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

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By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 1 2021 - 3:22pm

MIC Model Y Gets Some Very Interesting Interior Updates

Tesla has updated the interior design of the Model Y electric SUV made in China with two refreshes.

Roadster image courtesy of Tesla's press kit

By John Goreham G+ Jan 1 2021 - 1:03pm

It's Been This Many Years Since Tesla Promised the Roadster, Cybertruck, and Semi

Tesla’s upcoming products seemed so real at their “reveals.” Will 2021 be the big year for Tesla's halo vehicles?

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 31 2020 - 6:57pm

Tesla Expectations From 2021: Model Y from Europe, New Batteries, Refresh and More

In the short term, the most important question about Tesla in the next few days will be how many electric cars the company actually delivered in the past year - at least 500,000, according to CEO E

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 30 2020 - 8:37pm

Why Waymo Has A Better Autonomous System Than Tesla

John Krafcik, the well-regarded CEO of Waymo, took to Twitter to promote his company’s autonomous driving system while getting his digs into Tesla.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 30 2020 - 8:21pm

Looks Like Tesla Semi Has Reduced Cameras From 26 to 10, Setup Reveals

It appears that Tesla has reduced Semi truck's cameras as 10-camera setup observed in production Autopilot code.

Elon Musk free FSD to new Tesla Owners for EOY Push

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 30 2020 - 10:17am

Elon Musk's Gift To New Tesla Owners for a Record Year

It is again with a tweet that Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he was offering the autonomous driving option for three months to customers who will receive their order three days before January 1. Tesla has 2 days to 500,000: a new record high year, thanks to record numbers.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 30 2020 - 9:59am

Never Buy A Tesla Unless It Is Just Before Quarter-End - Here’s Why

Elon Musk just announcedTesla's latest sales promotion. Here’s what Tesla buyers who bought last week won’t get.

New battery grade lithium deal for Tesla from Yahua group

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 29 2020 - 9:08am

Tesla Secures Huge Lithium Deal For Its Batteries With a Major Chinese Supplier

This morning China's Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. announced that the company and Tesla have signed a major deal according to which Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla Inc. for the next five years. Lithium is a key battery ingredient.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2020 - 11:14pm

Tesla Leads in Batteries, But Cost Advantage Is Melting

Tesla is leading the electric vehicle market because of its technology and battery innovation, but now there are new players in the town and Volkswagen stands a decent chance of catching up soon.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2020 - 10:48pm

Tesla To Enter India in 2021 and Look at Manufacturing

Tela will start operations in India for the first time in 2021 and look for a possible assembly, possibly making India home for its next Gigafactory.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2020 - 5:32pm

Tesla Apparently Building Test Semi Trucks With Unexpected Battery Packs

According to a Twitter user Carsonight, who has proven to be familiar with Giga Nevada, "There are 4 Tesla semis being built at GFNV.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2020 - 3:57pm

Tesla Giga Berlin Just Got a New Update On Final Permit's Status

Tesla Giga Berlin just got a new update from Brandenburg's PM Dietmar Woidke, who hopes that Giga Berlin will be granted the final permit soon, but said there is not Lex for Tesla.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2020 - 11:06am

Tesla Brings Its Chess Pieces Into Position: EVs, Software and Battery Storage

Tesla is like a chess game and its CEO acts as a smart chess player, who brings its chess pieces - electric vehicles, software, and battery storage - into position.

Tesla and Toyota approaches to electric cars

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 28 2020 - 9:04am

Since Tesla Became a Household Name, Toyota EV Is a Matter of "When," Not "If"

When it comes to Tesla, Toyota, and electric cars, it's important to keep in mind that attention drives investment.

Top of page image courtesy of Kevin O'Brien

By John Goreham G+ Dec 28 2020 - 9:01am

Tesla Owners Are Buying Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrids – Here’s Why

The reasons are pretty consistent. Here’s what owners of both Tesla EVs and Toyota RAV4 Primes say.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 27 2020 - 12:14pm

Consumer Reports Suggests Toyota RAV4 Prime As Alternative to the Tesla Model Y

Consumer Reports finds the Toyota RAV4 to be a viable substitute for the Model Y. Here’s why.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 27 2020 - 12:36am

More Than Half of Tesla Models in 2021 Will Be Made in China

Of the 900,000 electric cars that Tesla plans to build in 2021, about 550,000 will leave the Shanghai plant, including 110,000 for export to Europe.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 26 2020 - 2:58pm

Tesla Opens the 20th Store in Shanghai Alone

Watch how Tesla is opening its 20th Tesla Center in Shanghai. This is at the Shanghai Expo.

By Jeff Teague Dec 26 2020 - 12:05pm

Toyota to Launch New "C+pod" Battery Electric Vehicle in a Race With Tesla

A new ultra-compact battery electric vehicle will be launched soon by Toyota, in a race with Tesla for compact electric vehicle dominance. Could this make its way to the United States?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Toyota Plugin Hybrid

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 26 2020 - 10:58am

Battery Is An Issue for Toyota, But Not For Tesla

Toyota maintains that the main issue of electric vehicles is the production of batteries. What does not seem to be a big issue for a manufacturer like Tesla, which produces several hundred thousand electric vehicles annually, is for Toyota.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 25 2020 - 8:22pm

Elon Musk Talks Abuot New IPO and Impossibility of Taking Tesla Private

Tesla CEO tweeting about the possibility of taking Tesla private, says it's "impossible" to take Tesla private, but added Starlink's IPO would make sense once revenue becomes predictable.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 25 2020 - 7:43pm

Tesla's EOY Push Is So Good Even This Mall's Showroom Cars Are Sold Out

Tesla's end of the year push is going so well that, as this picture shows from the Stanford Mall, even the showroom cars are all sold out, leaving Tesla showroom empty.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 25 2020 - 6:23pm

Now Toyota Has No Choice, But To Follow Tesla

In recent months Toyota and Honda executives have questioned if the world is ready for electric cars, but now they have no choice, but to follow Tesla as the Japanese government just announced a plan to ban cars with internal combustion engines by 2030.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 24 2020 - 11:37pm

Tesla Reforests Giga Berlin Replacing Monoculture with Mixed Forest

Tesla's Giga Berlin reforestation is actively moving forward and we have a sneak preview from the Naturraum für Generationen of how they reforest Giga Berlin's felled trees.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 24 2020 - 9:32am

Tesla and Government Reach a New Agreement on Giga Berlin

Tesla Giga Berlin is allowed to continue building at the factory in Grünheide as Tesla and Brandenburg reached a new agreement.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 23 2020 - 9:53pm

One of The Ways Elon Musk Can Create Project X Is To Take Tesla Private

Here are 5 ways Tesla CEO Elon Musk can combine his companies into one Giga conglomerate X: the idea which he liked. One of those ways is to take Tesla private. Would you like that idea?

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 23 2020 - 3:42pm

Tesla Giga Berlin's High Salaries vs German Salaries

Tesla has its own idea of salary, it seems. A list of annual salaries in 2020 has at least the potential for surprises.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 22 2020 - 10:33pm

Apple's Tim Cook Missed a Huge Opportunity To Buy Tesla at 1/10 of a Cost

Elon Musk today tweeted saying he considered selling Tesla to Apple during Model 3 ramp, but Tim Cook didn't even want to take a meeting.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 19 2020 - 9:07pm

Jay Leno Explains How Tesla and ICE Cars Can Coexist

In a new interview Jay Leno spoke about Elon Musk, Tesla and said he believes in American entrepreneurial spirit and why Tesla is leading European electric vehicles.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Dec 19 2020 - 10:48am

Giga Berlin's Latest Update and 1st Ride With The New Shuttle Bus

Tesla Giga Berlin reporter and enthusiast Jurgen took his first ride with the new shuttle bus 419 from the Fangschleuse train station to Giga Berlin and documented it in a video.

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