blend of range, performance, and space.

By Nicolas Caballero Dec 6 2022 - 2:14pm

Can the Tesla Semi Return Its Investment in Three Years?

The final presentation and the first deliveries of the Tesla Semi have opened the door to speculation about its viability; the company did not actually tell everything about its new electric truck: battery capacity, total weight and price, and advantages as compared to regular, legacy diesel trucks.

Tesla Isn't Reducing Production in China

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 5 2022 - 8:02pm

Tesla Has a Production Crisis in China

There are reports of a production crisis for Tesla in China that say Tesla is reducing Model Y production by 20%. Is this true?

By Tinsae Aregay Dec 5 2022 - 6:23pm

Tesla Shows Design Of The “Smaller, Tight Wolverine package” Cybertruck Meant For International Markets

Elon Musk has said that in the future Tesla will "make an international version of Cybertruck that will be kinda smaller, kind of like a tight Wolverine package." And today we have seen our first glimpse of a smaller, 2 door Cybertruck design directly from Tesla.

By Nicolas Caballero Dec 5 2022 - 11:08am

Giga Shanghai: Tesla's Chinese Factory Continues To Grow Unstoppable, On Track To Become Largest Car Factory In The World

Production of electric cars at Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is steadily ramping up, with amazing output numbers. The brand has just announced that last November it produced more than 100,000 electric vehicles, a new record for the factory.

By Nicolas Caballero Dec 4 2022 - 8:43pm

Cold Weather Driving With A Tesla: Essential Tips For Charging

Winter is coming, with warm clothes, movie nights and a blanket at home, Christmas lights and decoration and inevitably, the cold on the road and lots of snow in some areas. Having an electric car is not a problem at all to having a good driving experience during these months though, even in the coldest northern countries; on the contrary: an electric vehicle works down to around -40ºF, even in colder conditions than a diesel, which usually has a limit of around -13ºF.

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 4 2022 - 4:07pm

Tesla Model S Plaid Review After 20,000 Miles

A Tesla Model S Plaid owner gives his impression of the vehicle after driving it 20,000 miles.

Tesla's Semi Astounding Leader Over the Other EV Semi Trucks

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 4 2022 - 3:48pm

Tesla Semi Has An Astounding Lead Over the Other EV Semi Trucks

Tesla's semi is compared to the other top 7 semi trucks available in North America and the comparison is staggering. The Tesla semi blows all the other 7 out of the water.

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 4 2022 - 3:25pm

Tesla Just Cut Prices on the Model 3 and Y

Tesla recently cut prices on some of its vehicles by up to 23%! In December, 2022, Tesla cut prices on its Model 3 and Model Y by almost $4,000 dollars! Here's why they did it.

By Tinsae Aregay Dec 3 2022 - 9:12pm

Ship Carrying The First Tesla Model S Plaids To Arrive In Europe Ending 2 Years Of Wait

It has been more than two years since Tesla last delivered the Model S and X to Europe. This has undoubtedly disappointed a lot of prospective buyers, however, the wait seems to finally be over as a ship carrying Model S Plaids is expected to dock in Zeebrugge, Belgium today.

By Tinsae Aregay Dec 2 2022 - 6:07pm

Tesla Unveils V4 Supercharger With 1000KW Capability, 3X Current Density & Will “Be Used For Cybertruck”

At yesterday's Semi delivery event, Tesla has officially taken the wraps off the company's next-generation V4 superchargers. According to Tesla, the V4 supercharger can charge at 1000KW and has 3 times the current density. However, even more impressively, Elon Musk has also shared that the V4 supercharger "is going to be used for Cybertruck."

By Nicolas Caballero Dec 2 2022 - 4:44pm

Tesla Semi Delivery Ceremony: A Peek Into the Electric Truck Revolution

In a somewhat decaffeinated ceremony, Elon Musk delivered the first units of the Tesla Semi last night. The electric truck is already on the road, although at the moment we still do not have much - needed - information other than what was officially shared during the event.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 2 2022 - 3:43pm

Tesla Semi, Cybertruck Are Few of Several Cars To Feature a 1000-Volt Powertrain

Some of you earlier today had asked about Tesla Semi's voltage of the powertrain.

How Does Regenerative Braking Work in Electric Vehicles And Tesla Vehicles

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 1 2022 - 11:05pm

How Regenerative Braking Works in Electric Vehicles And Tesla Vehicles

Regenerative braking is a way of taking energy from an electric vehicle and putting it into the battery. Here's how it works in Tesla vehicles and other EVs.

By Jeremy Johnson Dec 1 2022 - 10:02pm

Biggest Reveals From the Tesla Semi Delivery Event

Tesla just had its semi delivery event. Information about the Tesla semi was shared and Pepsi Co. took deliveries. Here are the biggest reveals.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 1 2022 - 9:33pm

The Famous Tesla Semi Driving 500 Miles, Fully Loaded, on a Single Charge

Tesla just released this famous video of Tesla Semi going 500 miles on a single charge. It's fully loaded and even includes bathroom breaks.

By Tinsae Aregay Dec 1 2022 - 5:16pm

Tesla Will Live Stream The Semi Delivery Event On Twitter, Here Are All The Links To Watch The Event

It has been 5 years since Tesla first unveiled the company's all-electric class 8 truck. However, today the wait is finally over as the EV maker is only hours away from making the first deliveries. And to add to the excitement, Tesla has announced the event will be streaming live on Twitter. Below are links to all the places Tesla will be live streaming the Semi delivery event.

By Nicolas Caballero Dec 1 2022 - 3:00pm

Tesla Teams Up With TSMC to Create Cutting-Edge Autonomous Driving Technology

According to new reports in Taiwanese media, Tesla has become one of TSMC's biggest customers after securing the purchase of large quantities of microchips for its new generation of the FSD system.

By Tinsae Aregay Nov 30 2022 - 2:57pm

Tesla’s Chief Designer Says He Prefers The Design Of The Upcoming “Futuristic” Robotaxi Than Even The Cybertruck

The Tesla Cybertruck has one of the most iconic designs of any production vehicle. However, today, in a new CNBC interview, asked what his favorite vehicle design is, Tesla's Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen revealed that he prefers the design of the upcoming driverless "futuristic" robotaxi even to that of the design of the Cybertruck.

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