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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 Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Finalized Design Of Tesla Cybertruck Ready For Production

By Nicolas Caballero on January 16, 2023 - 2:25PM

Franz Von Holzhausen, Tesla's chief designer, has confirmed that the Cybertruck pick-up is ready for production. Despite numerous accumulated delays (its launch was originally scheduled for 2021), the long-awaited electric pickup truck is expected to start production this year at Giga Texas.

Tesla Has Brought New Features to Cybertruck That Haven't Been Yet Announced

By Armen Hareyan on January 16, 2023 - 1:56PM

Tesla Cybertruck will have new and unannounced features about which we still don't know anything. They are not unveiled yet. There is a very big story about the Tesla Cybertruck in addition to the 9,000 ton Giga Press installation at Giga Texas, which prepared Cybertruck for production. And that story is that Tesla has brought features to Cybertruck that haven't been Yet announced.

Tesla Model Y in front of a Tesla store.

Tesla Quietly Unveils the Ultra-Affordable Model Y: 279 Miles of Range for Less!

By Armen Hareyan on January 16, 2023 - 10:14AM

Tesla has quietly started selling a cheaper Model Y with a 279-mile range and using the 4680 battery pack, but you won't find this variant of Tesla's electric SUV on the configurator yet. This is in addition to last Friday’s price cuts, which I have reported here.

Tesla Chief Designer Says New Model S/X Yoke Steering Wheel ‘Makes A Lot Of Sense For The Cybertruck’

By Tinsae Aregay on January 15, 2023 - 7:15PM

Tesla Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, in an interview with Ryan McCaffrey of Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motor’s Unofficial Podcast says the new Model S & X yoke steering wheel "makes a lot of sense" for the Cybertruck.

The Astonishing Economics of the Tesla Megapack

By Jeremy Johnson on January 15, 2023 - 1:55PM

Tesla's Megapack is getting more attention. This is because it is being built at a massive scale in Lathrop, California and is using LFP batteries. And, there is much more.

Elon Musk Uncovers Stunning Irony Between Tesla and Mercedes-Benz

By Armen Hareyan on January 14, 2023 - 11:44PM

Elon Musk has just confirmed the bold irony between Tesla and Mercedes-Benz, revealing that both were first in mutually-opposing categories, but yet the one helped the other.

Tesla Flexes Its Leading Technology at CES 2023 - What 94,000 People Used There

By Jeremy Johnson on January 14, 2023 - 9:55PM

We have a video of Tesla at CES 2023, one of the biggest tech shows of the year. 94,000 people used a specific technology of Tesla and Elon Musk there.

Will Tesla's Margins Take a Hit With the Latest Price Cuts?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 14, 2023 - 8:40PM

We have a video that goes over Tesla's financials and analyzes whether Tesla will take a hit to its margins now that prices have been cut drastically.

Elon Musk Promises Major FSD Update (v11) Slated To Bring Vector Space To Highways Is Coming Next Week

By Tinsae Aregay on January 14, 2023 - 7:10PM

FSD Beta v11 is expected to bring vector spaces and use of all 8 cameras to highway driving. And even though since early November Tesla has released FSD beta v11 to internal employees, we have yet to see the software in action in the real world. However, now Elon Musk says the software "should start rolling out later this week, next week at the latest."

Elon Musk on New Tesla FSD Neural Net Control

Elon Musk Just Said Neural Nets Will Control Tesla FSD Next Week

By Armen Hareyan on January 14, 2023 - 6:47PM

Elon Musk just unveiled breaking revelation about Tesla’s next-generation full-self driving technology involving neural nets. Keep listening because this is not what we usually expect.

Unexpected Development: New Lithium-Sulfur Flow Battery With Revolutionary Features

By Nicolas Caballero on January 14, 2023 - 1:36PM

The search for a solution that makes it possible to dampen the intermittencies of renewable energies is focused, as it is widely known, on alternative battery technologies. A Scottish company has now just developed an alternative that combines the potential of cheap and long-lasting flow batteries, with high energy and volumetric density; allegedly higher than Tesla 4680 cells.

Nervous About Charging a Tesla? Have No Fear, There Are Plenty of Options!

By Jeremy Johnson on January 14, 2023 - 12:49PM

If you are nervous about buying a Tesla because of charging it, have no fear, there are plenty of options.

Tesla's Bigger-Than-Price-Cuts Story Is Happening Today at Giga Texas and Is About The Cybertruck

By Armen Hareyan on January 14, 2023 - 9:16AM

Don't get distracted by all the price cuts on Tesla cars, the real story is the assembly of the 9K-ton Giga Press, happening right now at Giga Texas. In this report I am about to tell you what’s going on with that at Gigafactory Texas and why it’s so important for Tesla and Cybertruck.

Deutsche Bank Makes a Bold Statement About Tesla's Price Cuts and Offensive Power

By Armen Hareyan on January 13, 2023 - 11:04PM

Should You Buy a 2023 Tesla Model Y?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2023 - 2:41PM

Tesla recently did major price cuts on the Model Y - is now the time to buy one? Here's what we recommend.

Should You Buy a 2023 Tesla Model 3?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2023 - 2:13PM

Tesla recently did major price cuts on the Model 3 - is now the time to buy one? Here's what we recommend.

Image of Lectron V-Box 48A electric vehicle charger by John Goreham

Lectron V-Box 48A EV Charger Review

By John Goreham on January 13, 2023 - 12:23PM

We kick off a full test of the Lectron V-Box 48 amp electric vehicle charger. Here are our first impressions of this impressive new offering.

This Is Incredible! Tesla Price Cuts, Tax Subsidies, and Gas-Only Competitors - Now That's Amazing!

By Armen Hareyan on January 13, 2023 - 11:08AM

Tesla observers see the massive price cut in the United States and Canada as a very positive move by Tesla. This move is expected to immediately increase Tesla sales. These massive price cuts should also put Tesla way ahead of its competition. Tesla is going to put a lot of pressure on the competition. Tesla can afford to make smaller margins for a long time. However, Tesla’s price cuts will greatly pressure GM and other EV makers in the US: particularly GM and VW. Ford is somewhat safe until the Cybertruck ramps.

University of Michigan Study Shows Switching to An EV Would Reduce Transportation Energy Costs and Greenhouse Emissions

By Jeremy Johnson on January 13, 2023 - 2:21AM

We see a study from the University of Michigan that shows that switching to an EV would reduce transporation energy costs and greenhouse emissions.

Tesla Drastically Reduces Prices of Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. Up to a 23% Drop

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2023 - 11:49PM

Tesla has drastically reduced prices of its vehicles in the U.S. by as much as 23%.

Tesla Superchargers Getting Wifi - Allowing Cars to Do Over the Air Updates

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2023 - 9:41PM

We see a picture of a Starlink Dish at a Tesla Supercharger showing that internet is coming to Superchargers, allowing Tesla vehicles to do over the air updates.

Tesla Is Finally Conquering It’s Biggest Problem at Giga Berlin

By Armen Hareyan on January 12, 2023 - 2:31PM

Tesla Model Y Inventory Is Rising - What Should Tesla Do About It?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2023 - 2:02PM

Tesla Model Y inventory is continuing to rise as there is confusion with the IRA tax credit. What should Tesla do about this?

Tesla Slows and Crash Ensues on S.F. Bay Bridge - Was FSD at Fault?

By Jeremy Johnson on January 12, 2023 - 1:52PM

We have a video of a Tesla Model S that came to a stop on the S.F. Bay Bridge, resulting in an eight-vehicle crash. Was Tesla FSD at fault?

Impending Drop In Solar Panel Prices An Exciting Prospect for Tesla Solar

By Nicolas Caballero on January 12, 2023 - 1:25PM

The demand for renewable energy basically skyrocketed last year, encouraged by constant increases in energy costs, and by events such as the war in Ukraine. Now, the main manufacturers of solar panels indicated that in 2023 we will experience a sharp drop in the cost of PV solar panels, thanks to the dramatic drop in the prices of materials such as silicon. This, in turn, will greatly favor Tesla Solar shingles and panels production.

Tesla Builds a Dedicated Maintenance Hub for Semi Trucks, as Part of a Bigger Center

By Armen Hareyan on January 11, 2023 - 9:23PM

VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ionic 5, Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, and Kia EV6

Top 5 EV Makers In The U.S. Hold Approximately 92 Percent Market Share In 2022

By Justin Hart on January 11, 2023 - 2:40PM

Some may say that 2022 was the year that electric vehicles (EVs) really took off, saleswise, or (finally) began to rapidly increase market share in the U.S. It is certainly true that electric vehicles sold in larger numbers than ever before in the U.S. last year, and almost every automaker is hurriedly bringing new EVs to market too. But how big are these increases really, and which automakers are capturing the most EV market share?

Tesla China Orders Continue to Accelerate - Now an Additional 30,000 Orders in 3 Days

China's love for Tesla: Order Acceleration Continues with 30,000 Weekend Orders Despite Some Slowdown

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2023 - 1:00PM

Tesla recently cut prices in China and this has created a surge of additional demand. There are now reports of an additional 30,000 orders in 3 days.

4680 Battery Test Bodies Found Outside the Casting Area in Giga Texas

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2023 - 12:50PM

We have some new images of 4680 test bodies found in the casting area of Giga Texas. Tesla is busy at work testing new castings.

Tesla To Build Giga Factory in Indonesia

Tesla in Indonesia: Factory Rumors Abound, but Multiple Sources Disagree on Production Numbers

By Jeremy Johnson on January 11, 2023 - 12:36PM

We have multiple sources reporting that Tesla is just about to announce a Giga Factory in Indonesia that will build around 1 million vehicles.

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