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.

Will we see a production level Cybertruck? Some businesses depend on it.

By Timothy Boyer Aug 16 2021 - 7:15am

Consumer Reports Expresses Doubts About Tesla Cybertruck While Some Businesses Are Counting On It

Will the Tesla Cybertruck really become a production-level EV or is it a prototype prank as recently questioned by Consumer Reports in spite of recent news that one business has already taken preorders totaling over $80 million for this single Tesla accessory.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 14 2021 - 7:24pm

Giga Berlin Opening Is Monumental for Tesla

We have heard from Elon Musk as he was in Germany recently saying that he hopes the first deliveries in Giga Berlin can begin in October, 2021.

By Tinsae Aregay Aug 14 2021 - 2:02pm

Elon Musk Says Refreshed Tesla Model Y ‘Will Be Most Advanced With 2/3 Of Body Cast’

Elon Musk has confirmed the refreshed Model Y, which will be produced at Giga Texas, and Giga Berlin will have two-thirds of its body made with a Giga Press.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Aug 14 2021 - 8:56am

Tesla China's New Huge Milestone of Production Rate

Did you notice Tesla Giga Shanghai's recent production rate achievement? It kind of went unnoticed, but will have huge impact on Tesla's annual numbers.

Tesla 2021 Share Holder Meeting Announcement

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 13 2021 - 7:21pm

Tesla Announces 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting

We have news of Tesla announcing its 2021 annual shareholder meeting. There will be a variety of issues discussed at this meeting, so let's get right into it.

Elon Musk Announces Tesla Giga Berlin Tour and country fair

By Armen Hareyan G+ Aug 13 2021 - 10:05am

Elon Musk Announces Giga Berlin County Fair and Tour

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Announces Giga Berlin County Fair and Tour. He talked about who will be given priority at Giga Berlin’s fair and factory tour and met Germany’s leading Chancellor candidate at Giga Berlin, who called the factory as model investment for Germany.

By Daniel Cappo Aug 12 2021 - 8:48pm

Drivers Discuss Their Preferred Setting For Following Distance On Autopilot

Autopilot gives drivers the ability to set a following distance. There are some different viewpoints expressed on a reddit forum about what the right setting is for the following distance.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 12 2021 - 8:24pm

Tesla Can Use Trojan Horse to Take Advantage of Tax Credit

The most recent update on the U.S. Electric Vehicle tax credit bill is that it will only apply to electric vehicles costing $40,000 or less and for people with an income less than $100,000. Tesla won't qualify for this in most cases, but they can do something smart in order to qualify most of their vehicles for a tax credit.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Aug 12 2021 - 9:58am

Insider: Tesla Sales In China Are Expected To Rebound Sharply in August

Tesla sales in China are expected to set a new monthly record in August, Global Times reports, based on insider information.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 11 2021 - 6:47pm

Tesla Needs to Improve Communication to Customers

Tesla is doing a lot of things well, including being sold out of every vehicle it makes for many months. But there's one thing it needs to do better, and that is communicate better to customers.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 11 2021 - 8:55am

Tesla Model 3 Electric Vehicle Is the Fastest-Selling Used Car

EVs dominate the list of fastest-selling used vehicles in America. Here is the top-20 list.

By Daniel Cappo Aug 10 2021 - 7:49pm

Volkswagen Is Now Also Calling For Lower Import Duties In India Which Could Help Tesla

Volkswagen is also calling for lower import duties for cars being imported into India. The Indian government has made it clear they won’t be lowering import duties. The increased pressure could make India re-think their position, but time will tell.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 10 2021 - 5:54pm

The Obvious Reason Tesla Was Not Invited To the White House EV Meeting and One Other Possibility

Tesla was ignored by the Biden Administration at a recent meeting on electric vehicles. There is one obvious reason Tesla was not there and one we feel might be a possibility as well.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 10 2021 - 11:20am

Tesla Model Y Vehicles Spotted at Giga Berlin

We see a new batch of Tesla Model Y vehicles at Giga Berlin and we believe that these are going to be used to help calibrate the machinery in Giga Berlin in preparation for mass production of the Tesla Model Y at Giga Berlin.

By Tinsae Aregay Aug 10 2021 - 4:34am

Tesla Notifies Model X Plaid Reservation Holders To ‘Prepare For Delivery’

After a very long wait, the refreshed Tesla Model X seems to finally be entering production. Tesla customers with a Model X Plaid reservation have reported Tesla has contacted them to "prepare for deliveries".

By Armen Hareyan G+ Aug 10 2021 - 12:13am

Insider Info About Why Tesla Delays Cybertruck's Production To 2021

We have a new insider update on Tesla Cybertruck's production, which sheds light on why Cybertruck's production was delayed.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 9 2021 - 5:55pm

Tesla CyberTruck is Delayed and That is No Problem for Tesla

We have reports that Tesla will not be delivering any CyberTruck vehicles this year and we think this is not a problem for Tesla at all. In fact, besides the Model Y, Tesla has always had a delay with their vehicles. Here's why Tesla will still dominate despite the delay.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 7 2021 - 12:01pm

The Tesla Model 3 Buyers Guide

This is a simple Tesla Model 3 Guide for prospective buyers, intended for quick and easy access. Contains versions, price, options, add-ons, maintenance required and service schedule, and recommended accessories.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Aug 6 2021 - 12:11pm

Tesla Supplier CATL Has a New Sodium-Ion Battery Fixing Charging Bottleneck

CATL, which supplies Tesla, VW, NIO, and Mercedes EV batteries has a new sodium-ion battery.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 6 2021 - 11:13am

What Will Tesla's Share of EV Market Be in 2030?

We recently heard news that President Joe Biden wants 50% of all vehicles sold in the United States to be electric by 2030. It's unclear if this means hybrid vehicles or not. Regardless, we think Tesla will own a significant share of electric vehicles by 2030 and here's why.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Aug 6 2021 - 7:36am

Rumor: Cheap Tesla Model 2 for $25,000 Goes Into Test Production

According to an insider report, Tesla is already preparing for the production of the cheap Tesla Model 2. According to this, test production will start in China in the coming weeks.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 5 2021 - 3:36pm

Tesla Suspiciously Absent From EV Meeting With White House

We have news of an EV meeting with auto makers Ford, GM, Stellantis, and the U.S. White House along with President Joe Biden. One auto maker is not invited that we know of. And that EV/auto maker is Tesla. Why wasn't Tesla invited to this event?

By Daniel Cappo Aug 4 2021 - 9:23pm

Model X Owner Claims That Five Accidents Happened At The Same Location Due To FSD

A Model X Owner claimed that five separate cars including his own all crashed at the same location. These accidents show that FSD still has some issues, but there is a lot that Tesla and those who own a Tesla can do to help.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 4 2021 - 7:43pm

Tesla Increases Model X/S Prices by $5,000

Tesla has increased the price of its long range Model S and Model X vehicles in the U.S. by $5,000. We think this price increase is due to increased demand and lack of supplies overall. Let's see what others have to say about this!

By Tinsae Aregay Aug 4 2021 - 6:54am

Breaking: Tesla To Begin Fully Drivable Refreshed Model Y Test Vehicle Production At Giga Texas

An inside source familiar with Tesla’s Giga Texas and Giga Berlin construction timelines says - Tesla is planning to start test production of a drivable refreshed Model Y in Giga Texas as early as next week.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 3 2021 - 6:55pm

Does This Teaser Show a Tesla Dojo Chip?

We have a Tweet from the user, Dennis Hong, a Director at Romela for Robotics and Mechanisms at UCLA, of some kind of computer chip. So far, the consensus is that this is a chip for its Dojo training computer, or some kind of robotics chip. Let's see what people are saying about this.

By Daniel Cappo Aug 2 2021 - 8:14pm

The Model Y Is Quickly Becoming Tesla's Premier Vehicle And The New Design Will Raise Its Stock Even More

The Tesla Model Y came onto the scene just over a year ago, but sky is the limit for this crossover. The upcoming changes to the Model Y will draw more attention to the car.

By Jeremy Johnson Aug 2 2021 - 11:00am

Tesla's Hidden Revenue Sources

I just listened to Rob Mauer from Tesla Daily and he talked about some hidden revenue sources from Tesla. Some of these are not obvious unless you dive into Tesla's 10-Q filing and look. Let's see what he's talking about.

Image of Jaguar I-PACE charging by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Aug 2 2021 - 9:46am

What To Do If Your EV Won’t Unplug From a Charger

Your electric vehicle is attached to a charging station or wall-mounted charger, and you cannot pull the handle out. Here’s what to do to make it let go.

By Tinsae Aregay Aug 1 2021 - 6:08pm

Tesla To Discontinue Model 3 After $25,000 Compact Car Begins Production Suggests Rumor

A person with a reliable track record of obtaining insider information from Tesla claims his sources have told him, Tesla is planning to discontinue the Model 3 after the $25,000 compact car (Model 2) begins production.

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