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Tesla Model Y

In this section of Torque News you will find Tesla Model Y news and reports.

By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2024 - 5:40AM
A Tesla driver was recently cruising down I-10 using FSD. The drive was going smoothly when his Tesla came to a screeching halt and suddenly started swerving. He realized his Tesla saved his life before he finished thinking it was phantom braking.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 1, 2024 - 11:40AM
Tesla has published a new patent showing how a possible ride-sharing robotaxi could be cleaned autonomously. Tesla envisions using disinfectant vapor, UV sterilization, ultrasonic sensors, camera vision, & robots to clean an autonomous vehicle.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 24, 2024 - 10:58AM
Although beautiful to look at, there are questions surrounding how Tesla’s white seats hold up in the long run. However, 213,000 miles in, my Tesla Model 3 seats still look pristine. Here is what I did to keep my white Tesla interior looking brand new.
By John Goreham on June 17, 2024 - 9:26AM
The in-stock retail inventory of new vehicles in the U.S. market has been steadily climbing back to the levels seen before the shortages. This is great news for consumers
By Tinsae Aregay on June 17, 2024 - 8:52AM
During a recent road trip, a Tesla Model 3 driver found himself in a precarious position. His vehicle only had 3 miles left, but the closest supercharger was 7 miles away. However, this feature saved him from getting stranded in the middle of nowhere.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 14, 2024 - 9:22AM
During the 2024 Tesla shareholders’ meeting, Elon Musk teased three brand-new vehicles: the Robotaxi (CyberCab), a redesigned second-generation Roadster that can fly short distances, and a never-before-seen Tesla Van.
By John Goreham on June 10, 2024 - 5:08PM
Powering an EV in public should be easier. Seven different apps?
By Timothy Boyer on June 2, 2024 - 2:50PM
Here are the worst cars that lose the most value in the first year of ownership. Plus, the best cars to buy that have the least depreciation in the first year of ownership.
By Timothy Boyer on May 28, 2024 - 6:06PM
Here’s the latest from Consumer Reports analysts on which electric cars they recommend as the best to buy today. Plus, their comments on each model’s range and what to expect.
By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2024 - 11:00AM
A Police officer with 22 years of patrolling reveals the unknown details about using Tesla electric cars for patrol.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 23, 2024 - 7:10AM
A Tesla owner recently experienced an issue with his safety restraint system. In any other car, you have to take it to a shop and spend $120 to perform an OBD reading; however, Tesla diagnoses itself & automatically schedules a service appointment.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 16, 2024 - 7:33AM
Tesla’s largest retail investor, Leo KoGuan, who owns 27.8 million TSLA shares worth $4.8 billion, has shared proof that he voted against reinstating Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package. This has caused uncertainty about Musk’s future at Tesla.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 15, 2024 - 5:12AM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the next FSD major upgrade, which will be released in the next few days, will improve the miles driven without intervention by 5 to 10 times. Musk added that Cybertruck will get an even better FSD software in June.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 10, 2024 - 9:34PM
Tesla is offering an absurdly low rate of financing on Model Y vehicles in the U.S. until the end of May. It's just 0.99%!
By Tinsae Aregay on May 6, 2024 - 11:16AM
Tom Zhu, Tesla’s 2nd in command and the man expected to one day replace Elon Musk as the Tesla CEO, has resigned from his global duties and has returned to China. This move suggests Tesla’s refocus on expanding its current production facilities.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 5, 2024 - 9:11AM
A video shows a Model Y in a rollover accident, flying over several vehicles on a city street. Luckily, the passengers only sustained minor injuries, with one occupant even seen using his smartphone while still inside the wrecked Model Y.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 3, 2024 - 10:57PM
Tesla is about to give unlock to those with a recent Model Y RWD purchase, upping the range to 320 miles of range from 260 miles of range, depending on battery chemistry.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 2, 2024 - 10:48PM
The stunning quicksilver color for the Model Y is now available in the U.S. Tesla also reduced the color of the black Model Y by $500 to $1,500.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 2, 2024 - 10:41AM
Following a stellar Q1 earnings call by Elon Musk and his team, Tesla stock has risen by an incredible $170 billion (37%) in just five days. However, Tesla has reversed that trend and lost $57 billion after CNBC host Jim Cramer praised Elon Musk.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 1, 2024 - 10:50AM
After Sawyer Merritt and Whole Mars Catalog shared with their followers the contents of an article that reposted a confidential internal Tesla email, Elon Musk has decided to end his association with the prominent Tesla personalities.
By John Goreham on April 30, 2024 - 8:14AM
A new report has Tesla number one and Toyota number two in long-term repair and maintenance costs. Here’s what the data say about the Toyota Tesla matchup, and why the data may not be as rigorous as you might think, despite the source.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 29, 2024 - 6:56AM
A new experiment finds that fears regarding the Cybertruck’s stainless steel exterior getting dangerously hot in the sun are unfounded. In contrast, the experiment shows that the Cybertruck’s reflective surface makes it the coolest Tesla surface finish.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 24, 2024 - 12:17PM
Following an exceptional earnings call, Tesla's value has increased by $50 billion in a single day. Tesla’s one-day increase is equivalent to Ford & GM’s entire market capitalization. Here are the highlights of the earnings call and ensuing short squeeze.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 22, 2024 - 9:59AM
Tesla has stirred up controversy after the EV maker cut the FSD price to $8,000 from $12,000. Multiple Tesla community members have criticized the price cuts and are demanding a refund. Elon Musk has responded in typical Musk fashion.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 20, 2024 - 11:50AM
Elon Musk has officially postponed his India trip, stating that he was forced to do so due to “very heavy Tesla obligations.” After firing 15,000 Tesla employees & multiple executives left, Msuk has overtaken most of the duties of the departing managers.
By Jeremy Johnson on April 20, 2024 - 12:51AM
The Tesla Model Y starts at under $30,000 when the point of sale federal tax credit is factored in with gas savings. This is tremendous value for the money.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 16, 2024 - 5:03PM
Following recent job cuts that saw 15,000 employees leave the company, some Tesla employees are blaming Elon Musk for the EV maker’s recent woes. A Tesla manager is quoted saying, “Musk is a pigeon CEO.”
By Tinsae Aregay on April 15, 2024 - 7:46AM
Over the weekend, Tesla has started massive job cuts that will reduce the company’s headcount by over 15,000. Musk has reached out to affected employees, stating that “it’s very difficult to say goodbye, but it must be done.”
By Jeremy Johnson on April 13, 2024 - 12:00PM
Tesla has a RWD Model Y long range at Giga Berlin - and it gets about 350 miles of range, making it the longest range Model Y ever. It's also cheaper than the AWD Model Y.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 12, 2024 - 11:13AM
Since Elon Musk announced an upcoming India visit, Tesla’s head of policy revealed that he has had several conversations with his Tesla colleagues, who were surprised to learn that the EV maker had made a major decision associated with India.