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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.

By Mary Conway on September 18, 2024 - 10:40PM
This is a huge step that will help all GM EV owners. GM announced that the $225 adapters will give owners access to the Tesla network of nearly 18,000 superchargers.
By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 7:34PM
GM and EVgo are collaborating to create gas-station like charging stations that should appeal to both existing electric car owners and potential owners considering switching from gas cars. If this becomes the new standard, sales should improve a lot.
By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 6:38PM
Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 18, 2024 - 4:48PM
There is a way to tell if a Cybertruck is a beast version or dual motor version by simply looking at the VIN number. Here's how you do it.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 18, 2024 - 9:44AM
According to Tesla’s Cybertruck Owner Manual, the Cybertruck “hitch assembly is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). Exceeding this maximum weight can cause damage.” Tesla further explains that the load is equivalent to two bicycles.
By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 5:43PM
When Tesla debuted, one differentiator was supposed to be a direct sales model free of the horsetrading that legacy dealers engaged in. Now, Tesla does all those same things. 
By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 2:29PM
A Tesla has crashed in New York, and the resulting post-crash fire is one of the worst we’ve seen. Witnesses describe the explosion that followed, and how a passerby was felled by the blast.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 17, 2024 - 11:43AM
A Cybertruck owner following an off-roading trip shows all the parts that broke on his all-electric truck. Among other issues, the single trip cracked his Cybertruck’s passenger side window, dented his fender, and crashed the plastic mud flaps.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 17, 2024 - 12:19AM
Someone is wanting to buy a Tesla for their wife and asked a question about which Model 3 year for the long range is best. We answer all the questions this man needs to know - and you need to know for your wife.
By John Goreham on September 16, 2024 - 4:06PM
Publications advocating for battery electric vehicles are offering competing headlines on what the EV deliveries mean. It’s fun to compare and contrast the views of the EVangelist media.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 16, 2024 - 11:33AM
A Change.org petition calls on Tesla to refund people who no longer want to take delivery of a Foundation Series Cybertruck their non-refundable $1000 deposit. The issue has come to the forefront as people wait for the regular Cybertruck variant.
By Rob Enderle on September 13, 2024 - 7:54PM
With Tesla’s entry of a viable Robotaxi the beginning of the end of car ownership, humans driving cars, and ICE cars in general begins with the eventual end forecast to be in 10 to 15 years based on prior trends.
By Rob Enderle on September 12, 2024 - 6:57PM
TOPS, or Trillions of Operations Per Second, will increasingly be more relevant to how we measure cars than HP or any other metric as automobiles and their functions become smarter than we currently are.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 12, 2024 - 12:18AM
Stephanie Virovec, who goes by the name, "Little Hippy Gal" has embraced the mobile way of sustainable living by selling her condo and living full-time in a Tesla Model Y for 2 years.
By John Goreham on September 11, 2024 - 2:42PM
A new study highlights show dramatically the value of battery-only vehicles has plummeted. Meanwhile, hybrid-electric vehicles are holding their value. 
By Tinsae Aregay on September 9, 2024 - 10:54AM
After all the criticisms concerning the Cybertruck’s off-roading ability, Elon Musk has highlighted a new video where the Cybertruck rescues a stuck Toyota Tacoma from a muddy pit. In the video, you can also see the Cybertruck clear the course easily.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 8, 2024 - 3:35PM
Tesla may end up using a wireless charging solution for its robotaxi network. This would mean the robotaxis would simply drive over a wireless charging pad in order to charge.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 8, 2024 - 10:38AM
A Cybertruck owner says Tesla Engineers told him to stop complaining and that it was just a cosmetic issue when he showed them his ill-fitting doors. However, the door flung open on the highway next to where his 1-year-old daughter was sitting.
By Timothy Boyer on September 7, 2024 - 12:24PM
Which cars are proven to be the most unreliable if you plan on owning one for 5 years or more? Find out with this latest recommendation about the 2025 models you should avoid and those you should consider.
By Timothy Boyer on September 6, 2024 - 12:19PM
Some Tesla owners are facing a new problem with their Teslas: If you own one and it has mysteriously disappeared, where is the first place you should look?
By Jeremy Johnson on September 6, 2024 - 1:35AM
Tesla has done something it normally doesn't do - and that is, release a road map of its plans. In this road map, Tesla's AI plans are announced, with FSD coming to Europe and China next year and version 13 releasing in the U.S. in October.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 4, 2024 - 11:25PM
Here is the latest news about Tesla today, Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, including insights into 4680 batteries, actually smart summon, and a cryptic message about robots.
By Rob Enderle on September 4, 2024 - 7:52PM
Toyota and Tesla, with a ton of help, make Lithium-Ion batteries last 50% to 70% longer with the only impact on manufacturing being they can build them faster. This is an unusual two-for-one.
By Rob Enderle on September 4, 2024 - 5:42PM
A lot of people who bought electric cars don’t want to buy another and a lot of people who bought electric cars, like me, will never go back to gas. So who should buy an electric car?
By Armen Hareyan on September 4, 2024 - 7:03AM
Cybertruck's new winter tires look cool and those are probably the most aggressive winter tires I have seen.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 3, 2024 - 10:17PM
Tesla vehicles are being seen driving around without a driver in the driver's seat, and this is all made possible by actual smart summon. Soon, this will happen everywhere, not just parking lots.
By Timothy Boyer on September 3, 2024 - 12:45PM
A respected Toyota mechanic dives into the technical aspects of what makes a Tesla Cybertruck good and not so good. Plus, the answer to a question truck shoppers need to ask before considering buying one.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 3, 2024 - 11:07AM
A Cybertruck owner shares his satisfaction with how quickly Telsa was able to repair his truck. His Cybertruck needed a lot of work after electrocution risk was identified; however, Tesla was able to diagnose & fix the issue in a single business day.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 2, 2024 - 4:51PM
Elon Musk has stated that the new Tesla Roadster will be able to fly. I think this means it'll have an option for SpaceX rocket boosters underneath it for it to hover, as well as a rocket on the back. Here's that and more.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 31, 2024 - 5:27PM
The upcoming Tesla robotaxi vehicle event is coming soon and what is going to be revealed to the world is a revolutionary vehicle with no steering wheel and no pedals.