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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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Electric Sticker Shock: The Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Rebate Winds Down, and Mass Market EV Models Face a Quandary

By Al Castro on June 26, 2018 - 8:34PM

After all the auto makers went through earlier this year to save the federal $7500 EV tax credit to make their EVs affordable, they’re back at square one again, this time because they’re reaching the production goals set in the law that created the credit.

Tesla Ranks Second on Dream Car Survey... Behind a Mustang?

By Max Marck on June 26, 2018 - 11:07AM

A recent survey by a company called Gold Eagle asked participants about their dream cars. Among them were the Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro. But the top two cars make for interesting reading, as do the breakdowns for men and women. The latter showed strong preference for the Jeep Wrangler (81%), while the former went for the Tesla Model S (63%).

Audi, Porsche and Jaguar Are Finally Giving Tesla a Competition for an Interesting Reason

By Al Castro on June 26, 2018 - 10:18AM

Luxury car buyers don't want to be left behind and look for luxury electric cars. This forces luxury car makers like Audi, Porsche, Mercedes and Jaguar to finally give Tesla a real competition. Take a look at these interesting stats.

New Ludicrous Tesla Racecar is a Stripped Down Track Beast, But Will People Watch It?

By Max Marck on June 22, 2018 - 10:06AM

A new all-electric race series is being developed - the Electric GT Championship - and the first car has been delivered. It started life as a normal Tesla P100DL, but has become an absolute monster.

Tesla's Court Case Sounds Like Something From a Movie, and They Are Asking for an Unusual Trial

By Max Marck on June 21, 2018 - 11:10AM

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against alleged saboteur Martin Tripp. In the document by which the lawsuit was filed, Tesla lists the damages of which Tripp is being accused. Sabotage of the company's Manufacturing Operating System is one of these allegations, but in addition, Tesla cites the theft and dissemination of confidential proprietary information.

Tesla Model 3 Put on Hold By Employee Sabotage

By Max Marck on June 19, 2018 - 3:26PM

Tesla's upcoming Model 3, the which has already been delayed in delivery, has been further hindered in production by employee sabotage. Elon Musk, Tesla's founder and CEO, sent an email to employees on Sunday, stating that an unnamed employee had admitted to deliberate sabotage of the Model 3 production in Freemont, California.

Tesla Model S Shoppers May Want to Hold Out for The Porsche Taycan

By Max Marck on June 19, 2018 - 10:07AM

Since they began deliveries in 2014, Tesla's Model S has been the most affordable and practical electric car available. Since then, Tesla has further cemented its name in the marketplace, become the premier marque for electric vehicles. Now, however, a new entry into the market makes Tesla's already difficult financial situation less sure. Porsche has announced that the recently named Taycan electric sports car will be on the roads in 2019 - in the same price bracket as the Tesla Model S.

Actor Tweets About Burning Tesla Model S - How Does The Response Compare To Her Other Recent Tweets?

By John Goreham on June 18, 2018 - 11:34AM

Actor Mary McCormack recently tweeted about a burning Tesla Model S in which her husband was an occupant. Many Tesla fans say this is not newsworthy. The reaction to her tweet says otherwise.

Play Our Tesla Trivia Game - Test Your Tesla Knowledge

By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 11:01AM

See how well you really know Tesla, its products, and its people. Play our trivia game.

Tesla Tries To Address Autopilot's Fatal Flaw Ahead of Full Self Driving Update

By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 8:17AM

Tesla's Autopilot system has been involved in multiple crashes of Tesla cars with stationary objects. Here is what Tesla is trying to do to protect itself from liability and to protect its owners.

Tesla Announces Another Massive Layoff - This Time Thousands Of Workers

By John Goreham on June 12, 2018 - 5:07PM

Tesla announces a huge workforce reduction in its automotive division just days after a difficult shareholder meeting.

If Tesla Build In-House Insurance Here Is What It Needs To Succeed

By Armen Hareyan on June 8, 2018 - 7:19AM

Tesa is developing its InsureMyTesla insurance program and further expanding it. Later in 2018 Alex Tsetsenekos, Head of North America for Tesla's new Managing General Agency, InsureMyTesla, will be joining the discussion to deliver the closing keynote presentation, Building a Customer Centric Insurance Company for Tesla, on October 3. I spoke with some Tesla Model S owners and here is what they said Tesla needs for them to switch to Tesla's own insurance program.

Tesla Model X accelerated before hitting lane barrier.

Report: Model X In Latest Tesla Autopilot Death Accelerated And Steered Into Barrier

By John Goreham on June 7, 2018 - 5:10PM

The NTSB has issued a preliminary report on the latest fatality in a string of Tesla Autopilot crashes.

About Tesla Killers and Porsche Mission E: iPhone Killers Didn't Kill The iPhone

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2018 - 2:45PM

Neither Porsche Mission E Nor any electric car can be a Tesla killer. I think the media has to abandon the "Tesla Killer" (or any car-killer) phrase and give each new vehicle its due esteem.

Tesla Autopilot may have trouble with stationary objects.

"Stop This Nonsense": Tesla's Autopilot and Its Problems With Stationary Object Detection

By John Goreham on June 7, 2018 - 1:02PM

Tesla vehicles on Autopilot seem to be hitting a lot of big, obvious, unmoving objects. An expert opinion on what may be the cause and what should be done.

Tesla Shows a New Image of Model Y at The 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2018 - 5:28PM

Here you can watch the live recording of Tesla's 2018 annual shareholder meeting in which Tesla showed a new image of model Y. Lots of investor eyes, Tesla owner eyes and Model 3 reservation holder eyes were on CEO Elon Musk who faced scrutiny at the shareholder meeting.

Tesla Model S tops EV Sales and EV Revenue Projection

The Best Selling EVs of 2017 and Electric Vehicle Sales Projections of 2019

By Armen Hareyan on June 4, 2018 - 3:21PM

Electric car sales are growing in China, but the United States comes the second and in 2017 Tesla Model S topped the list of top selling EV sales per unit sold in the United States. It's followed by Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model X, Nissan Leaf and BMW i3. Here is one projection on how EV sales revenue will grow by 2019.

Elon Musk Tesla CEO ahead of Shareholder Meeting

Tesla Investors Hope for a 'Bombshell' from Musk, But They Need One of These 7 Things

By Armen Hareyan on June 4, 2018 - 2:06PM

Tesla and investors are actively preparing for tomorrow's shareholder meeting. Some are frustrated with the CEO Elon Musk while other expect a 'bombshell' from Elon tomorrow. What could possibly be a 'bombshell' at a shareholder's meeting? Here are 7 possibilities.

Tesla model S Insurance Cost Increasing 1200x900

3 Reasons Your Tesla Insurance Cost Is Going Up

By Armen Hareyan on June 3, 2018 - 9:03AM

In some places of the nation Tesla Model S owners are reporting increase in Tesla car insurance cost and siting three reasons for it.

Tesla updates Model 3 brakes with postive result.

Did Tesla Live Up To Elon Musk's Promises With Recent Model 3 Brake Fix?

By John Goreham on May 31, 2018 - 11:39AM

Tesla has updated the firmware on the Model 3. Testing is in and the results look good. But are they good enough?

Tesla Should Remove The Black Box as Humans Aren't Ready for Autopilot

By Armen Hareyan on May 30, 2018 - 1:34PM

Crash after crash involving Autopilot shows that the human beings are not ready for Tesla's Autopilot. It's better to remove them and save lives or change the name.

Police: Tesla Model S hits parked police cruiser while Autopliot engaged.

Another Tesla On Autopilot Hits Another Emergency Vehicle - You Can't Make This Stuff Up

By John Goreham on May 29, 2018 - 7:09PM

Another crash by one of Tesla's six-figure supercars on Autopilot has been reported. This time the Tesla Model S hit a parked police car.

What did Elon Musk tweet during his battle with the media.

Reality Checking Elon Musk's Model 3 Production & Quality Updates

By John Goreham on May 29, 2018 - 10:34AM

During a week in which Elon Musk battled the media over the facts surrounding the Model 3's production and quality, we look back at what Mr. Musk discussed via Twitter.

5 Things You Need To Know About Tesla and Elon Musk That Happened This Week

By Armen Hareyan on May 25, 2018 - 11:37PM

Tesla had a rough week, especially the Thursday and Friday, but there is also good news. The week started with Consumer Reports not recommending Tesla Model 3 because of problematic brakes and other issues, but we are not even going to mention that anymore in this article. Let's see what else happened that is noteworthy.

4 Most Common Ways Dealers Steer Car Buyers away From EVs

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 8:01PM

The last time you went to a car dealership to buy a new or used car, most probably you were not introduced to the dealership's used or new electric car inventory. At last, this is according to a new study by a group of researchers who posed as car shoppers. I am not surprised as I will tell you what my local Chevy dealer told me once.

Tesla can't build an affordable Model 3.

Tesla Can't Make Affordable Model 3 Cars - Company Will "Lose Money and Die"

By John Goreham on May 24, 2018 - 5:38PM

Elon Musk explains why Tesla has never built a single base version of its Model 3 at the imaginary $35K price point.

Chevy Volt is Better For The Middle Class Than Tesla Because Electricity Is Always Cheaper Than Gas

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 12:58PM

Let's say you are a middle class family and need to decide between the Chevy Volt and Tesla Model S, how do you make the decision? I am not even talking about Tesla Model 3 as we haven't yet seen the the $35,000 price. Thus, it's not for the middle class.

Chevy Volt vs Tesla Model 3 Charging Cost and The Math

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2018 - 11:59AM

Many people debate about the cost to charge electric cars and if it's cheaper to charge at home vs charging them in public or commercial stations. Really, how much does it cost to charge an electric car at a commercial charging station and at home. Which one is less expensive to charge: Chevy Volt or Tesla Model 3?

When all the bugs are worked out of the Model 3 I am sure CR will change its feelings

By John Falk on May 23, 2018 - 11:47PM

Consumer Reports has finally tested the Tesla Model 3. According to engineers at the magazine the Model 3 suffers on a number of fronts. Much of the report revisits the usual problems with Tesla cars. They again bring up construction quality issues with the car. The usual squeaks and rattles with the dash and gaps in the body panels. The main issue with the car that garnered a "not recommended", rating was it's braking performance.

Fact checking Tesla Model 3 brake problem response.

Fact Checking Tesla's Model 3 Brake Problem Response - Does It Pass the Sniff Test?

By John Goreham on May 22, 2018 - 12:59PM

Following the revelation that another test confirms Model 3 brake problems, Tesla promises a fix and offers an excuse. Are any of Tesla's comments on this issue fact-based and believable?

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