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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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Tesla's Elon Musk SEC Fraud Problem Appears Hard To Defend - Here's Why

By John Goreham on March 19, 2019 - 10:27AM

Elon Musk is accused of not living up to the terms of his fraud settlement with the SEC. The reason SEC thinks its case is bullet-proof seems hard to argue against.

Done With Model Y, Tesla Fans Move on to the Pickup Truck: What Will it Be Like?

By Al Castro on March 18, 2019 - 6:03PM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: It hasn’t been a week since the Tesla Y unveil at the Design Studio and the Tesla Fan Base and media alike are now speculating what the already iconic pickup truck will shape out to be. So over Model Y and it’s ho hum, the excitement energy is already now building for Model U.

Seven Months After Elon Musk's $420 Tweet Tesla Stock Is Closer To $240

By John Goreham on March 18, 2019 - 11:00AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the new Model Y at the unveil 3/14/19

The Model Y Unveil at the Tesla Design Studio: Another Historic Cash Machine Model for a Once Again Cash Strapped Tesla

By Al Castro on March 16, 2019 - 3:07AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: The Eve of the Ides of March like the Model Y unveil at the Tesla Design Studio came like the new car itself and went like any other event without much fanfare. Both are no frills or gimmicks, the most practical you can get in a car and an event, neither didn’t take much money to make, and in the car’s case it has the potential to outsell it’s siblings combined.

Silhouettes of the Tesla Model Y to be unveiled in LA 3/14/19

The Tesla Model Y Unveil: This is Electric Car Life After Leaf and Bolt

By Al Castro on March 7, 2019 - 11:11PM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I continue the miniseries of stories of “Life after Leaf” in this beginning of the post-hybrid age when we are now getting over PHEVs and short range BEVs like Nissan Leaf, and taking a more serious look at new BEVs now that they’re more car and charging choices, better battery ranges, and cheaper prices. One option coming soon is a BEV CUV that’ll compete with the Hyundai/Kia SUV electrics. Here’s the unveiling of the smaller Model Y.

Tesla reportedly makes huge cash payment.

Reports: Tesla's Low Stock Price Forces Unwanted Cash Payment of Nearly $1 Billion

By John Goreham on March 4, 2019 - 10:16AM

According to the best sources available, Tesla has just written a massive check because its stock price was lower than expected.

New Tesla Model 3 crash under investigation.

NTSB and NHTSA Both Looking Into Tesla Model 3 Crash That Appears Similar To First Autopilot Fatality

By John Goreham on March 4, 2019 - 9:39AM

Yet another Tesla crash into a slow-moving or stationary object, this time in a Model 3, has pretty much all of the federal agencies mobilizing teams to investigate why this keep happening.

Tesla Launches Standard Model 3 In Black Starting at $35K Less Delivery Charges

By John Goreham on February 28, 2019 - 5:47PM

Tesla's new Standard Model 3 starts at $35K before incentives and not including its $1,200 delivery fee.

Is Tesla's Elon Musk Betting He Is Too Big To Flail?

By John Goreham on February 28, 2019 - 1:39PM

Elon Musk is due for an SEC beat down. If the green vehicle world's biggest narcissist asking for it, or does he think he is untouchable?

SEC wants Msk held in contempt for vilating deal.

SEC Says Tesla's Elon Musk Not Sticking To Deal - Asks Judge To Rule Musk In Contempt

By John Goreham on February 26, 2019 - 10:38AM

Elon Musk can't live within the terms he agreed to. Now what?

Crashed Tesla trapped occupants. Were door handles to blame?

Rescuers Unable To Help Occupant Of Crashed Tesla Model S - Scenario Eerily Predicted On Tesla Forum in 2017

By John Goreham on February 25, 2019 - 4:21PM

Tesla's unusual door handles didn't work in a recent Tesla Model S crash, frustrating would-be rescuers.

Tesla's six-figure Model X ranked least reliable.

Six-Figure Tesla Model X Earns Spot On Consumer Reports 10 Least Reliable Vehicles List

By John Goreham on February 21, 2019 - 2:40PM

Tesla's Model X has earned a spot on the Consumer Reports 10 Least Reliable Vehicles List.

Tesla ships its EVs using the world's dirtiest fuel.

Tesla Begins Shipping Thousands of Model 3 Cars To Europe Via Massively Polluting Fossil Fuel-Powered Ships

By John Goreham on February 21, 2019 - 1:30PM

Tesla has shifted Model 3 production allocation to Europe. The zero-emissions Teslas will be transported using the world's largest and dirtiest fossil fuel engines.

Tesla Model 3 dropped from Consumer Reports list.

Tesla Model 3 Dropped From Consumer Reports Recommended Listing Due To Owner-Reported Reliability Issues

By John Goreham on February 21, 2019 - 1:07PM

Consumer Reports drops the Tesla Model 3 from its list of recommended vehicles due to problems reported by Model 3 owners.

Juiced: the electrical vehicle takeover

By Damien Ludwick on February 18, 2019 - 7:25PM

According to Wards intelligence we will have 142 total hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicle models by 2020. The addition of popular consumer vehicle options such as SUVs and Trucks turned electric could multiply the adoption rate of electric vehicles. Many consumers may hold out on going electric until there is a comparable vehicle model such as an electric truck or SUV to replace them.

Tesla's Missed Opportunities To Lower Cost and How Can It Finally Make the $35,000 Model 3

By Damien Ludwick on February 16, 2019 - 4:27PM

Tesla must drastically reduce costs to make the $35,000 model 3 possible. Currently the lowest priced model 3 is $42,900. Tesla has to reduce the cost almost $8,000 to make the $35,000 Model 3 possible. It is important for Tesla to get this vehicle to market as soon as possible to transition to retain profitability and to truly bring sustainable transportation to the masses.

Consumer Reports Study Mirrors AAA's - Tesla Model 3 & Nissan Leaf Range Drops by About 50% In Cold Weather Operation

By John Goreham on February 14, 2019 - 10:13AM

The second study in a week shows that EV range drops by as much as half in cold weather operation. Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf both show similar results.

Tesla winter driving from Tesla Media. The plug is from torquenews.com

BEV Range Freeze: The Cold Realities of BEV Winter Driving, Summer is Only Half as Bad

By Al Castro on February 11, 2019 - 3:45PM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: Extreme weather driving has taken a toll on electric vehicle ranges as we watch BEV owners struggle to stay charged through the winter, their Tesla Model 3 door handles thaw, while the rest watch and learn from their triumphs, trials, and mistakes. I like to say “less is more,” but when it comes to extreme weather driving and batteries, more is more, tiny is workable, keep it plugged in if its 20° F or less, keep it cool over 95° F, and be prepared with options regardless.

New AAA Study Shows Electric Vehicle Range Is Cut Dramatically In Winter - How Did Tesla Do?

By John Goreham on February 8, 2019 - 5:15PM

A new study by AAA shows that electric vehicle range limitations are made worse in winter.

Tesla's Free Supercharging Was Great, But How To Create Sustainable EV Charging

By Damien Ludwick on February 5, 2019 - 11:42AM

How to make sustainable transportation well sustainable: EV charging sustainable both financially and environmentally.

From Jalopnik.com man caught sleeping in Tesla

Driving Distracted While AutoPilot, and the Dangerous Brinksmanship that Goes With It

By Al Castro on February 3, 2019 - 5:45AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I wonder if the people who are caught red handed being “distracted while AutoPilot” realize how lucky they are they got away with their crime. Unlike the people who I last wrote about who face the wrath of the NTSB and the courts for their tort who proclaim “my Tesla did it, not me,” “driving distracted while AutoPilot” is a crime of reckless endangerment, and most are getting away with it without realizing it.

A Family Portrait of the Tesla Model Range Courtesy Tesla Media

With Lower Priced and Less S and X, Tesla Revamps Model Range Structure and Readies for Base Model 3 Production

By Al Castro on February 1, 2019 - 6:40AM

By selling the entire model range in three categories, Tesla Corporation makes each car more cheaply, and simplifies discerning which car is which. If you want “Ludicrous,” which now comes in a separate upgrade package at a $20,000 premium, no more looking at old school Bentley-like badges to see battery energy capacity, you just look for “Performance.” This also helps with pricing and sales: by having cheaper Base Models S and X, Tesla is getting ready to sell Base Model 3.

How Cars Like Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf Disrupt Gas Stations

By Damien Ludwick on January 31, 2019 - 3:55PM

The disruption of the gas station is looming. What will the future gas station look like? Cars like Tesla Model S, Model 3, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt will turn the future gas station into a Wall Connector charging your car inside your garage. Most likely it will be two cars load sharing on a charger powered by 14 solar panels.

The world of Tesla AutoPilot courtesy Tesla and Wikipedia

“My Tesla Did it:” The Push Button Excuse from Life’s Responsibilities. Owning Technology Before it Owns Us

By Al Castro on January 31, 2019 - 6:27AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: One of the worse things a driver can do in a late model car engaged in an accident is to fib or outright lie. You see, whether you realize it, their car may help you, but your car is going to make it really easy to tell your side of the story, with data and soon even images, sooner than later, and regardless of what kind of shape the car is in, and whether for your benefit or not. Your car always telling the truth, is one thing! Getting on the same page with you, is another.

Tesla Lost About A Billion Dollars In 2018 - But There Is Good News

By John Goreham on January 31, 2019 - 12:01AM

Tesla has lost another billion dollars, but look past that and the future is bright.

Tesla's Latest Cancelled Program - Referral Perqs - Ends Friday

By John Goreham on January 29, 2019 - 4:09PM

Tesla's referral program goes the way of free supercharging. Here are the details.

The Future Now - A Fighter Pilot’s View On Tesla Autopilot

By Damien Ludwick on January 29, 2019 - 1:38PM

After completing a month on Tesla’s autopilot trial on the Model 3 it is clear - Tesla is currently the most technologically advanced automobile you can currently purchase and drive. The ability to update and improve the vehicle via a software update is a competitive advantage not available to any current automobile manufacturer. Including the ability to send an autopilot trial over the air.

Tesla Model 3 ready for delivery and checklist

Tesla Model 3 Delivery Checklist: Detailed and Complete

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2019 - 1:05PM

A lot of people all over the world are about to get their Tesla Model 3. Here is a very nice delivery checklist that you can use. Thanks Navid Gondal and Chris Davis from TM3SLO website for permission to use this Model 3 delivery checklist.

Tesla Model 3 Resale Value by Kelley Blue Book

Great News For Tesla Model 3 Resale Value Based on Very Little Data

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2019 - 10:37AM

According to the list of Kelley Blue Book's 2019 Best Resale Value Award Winners Tesla Model 3 is apparently going to hold its resale value better than its closest competition. However, Tesla Model 3's resale valuation raises lots of questions as its based on a very little data.

1st Toyota Supra, Ford GT, Mustang Shelby Generate 5.7 Million For Charity Highlighting Missed Tesla Model 3 Opportunity

By John Goreham on January 24, 2019 - 1:15PM

This week two new models 1st production cars generated a whopping 4.6 million for charities. Looking back, Tesla missed a huge opportunity to do good.

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