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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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Toyota Hybrids Leap In Popularity - Continue To Outpace Battery-Electric Vehicles

By John Goreham on January 6, 2021 - 10:45AM

Toyota’s hybrid line grew dramatically in 2020 in America while the general industry shrank and BEVs from all but Tesla stalled at the gate.

Tesla's New Updated Supercharger Map

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:49AM

Giga Shangha's 8K Weekley Achievement and the MIC Model Y's Bioweapon Defense Mode

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:45AM

Tesla Model 3's Astonishing Long Trip with FSD

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:41AM

Range Isn't a Problem for NIO .N EV Sedan, Shutting at Chinese Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2021 - 12:28AM

According to CarNewsChina the NIO .N EV sedan will get Level 4 autonomous driving. Even Tesla doesn't have Level 4 self-driving yet. The factory image of NIO .N shows a large pod above the windshield, likely holding radar and a camera units. This may be China's best shot at Tesla.

Toyota Triples RAV4 Prime US Delivery Rate - Taking Sales Back From Tesla

By John Goreham on January 5, 2021 - 6:53PM

Toyota’s RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle is selling at a pace faster than expected in the United States. Its launch volume is much faster than most successful EVs.

All of Tesla’s 4680 Batteries May Not Be Equal

By Dean McManis on January 4, 2021 - 7:08AM

It is possible that there may be three or four types of Tesla 4680 batteries produced. Panasonic will soon start building 4680 batteries that use Tesla's new tab-less design. And Giga Berlin may have LG Chem (NCMA) 4680 batteries produced for Berlin, and also Shanghai's new Model Ys. Plus maybe soon (within a year) CATL may produce less expensive 4680 format LFP batteries for the cheaper base versions of Asia Tesla models.

German Carmakers Are Catching Up With Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2021 - 8:37PM

While auto enthusiasts are watching if the German car industry will soon beat EV leader Tesla, The New York Times journalist Jack Ewing thinks German engineering has accepted the challenge and is now striking back.

Tesla, Elon Musk and 2020-2021 Performance

This Is How Much Tesla's 500K 2020 Deliveries Will Be Revised

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2021 - 7:21PM

In 2020 Tesla delivered a total of 499,550 vehicles. That is more than the experts expected. Yet, this number will be revised very soon, and here is how much it will change.

Elon Musk: Tesla FSD Autopilot Will Soon Be “Much Safer” Than Humans

By Armen Hareyan on January 2, 2021 - 9:12AM

With even more AI performance, Elon Musk wants to let Teslas drive independently this year. Musk does not want to commit to whether this self-driving performance of Tesla's "FSD" software corresponds to autonomy level 5, but the he thinks the safety of Tesla FSD should surpass the average driver.

First Video Walkaround of MIC Model Y

By Armen Hareyan on January 1, 2021 - 7:50PM

MIC Model Y Gets Some Very Interesting Interior Updates

By Armen Hareyan on January 1, 2021 - 3:22PM

Roadster image courtesy of Tesla's press kit

It's Been This Many Years Since Tesla Promised the Roadster, Cybertruck, and Semi

By John Goreham on January 1, 2021 - 1:03PM

Tesla’s upcoming products seemed so real at their “reveals.” Will 2021 be the big year for Tesla's halo vehicles?

Tesla Expectations From 2021: Model Y from Europe, New Batteries, Refresh and More

By Armen Hareyan on December 31, 2020 - 6:57PM

Why Waymo Has A Better Autonomous System Than Tesla

By Keith Griffin on December 30, 2020 - 8:37PM

John Krafcik, the well-regarded CEO of Waymo, took to Twitter to promote his company’s autonomous driving system while getting his digs into Tesla.

Looks Like Tesla Semi Has Reduced Cameras From 26 to 10, Setup Reveals

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2020 - 8:21PM

Elon Musk free FSD to new Tesla Owners for EOY Push

Elon Musk's Gift To New Tesla Owners for a Record Year

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2020 - 10:17AM

It is again with a tweet that Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he was offering the autonomous driving option for three months to customers who will receive their order three days before January 1. Tesla has 2 days to 500,000: a new record high year, thanks to record numbers.

Never Buy A Tesla Unless It Is Just Before Quarter-End - Here’s Why

By John Goreham on December 30, 2020 - 9:59AM

Elon Musk just announcedTesla's latest sales promotion. Here’s what Tesla buyers who bought last week won’t get.

New battery grade lithium deal for Tesla from Yahua group

Tesla Secures Huge Lithium Deal For Its Batteries With a Major Chinese Supplier

By Armen Hareyan on December 29, 2020 - 9:08AM

This morning China's Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. announced that the company and Tesla have signed a major deal according to which Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. will supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to Tesla Inc. for the next five years. Lithium is a key battery ingredient.

Tesla Leads in Batteries, But Cost Advantage Is Melting

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 11:14PM

Tesla is leading the electric vehicle market because of its technology and battery innovation, but now there are new players in the town and Volkswagen stands a decent chance of catching up soon.

Tesla To Enter India in 2021 and Look at Manufacturing

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 10:48PM

Tesla Apparently Building Test Semi Trucks With Unexpected Battery Packs

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 5:32PM

Tesla Giga Berlin Just Got a New Update On Final Permit's Status

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 3:57PM

Tesla Brings Its Chess Pieces Into Position: EVs, Software and Battery Storage

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 11:06AM

Tesla is like a chess game and its CEO acts as a smart chess player, who brings its chess pieces - electric vehicles, software, and battery storage - into position.

Tesla and Toyota approaches to electric cars

Since Tesla Became a Household Name, Toyota EV Is a Matter of "When," Not "If"

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2020 - 9:04AM

When it comes to Tesla, Toyota, and electric cars, it's important to keep in mind that attention drives investment.

Top of page image courtesy of Kevin O'Brien

Tesla Owners Are Buying Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrids – Here’s Why

By John Goreham on December 28, 2020 - 9:01AM

The reasons are pretty consistent. Here’s what owners of both Tesla EVs and Toyota RAV4 Primes say.

Consumer Reports Suggests Toyota RAV4 Prime As Alternative to the Tesla Model Y

By John Goreham on December 27, 2020 - 12:14PM

Consumer Reports finds the Toyota RAV4 to be a viable substitute for the Model Y. Here’s why.

More Than Half of Tesla Models in 2021 Will Be Made in China

By Armen Hareyan on December 27, 2020 - 12:36AM

Of the 900,000 electric cars that Tesla plans to build in 2021, about 550,000 will leave the Shanghai plant, including 110,000 for export to Europe.

Tesla Opens the 20th Store in Shanghai Alone

By Armen Hareyan on December 26, 2020 - 2:58PM

Toyota to Launch New "C+pod" Battery Electric Vehicle in a Race With Tesla

By Jeff Teague on December 26, 2020 - 12:05PM

A new ultra-compact battery electric vehicle will be launched soon by Toyota, in a race with Tesla for compact electric vehicle dominance. Could this make its way to the United States?

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