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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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DSRC devices on a sign post and car roof, DSRC V2X traffic signal, and V2X cars and a scooter

The Car Language Dilemma of Radio-Based DSRC v. Cellular Based V2X: VHS or Betamax? 100 Years Ago: Gas or Electric Car?

By Al Castro on October 1, 2018 - 5:41AM

Which shall it be? Betamax or VHS? Although fully driverless autonomous cars are years and miles away, as we get there shortly, cars need to learn now, how to communicate to each other as they robotize. But car makers are battling each other over older radio DSRC v. the newer cellular V2X, and the debate, like American politics, is getting intense. It’s the same kind of moment we went through when deciding which video platform to use 40 years ago, even 100 years ago which kind of car, gas or electric?

Tesla Model 3 car carrier trailer makes its way on the Hollywood Freeway loaded with Model 3’s for delivery.

From The Production Hell to Logistics Hell: the Model 3 Car Carrier Crisis During Rush Week

By Al Castro on September 28, 2018 - 6:14PM

It seems Tesla Corporation has another crisis at hand that they seem able to, in the end, solve one way or another, their way of course, and this time in the opposite of extremes. They are up to their necks with Model 3’s all around them that they can’t deliver them to customers on time. Actually because of either apparent poor planning or lack of a good relationship with several transportation companies to plan ahead, Tesla fabricates its own car carriers so they can ship their inventory.

SEC video explains why executives are fleeing Tesla.

SEC Press Conference Illustrates Perfectly Why Executives Have Been Fleeing Tesla

By John Goreham on September 28, 2018 - 12:45PM

Elon Musk's coming legal problems have been apparent to those working with him. The reason so many key executives have fled Tesla over the past year is now obvious.

SEC Sues Elon Musk For Fraud

By John Goreham on September 27, 2018 - 5:13PM

The Securities & Exchange Commission has sued Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk alleging fraud.

Array of BEV and PHEV cars from Tesla, Chevy, and Sono Motors

EVs On California HOV Lanes: Where All Plug-Ins are not the Same

By Al Castro on September 24, 2018 - 11:31AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: One of the fringe benefits of golden state citizenry is you get exemption from occupancy rules on California HOV lanes if you drive some kind of electric plug-in. But lately too many single occupant cars are clogging up the lane. They need to narrow the criteria. They started by asking WHO should be allowed access? Instead, maybe Californians need to start a national conversation with a reset to ask exactly: WHAT KIND OF ELECTRIC CAR should have access?

Where Electric Pickup Trucks Can Be Used If Produced Today

By Armen Hareyan on September 20, 2018 - 8:35AM

Last month Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla pickup truck may come sooner than thought. A week ago GM's Mary Barra hinted at possible electric trucks as well (according to the News Wheel). Here we are taking a look at where electric pickup trucks can possibly be used if they were produced today with rumored capabilities.

Tesla being investigated by SEC and DOJ.

Not Just the SEC: Tesla Confirms It Has Been Contacted By Justice Department About New Criminal Probe

By John Goreham on September 18, 2018 - 3:28PM

Tesla is now facing criminal and also civil investigations about the alleged fraud.

Tesla update leaves cars without safety features.

Tesla Model 3 OTA Update Goes Wrong - Temporarily Leaves Cars Without Safety Features

By John Goreham on September 17, 2018 - 11:06AM

An over the air update left Model 3 owners without important safety features this past week. Here's what happened.

Closing Pandora’s Box: Tesla Takes One Year Finding a Solution to a Hack in Same System Driverless Cars Will be Using

By Al Castro on September 13, 2018 - 9:36AM

Thieves are hacking Tesla vehicles and their key fobs worldwide with special hacking computer hardware tools to steal the car within seconds. It took Tesla a year to solve it. All this, from the company that wants to bring us a world of electric cars without drivers, the problems that may seem too difficult for Tesla to solve over the electric cars they already have that still need them.

Green Cars Sell Fastest On Used Car Lots, But Which Is the Fastest-Selling Of All? Here's a Hint, It's Not A Tesla

By John Goreham on September 10, 2018 - 2:58PM

A new study finds that green cars sell the quickest in the used market. Tesla has a car on the list, but it's not the one that sells quickest. See where your favorites rank.

Despite Tesla Model 3 Deliveries, Tesla Stock and Bonds Approach 1-Year Lows

By John Goreham on September 10, 2018 - 1:15PM

Tesla's stock is taking a pounding despite Tesla having shipped significant amounts of Model 3 cars. Here's what experts say are the causes of Tesla's stock being down about 24% since this time last year and its bonds being at an all-time low.

BMW sales drop dramatically as Tesla Model 3 sales rise.

BMW's Small Sedan Sales Drop Dramatically As Tesla Model 3 Rises

By John Goreham on September 5, 2018 - 12:23PM

BMW's 3 Series, 2 Series, and 4 Series sales are declining dramatically. The correlation to Tesla's Model 3 production is hard to ignore.

Tesla Model 3 Fast Charging vs Chevy Bolt

Tesla Model 3 Vs. GM’s Chevy Bolt: Who is the King of Fast Charging

By Simon Barke on September 5, 2018 - 6:54AM

Tesla Model 3 is three times better than GM's Chevy Bolt. Here is the truth about fast charging.

What a Perfect Time to Buy a Used Electric Car! A Glut of EVs on the Used Car Market Makes Them a Steal!

By Al Castro on September 4, 2018 - 6:35PM

With the continued uptick purchases of trucks and SUVs by US consumers, while global new car sales are slowing down, and gas prices remaining low the last two years, there is now a glut of used EV cars on the market, with bargains to be had if you know where and how to find one for the right price.

Tesla Police Blotter - Watch A Tesla Go Airborne Before Crashing

By John Goreham on August 30, 2018 - 10:29AM

Tesla have high insurance rates. This video helps explain part of the reason.

Is the Prius the top-trade-in for Model 3 cars?

Is the Toyota Prius Really The Top Trade-In For Tesla's Model 3?

By John Goreham on August 27, 2018 - 12:12PM

Perhaps the Toyota Prius is really the top trade-in for Tesla's Model 3, but the evidence is a bit thin. Here's why.

Another Tesla crashes into another firetruck.

Third Tesla Crashes Into Back of Firetruck - That's Four Crashes Into Emergency Vehicles This Year

By John Goreham on August 27, 2018 - 10:07AM

Another Tesla Model S crashes into the back of yet another emergency vehicle.

Tesla's Latest Broken Promise (Going Private With Help From Big Oil) Revealed With A Late Friday Announcement

By John Goreham on August 26, 2018 - 7:57PM

Tesla's latest broken promise by Elon Musk revealed late Friday. Should we cheer or boo?

Russia’s Re-Volt: Their Green Response to Tesla’s Capitalistic Electric Revolution is a Soviet Retread EV

By Al Castro on August 25, 2018 - 7:25AM

Poor Tesla: First it was the Shorts, now even the Russians are coming after them with a new Kalashnikov CV-1 electric car. Kalashnikov wants to build an electric car. But this Russian response from the inventors of the AK-47, to Tesla’s earth soothing, humanity healing, eco-conscious electric car lineup, is a retreaded 1970’s Soviet Era hatchback retro-electrified. Classic car conversion: maybe. State of the art design prototype: no. Roadware! Very nice!

Plugshare App: how to find free EV charging stations near you

A Good EV Charger Map App and Free Charging

By Al Castro on August 22, 2018 - 6:54AM

Do you know what's the best app to find charging stations for electric cars? PlugShare seems to be the app by which all others are compared to, if you want to find free EV charging stations near you.

Elon Musk discusses $25K Tesla electric car.

The $25K Battery Electric Car: Tesla's Elon Musk Talks The Talk As GM and Nissan Walk The Walk

By John Goreham on August 21, 2018 - 3:48PM

A recent interview by Tesla's Elon Musk highlights the divide between fantasy and reality in the affordable battery electric car market.

Now You Want One as They’re Getting Rid of Them: the Manny Tranny: The Lazy Driver vs. EVs

By Al Castro on August 21, 2018 - 1:07PM

We have no one to blame for the destruction of the manual transmission except for the few of us that were gifted to know how to use it. If we only knew how few of us existed, maybe we could have coordinated consumer demand to prevent the inevitable from happening. Electrics would have sealed their fate anyway.

Two of Tesla's Largest Shareholders Sold Before Musk's "Going Private" Announcement Fiasco - What Did They Know?

By John Goreham on August 20, 2018 - 3:05PM

Two of Tesla's largest institutional investors, Fidelity Investments and T. Rowe Price Group sold off a significant portion of their stake in the luxury car maker before Elon Musk's comments about going private. What did they know that the public did not?

The Ultimate Tesla Irony – Helping Saudi Arabia Greenwash Oil Money To Stay Afloat

By John Goreham on August 20, 2018 - 12:38PM

Is Tesla becoming funded by big oil? Tesla’s environmental moral high ground goes right out the window if Saudi oil money is used to keep the money-burning luxury electric vehicle company afloat.

Tesla Model 3 Takes to Interstate via Tesla Media

Wall Street’s UBS Says Model 3 Great Car but $35,000 Base Version Will be a Money Loser

By Al Castro on August 20, 2018 - 6:30AM

UBS takes a look at Tesla Model 3 to make a tear down assessment of its latest product to find lots of things to be impressed about the car except for the profit margin of the proposed $35,000 Single Battery Pack/Motor RWD Base Model 3 Sedan.

Elon Musk with Tesla Model S in Fremont Tesla Factory

Is the End of the Musk Era at Tesla Looming? As Debt Crisis Mounts, Drugs and Tears Admissions Make Tesla Stock Dive

By Al Castro on August 17, 2018 - 8:12PM

It ain’t easy being a multi billionaire running a Fortune 500 company with a $1 billion USD debt payment looming in March. But the market sent a message today: wipe your tears rich boy and do your job: people’s lives and working class jobs are on the line.

Tesla Model S Battery Charging at Supercharger

The Worldwide Car Battery Shortage and is Your New Car Order Affected?

By Al Castro on August 17, 2018 - 7:37AM

With the growing rapid output of worldwide EV production, the glaring reality of supply and demand becomes more obvious as to which key players in the auto industry are prepared for battery shortages and which ones are not. Regardless, if the company you buy a BEV from is not one of “the big three,” you should expect you car order to be delayed because of battery shortages by the factory.

Conversion Shop Does Neat Tesla-Audi Change

By Marc Stern on August 15, 2018 - 2:59PM

At one time about 750 years ago, a bunch of guys called alchemists tried to turn lead into gold. That they didn't know anything about periodic tables and metals related to lead didn't deter them as they were convinced they could do it. It's too bad they didn't know, they would have saved lots of time. Today's conversions in the auto world work a lot better as this Tesla-Audi Swap. Read On.

Tesla Model 3 Courtesy Tesla Medía Website

A New Battery Design May Mean a Sooner or Surer $35,000 Single Base Model 3

By Al Castro on August 15, 2018 - 9:39AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently revealed that Tesla’s battery development people have come up with a lighter weight and cheaper design of the Model 3 battery pack. This can be a game changer not only for the elusive Base Model 3, but across the entire present and future model range.

"Funding Secured" Means the Saudis Want In: the Tesla Buyout May be the Largest in History

By Al Castro on August 15, 2018 - 6:17AM

The Tesla news blindsided and shocked the world. A stock exchange wasn’t notified, neither was the Securities Exchange Commission. Not even the board of directors of the company that was affected by the news. Stock prices went crazy, its stock was eventually suspended, everyone who’s anyone about billions denied they were asked to help, and a moment of explanation finally came: Elon Musk wants Tesla to go private, he wants an equity leveraged buyout, and he wants the Saudis to finance it.

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