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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's Pivot To Robotics
The Great Pivot: Can Tesla Trade Steering Wheels for Robotic Limbs Before the Cash Runs Out?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla is attempting a high-stakes transition from an aging automotive pioneer to a robotics powerhouse. While financial results show a declining core business, the company’s future hinges on its ability to out-execute Chinese rivals.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drove His Truck On a Salted Road & Now It’s Covered In Brown Spots.” He Adds, “I Washed My Cybertruck Thoroughly, but the Brown Spots Aren’t Coming Off.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck is covered in rust spots after he drove on a salted road. He adds that he has already thoroughly cleaned his Cybertruck, but the rust spots don’t appear to be coming off.
Tesla Model Y at a charger in Europe
Europe Hits a Tipping Point as EVs Outsell Gas Cars with the Tesla Model Y Emerging as the Bestseller
By Chris Johnston on
How the Tesla Model Y ended up leading a moment many said would take another decade.
Tesla Model X blue electric vehicle driving on winding forest highway
At 9°F in Chicago, a Tesla Model X Owner Escapes a 1% Battery Nightmare After His Portable 115V Charger Stayed at “0 Miles Per Hour” for 3 Hours, Then He Finally Got It Charging, Reached 7% After 8 Hours, and Made It to a Supercharger
By Noah Washington on
At a bone-chilling 9°F, one Chicago Tesla Model X owner woke up to a "1% battery nightmare" and a portable charger that refused to budge from 0 miles per hour for three agonizing hours.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Is Out Of Warranty & Is Now Experiencing Costly Failures. He Adds, “Both Of My Front Seats Have Become Unadjustable”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares the challenges of owning the all-electric vehicle out of warranty. He notes that the seat adjustment mechanisms on both his front seats stopped working, and he might have to pay thousands of dollars for repairs.
Tesla Cybertruck electric truck towing trailer with large engine at sunset on highway
A 2023 Hummer EV Edition 1 Owner Is Considering Trading for a Tesla Cybertruck, Saying GM Has Delivered “No New Functionality” in OTA Updates While Tesla’s FSD Is “On Another Level,”
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Hummer EV Edition 1 owner is ready to jump ship to a Cybertruck after realizing that while his truck looks like the future, its software is stuck in the past.
Silver Tesla Model Y on a snowy mountain road
Almost Half of Tesla Model Ys Fail Mandatory Inspections in Denmark and Norway According to Data from Scandinavian Road Authority
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model Y dominates Scandinavian roads, but inspection data is raising concerns.
Red Tesla Model Y towing a trailer with a golf cart, electric SUV hauling in parking lot
A 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance Owner Says Towing Exposed a “Major Flaw” in Tesla Range Predictions, Reporting “Less Than 1% per Mile” Consumption and Only “70–80 Miles per Charge” on a Chicago-to-New York Road Trip With 84% Battery Health
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Model Y Performance owner is warning others after a cross-country towing trip saw his range plummet to just 70 miles per charge.
Two Tesla Model 3 sedans racing
“No One Has Actually Beaten the Tesla Model 3,” Prospective Buyer Says, “Same-Price Rivals All Fall Short, and I Can’t Justify Not Buying One”
By Chris Johnston on
The Tesla Model 3 value gap looks small on paper, until you dig into range, software, and charging. We look the prices of popular EV sedans including Chinese models.
Tesla With FSD On
The End of the "Human Driver" Tax: How Lemonade and Tesla Just Reclaimed Your Premium
By Rob Enderle on
With Lemonade’s historic launch of a 50% discount for Tesla FSD miles, the insurance industry has finally admitted what the data already knew: the most dangerous part of any car is the person behind the wheel.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Panels Are Falling Apart After The Latest Freezing Temperature – He Adds, “The Glue Has Failed & Panels Are Visibly Detached & Shake While Driving”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that the glue holding his truck together is starting to fail after exposure to freezing temperatures. He adds that his panels are visibly falling apart and vibrate loudly while driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says FSD Completely Destroyed His Tires – He Adds, “Tesla Is Refusing To Give Me New Tires Under Warranty. They Claim My Vehicle Logs Show I Have Used 100% Power Previously”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his rear tires wore down to the wires after he started driving using FSD. He mentions that Tesla is nonetheless refusing to replace his tires under warranty, claiming he has used 100% on his Cybertruck before.
Waymo vs. Tesla Approach To Autonomous Driving
The Blind Leading the Blind: Why John Krafcik is Right About Tesla’s Dangerous Vision-Only Myopia and the Coming Level 4 Revolution
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s refusal to incorporate Lidar and radar is a gamble with human lives that ignores historical failures, while Waymo’s sensor-fusion approach sets the gold standard for a truly autonomous future we can trust.
Pie chart shows Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vs. all of the other EVs in America
Two Charts Showing EV Market Share By EV Model Signal Major Problems For EV Makers Trying to Create a Successful New Model
By John Goreham on
Tesla has about half of the EV market wrapped up with just two models. How can an automaker succeed in the face of such a dominant pair?
A generated image shows a man spreading nails on a roadway
Your Flat Tire May Not Have Been An Accident - Police Arrest a Man They Caught In the Act of Purposely Placing Nails On Roadway to Cause Flat Tires In This Neighborhood
By John Goreham on
Police have arrested a man who they say could be the source of hundreds of flat tires.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck in deep snow
Tesla Cybertruck Owner: “I Preach Its Superiority, But Tonight’s FSD Performance In Snow Was A Scary Wake-Up Call: It Just Gave Up”
By Denis Flierl on
As a veteran reporter with decades of experience driving in the snow, I've seen every winter driving tech, but this Cybertruck owner's terrifying FSD experience in a blizzard reveals a hidden truth about Tesla's vision-only system.
Image of Tesla Model Y Premium in snowy setting courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla Model Y Owner Says His Windshield Cracked While He Was Using the Cabin Preconditioning Function - Multiple Owners Jump at the Chance to Confirm It Happened to Them As Well
By John Goreham on
A post by a Tesla Model Y owner asking for help about a cracked windshield yields many fellow owners saying the same. Why is this happening to Tesla vehicles?
2024 Tesla Model 3
“I’m Driving 400 Miles A Week In My Tesla Model 3 And My First Electric Bill Just Arrived: At $73 A Month, I’m Stunned At How Much Gas Owners Are Overpaying,” Says This High-Mileage Commuter.
By Denis Flierl on
$265 for a first electric bill? Devin Arceneaux was shocked until he crunched the numbers. Driving 400 miles a week for work, he discovered his Tesla Model 3 costs just $73 a month to fuel. Is an EV actually cheaper than gas? Here is the math.
A generatied image shows protestors holding up signs in front a dealership
Just Say No to Throttle Body Cleaning and Fuel Injector Service Dealer Service Department Upsells, AKA Scams
By John Goreham on
If you have been offered a throttle body cleaning or a fuel injector service, politely decline and find a more reputable mechanic.
A light blue Tesla Model X SUV driving on a winding mountain road, captured from a front three-quarter angle with lush green forest scenery in the background.
At $0.46–$0.50 per kWh in California, a Tesla Model X Owner Says His EV Costs the Same as a 25 MPG Gas SUV, $2,030 on Electricity vs. $2,023 for Gas, and Now Questions Whether an ICE Vehicle Makes More Sense
By Noah Washington on
One California Tesla Model X owner is warning that high utility rates have completely erased his EV fuel savings.
A Tesla Model Y with a paint defect is shown
Owner Laments “I'm Happy Overall With My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper, but a $60K+ Car’s Paint Quality Should Be Better Like a Toyota or Lexus. Are the Robots Not Checking?”
By John Goreham on
Let’s break down how Tesla owners view the issue of paint quality control, and see if this owner is alone in thinking that a car costing over $60,000 deserved proper paint.
A rural road is shown covered in a foot of ice
Tesla Owner From Frigid New Hampshire Asks, “My New Model Y Is Frozen Solid and Unusable, What Do Owners Who Live In Cold Climates Do?” - We Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of Teslas In Extreme Cold
By John Goreham on
A new Tesla Model Y owner seeks help from fellow owners in cold-weather climates. She wants to understand better how to keep her car from freezing and becoming unusable.
A 2026 Tesla Cybertruck spews dirt into the air.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Foundation Series Drives Perfectly on FSD for Over 100 Miles, Then Suddenly “Drives Like a Maniac” on the Same Return Route – He Adds, “It Crosses Yellow Lines and Gets Too Close to Other Cars”
By Noah Washington on
Can a Tesla actually get "tired" during a long drive? One Cybertruck owner says his FSD worked perfectly on the way to his destination, but turned "risky" on the return journey, ignoring lane markings and drifting dangerously close to other cars.
Black 2018 Tesla Model 3
“I’d Pay $10k for a New Battery,” Says Tesla Model 3 Owner with over 200,000 Miles and 30% Battery Degradation, He Adds, “The Motor Will Last 30 Years”
By Chris Johnston on
Early Tesla Model 3 cars are reaching very high mileage, and they are exposing a gap between headlines and reality.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Finally Agreed To Buy Back His Cybertruck After 9 Service Visits – Now The EV Maker Is Charging Him $1,300 To Remove The Wrap & Window Tint
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that after 9 service visits over a year and 5 separate service visits for the same issue, Tesla finally decided to buy back his truck. However, Tesla is now charging him $1,300 for putting a tint and a wrap on the truck.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Charges
After the “Q4 Collapse,” EVs Dropped Back to the 2022 Market Share Level In the U.S. - Analysts Urge EV Fans Not to Panic
By John Goreham on
It’s suddenly 2022 again in the EV world, with more than 94% of Americans opting not to buy an EV. Here’s why analysts say that EVs are not doomed - yet.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drives For Grubhub After Work To Afford The Truck’s Monthly Payments – He Adds, “If You Are Struggling To Afford Your Cybertruck, This is An Easy Solution”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he uses his truck to deliver food on Grubhub to cover his monthly car payments. He notes that the Grubhub income is enough to fully cover his Model Y monthly payment and partially offset his Cybertruck payment.
Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel electric pickup towing a large trailer on a highway at sunset
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Professional Audio Measurements Show the Truck Has Nearly 10 dB Less Bass at 30 Hz Than a Model Y, He Adds, “My REW Analysis With a Calibrated Microphone Confirms the Cybertruck Lacks Low-End Bass”
By Noah Washington on
"Now I have proof," says one Cybertruck owner who used a calibrated MiniDSP microphone to debunk the bass claims often heard in early reviews.
2023 Tesla Model Y
“I Got a 2023 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor For Christmas, and I’m Buying the $2K Boost Upgrade App to Increase the Speed by 0.6 Seconds - I Think It’s Worth It!”
By Denis Flierl on
A 0.6-second jump might sound small, but for Tesla fans, it’s a total game-changer. From a Christmas gift to a performance beast, see why this Model Y owner is dropping $2K for the "Acceleration Boost." Is shaving a split second worth the spend?
Tesla Cybertruck custom interior with three front seats, black leather upholstery, and center front seat modification for large families
A Shop Owner Says It Added a Center Front Seat to a Tesla Cybertruck To Fit Four People, He Adds, “Nothing Money and Time Can’t Fix” After Designing a Bracket and Sourcing a Van Seat
By Noah Washington on
Six years after Tesla abandoned the Cybertruck’s front bench seat due to "safety and regulatory complexities," one shop owner has engineered their own solution to fit four kids.
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