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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

Follow Torque News Tesla reporters Guillaume Humbert, Paul Fosse and Tinsae Aregay for daily Tesla News.

Tesla Image of Model 3 on the road; game playing has supposedly be halted; Photo Courtesy Tesla

NHTSA Probes Tesla Game Playing Mode; Automaker Reportedly Orders Update With Halt

By Marc Stern on December 24, 2021 - 5:29PM

Tesla Motors, driven by software, has more than once updated its infotainment system with good results. Sometimes, though, the results resemble updates that have gone out to the AutoPilot subroutine. In this case. the automaker's large front screen could access video games that could be played by the operator -- not a great situation at 70 mph.

Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Bringing Prosperity And Green Industry To Brandenburg Region, Germany

By Nicolas Caballero on December 24, 2021 - 4:07PM

Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg is Tesla’s first manufacturing location in Europe and its most advanced, sustainable and efficient facility yet. Slated for completion this year, it will manufacture hundreds of thousands of Model Y vehicles and millions of battery cells.

Tesla Able to be Programed For Light Show and Music

You Can Program Your Tesla To Light Up and Play Music

By Jeremy Johnson on December 24, 2021 - 2:46PM

We're seeing videos from people playing music and having their Tesla car light up. What's even cooler than that? You can program your Tesla to light up and play any music you want!

Elon Musk - Consumer Reports Has Lost Credibility

Elon Musk on Consumer Reports - They've Destroyed Their Credibility

By Jeremy Johnson on December 23, 2021 - 8:19PM

Elon Musk just sent out a Tweet that Consumer Reports, an organization that does reviews on various products and services, has destroyed their credibility, which was built over decades, over the last few years. Let's see why this matters.

Tesla To Close Deal On Battery Graphite With Syrah - Australia

By Nicolas Caballero on December 23, 2021 - 2:27PM

Tesla Inc. has agreed to take the majority of battery-ready graphite from a production facility planned in Louisiana, in a deal with Syrah Resources, an Australian Stock Exchange listed industrial minerals and technology company with its flagship "Balama Graphite" Operation in Mozambique, and a downstream Active Anode Material facility in the United States.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Release A Significant Autopilot Upgrade To Non-US Owners By March 2022

By Tinsae Aregay on December 23, 2021 - 11:25AM

After years of lagging behind, Elon Musk has finally promised to release a significant autopilot upgrade to Tesla owners outside of the US.

Top of page image courtesy of Senator Warren's press page

U.S. Senator Warren Calls Elon Musk A Freeloader For Not Paying Taxes

By John Goreham on December 23, 2021 - 11:21AM

A United States Senator has called Elon Musk the F word on Twitter. Here’s his reply.

These Will Move Tesla Stock Higher in 2022

By Jeremy Johnson on December 23, 2021 - 12:15AM

Tesla stock went over $1,000 again today, after there was news that Elon Musk was done - or just about done selling his stock. Tesla stock has been under a little bit of pressure lately, but that pressure is about to go away and Tesla stock is going to rise even more.

Gotion battery to supply LFP batteries for Tesla in USA

LFP Battery's Advantages for Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on December 22, 2021 - 8:09PM

Yesterday news broke that Tesla is getting LFP batteries from a Chinese company in the United States. While we discussed why it's a big deal for Tesla, in this report we are going to take a look at the advantages of LFP batteries for Tesla.

Tesla Model Y image courtesy of Tesla Media Support

Do Tesla’s Direct Marketing Advertisements Feel Odd To You?

By John Goreham on December 22, 2021 - 6:07PM

We explore two ways that Tesla seems to reach a bit in its direct marketing advertising programs. We will also ask the question, “If Tesla is 'exaggerating,' why bother?”

Goodyear Introduces a Tesla Model Y New Tire

By Nicolas Caballero on December 22, 2021 - 12:11PM

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has just announced the launch of the new ElectricDrive GT. Marking Goodyear’s first replacement tire in North America tuned for electric vehicles - mainly Tesla Model Y - the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is an ultra-high performance, all-season tire that delivers long-lasting tread wear and a quiet ride for EV drivers and passengers, according to the press release by Goodyear.

Tesla Getting LFP Batteries in the US - Why This is a Big Deal

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2021 - 6:36PM

Tesla is getting LFP batteries in the US. These are lithium iron phosphate batteries and are much more safer and efficient than current batteries. This is a big deal and will allow Tesla to produce half a million vehicles a year extra.

4680 Battery Assembly Line At Giga Texas and How Close to Production Tesla Is

By Jeremy Johnson on December 21, 2021 - 6:08PM

There are new pictures of the 4680 battery assembly line at Giga Texas, suggesting that 4680 battery production is getting ready to start. These reports come from Joe Tegtmeyer, a drone operator who surveys Giga Texas regularly.

Tesla Updating Software And Entertainment: Darkmode, Waypoints, TikTok, Sudokus And Original 'Sonic the Hedgehog'

By Nicolas Caballero on December 21, 2021 - 5:32PM

Tesla has just updated its software with powerful entertainment add-ons. The end of the year version (2021.44.25) introduces changes to the interface, dark mode and several new features such as integration with TikTok. We have known for a long time that Tesla promotes drivers to play directly from their cars when they are stopped or charging; with each update drivers have more reasons to do so.

Tesla Sells 2021 Model 3 Demo Vehicles With Batteries Produced In 2017

By Safet Satara on December 21, 2021 - 2:08PM

If you want to spend $60k on the 2021 Tesla Model 3 and get a car right now, you may do that by ordering so-called Demo Vehicles. No one-year waiting list here! Caveat? There is one! These cars have batteries from 2017.

Tesla Model Y Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Award Model 3 Updated

By John Goreham on December 21, 2021 - 9:58AM

The Tesla Model Y has earned the industry’s highest safety award, making this Tesla’s second such vehicle rating.

Tesla Gigafactory Opening in Austin: Cyber BBQ Party, Texas-Style

By Nicolas Caballero on December 20, 2021 - 4:12PM

It seems that the upcoming grand opening at Tesla Giga Texas will include factory tours and a big Texas-style barbecue for early next year, as Elon Musk recently confirmed that there will be a grand opening party for the Model Y and Cybertruck production facility.

Tesla's New Change of Expectations About Giga Berlin's 2021 Deliveries

By Armen Hareyan on December 20, 2021 - 10:59AM

Tesla Merger With Daimler Would Be Like Elon Musk Dragging a 50-lb Rock Behind Him Wherever He Goes

By Armen Hareyan on December 20, 2021 - 8:58AM

Several days ago Karlsruhe Insider's analysts made a forecast that Tesla Daimler merger is upcoming and that Tesla will swallow Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler "without asking." In this article I am taking a look why it's not a good idea for Tesla to merge with Daimler, based on the comments from Torque News Youtube subscribers.

You Haven't Missed Out On Tesla Stock

By Jeremy Johnson on December 19, 2021 - 9:20PM

You may think that with Tesla at around a trillion dollar valuation, that you've missed out on Tesla stock and that you need to pick another stock to try and find a multi-bagger on. This is incorrect. Anyone telling you you missed out on Tesla doesn't understand where Tesla is going over the long term.

Image of Hyundai IONIQ 5 by John Goreham

Tesla Model Y Costs You 50% More Than Hyundai IONIQ 5

By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 12:10PM

The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.

VW is the closest to catching Tesla, but it isn’t alone

By Justin Hart on December 19, 2021 - 3:01AM

My best friend, whose first car (a 1985 VW Jetta) was my first aspirational vehicle, had me over to speak with his parents. While chatting with them about their next vehicle purchase, they said something provocative: “what if I don’t want a plug-in vehicle?” As a plug-in vehicle enthusiast, it is a question that is hard to hear but also an obvious indicator of the profound change the act of plugging into an electrical outlet, instead of a gas pump, represents in people’s lives. Change is hard!

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Samsung Started Building Chips For Tesla’s Next-Gen Self-Driving Computer

By Nicolas Caballero on December 18, 2021 - 6:01PM

Samsung has started chip production for Tesla FSD autonomous systems: it has already begun to manufacture its own devices and by the way, started to gain advantage in key technological areas of expertise, as compared to other brands.

Is Elon Musk Done Selling Stock?

By Jeremy Johnson on December 18, 2021 - 3:45PM

Is Elon Musk done selling his stock? Many are asking this question and we have the answer.

Here is how the new Tesla Active Road Noise Reduction for the Model S and Model X works

By Safet Satara on December 18, 2021 - 9:06AM

The latest software update for the newest versions of the Model S and Model X, called 2021.44.5, introduced us to a new feature - the Active Road Noise Reduction. If you have the latest Model S or the X, you can access it in the Audio Settings.

GM and Ford are not likely to beat Tesla in U.S. EV sales by 2025

By Justin Hart on December 17, 2021 - 9:27PM

The race is on! Multiple manufacturers are vying to beat or compete with Tesla in terms of EV market share in the U.S. As I discussed in a previous article, that is going to be very hard to accomplish. Let’s look at sales forecasts and ambitions from the two other U.S. automakers, GM and Ford, through the end of the decade to break this down a bit.

Elon Musk Responds To Mike Siegel About Tesla Giga Texas Figures

By Nicolas Caballero on December 17, 2021 - 12:34PM

Tesla CEO has responded with figures to accusations made on Twitter, where he was criticized about the financial amounts provided by the State of Texas to open the new Tesla Giga Factory in Austin.

Tesla plans to invest $10B in its Giga Texas factory.

By Safet Satara on December 17, 2021 - 8:29AM

Yesterday, Tesla inc CEO Elon Musk tweeted that "Giga Texas is a $10B investment over time, generating at least 20k direct & 100k indirect jobs." With this tweet, Musk promised to increase investment in the factory by a factor of 10.

Giant Fallen Tree Smashes Into Tesla With Occupants Inside

By Jeremy Johnson on December 16, 2021 - 11:55PM

We've just received a video of a Tesla (we think a Model 3) that was driving and from the dashcam of the car behind it, a large tree toppled over and smashed directly on top of the Tesla.

Image of Hertz Tesla vehicles courtesy of Hertz' media page attributed to E.R Davidson.

Tesla Renters Beware: Reports Say Hertz Is Falsely Accusing Customers of Theft

By John Goreham on December 16, 2021 - 11:27AM

Scores of media reports indicate that Hertz has been systematically accusing innocent customers of auto theft with disastrous consequences.

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