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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.

Elon Musk’s Secret Hints That Giga Berlin Is Ahead of Schedule

By Jeremy Johnson on May 26, 2021 - 9:14PM

Elon Musk tweeted on May 18, 2021, at 5:46 A.M. the following: “Giga Berlin suppliers please accelerate!” What does this mean? What is he referring to? Are there problems in Giga Berlin?

Tesla Makes Either a Visionary or Foolish Choice To Drop Radar

By Armen Hareyan on May 26, 2021 - 8:12PM

Tesla ditching its radar system supporting Autopilot and maybe FSD and replacing it with the video camera only Pure Vision has people nervous in the automotive industry. Is Tesla's Choice to drop radar visionary or foolish? Torque News EV commentator Dean McManis thinks that Tesla may be looking to lower cost and complexity on its electric vehicles, but the rumor of radar sensor shortage may be at the heart of the decision to change now. Here is Dean McManis in his own words.

Eyesight camera image courtesy of Subaru

Tesla’s New Optical Sensors - The End Of The Weird Crashes?

By John Goreham on May 26, 2021 - 10:44AM

Tesla has shifted its path on self-driving technology from radar to camera-operated optical sensors. Will this change stop the company’s cars from smashing into firetrucks, roadway barriers, semi-trailers, and other static objects?

Image of Tesla Model S courtesy of Tesla media kit

Tesla Model Tops List of Vehicles With Lowest Retained Value Over Past 12 Months

By John Goreham on May 26, 2021 - 9:23AM

Used car prices are booming, but this Tesla Model bucks that trend. Here is the old model from Tesla that nobody seems to want to pay more for.

Refreshed Tesla Model S/X To Launch With 350KW V4 Supercharging, V11 Software

By Tinsae Aregay on May 25, 2021 - 4:07PM

According to rumors going around the Tesla community, with the upcoming June 3 delivery event of the refreshed Model S, Tesla is also expected to announce 350KW V4 supercharging, V11 UI, and many more exciting things.

Pay Less for a New Tesla With These Tips

By Timothy Boyer on May 25, 2021 - 10:57AM

Follow this break-down by a new Tesla owner who reveals some very helpful tips and info that you can use to help you understand just how much a new stock Tesla can cost, and what you can do to insure that you are making a smart purchase.

Lausitzring is to become a test site for new Tesla models produced at Giga Berlin

Tesla's New Racetrack for Giga Berlin Cars Will Test Self-Driving Cars

By Armen Hareyan on May 25, 2021 - 9:44AM

Lausitzring is to become a test site for new Tesla models produced at Giga Berlin factory as talks are currently ongoing with the racetrack operator Dekra. What's especially interesting, is that Lausitzring racetrack will be capable to host self-driving cars for testing.

Baidu To Operate 3,000 Driverless Apollo Go Robotaxis in 30 Cities in 3 Years

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2021 - 7:30PM

When it comes to robotaxis you have probably heard about Tesla robotaxis because Elon Musk has envisaged a robotaxi network with vehicles that can park and plug in themselves using Tesla's self-driving technology. Or you may have heard of Waymo One. But Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis have already registered over 6.2 million miles of Level 4 driving and plan to operate 3,000 driverless Apollo Go robotaxis in 30 cities within the next three years.

Tesla May Have To Stop Making Its Own Chargers

By Daniel Cappo on May 24, 2021 - 6:58PM

Tesla makes good chargers, but it’s being debated whether a shared charging system would be better going forward. And thus, Tesla may have to stop making its own chargers.

Tesla Ushers In “Pure Vision” FSD Era With An Update To Its Configurator

By Tinsae Aregay on May 24, 2021 - 1:10PM

Tesla has removed radar from the company's Autopilot suite and replaced it with a "pure vision" system. This is expected to be the final major update before FSD wide release.

Side repeater camera use on Tesla Roaster

Excellent View of Tesla Side Repeater Camera Spotted on Roadster

By Timothy Boyer on May 24, 2021 - 11:06AM

A recent Reddit post offers a nice view of exactly where the Tesla side repeater cameras are positioned on a Roadster.

Tesla Giga Shanghai's Parking Lot with Vehicles Ready to Be Delivered

Tesla Has Reportedly Localized 90% of Giga Shanghai's Supplies

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2021 - 9:35AM

According to Shanghai media reports, the latest disclosure from Tesla is that more than 90 percent of the cars produced at the Shanghai plant have been localized in terms of parts, which can significantly reduce costs while steadily increasing productivity.

The Ford F-150 Lightning Does Not Represent A Missed Opportunity For Tesla

By Daniel Cappo on May 22, 2021 - 7:30PM

There have been some who think that the new Ford F-150 Lightning shows a missed opportunity for Tesla. This train of thought doesn’t take into account why vehicles like the Cybertruck are produced to begin with.

Tesla Model Y Castings spotted at Giga Texas

Model Y Castings Arrive At Giga Texas Leading To Speculation That Production May Start Soon

By Daniel Cappo on May 21, 2021 - 4:24PM

New castings have arrived at Giga Texas. It is unclear if these castings are for the production models.

Cold air rocket thrusters will make Tesla history

The G Force You Can Expect From A SpaceX Package Roadster

By Timothy Boyer on May 21, 2021 - 11:26AM

Excitement rose recently about the possibility of a Tesla Roadster expected to become available next year that might be outfitted with a “SpaceX Package” that could help accelerate the EV from 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 1.1 seconds. Which begs a question: What will it feel like? Here’s the kind of G-Force pressure you can expect on such a wild ride.

Elon Musk Updates On Hydrogen Energy With Most Compelling Use

By Daniel Cappo on May 20, 2021 - 5:03PM

VW CEO Herbert Diess said that hydrogen cars are a bad idea and to “listen to the science”. Elon Musk then sent out a statement agreeing with Deiss that hydrogen is not something worth investing in for automobiles.

Ford F-150 Lightning's Main Specs Compared to Tesla Cybertruck: Advantages and Disadvantages

By Armen Hareyan on May 20, 2021 - 4:00PM

Tesla updates Cybertruck production and delivery time

Tesla Provides a New Cybertruck Update with Delivery Timeframe to Some Reservation Holders

By Armen Hareyan on May 20, 2021 - 3:06PM

Elon Musk: Tesla Will Update Production Roadster Design, 1.1 Sec 0-60 With SpaceX Package

By Tinsae Aregay on May 20, 2021 - 2:53PM

Elon Musk says the production version of the Tesla Roadster will get a design overhaul. A plaque at the Peterson Automotive Museum also suggests the Roadster with the SpaceX package will have a 1.1 second 0 to 60 time.

Elon Musk sets date for Model S Plaid delivery event in Fremont factory

Elon Musk Reveals Model S Plaid's Delivery Date and Location

By Armen Hareyan on May 20, 2021 - 12:56PM

Tesla Reverse Summon and Finding Parking Space

Tesla Reverse Summon Could Find Your Parking Space

By Timothy Boyer on May 20, 2021 - 11:44AM

While Tesla owners remain waiting (and wondering when it’s going to happen) for news about last year’s foretold Tesla Reverse Summon feature, other businesses are producing new tech that just may be Tesla’s answer for helping Tesla owners find parking spaces with FSD (Full Self-Driving Capability) that is surprising simple.

Elon Musk Spotted In UK Seeking Site For New Tesla Gigafactory

By Daniel Cappo on May 19, 2021 - 9:12PM

Elon Musk made a stop in the UK to look for a site to build a new Tesla Gigafactory on UK. This news update on Gigafactory UK is somewhat surprising only because it contradicts some of Musk’s past statements on the UK.

RC version of Tesla Cybertruck goes on sale this week

Tesla RC Cybertruck Goes On Sale This Friday

By Timothy Boyer on May 19, 2021 - 10:38AM

Now is your chance to own a working Tesla RC Cybertruck made by Mattel for only $100. Not only will you receive a working scaled-down version of the real thing, but there is an extra surprise for all-things-Tesla fans.

Elon Musk Tweets Appreciation of Tesla Giga Berlin Permit

Elon Musk's Tweet Is a Good Update on Tesla Giga Berlin's Permit Situation

By Armen Hareyan on May 19, 2021 - 9:46AM

Elon Musk Tells Giga Berlin Suppliers To Speed The Process Up

By Daniel Cappo on May 18, 2021 - 1:14PM

Elon Musk posted on twitter that he wanted to see Giga Berlin suppliers speed up production. Musk may have sent out a tweet like this because suppliers could be the bottleneck of delays.

Tesla 18650, 2170 and 4680 Battery Cell Comparison Basics

By Timothy Boyer on May 18, 2021 - 11:29AM

Twitter account Whole Mars Catalog recently posted an image of metal facsimiles of the 18650, 2170 and the new 4680 battery cells for powering Tesla’s latest models. The image is inspiration for a basic information comparison between the cell types and what it means for each cell and your Tesla.

First Megacast Will Change The Model Y For The Better In a Multitude Of Ways

By Daniel Cappo on May 17, 2021 - 8:42PM

The First Megacast for the Model Y has been built at Giga Texas. This is the new cast that will be built around Tesla’s new 4680 battery cell.

Tesla on Autopilot and FSD in SF traffic

Tesla FSD Beta 8.2 in Busy Close Quarters Traffic in San Francisco

By Timothy Boyer on May 17, 2021 - 11:35AM

Here is a very recent video from r/teslamotors that demonstrates how Tesla’s FSD Beta 8.2 performs in busy San Francisco traffic under close quarter conditions that raises some interesting questions from reddit readers about how Tesla FSD would perform in countries other than the U.S.; and, poses what might be the biggest Tesla FSD question we should be asking.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk chatting with Tesla suporters at Giga Berlin car factory

Elon Musk Visits Giga Berlin for a Technical Purpose and Chats with Supporters

By Armen Hareyan on May 17, 2021 - 10:03AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived at the Giga Berlin car factory on Monday afternoon. He landed at Berlin (BER) airport on Sunday in a private jet. The visit was "purely of a technical nature," said Brandenburg Minister for Economic Affairs Steinbach. He also came out and started to chat with Tesla supporters.

Tesla Model Y and Mustang Mach-E Owner Explains What He Likes About Both EVs

By Jimmy Dinsmore on May 16, 2021 - 12:05PM

Former Ford employee owns two Ford EVs, including the Mustang Mach-E but also owns a Tesla Model Y. This interview explains what he likes about both vehicles and what he sees is the future of EVs.

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