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 Tinsae Aregay Jan 24 2021 - 9:30am

Tesla Says Engineer Stole Code Worth 200 Years Of Work Automating Entire Process Of The Company

Tesla claims a software engineer by the name of Alex Khatilov stole critical automated software. The scripts took Tesla 12 years and 200 man-years to develop.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 23 2021 - 12:40pm

First Image of Clad Refreshed Model S & X Sighted In Tesla’s Fremont Factory

Drone footage of Tesla's Fremont California plant by Gabeincal shows what might possibly be our first look at Tesla's refreshed Model S and X vehicles.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 22 2021 - 4:45am

Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory Receives Parts For The Giga Presses To Build The Model Y

Tesla Gigafactory Texas has received the first parts of the Giga Press machines to be installed on the site. The parts come from IDRA, an Italian company and Tesla's manufacturing partner for the Giga Press.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 21 2021 - 9:01pm

Tesla 4th Quarter Registrations in California Jump 63% Thanks To Model Y

Tesla's car registrations in California jumped nearly 63% during the fourth quarter of 2020 compared with last year, largely due to the success of the company's Model Y, according to data from Cros

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 21 2021 - 8:48pm

Musk Says Tesla Is Literally Trying To Build Cars Like Toys

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Tesla is trying to build vehicles literally just like toys, using Giga Presses.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 21 2021 - 8:45pm

The Boring Company's Branded Model X Gets Ready For Vegas Loop Testing

A Tesla Model X has been spotted at the Boring Company’s Vegas Loop project, dawning the logo of the underground tunnel that aims to make traveling in Las Vegas more efficient.

Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y image courtesy of media kits

By John Goreham G+ Jan 21 2021 - 4:17pm

Three Surprises Ford's Mustang Mach-E Has For Tesla Shoppers With a $50K Budget

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range All-wheel Drive Premium is better than the Tesla Model Y in three key ways. Here is why Tesla's Model Y is no longer the only game in town.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 21 2021 - 3:44pm

Tesla Gets Preliminary Approval To Get State Aid And Add Battery Manufacturing facility To Giga Berlin

Tesla has been granted permission from Germany's Economy Ministery to start preliminary work on Giga Berlin. The EV maker might also get financial support from the EU.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 20 2021 - 10:43am

We Drive and Compare the Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E - You Pick A Winner

We drove the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD back to back with the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD Premium to see how they compare and contrast. Tell us which you would pick and why.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 19 2021 - 3:45am

Tesla Signs A 5 Year Exclusive Deal With Jeff Dahn, Possibly The Best Battery Researcher In The World

Tesla has extended the battery research deal it had with Jeff Dahn's Lab. The electric car market has also added two researchers as chairmen.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 18 2021 - 8:21pm

Boring Company To Start Tests in February with Free Rides

Boring tunnels under Las Vegas will start test operation from February, and the autonomous testing is expected to start before the end of 2021.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 18 2021 - 2:35pm

Tesla Delivers First Shanghai Gigafactory Built Model Y In China

According to reports coming out of China and confirmed by Reuters, Tesla has begun deliveries of made in China Model Y for the local market.

Tesla Model Y image from Tesla press kit

By John Goreham G+ Jan 15 2021 - 2:12pm

Surprise - Tesla's Model Y Has A Twice-Annual Service Requirement

Tesla's Model Y is an amazing vehicle that has the potential to be a very low cost to own green crossover. However, rumors that the vehicle requires "No maintenance" are wrong according to the manual. Here's where the pesky twice-annual service need comes from.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 15 2021 - 2:31am

Tesla Asked To Recall All Vehicles Built From 2012-2018, Except The Model 3

Tesla has been asked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) to recall all Model S and X vehicles built up to 2018. This is due to a memory failure that stops the screen from working.

Model Y image courtesy of Tesla Press Kit.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 14 2021 - 4:11pm

Comparison Chart: Tesla's New Base Model Y vs. Toyota RAV4 Prime - You Pick A Winner

We compare and contrast two similar green crossovers. The similarities include price, acceleration, cargo space, passenger space, and green credentials. Which would you choose and why?

By John Goreham G+ Jan 14 2021 - 12:26pm

Plug-In Hybrid Crossovers Are Better At Towing Than Battery-Electric Vehicles Like Tesla’s Model Y

Vehicles like the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle are more practical for towing than are battery-electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y. Here’s what experts and owners say are the reasons.

Toyota RAV4 Prime charging image courtesy of Kate S

By John Goreham G+ Jan 13 2021 - 8:02am

Why One Toyota RAV4 Prime Owner Passed On The Tesla Model Y and Honda CR-V Hybrid

Different shoppers have different priorities. Here is why one green crossover shopper purchased a plug-in hybrid Toyota RAV4 Prime crossover, and why she opted to pass on the battery-electric Model Y from Tesla and the CR-V Hybrid From Honda.

Tesla global market share pie chart by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Jan 12 2021 - 9:50am

What Tesla’s Global Market Share Pie Chart Tells Us About Tesla's Coming Acquisitions

Tesla cannot build its way to any meaningful market share. If Tesla really wants to play in the big leagues it will have to acquire other automakers or buy their production capacity. Here’s why it isn't already happening.

Tesla market share chart by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Jan 12 2021 - 8:44am

Here’s What Tesla’s Current Market Share Looks Like Globally, In the US, In China, and In Europe

We calculate Tesla’s current share of the three main global marketplaces that have adopted green vehicles. Here’s Tesla’s present-day share worldwide, in the US, in Europe, and in China.

Delivery Chart - Tesla vs. Toyota by John Goreham

By John Goreham G+ Jan 11 2021 - 9:14am

Tesla’s US Deliveries Remain Nearly Flat As Toyota Hybrids Grow By 37%

Since 2018, Toyota’s American-market green vehicle deliveries have outpaced Tesla’s by a remarkable amount. Here is a detailed at look at why.

By Jimmy Dinsmore Jan 10 2021 - 11:27am

Business Analysts Believe Mustang Mach-E Can Add Value To Ford Stock And Possibly Negatively Impact Tesla’s Valuation

As production and delivery ramps up of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, how well it sells and how well its reviewed and received will be impactful for Ford Motor Company. Tesla’s stock value is historical and unheralded while Ford’s stock is middling.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 9 2021 - 11:17pm

Tesla Avoids Huge Recall After NHTSA Says Sudden Acceleration Is A Human Problem

NHTSA has decided not to open an investigation into Tesla because the regulator concluded that Tesla's unexpected acceleration problem is caused by user error.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 9 2021 - 11:06pm

NIO ET7's Autonomous Driving: Real Alternative To Tesla's Autopilot

Today NIO unveiled it's ET7 EV sedan with a catchy design. In addition to the purely electric drive and 620 miles (1000km) of range, it is equipped for autonomous driving. The ET7 knows how to discreetly accommodate the sensors and necessary technology in the exterior.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 9 2021 - 2:33pm

Tesla Using Mobile Heaters In Giga Berlin To Keep Workers Warm And Accelerate Manufacturing

Footage of Gigafactory Berlin flyover seems to show Tesla has installed mobile heaters. These heaters are installed in the body in two areas of the plant and might be being used to warm the area for the workers or to provide heat for equipment installation.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 8 2021 - 10:45pm

GM, VW, and Hyundai Are More Realistic Competitors To Tesla Than Toyota

Recently when I published a video report about Toyota coming with an electric vehicle offensive in 2021, a number of observers doubted Toyota's strength saying GM, VW and Hyundai are more realistic competitors to Tesla than Toyota, when it comes to producing electric cars in 2021.

By Keith Griffin G+ Jan 8 2021 - 6:58am

Hyundai and Apple Batteries Means Affordable EVs

If Hyundai partners with Apple, affordable electric vehicles hit the U.S. market that much faster.

By Tinsae Aregay Jan 8 2021 - 6:47am

Tesla Releases The Long Awaited 7 Seat and RWD Versions Of The Model Y

After first being announced at the unveiling event of the Model Y back in 2019, Tesla has finally opened up orders for the 7 seat and RWD versions of the Model Y.

Walmart Gatik self-driving truck and Tesla Semi

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 7 2021 - 10:28pm

Walmart Directly Competes With Tesla Semi in Autonomous Driving

Walmart is known as a global retail group and controls a large part of the US market. But what many may not know: the retail giant is also active in the field of autonomous driving together with a startup Gatik, directly competing with Tesla.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 7 2021 - 1:41pm

MIC Model Y Demand Seems Skyrocketing

If you buy a Tesla Model Y made-in-China today, you are very likely to get your Model Y sometime between April and June.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 7 2021 - 1:38pm

Tesla To Build a Battery Factory at Giga Texas

All signs point to Tesla building its own Battery Factory at Gigafactory Texas in Austin.

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