Tesla (Page 118)

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.

Are Used Tesla Vehicles Appreciating in Value?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 24, 2021 - 5:17PM

Are used Tesla vehicles appreciating in value? We are seeing instances of appreciating value for trade into Tesla where the price offered has increased over time. Does this mean used Tesla's are an appreciating asset? Let's find out.

Old Tesla battery packs find new life in old vehicles

ICE Owner Converting His 2010 Ford Escape Into an EV Using Old Tesla Battery Packs

By Timothy Boyer on July 24, 2021 - 4:54PM

Looking for a creative but risky project using old Tesla Battery Packs? Here’s one ICE owner who is showing his project-in-progress discussing the Tesla battery packs he is using to convert his 2010 Ford Escape into a Tesla battery-powered EV. A must-see video as he explains issues that can go terribly wrong with thermal runaway and other dangers with the cell packs as he modifies the modules for use in his future ICE converted to EV wheels.

Elon Musk Distances Tesla Cars From Chevy Bolt Battery Fire Pointing To Fundamental Differences

By Tinsae Aregay on July 24, 2021 - 12:38PM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has distanced Tesla cars from the Chevy Bolt EV battery fire recall by pointing to architectural differences between Tesla batteries and Chevy Bolt Batteries.

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Will Only Offer A Yoke Steering Wheel For Model S & X, Possibly Cybertruck

By Tinsae Aregay on July 24, 2021 - 6:58AM

Elon Musk has ruled out any chance Tesla might offer a conventional steering wheel for the new Model S & X. Musk's confidence in Tesla's yoke future also suggests the Cybertruck might only be offered with a yoke steering wheel.

Tesla Is Making Some Final Preparations Before Launching Its Vehicles In India

By Daniel Cappo on July 23, 2021 - 7:28PM

Tesla is making some final preparations before entering into the Indian automotive market. The big news is that Tesla want to pay less to import its cars. There are some other smaller developments also.

Tesla Model S Vehicles are Delayed

By Jeremy Johnson on July 23, 2021 - 4:37PM

Tesla Model S vehicles are delayed and have been for over a month. Let's take a look and see why the Tesla Model S vehicles are delayed.

Elon Musk Responds To MKBHD’s Tesla Model S Plaid Praise & Criticism

By Tinsae Aregay on July 23, 2021 - 7:59AM

MKBHD, the largest and arguably the best tech reviewer on YouTube has released his first impressions video of the Model S Plaid. In his review, he discusses what he likes and dislikes about the vehicle. Elon Musk addresses his complaints.

Tesla Reduces Price of FSD Hardware Upgrade to $1,000 Dollars

By Jeremy Johnson on July 22, 2021 - 4:07PM

Tesla has reduced the price of its full self-driving hardware upgrade to $1,000 from $1,500. This is a fair thing for Tesla to do and any customers who have an FSD computer chip that was produced before April, 2019, will be eligible for the upgrade.

Tesla Virtual Power Plants - Beta Testing in California

By Jeremy Johnson on July 21, 2021 - 2:53PM

Tesla has started to create virtual power plants and is Beta testing in California. What are these and how will they work? What will be the benefit to others and Tesla? Let's find out!

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla Will Open Superchargers To Other EVs This Year

By Tinsae Aregay on July 21, 2021 - 11:25AM

After years of will they, won't they, Elon Musk has finally confirmed Tesla will be opening up the supercharger network to all EVs later this year.

Tesla Model 3 Draws Comparisons To A Boat After Fording Through A Flood

By Daniel Cappo on July 20, 2021 - 6:19PM

The Tesla Model 3 has been drawing comparisons to a boat after a car was seen driving through floodwaters in China. There are a few different things that make it possible for Tesla vehicles to do well when driving through water.

Tesla Semi Enters Production and Will Dominate

By Jeremy Johnson on July 20, 2021 - 1:47PM

We have recent news of the Tesla semi possibly going into production today. This has been many years in the making and will create the most profitable vehicle for Tesla, even more so than the Tesla Model S Plaid and the Tesla Roadster. In addition, it will be the most impactful for a clean environment.

Consumer Reports Critiques Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta 9 Software

By Timothy Boyer on July 20, 2021 - 12:36AM

Consumer Reports’ car safety experts along with experts from MIT and other academic institutions recently critiqued Tesla’s latest update of their full self-driving Beta software and have this to say about Tesla and what it is doing wrong.

Sandy Munro Reviews Tesla FSD Beta v9

By Jeremy Johnson on July 19, 2021 - 5:59PM

Sandy Munro, a leading automotive expert, took a ride in a Tesla to see Tesla FSD Beta v9 in action. Let's see what he had to say during the drive with Chris from Dirty Tesla.

An Expansion of FSD Beta Could Be In The Works

By Daniel Cappo on July 19, 2021 - 5:11PM

Tesla’s FSD software has made great progress in recent months. The software no longer uses radar. Now there is the possibility FSD Beta will be expanded to many more customers, but the details are murky as now.

Tesla Planning To Start Production At Giga Texas With Cybertruck, Not Model Y

By Tinsae Aregay on July 19, 2021 - 3:30PM

New leaked information suggests Tesla has changed its Giga Texas plans and is now planning to produce the Cybertruck ahead of the Model Y.

Tesla Owners - Be Sure To Add This Important Tool To Your Flat Tire Kit

By John Goreham on July 19, 2021 - 11:58AM

Tesla vehicles do not come with spare tires, but many owners add kits to help prepare for the inevitable. Here’s one item not to forget.

Elon Musk Confirms AI Gear Shifter In New Model S & X Coming To All Vehicles

By Tinsae Aregay on July 19, 2021 - 11:55AM

Elon Musk has confirmed the automatic gear selector powered by Tesla AI introduced on the refreshed Model S & X will be coming as an option to all Teslas.

Tesla Lowest Price Models - What is the Cheapest Tesla?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 19, 2021 - 11:08AM

What is the lowest price Tesla? It's the Model 3 Standard Range with no upgrades for $39,990. We've decided to also show the current cost of Tesla vehicles from lowest price to highest price and the cost of all upgrades across all models, with fees due at time of purchase.

Tesla To Build Model Y 4680 Packs In Texas & Ship Them To Giga Berlin Due To Delays

By Tinsae Aregay on July 19, 2021 - 6:06AM

Insider sources have revealed, Tesla is considering building 4680 packs that will go into the made in Germany Model Y, in Giga Texas, and shipping them to Giga Berlin.

The Tesla Model 1 - What Will It Be?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 18, 2021 - 6:34PM

I believe Tesla will produce a Model 1 vehicle one day. It will be an ultra compact and lightweight vehicle, cost between $10,000 and $16,000, be fully capable of autonomy, and the primary market will be India. Tesla will not produce the Model 1 until after the year 2025 and probably later than that.

Future Tesla Batteries Will Likely Use Less Lithium

By Daniel Cappo on July 17, 2021 - 8:33PM

Some good information has been circulating about the future prospects of EV batteries. Lithium may become less prevalent in EVs due to its high price tag. This is going to be a big change, but it will help companies such as Tesla reach new milestones.

Elon Musk Confirms Tesla FSD Wide Release ‘Download Button’ Will Not Come Until FSD Beta V10/11

By Tinsae Aregay on July 17, 2021 - 6:27AM

Elon Musk has confirmed earlier suspicions that Tesla has delayed FSD Beta wide release/download button until FSD Beta V11. The current FSD V9 uses Tesla's revolutionary pure vision code only to drive on highways.

Tesla Releases Subscription for FSD (Full Self Driving) for $199

By Jeremy Johnson on July 16, 2021 - 10:40PM

We have breaking news for Tesla has just released its subscription service for FSD (Full Self Driving). This is good news and means that Tesla is confident that full autonomy is closer than we might think.

Tesla Earnings for Q2, 2021 Is Coming - What to Expect

By Jeremy Johnson on July 16, 2021 - 4:29PM

Tesla will be having its earnings call on Monday, July 26th, 2021. Recently the stock has been underperforming the market, but I believe this quarter is going to surprise on the upside and that the market is undervaluing Tesla.

Early Tesla Model S Vehicles Will Lose Their Mobile Internet Connection In February 2022

By Tinsae Aregay on July 16, 2021 - 1:07PM

Because AT&T has decided to stop 3G services, early Tesla Model S vehicles will lose their mobile internet connection beginning February 2022.

Nearby lightning strikes can damage your EV

Protecting Your Tesla From Lightning

By Timothy Boyer on July 16, 2021 - 11:16AM

Here are two approaches toward protecting your Tesla or most EVs from lightning while leaving your car home in your garage plugged in while away on vacation.

As Elon Musk Says Cybertruck Could Be A Bust, Now Is The Time For Ford To Double Down On F-150 Lightning

By Jimmy Dinsmore on July 16, 2021 - 10:41AM

The battle of electric trucks is far from decided as all big three automakers engage in the segment to challenge Tesla Cybertruck. Ford F-150 Lightning stands to gain the most should Cybertruck flop.

Elon Musk: Tesla FSD V9 Only Uses Pure Vision On Highways, V11 Will Be The One To Rule Them All

By Tinsae Aregay on July 16, 2021 - 8:22AM

Elon Musk has confirmed FSD Beta 9 only uses pure vision code for highways and says V11 is the iteration of full self-driving software that will be rolled out to regular customers.

Musk Gives More Clarification About The Features Of The Production Model Cybertruck But Questions Remain

By Daniel Cappo on July 15, 2021 - 7:00PM

Elon Musk responded to a tweet by tweeting about Tesla’s planned design for the Cybertruck. Some of the information mentioned in these tweets has already come out, but the way Musk articulated his tweets has led to questions about what features the Cybertruck may or may not have.

Subscribe to