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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.

Tesla Image of Model 3 on the road; game playing has supposedly be halted; Photo Courtesy Tesla
By Marc Stern Dec 24 2021 - 5:29pm

NHTSA Probes Tesla Game Playing Mode; Automaker Reportedly Orders Update With Halt

Tesla Motors, driven by software, has more than once updated its infotainment system with good results. Sometimes, though, the results resemble updates that have gone out to the AutoPilot subroutine. In this case. the automaker's large front screen could access video games that could be played by the operator -- not a great situation at 70 mph.
Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
By Nicolas Caballero Dec 24 2021 - 4:07pm

Tesla Bringing Prosperity And Green Industry To Brandenburg Region, Germany

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg is Tesla’s first manufacturing location in Europe and its most advanced, sustainable and efficient facility yet. Slated for completion this year, it will manufacture hundreds of thousands of Model Y vehicles and millions of battery cells.
Tesla Megapack, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
By Nicolas Caballero Dec 23 2021 - 2:27pm

Tesla To Close Deal On Battery Graphite With Syrah - Australia

Tesla Inc. has agreed to take the majority of battery-ready graphite from a production facility planned in Louisiana, in a deal with Syrah Resources, an Australian Stock Exchange listed industrial minerals and technology company with its flagship "Balama Graphite" Operation in Mozambique, and a downstream Active Anode Material facility in the United States.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
By Nicolas Caballero Dec 22 2021 - 12:11pm

Goodyear Introduces a Tesla Model Y New Tire

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has just announced the launch of the new ElectricDrive GT. Marking Goodyear’s first replacement tire in North America tuned for electric vehicles - mainly Tesla Model Y - the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is an ultra-high performance, all-season tire that delivers long-lasting tread wear and a quiet ride for EV drivers and passengers, according to the press release by Goodyear.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
By Nicolas Caballero Dec 21 2021 - 5:32pm

Tesla Updating Software And Entertainment: Darkmode, Waypoints, TikTok, Sudokus And Original 'Sonic the Hedgehog'

Tesla has just updated its software with powerful entertainment add-ons. The end of the year version (2021.44.25) introduces changes to the interface, dark mode and several new features such as integration with TikTok. We have known for a long time that Tesla promotes drivers to play directly from their cars when they are stopped or charging; with each update drivers have more reasons to do so.
Tesla Merger With Daimler Would Be Like Elon Musk Dragging a 50-lb Rock Behind Him Wherever He Goes
By Armen Hareyan Dec 20 2021 - 8:58am

Tesla Merger With Daimler Would Be Like Elon Musk Dragging a 50-lb Rock Behind Him Wherever He Goes

Several days ago Karlsruhe Insider's analysts made a forecast that Tesla Daimler merger is upcoming and that Tesla will swallow Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler "without asking." In this article I am taking a look why it's not a good idea for Tesla to merge with Daimler, based on the comments from Torque News Youtube subscribers.
By Justin Hart Dec 19 2021 - 3:01am

VW is the closest to catching Tesla, but it isn’t alone

My best friend, whose first car (a 1985 VW Jetta) was my first aspirational vehicle, had me over to speak with his parents. While chatting with them about their next vehicle purchase, they said something provocative: “what if I don’t want a plug-in vehicle?” As a plug-in vehicle enthusiast, it is a question that is hard to hear but also an obvious indicator of the profound change the act of plugging into an electrical outlet, instead of a gas pump, represents in people’s lives. Change is hard!
Ford F-150 Lightning and GMC Hummer EV
By Justin Hart Dec 17 2021 - 9:27pm

GM and Ford are not likely to beat Tesla in U.S. EV sales by 2025

The race is on! Multiple manufacturers are vying to beat or compete with Tesla in terms of EV market share in the U.S. As I discussed in a previous article, that is going to be very hard to accomplish. Let’s look at sales forecasts and ambitions from the two other U.S. automakers, GM and Ford, through the end of the decade to break this down a bit.

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