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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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Tesla Supercharger network, east coast, 2012

Tesla Supercharger network construction begins on the East Coast

By David Herron on December 23, 2012 - 8:08PM

The first Supercharger stations outside California have been spotted in Connecticut and Delaware giving Model S owners along the Washington DC to Boston corridor the freedom to drive far.

Tesla Motors will either fly high or crash in 2013 depending on Model S sales

By David Herron on December 21, 2012 - 5:55PM

Two analysts issue opposing predictions of Tesla Motors' fortunes during 2013, saying that either the company will bleed itself dry of money, or rising sales will stabilize the Tesla's finances.

European Tesla Model S prices announced, deliveries beginning in early 2013

By David Herron on December 21, 2012 - 3:33PM

Preparing to begin Tesla Model S deliveries in Europe, the company announced European pricing and called on European reservation holders to begin finalizing their order.

Daimler changes Tesla board member in shift to hyrids and EV's

By David Herron on December 19, 2012 - 7:04PM

As Daimler is focusing on developing more hybrid and all electric cars, their realigned management structure meant changing Daimler's representative on Tesla's Board.

The Model S gives you range choice without scraficing performance

Tesla Models S Affordable Range Choice with Performance

By Nicolas Zart on December 18, 2012 - 1:29PM

No matter how you look at it, the Tesla Model S is a bargain, or at the very least will offer performance a gasoline car does for roughly the same price. How so? Follow my thinking.

Tesla Motors preparing to distribute the Model S in Europe and Canada

By David Herron on December 12, 2012 - 10:48PM

Tesla Motors has opened a warehouse, assembly, and distribution center, in Tilburg, Netherlands, that will pave the way for Tesla Model S distribution in Europe later this year.

60 kWh Tesla Model S rated at 208 mile electric driving range by EPA

By David Herron on December 7, 2012 - 6:07PM

Quietly released today was the EPA certification of the 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S, showing it to be more efficient than the 85 kilowatt-hour model.

A sign of things to come, Models S replaces gasoline sedan...

UPDATED: A Tesla Model S Owner's Adventure Will Make You Want To Own One

By Nicolas Zart on December 6, 2012 - 4:45PM

I met Kelly, a new Tesla Model S owner who told me about his experience. Beware, it will make you want to own one also.

Musk claims Tesla reached the "cash flow positive" milestone last week

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 9:08PM

For most of the year Elon Musk has claimed Tesla would start to be "cash flow positive" in December 2012, and now he is claiming the company has reached that milestone.

Foreign parts investigation against Tesla closed a year ago finding nothing wrong

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 8:10PM

An investigation by the Immigration & Customs Enforcement agency found no wrong-doing at Tesla Motors.

Tesla announces delayed production dates for some Model S variations

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 7:14PM

Because of other manufacturing delays, the 40- and 60- kilowatt-hour versions of the Tesla Model S will be delayed by 2 months, but in the grand scheme the company still intends to reach a 20,000 car/year manufacturing rate for 2013.

Tesla sweetens Model S price increase with better standard equipment

By David Herron on November 29, 2012 - 2:10PM

Saying that it has not increased the Model S price in three years, Tesla Motors announced an across-the-board $2500 price bump along with a few tweaks to standard equipment, options, and maintenance plans.

Tesla rumored to be raising prices on the Model S super-sedan

By John Goreham on November 26, 2012 - 9:21PM

The award winning Model S is barely out of the gates and rumors of a price hike abound.

How many Model S cars can Tesla really sell?

By Aaron Turpen on November 15, 2012 - 3:14AM

Recent discussions here on Torque News have created debate over the viability of the Tesla Model S and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's projected production numbers for the car. If the company produces 20,000 cars in 2013, will it realistically be able to sell them too?

Tesla Model S nabs Motor Trend's Car of the Year award

By Anthony Faccenda on November 13, 2012 - 11:52PM

This marks the first time that a vehicle not powered by an internal combustion engine has received Motor Trend's COTY award.

Tesla Model S Elected Car of the Year 2013

By Nicolas Zart on November 7, 2012 - 2:11PM

It didn’t take long for the barely out the door Tesla Model S to get high accolades. Times have changed when an electric car gets the Car of the Year award from a major car magazine.

Tesla's Q3 had steep losses, predicts rapid revenue gains for Q4 and beyond

By David Herron on November 5, 2012 - 7:25PM

While Tesla Motors is revolutionizing the automobile, the company itself is transforming a from visionary role to that of a mass production automobile manufacturer.

Tesla Model S makes TIME magazine's 'Best Inventions of 2012' list

By Anthony Faccenda on November 3, 2012 - 3:07PM

The highly touted Model S was the only automobile included on TIME's list, which features the 25 most significant inventions of the past year.

Tesla Model S named Automobile of the Year by Automobile Magazine

By David Herron on November 2, 2012 - 6:05PM

Start-up automaker Tesla Motors has won a prestigious award for the company's first self-designed self-manufactured electric car, the Tesla Model S.

Tesla produces 1000th Model S body as manufacturing rate increases

By David Herron on October 30, 2012 - 8:23PM

The success of Tesla Motors hinges in a big way on how quickly and how big the company can scale up its manufacturing rate, and a tweet proclaiming the 1000th Model S body should bring a sigh of relief to the lips of Model S reservation holders.

Electric car range could triple with silicon-graphene breakthrough in lithium batteries

By David Herron on October 27, 2012 - 7:00PM

Lithium-ion battery research company, CalBattery, has announced a huge breakthrough in energy density that could in a few years give a 300% jump in battery energy density, that could triple electric car driving range.

Tesla to recycle Roadsters as trade-ins for Model S purchases

By David Herron on October 18, 2012 - 4:37PM

Those lucky few who own a Tesla Roadster now have the option to trade in their sports car as credit towards purchasing a Tesla Model S.

Better Place, Tesla and Zero Motorcycles receive California Energy Commission grants

By David Herron on October 10, 2012 - 10:36PM

In a grant program totaling over $20 million, the California Energy Commission is supporting clean green transportation projects from Better Place, Tesla Motors, Zero Motorcycles and other companies.

Tesla selling directly to clients has dealerships in a turmoil

Car Dealerships Get Nervous With Tesla Selling Directly

By Nicolas Zart on October 8, 2012 - 7:43PM

Tesla is trying to re-invent the way cars are sold. This is making many car dealership very nervous.

Tesla repays part of the loan 2 months early

Tesla Repays Government Loan Faster Than Planned

By Nicolas Zart on October 5, 2012 - 1:38PM

While much confusion seems to come from the exaggerated Tesla Motors news these past few weeks, one good thing is the company is repaying its loan earlier.

Romney tries to Solyndraize Tesla Motors, calling it a 'loser'

By David Herron on October 4, 2012 - 1:20AM

In tonight's Presidential Debate, Romney pulls out the 'Solyndra' card and names off a list of supposed failures, including Tesla Motors, a company nearly any observer would call a success.

Elon Musk clarifies financing round, says Tesla to be cash flow positive by December 2012

By David Herron on October 3, 2012 - 7:47PM

Last week misconceptions floated in the press stemming from SEC financial filings, and this week Elon Musk takes to the blog to explain the truth, and predict the company will be cash flow positive next month.

Bursting Tesla's charging station bubble

By Aaron Turpen on September 28, 2012 - 6:36AM

Now that we have had a couple of days to get over the grandeur of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's big plans for the future regarding the charging stations, let's look at the reality of the situation.

Tesla Motors revolutionizes the electric car with the Supercharger network

By David Herron on September 25, 2012 - 1:53AM

The Tesla Model S is already an amazing electric car, but it became extremely more valuable with today's unveiling of the Supercharger network which will allow coast-to-coast trips with an electric car, powered for free from sunlight.

Tesla Motors expanding rapidly with 10 new stores in the U.S. and Canada

By David Herron on September 22, 2012 - 8:06PM

Tesla Motors is planning to open 10 new stores this fall, continuing a rapid expansion to support sales of the Tesla Model S now that it's on the market.

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