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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.

Tesla owners exemplify best form of advertising in response to Iowa test drive ban

By Luke Ottaway on October 27, 2014 - 3:56PM

As Tesla continues to fight for the right to sell vehicles direct to consumers on a state-by-state basis, Model S owners in Minnesota got together to bring the Tesla experience to their neighbors to the south.

Tesla fans should rejoice at Michigan's ban on direct sales

By John Goreham on October 23, 2014 - 6:03PM

A hybrid system with some franchised dealers could be a big advantage for the EV maker in a few years.

What impact will Michigan’s Tesla ban have?

By Luke Ottaway on October 22, 2014 - 9:20PM

Amid all the outrage over yet another state’s auto dealers blocking Tesla’s direct sales business model, not many people are talking about the fact that Tesla was not allowed to sell direct in Michigan in the first place, and that the new legislation won’t have much effect – at least initially.

What makes Tesla’s batteries so great?

By Luke Ottaway on October 19, 2014 - 12:54PM

Even casual followers of the auto industry know that the Tesla Model S offers more than double the range of any other electric vehicle on the market. How has Tesla achieved this? The answer lies in their fundamental battery strategy.

Why Tesla’s game of legislative Whack-A-Mole is so frustrating

By Luke Ottaway on October 16, 2014 - 2:09PM

Thanks to sneaky re-wording of a bill, Michigan is the latest state to pop up as a serious threat to Tesla’s right to sell its vehicles directly within state boundaries. Here is why this whole legal battle is so frustrating for Tesla and EV supporters.

Cadillac will follow Chevrolet with 200-mile EV, could actually compete with Tesla

By Luke Ottaway on October 14, 2014 - 9:21AM

General Motors will have a respectable lineup of electric cars by the end of the decade, as the Cadillac product plan has recently been revealed to include three electrified models to join the Chevrolet EVs.

Autopilot - Tesla talks the talk while Honda walks the walk

By John Goreham on October 13, 2014 - 5:19PM

Tesla has announced it will be able to do in future months what almost all car makers can now do, and many have already done.

Sorry, Dodge - Tesla Model S P85D is quicker than the Charger SRT Hellcat

By Luke Ottaway on October 12, 2014 - 6:29PM

Though it is debatable which is the better performance car, one fact is indisputable: the new all wheel drive Tesla Model S P85D is quicker than every four-door sedan in the world, including the Torque News favorite Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.

Sorry, Tesla, But the EPA Isn't Impressed With You

By Aaron Turpen on October 12, 2014 - 11:21AM

The EPA has issued its annual Trends report for the automotive industry, analyzing the fleet MPG and CO2 emissions for every major manufacturer in the U.S. What the EPA had to say about Tesla speaks volumes - they aren't impressed.

Elon's D Can't Hang with Dodge, Tesla P85D Slower than Hellcat Charger

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2014 - 2:39PM

Elon Musk has introduced his new Tesla P85D with dual motors, all wheel drive and the most impressive performance specifications in the electric vehicle segment, but while the Elon’s big surprise most certainly rocks the EV world – the high powered Model S still falls short of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat while costing almost twice as much.

Tesla Model S gets AWD for “insane” speed and a range boost – and autopilot too

By Luke Ottaway on October 10, 2014 - 1:23AM

Well, well, well. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk had the hype machine on full power since last week’s suggestive tweet about unveiling the “D,” and certainly didn’t disappoint. Even the correct predictions underestimated the wow factor of Thursday night’s big reveal.

The EPA ignores Tesla in a new report on fuel efficiency

By John Goreham on October 9, 2014 - 5:58PM

The EPA’s newest report ranking US automakers by fuel efficiency and carbon emissions makes no mention of the US' only all-electric automaker.

Do electric cars have to match the capabilities of gasoline to reach the mass market?

By Luke Ottaway on October 8, 2014 - 10:12AM

Recent comments by Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne inspired us to address a very important but often unasked question: must electric vehicles duplicate the characteristics of their gasoline competitors to reach the mass market?

Tesla could make a killing off its own used cars

By Luke Ottaway on October 7, 2014 - 1:06PM

Like other luxury automakers, Tesla Motors now has revealed plans for a certified pre-owned program that would allow it to make money off its vehicles more than once, and with much higher margins the second and third time around.

Tesla Model S gets lane departure warning, plus a curious feature

By Luke Ottaway on October 6, 2014 - 11:32AM

Tesla has finally implemented one long-overdue active safety feature in the Model S, known as lane departure warning. But the other feature arriving simultaneously is a bit of an eyebrow-raiser.

Musk ready to “unveil the D” and another surprise next week – what will it be?

By Luke Ottaway on October 2, 2014 - 11:56AM

Last night Elon Musk got the internet excited with a tantalizing (and unintentionally suggestive) tweet involving the letter D and “something else.” Let the speculation blitz begin.

Tesla opens 200th Supercharger station as charging network continues to grow rapidly

By Luke Ottaway on September 30, 2014 - 2:47PM

Tesla Motors continues to demonstrate the benefits of an automaker doubling as its own charging provider, as the company opened its 200th Supercharger fast-charge station just five months after opening station number 100.

Tesla direct sales victory in Massachusetts could pave way for similar rulings

By Luke Ottaway on September 15, 2014 - 8:24PM

On Monday, the highest court in the state of Massachusetts ruled in favor of Tesla Motors in yet another battle with auto dealers over the company’s direct sales model. The significance of the ruling could extend beyond just Massachusetts.

Tesla Model X outsold all electric vehicles except Volt and Leaf in August

By Luke Ottaway on September 14, 2014 - 10:18PM

The upcoming Tesla Model X has been hyped like no other crossover in recent memory. That hype has generated an impressive number of pre-orders for the falcon-winged wonder, particularly in recent months.

Tesla vehicles could have full autopilot by 2020

By Luke Ottaway on September 10, 2014 - 12:19PM

As the debate over autonomous driving rages on, Tesla is doing its best to catch up to rival automakers in developing self-driving cars. New comments from CEO Elon Musk shed more light on the company’s plans.

Will Tesla and Toyota ever get back together? Musk thinks so

By Luke Ottaway on September 9, 2014 - 1:37PM

After ending its collaboration with Tesla on the RAV4 EV and repeatedly declaring its allegiance to fuel cells, it certainly doesn’t seem like Toyota is interested in another partnership with Tesla. Not so fast, says Elon Musk.

Nevada offers Tesla $1.3 billion in Gigafactory incentives – but that’s not why it won

By Luke Ottaway on September 5, 2014 - 2:24PM

The economic incentive package dangled in front of Tesla for constructing the Gigafactory in Reno, Nevada is more generous than many expected. Yet there is another more important reason Nevada was chosen.

Tesla demanded "massive cash up-front" taxpayer payment for gigafactory says Gov. Brown

By John Goreham on September 5, 2014 - 11:12AM

According to Governor Jerry Brown, Tesla’s demands on taxpayers were too much even for California. Apparently, the cost to taxpayers to have a battery factory is about $1.3 billion.

BMW’s i3 just the latest EV to blow past Tesla in US sales

By John Goreham on September 4, 2014 - 2:02PM

Despite the media and fan-boy hype, Tesla has dropped to 5th in monthly US electric vehicle sales rate. This time, the car to pass it is indeed stealing customers from the Tesla Model S' target demographic.

Tesla makes right choice with Reno for Gigafactory

By Luke Ottaway on September 3, 2014 - 11:46PM

Thursday afternoon it will be officially announced that a site near Reno, Nevada will be the home of Tesla's sought-after Gigafactory. It appears to be the right move for Tesla.

See a Tesla Model S pitted against a Nissan GT-R on the Drag Strip

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2014 - 4:52PM

What happens when the world's fastest production electric car goes up against Godzilla? Watch.

German magazine’s EV range test prompts heated dispute

By Luke Ottaway on August 27, 2014 - 11:05PM

A leading German publication, Auto Motor und Sport, ran its own test of six battery electric vehicles and found shockingly low real-world ranges. The results prompted an angry response from EV owners.

Elon Musk’s most important yet underrated statement is not to be ignored

By Luke Ottaway on August 26, 2014 - 3:46PM

It concerns batteries, of course. Dismiss the CEO’s claims about Tesla battery pack cost reductions at your own peril.

Tesla counters negative press about drivetrain replacements with “infinite” warranty

By Luke Ottaway on August 16, 2014 - 2:30PM

The makers of Model S have been in the news recently for a higher-than-normal rate of total drivetrain replacement, with several highly publicized examples. Tesla has deftly responded by offering a nearly unrivaled warranty.

Tesla Model R to spectacularly succeed the Roadster sooner than expected?

By Luke Ottaway on August 10, 2014 - 1:56PM

Tesla Motors’ first car, the Lotus-based Roadster, ended production in 2012 so the company could focus on the higher-volume Models S and X. A new report suggests the Roadster will be revived in 2017, although we find that timetable unlikely.

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