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Tesla

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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A surprising look at who buys the Tesla Model S

By John Goreham on December 4, 2013 - 4:10PM

If you think you know what type of person buys the Tesla Model S electric super-sedan you may be surprised by this interview with an actual owner. Maybe the experts are wrong.

Tesla fans cheer important win in direct sales fight

By John Goreham on December 3, 2013 - 7:08PM

Tesla is fighting dealer groups all over America for the right to sell its cars to the public with no middle man. In Ohio Tesla has just won an important fight.

Toyota joins Tesla in race for affordable green car you won't hate

By John Goreham on December 2, 2013 - 5:06PM

Toyota and Tesla are both trying to create a compelling, emotional green car that will sell in huge numbers. Who will do it first?

Tesla Motors' biggest strength could become its biggest weakness

By John Goreham on December 2, 2013 - 9:36AM

Tesla’s biggest advantage over competitors is its direct sales and service model. As a luxury automaker serving only elite customers this is a huge plus for Tesla, but might hurt the brand badly when it builds its Gen III mass-market car.

The huge changes Tesla needs to make to achieve its mission

By John Goreham on November 30, 2013 - 11:59AM

Tesla cannot achieve its mission of a compelling, mass-market car using the Model S design type. Batteries are not Tesla's main problem. Here are the changes it needs to make, and the one way the company can do what it has set out to do.

VP of Tesla Blankenship out opening spot for first woman

By John Goreham on November 22, 2013 - 11:59AM

George Blankenship has apparently left Tesla. The former Apple and Gap executive is now "spending more time with family." Could this be the opening Tesla needs to add its first female to the all-male team?

Update - Feds investigate Tesla Fires - Tesla reverses recall decision over Model S fires

By John Goreham on November 19, 2013 - 2:02PM

Elon Musk sends out a message to the Telserati. Will change all Model S suspension settings immediately and include fires under warranty. Musk asks for NHTSA’s help with investigation.

Meet the all-male team over at Tesla

By John Goreham on November 18, 2013 - 2:10PM

All of the managers and all of the board of directors at electric car maker Tesla are men. If Tesla’s future business plan is dependent on government credits, subsidies, and tax abatements, it may want to consider the other half of the population for key posts like its competitor do.

Why does the Tesla Model S catch fire in crashes but not Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf?

By John Goreham on November 18, 2013 - 10:10AM

The media is now asking why the Tesla Model S is making headlines about fires after crashes when much higher selling EVs are not.

Ford reminds America that the F-150 pickup saves more gas than the Tesla Model S

By John Goreham on November 15, 2013 - 12:04PM

We are happy to pass along the message Ford came up with this week about how much more gasoline the F-150 EcoBoost has saved when compared to the electric Tesla. However, it seems odd that a vehicle that gets 15 MPG city is the green car Ford wants to brag about.

Is Elon Musk's supersonic Tesla electric plane idea possible?

By John Goreham on November 14, 2013 - 9:51AM

Our engineering background is limited. Maybe our readers could tell us if Tesla's founder's idea of a supersonic airliner (that takes off vertically and lands vertically just for added difficulty) is technically possible.

New Update -Tesla factory accident

By John Goreham on November 13, 2013 - 8:36PM

Three workers operating a low pressure press were reported injured by hot metal. Musk visits workers at area hospital.

Elon Musk declares "no recall" over Tesla fires

By John Goreham on November 13, 2013 - 2:51PM

The founder and number one fan of Tesla gives good interview. Like the cars, he is easy to like.

The real reason Tesla needs to worry about Model S fires has nothing to do with the car

By John Goreham on November 8, 2013 - 12:09PM

In the world of automobile manufacturing a bad reputation can cost a company billions. Tesla Motors being technically right or wrong doesn’t matter at all.

Tesla loses $ 38 million in Q3, breaking company promise

By John Goreham on November 7, 2013 - 5:08PM

A year ago Tesla said it would soon be cash flow positive, and remain so. It isn’t, and the reason has nothing to do with production.

Tesla's 3rd generation electric car to arrive by 2015

By David Herron on October 26, 2013 - 6:50PM

The first prototype version of Tesla Motors' Gen3 car, the affordable mass market electric car, should be shown to the public in the first quarter 2015, according to Elon Musk.

Tesla Motors shows consumer electronics stripes by hiring Apple VP

By David Herron on October 25, 2013 - 8:33PM

Automobiles are becoming rolling consumer electronics devices, making it natural for an Apple Vice President to start designing electric cars for Tesla Motors.

Government shutdown prevented the NHTSA from collecting data about Tesla Model S car fire, until now

By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 7:34PM

While the NHTSA is highly interested in all data about lithium-ion battery fires, they were prevented from gathering any data (until now) from the recent Tesla Model S fire thanks to the Republican-instigated Government Shutdown.

Tesla Motors investing to win big in Germany with Tesla Model S

By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 5:56PM

By rapidly building out the Supercharger network, service centers, and increasing the Model S top speed for the Autobahn, Tesla Motors hopes to wow Germans that are known for appreciating automotive engineering prowess.

Tesla and Samsung reportedly near battery supply agreement for Model X

By David Herron on October 7, 2013 - 5:55PM

Tesla Motors, who badly needs to increase battery manufacturing capacity, may be getting ready to sign a battery cell supply deal with Samsung.

Tesla Motors quietly unveils CHAdeMO adapter for Model S

By David Herron on October 6, 2013 - 5:00PM

The forces for CHAdeMO just got a big backer in the form of Tesla Motors, the second largest seller of all electric cars in the world behind Nissan who also supports the CHAdeMO fast charging standard.

Tesla Motors stock recovers after car fire explanation posted

By David Herron on October 5, 2013 - 6:12PM

Tesla Motors clear communication following lurid reporting of a car fire this week seems to have defused what could have been a major public relations crisis.

Elon Musk: gasoline car fires five times more likely than Tesla Model S car fires

By David Herron on October 4, 2013 - 5:31PM

Tesla Motors gives their explanation of the recent Tesla Model S car fire, saying the car's safety systems worked as designed, and that the Model S is safer than gasoline cars.

Tesla Model S battery pack catches fire, stock price dives

By David Herron on October 3, 2013 - 2:36PM

Updated information on Monday's Tesla Model S fire clarifies that the battery pack caught fire, and that Tesla's battery pack design limited the spread of the fire, limiting the damage risk.

Tesla Model S car fire derails climbing Tesla Motors stock price

By David Herron on October 2, 2013 - 7:09PM

A Tesla Model S car fire yesterday is drawing international attention, sending Tesla's stock price tumbling, while gas car fires happen over 200,000 times a year in the US.

Hertz offering Tesla Model S dream cars in SF and LA airports

By David Herron on September 27, 2013 - 4:45PM

Hertz Dream Cars is adding the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster to its fleets in the San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.

GM CEO Akerson taking on Tesla's electric with Cadillac's plugin-hybrid

By David Herron on September 23, 2013 - 7:24PM

GM's luxury brand, Cadillac, is seen by CEO Dan Akerson as the correct weapon with which to fight Tesla Motors.

Tesla Motors stock sharply up on auto-pilot feature for 2016, and analyst buy recommendation

By David Herron on September 20, 2013 - 2:59PM

A "buy" recommendation by a Deutsche Bank stock analyst may have sent Tesla Motors (TSLA) stock price sharply upward, or was it the news that Tesla is developing an auto-pilot feature?

Tesla Motors confirms autonomous car self-driving plan for 2016

By David Herron on September 19, 2013 - 7:18PM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company is developing an "auto-pilot" mode to be unveiled in 2016 (or so) that isn't fully autonomous driving.

GM's Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren MI

GM challenging Tesla with new battery lab, 200 mile range electric car promises

By David Herron on September 17, 2013 - 1:19PM

General Motors is again promising to develop a 200 mile range electric car, and this time they're aiming to take on Tesla Motors whose own plan is to develop an affordable 200 mile range electric car.

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