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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.

An image of the TeslaX from the public website.

It's High Noon for Tesla in Texas

By Don Bain on April 2, 2013 - 11:46PM

The Texas Auto Dealers are taking Tesla to the legislature in Austin tomorrow, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is all a-tweet to rally his rebels to the electric car cause before the final showdown.

Tesla Motors adds amazing $500ish/month Model S financing offer

By David Herron on April 2, 2013 - 7:18PM

Moving to make Tesla Model S ownership more affordable, the new financing deal gives prospective Model S owners peace of mind from the certainty of knowing ahead of time the cost of owning an electric car.

Tesla Motors expecting first ever profit after steep losses in 2012

By David Herron on April 1, 2013 - 12:13PM

On the back of stronger than expected sales and production, the company ends several years of posting losses with the first profit ever for Tesla Motors.

Tesla will artificially reduce driving range of some 2013 Model S sedans

By John Goreham on April 1, 2013 - 11:54AM

Having dropped the entry level Model S, Tesla will now provide a more range-capable car, but limit the range with a software lock.

Mercedes launching B-Class Electric Drive in 2014, starting in the U.S.

By David Herron on March 27, 2013 - 6:26PM

The Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive features a drive train designed by Tesla Motors, luxury features you'd expect from Mercedes, and is due to go on sale in early 2014.

Tesla's announcement for Thursday has Musk putting his money where his mouth is

By David Herron on March 25, 2013 - 5:37PM

Tesla's stock price popped today after an obtuse Elon Musk tweet promised a big announcement and implied a bigger investment in the company.

Tesla Model S deliveries over 500 per week, with over 12 million electric miles driven

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 9:32PM

Tesla is now delivering Model S's at a rate roughly 25,000 per year, well above the 20,000 per year production goal, and in total Model S owners have driven over 12 million electric miles.

Tesla SEC filing reveals Model X electric SUV production delayed until 2014

By David Herron on March 11, 2013 - 3:04PM

In what may be growing pains for start-up electric automaker Tesla Motors, their fiscal year 10-K filing reveals that Model X production won't begin this year.

Tesla speeding up to repay DOE Loan five years early by 2017

By David Herron on March 8, 2013 - 6:08PM

Tesla Motors announced a plan to speed up repayment of their DOE loan, cutting the time in half.

Battery breakthrough are down the rioad, current technology works

Do We really Need Battery Breakthroughs For Electric Cars?

By Nicolas Zart on March 8, 2013 - 1:10PM

Battery breakthroughs are exciting but they are years down the road. Lithium-ion technology works today and the results are impressive.

Tesla Motors reports massive losses for 2012, profitability in 1st quarter 2013

By David Herron on March 8, 2013 - 1:13AM

Tesla Motors' management expects to immediately shift from massive losses while preparing for Model S sales, to immediately become profitable due to Model S sales.

Tesla Motors delays yearly 10-K SEC filing, investors yawn

By David Herron on March 4, 2013 - 3:17PM

When a company misses deadlines to file financial reports it's a big red flag, but when Tesla failed to file it's fiscal year 2012 SEC report the investors yawned and sent the stock price up 2.4%.

Millionaires sigh in relief as sequester does not target EV tax credit

By John Goreham on February 27, 2013 - 6:31PM

The sequester tax cuts have brought lots of bad news. Thankfully millionaires won't lose their $ 7,500 federal tax credit.

Edmunds buys its own Tesla Model S to test it

Edmunds Buys An Electric Tesla Model S

By Nicolas Zart on February 26, 2013 - 1:36PM

Edmunds will test the Tesla Model S it bought on its own terms. Times are changing when even the most gasoline ferocious news outlet buys an electric car to see what the fuss is all about.

Tesla outlook bright for 2013 despite missing 2012 Model S sales estimates

By David Herron on February 20, 2013 - 8:03PM

Tesla's quarterly results confirmed reaching production of 400 Model S's per week, showed continued large losses, but Musk promises profitability by Q2 2013.

New York Times acknowleges reporting issues with John Broder

New York Times to Tesla Model S Judgement Problems

By Nicolas Zart on February 20, 2013 - 12:04PM

Case closed, the New York Times backs away from John Broder and sides back to Tesla. The model S gets a boost, Broder will get the boot.

Tesla Model S owners prove NY Times' could have finished Model S road trip

By David Herron on February 18, 2013 - 3:23PM

A group of Model S owners proved last weekend that John Broders failed Tesla Model S road trip could have been a success.

Would George Washington drive a Tesla if alive today?

By Don Bain on February 18, 2013 - 12:21AM

As an exercise in speculation, and in honor of the observation of his birthday tomorrow, we started wondering what George Washington would drive today, if still alive at the age he left the White House and aware of the events of the interceding 216 years.

CNN Reporter drives Tesla Model S from Wash. D.C. to Boston, where Broder failed

By David Herron on February 15, 2013 - 3:08PM

A brave CNN reporter repeated last weeks ill-fated trip by NY Times' John Broder, and easily drove from Washington D.C. to Boston on electricity, in the winter, stopping only at Supercharger stations.

Tesla Motors fires back at NY Times John Broder over failed Model S test drive

By David Herron on February 14, 2013 - 4:07PM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk shows off vehicle log data to back up claims that John Broder essentially fabricated a no-win situation that ended up with the Tesla Model S he'd borrowed on the back of a flatbed truck.

Joh Broder axes the Model S, Musk goes ballistic

UPDATE: NYT, John Broder and Tesla Show Mainstream News Media Needs a Make Over

By Nicolas Zart on February 14, 2013 - 1:44PM

Mainstream news media is not ideal for electric car test driving. The New York Time John Broder goes too far into oblivion.

NY Times' writer Broder makes EV rookie mistakes on failed Model S road trip

By David Herron on February 12, 2013 - 3:06PM

When the NY Times writer John Broder wrote about his failed Tesla Model S road trip, experienced electric car drivers world-wide rolled their eyes in disbelief over the mistakes he'd made.

Tesla's Elon Musk and New York Times in a spat over test

By John Goreham on February 11, 2013 - 8:47PM

A New York Times reporter is accused by Elon Musk of faking a report printed by the Times this week.

Tesla's survival looks more certain with Blankenship confirming production rate

By David Herron on February 7, 2013 - 6:15PM

With statements by two members of Tesla Motors' that the Model S production rate has reached 20,000 cars/year, the company may be able to start funding itself and stop relying on investors.

The 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S qualifies for California rebate

By David Herron on January 24, 2013 - 3:00PM

California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project offers up to a $2,500 for electric cars on top of the $7,500 federal tax credit, and the 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S was just listed on the CVRP website.

Tesla Model S and Roadster uses common laptop batteries

Why Tesla Motors Electric Cars Are So Great

By Nicolas Zart on January 23, 2013 - 2:13PM

How come Tesla Motors with their laptop batteries give better range and better results than mainstream carmakers? The answer is in design philosophy.

Tesla Model S production says Tesla will fly high rather than crash

By David Herron on January 23, 2013 - 1:48PM

While Tesla has kept quiet on Model S production, a statement by Jerome Guillen, the company's director of Model S programs says Model S production is at full capacity, which is supposed to bring in enough revenue to keep Tesla afloat.

Tesla Roadster Owners Add a Model S To Their Collection, Sell Gas Car

By Nicolas Zart on January 20, 2013 - 7:21PM

Another Model S replaces a luxury vehicle. Deb and Randy picked up their brand new Tesla Model S, replacing their Lexus SUV.

What Will You Do When Electricity Triples Over The Decades

By Nicolas Zart on January 17, 2013 - 1:00PM

Preparing for tomorrow’s inevitable energy price increase is possible with alternative energy systems available today. Buying or leasing such systems makes sense with a little homework.

The rear end of the Tesla Model X

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2013 - 8:54PM

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