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.

Proposed Tax Credit Is Slap In the Face For Tesla

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 14 2021 - 5:00pm

New Tax Credit Bill Is a Slap In the Face of Tesla

We've seen reports on the newest revision of the proposed electric vehicle tax credit bill. There's a few things that are a direct slap in the face of Tesla and other all-in electric vehicle makers. Let's see what it is.

Elon Musk pointing to a new Tesla battery

By Nicolas Caballero Sep 14 2021 - 1:25pm

Tesla Battery Research: Latest Breakthrough

Tesla, along with the partners at the battery 500 consortium has been working on the latest research on batteries for electric cars, which has ultimately led to a battery that is capable of withstanding up to 6,000 charge cycles. The race to improve batteries for electric cars is still raging on. Research is advancing at a dizzying pace with the idea of being able to obtain batteries that offer longer periods of useful life.

Image of Tesla dealership by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Sep 14 2021 - 9:12am

Tesla Dominates Fastest-Selling Used Car List

Used cars are in high demand, and the ones people want most badly come from Tesla.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 13 2021 - 8:26pm

Tesla Taking Norway By Storm

Tesla has recently been selling its electric vehicles in Norway. The result is Tesla surging to the leader in electric vehicle sales in Norway, in just a few short months. Let's take a look at how this is happening.

By Peter Neilson G+ Sep 13 2021 - 2:51pm

1 Strange Way Owning A Tesla Changes The Owner

Call me crazy but I have seen this dozens of times now. Owning a Tesla causes change to the owner. It is not necessarily bad, but I found it very interesting.

By Timothy Boyer Sep 13 2021 - 2:04pm

Non-Tesla Garage Rescues Tesla Owners From Tesla Service Center

Are you a Tesla owner, but your car is nearing its end-of-warranty period or have been told by a Tesla Service Center that you need to buy a part that’s at a cost which is a significant portion toward buying a new Tesla? This non-Tesla sanctioned garage strikes again with a rescue that saves another Tesla owner---this time, over $17,000!

By Tinsae Aregay Sep 13 2021 - 5:50am

Elon Musk Criticizes Proposed US EV Tax Credit Saying It Was Written By Ford & UWA Lobbyists

Elon Musk let his frustration out about the new EV tax credit saying it was written by Ford/UAW lobbyists, as they make their electric car in Mexico. Musk says the way the new rule is written does not serve the US taxpayer.

Tesla Sentry Mode benefits non-Tesla owners

By Timothy Boyer Sep 12 2021 - 11:44am

The One Tesla Feature That Could Benefit Non-Tesla Owners The Most

While not everyone is a Tesla fan, it turns out that Tesla owners have an excellent opportunity to change non-Tesla owner’s mind through Good Samaritan acts using this common Tesla feature.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 12 2021 - 12:13am

Tesla Releases Mind Blowing FSD V10

Tesla just released its version 10 of its FSD (full self-driving) software. It's a big improvement over the previous version. Let's see what others are experiencing.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Sep 11 2021 - 11:53pm

Big Shift Is Happening With Tesla 4680 Battery Production

Tesla's reported negotiations with Chinese battery producers for its 4680 EV battery production, show a big shift in the electric battery production industry.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Sep 11 2021 - 11:46pm

Tesla FSD Is Accurate, but Musk Says 10.1 Will Reverse Back, Like Person

Today, during the entire day Tesla community was discussing the release and the improvements of Tesla FSD Beta 10.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Sep 11 2021 - 11:20pm

This Is How Tesla Can Succeed in India

Recently we hear more news that Tesla is actively working toward entering the Indian automotive market. But will Tesla succeed in India now that Ford is stopping to make cars in India? This report shows what can Tesla do to succeed in India.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 10 2021 - 9:49pm

What Are These Tesla Giga Castings Doing Outside at Fremont?

We have a view of possibly 1,000 Tesla giga castings at its Fremont, CA factory. What are they being used for?

By Daniel Cappo Sep 10 2021 - 7:59pm

Tesla Turns Old New Mexico Casino Into Sales Facility

It appears that Tesla is still looking to build new facilities. This will be Tesla’s first sales facility in the state of New Mexico.

By Daniel Cappo Sep 10 2021 - 6:59pm

Tesla Passenger And Cargo Vans Could Serve Many Purposes

The time has come where Tesla should pull the trigger on coming out with a van. If Tesla incorporated all of its latest technology, then this future van could be the more attractive option as opposed to a Mercedes Sprinter.

Image of John Goreham weighing a spare tire

By John Goreham G+ Sep 10 2021 - 12:17pm

Myth Busted - Spare Tires Don’t Reduce Electric Vehicle Range

The myth that a compact spare tire adds meaningful mass to a vehicle is easily disproven.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 9 2021 - 5:28pm

Huge Tesla Model Y Sales in China

We have reports of China sales numbers out of China and the Model Y is selling like hot cakes. We wrote that this would happen a couple months ago and now it is coming true. Let's see the numbers.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 9 2021 - 5:03pm

Tesla Patents Laser Windshield Wipers

We have news of Tesla patenting laser windshield wipers, according to sources familiar with the matter. Let's see why Tesla might do such a thing.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 7 2021 - 9:22pm

Tesla Investing Billions in Battery Factory Near Giga Berlin

We have news that Tesla is investing billions of dollars in a battery factory near Giga Berlin with the hopes to get the factory producing 250 GWh of production. Tesla is using the same tactics as it did with Giga Berlin to try and get approval and speed up the process.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 6 2021 - 8:20pm

Elon Musk Thinks Tesla Can 4x In 4 Years

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 4 2021 - 9:29pm

The Tesla Robovan - A Van Designed for Those With Disabilities

We heard that Elon Musk was mentioning the Tesla van - a robovan, that would be designed to be convenient for those having disabilities and solar charging. This was at an all-hands meeting at Tesla recently.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 3 2021 - 10:57am

Tesla Had an All Hands Meeting - One Thing Was Profound

There was recently a leak of a Tesla all-hands meeting and notes from it from Sawyer Merritt on Twitter. Let's see what the details of the meeting were and one thing that was very profound.

Tesla Cybertruck ecat to enable solar panel charging

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 2 2021 - 9:46pm

Tesla CyberTruck Will Have Option for Solar Panels

The Tesla CyberTruck will have an option for solar panels, an "ecat" system. This will allow for the truck to charge itself in the sun and possibly be able to keep the vehicle charged for users who don't drive long distances for free.

By Timothy Boyer Sep 2 2021 - 12:44am

NHTSA Gives Tesla Until October to Respond to Autopilot Allegations

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration is demanding that Tesla provides an extensive amount of data about its Autopilot system by October 22nd putting the company at risk of a potential large-scale recall. But is the NHTSA being too heavy-handed? Read on and judge for yourself.

By Daniel Cappo Sep 1 2021 - 5:28pm

Musk Hopes For Fewer Supply Chain Shortages Next Year As Roadster Is Delayed Until 2023

Elon Musk described 2021 as “a year of super crazy supply chain shortages.” Tesla has already delayed the Cybertruck and the Semi, so one can hope delaying all of these vehicles won’t backfire.

By Jeremy Johnson Sep 1 2021 - 3:33pm

When Will the CyberTruck Begin Production?

The CyberTruck has been a hot topic lately and one of the biggest questions surrounding it is: When will the CyberTruck begin production and deliveries? Let's see if we can answer this question.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 31 2021 - 3:38pm

Could You Live in Just a CyberTruck With Camper?

Could you live in just a CyberTruck with a camper? How much would it cost? What would be available to you? How much room would you have? Let's take a look!

By Tinsae Aregay Aug 31 2021 - 3:26pm

Breaking: Tesla Is Looking For Partners To Build 4680 & Possibly 4690 Batteries In China

A new report from China suggests Tesla is looking for manufacturing partners to produce the company's newest 4680 cells. The report also states Tesla's partners are working on a new 4690 form factory to supply the EV maker.

By Tinsae Aregay Aug 31 2021 - 1:09am

Tesla has received Approval From The Indian Government To Sell 4 Of Its Vehicles

After years of back and forth, Tesla is finally close to selling its vehicles in India. The EV maker has completed homologation and received approval to sell 4 of its vehicle variants in the country.

By Daniel Cappo Aug 30 2021 - 10:07pm

The Tesla Cabin Camera Has Its Highs And Lows

The new cabin camera is a neat piece of technology. However, there are certain driving behaviors the camera doesn’t detect so well. There are also privacy concerns as well as the possibility drivers could tamper with the camera.

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