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The fact that Tesla was able to keep the development of the Roadster a secret for so long is pretty impressive.

The fact that Tesla was able to keep the development of the Roadster a secret for so long is pretty impressive.

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These are the Tesla Roadster’s deployable skirts, which work with four rear-mounted fans to generate enough suction to hold the vehicle upside down, even when completely stationary. It'll help with track performance too.

These are the Tesla Roadster’s deployable skirts, which work with four rear-mounted fans to generate enough suction to hold the vehicle upside down, even when completely stationary. It'll help with track performance too.

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Here are the next-gen Tesla Roadster thrusters. It’s uses compressed gas.

Here are the next-gen Tesla Roadster thrusters. It’s uses compressed gas.

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Mercedes has just officially unveiled the all-electric AMG GT SUV. • Range: 300+ miles (estimated EPA) • 0-60 mph: 2.4s • Peak charging speed: 710kW • Fake V8 engine noises (shown below) • Simulated gear shifts • Fake rev counter on garage cluster • Seat vibration ("seat shaker") to mimic gas engine feel • 128 kWh battery • 1,153 hp • 10-80% charge as low as 12 mins • Curb weight: ~6,000 lbs • Frunk capacity: 2.8 cubic feet • Can't self-drive • Active aerodynamics • Sunroof with illuminated AMG logos • Triple-screen layout. 10.2" digital instrument cluster and two 14" screens. Infotainment display is tilted towards driver. U.S. deliveries start in Summer 2027. Pricing will be announced later. More photos in the thread below:

Mercedes has just officially unveiled the all-electric AMG GT SUV. • Range: 300+ miles (estimated EPA) • 0-60 mph: 2.4s • Peak charging speed: 710kW • Fake V8 engine noises (shown below) • Simulated gear shifts • Fake rev counter on garage cluster • Seat vibration ("seat shaker") to mimic gas engine feel • 128 kWh battery • 1,153 hp • 10-80% charge as low as 12 mins • Curb weight: ~6,000 lbs • Frunk capacity: 2.8 cubic feet • Can't self-drive • Active aerodynamics • Sunroof with illuminated AMG logos • Triple-screen layout. 10.2" digital instrument cluster and two 14" screens. Infotainment display is tilted towards driver. U.S. deliveries start in Summer 2027. Pricing will be announced later. More photos in the thread below:

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I've now done a total of 3 hours riding around in Tesla’s Cybercab and spent a total of $92.51. That travel time would have cost me $200 with Ubers. My longest ride has been ~40 minutes. I legitimately can't come up with any major complaints for FSD V15. None. I’ve spoken to a handful of other people here who say the same. I didn't need to call rider support once. No weird maneuvers, jitteriness, or hesitation. I do think pickup and drop-off locations could use some tweaking (same for Model Y) as you need to walk a bit sometimes, but I think that will get better as V15 progresses. Two things you surprisingly get used to very quickly are having no rearview mirror and no side mirrors. For anyone else trying Cybercab for the first time, I encourage you to recline your seat all the way back and just close your eyes for a minute. Realizing that you can nap in the spot where a driver traditionally sat while the car drives you around with no steering wheel or pedals is a pretty surreal feeling.

I've now done a total of 3 hours riding around in Tesla’s Cybercab and spent a total of $92.51. That travel time would have cost me $200 with Ubers. My longest ride has been ~40 minutes. I legitimately can't come up with any major complaints for FSD V15. None. I’ve spoken to a handful of other people here who say the same. I didn't need to call rider support once. No weird maneuvers, jitteriness, or hesitation. I do think pickup and drop-off locations could use some tweaking (same for Model Y) as you need to walk a bit sometimes, but I think that will get better as V15 progresses. Two things you surprisingly get used to very quickly are having no rearview mirror and no side mirrors. For anyone else trying Cybercab for the first time, I encourage you to recline your seat all the way back and just close your eyes for a minute. Realizing that you can nap in the spot where a driver traditionally sat while the car drives you around with no steering wheel or pedals is a pretty surreal feeling.

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They are testing a SpaceX Raptor V3 engine right now at the Tesla Roadster event

They are testing a SpaceX Raptor V3 engine right now at the Tesla Roadster event

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Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone Duo, their first folding iPhone. Looks like they've solved the center crease issue that many folding phone screens have. Probably won’t get it since the 18 Pro has better cameras and battery life, but it does look pretty sweet.

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone Duo, their first folding iPhone. Looks like they've solved the center crease issue that many folding phone screens have. Probably won’t get it since the 18 Pro has better cameras and battery life, but it does look pretty sweet.

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SpaceX's Starship rocket has successfully reached orbit and deployed its V3 Starlink satellites into orbit for the first time, officially making this Starship's first revenue-generating flight, a major milestone for the company! Congrats SpaceX team! Incredible achievement 🚀

SpaceX's Starship rocket has successfully reached orbit and deployed its V3 Starlink satellites into orbit for the first time, officially making this Starship's first revenue-generating flight, a major milestone for the company! Congrats SpaceX team! Incredible achievement 🚀

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The next-gen Tesla Roadster!

The next-gen Tesla Roadster!

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This is the first time a carmaker and rocket company have ever collaborated on a car.

This is the first time a carmaker and rocket company have ever collaborated on a car.

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Tesla has just officially unveiled their next-gen Roadster. It looks insane in person! It’s a two-seater with steer-by-wire.

Tesla has just officially unveiled their next-gen Roadster. It looks insane in person! It’s a two-seater with steer-by-wire.

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Police Tesla Model S Plaid vs police Ford Explorer acceleration test.

Police Tesla Model S Plaid vs police Ford Explorer acceleration test.

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United Airlines expects to have Starlink installed on 80% of its entire fleet by the end of this year. Southwest expects to have 300+ of its airplanes to have Starlink by end of 2026.

United Airlines expects to have Starlink installed on 80% of its entire fleet by the end of this year. Southwest expects to have 300+ of its airplanes to have Starlink by end of 2026.

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NEWS: TV crews are using SpaceX's Starlink to broadcast their live fire coverage in LA. "The only reason you're able to see us right now is because of Starlink. There's absolutely no cell service at all in this whole area."

NEWS: TV crews are using SpaceX's Starlink to broadcast their live fire coverage in LA. "The only reason you're able to see us right now is because of Starlink. There's absolutely no cell service at all in this whole area."

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They’re filling the fields with fog to make things more dramatic

They’re filling the fields with fog to make things more dramatic

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Looks like we’ll have some extra stuff to check out after the vehicle unveil

Looks like we’ll have some extra stuff to check out after the vehicle unveil

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Happy Tesla Roadster unveil day! This is a day we won’t forget.

Happy Tesla Roadster unveil day! This is a day we won’t forget.

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Tesla has unveiled Megamanifold, their next-generation heat pump. It runs cabin HVAC and powertrain heating and cooling at the same time, and the Tesla Semi can draw excess heat from the powertrain and use that to heat the driver's cabin.

Tesla has unveiled Megamanifold, their next-generation heat pump. It runs cabin HVAC and powertrain heating and cooling at the same time, and the Tesla Semi can draw excess heat from the powertrain and use that to heat the driver's cabin.

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Tesla has just updated their next-gen Roadster website for the first time in nearly 9 years. There is now a countdown clock to the October 1, 2026 unveil.

Tesla has just updated their next-gen Roadster website for the first time in nearly 9 years. There is now a countdown clock to the October 1, 2026 unveil.

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Tesla has Texas Wagyu here

Tesla has Texas Wagyu here

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OMG the Tesla Roadster just flew in the air!

OMG the Tesla Roadster just flew in the air!

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This is wild

This is wild

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Marques Brownlee says Tesla will never deliver the Rocket version of their new Roadster: “There’s no way you or I will be able to buy this car. We might as well ignore this becoming a real product. The base one, the fan car one, I can see that being possible. But at this point, I don’t even think it matters, because Tesla has proven to us that the Roadster is by far their least important product.” I think Marques will be proven wrong, on all fronts. They didn’t spend years developing it to just not make it. While this new Roadster still has plenty of development work to go, the 2017 Roadster was much more of a prototype than this new one IMO. Tesla wants to deliver for all the people that put down deposit money all those years ago, and I think they will.

Marques Brownlee says Tesla will never deliver the Rocket version of their new Roadster: “There’s no way you or I will be able to buy this car. We might as well ignore this becoming a real product. The base one, the fan car one, I can see that being possible. But at this point, I don’t even think it matters, because Tesla has proven to us that the Roadster is by far their least important product.” I think Marques will be proven wrong, on all fronts. They didn’t spend years developing it to just not make it. While this new Roadster still has plenty of development work to go, the 2017 Roadster was much more of a prototype than this new one IMO. Tesla wants to deliver for all the people that put down deposit money all those years ago, and I think they will.

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Here is the next-gen Tesla Roadster development video from the unveil event that they shared exclusively with us.

Here is the next-gen Tesla Roadster development video from the unveil event that they shared exclusively with us.

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That was the most insane product demo I’ve ever seen. Well done Tesla!

That was the most insane product demo I’ve ever seen. Well done Tesla!

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Here’s what it’s like to sit in the new Tesla Roadster, and what the on-screen controls look like. The on-screen controls are like nothing else Tesla has designed. Very unique to this vehicle.

Here’s what it’s like to sit in the new Tesla Roadster, and what the on-screen controls look like. The on-screen controls are like nothing else Tesla has designed. Very unique to this vehicle.

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Here is the Tesla Roadster’s battery and drive unit, which is one-third more powerful than the Model S Plaid’s, with half the mass. Tesla: “The new high-voltage battery and drive unit technology used to drive Roadster enables our most powerful and compact rear-wheel drive unit yet. Together, they deliver 1 MW of pure power-that's one third more power than Model S Plaid-with half the mass. The result is paradigm-shifting acceleration with amazing cornering and precise stopping power.”

Here is the Tesla Roadster’s battery and drive unit, which is one-third more powerful than the Model S Plaid’s, with half the mass. Tesla: “The new high-voltage battery and drive unit technology used to drive Roadster enables our most powerful and compact rear-wheel drive unit yet. Together, they deliver 1 MW of pure power-that's one third more power than Model S Plaid-with half the mass. The result is paradigm-shifting acceleration with amazing cornering and precise stopping power.”

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You can now use Grok Grok Bot in a Tesla Cybercab. You just sign into Grok once, and your Bots will be available on all future rides, and automatically logged out when you exit the vehicle to maintain privacy. I tried it tonight by adding laundry detergent to my Amazon cart. It can also send emails, place your coffee order, manage your calendar, finances, or other tasks using just your voice in the robotaxi. On your next ride, you’ll automatically be signed in to all the apps you previously logged into as soon as you enter the vehicle.

You can now use Grok Grok Bot in a Tesla Cybercab. You just sign into Grok once, and your Bots will be available on all future rides, and automatically logged out when you exit the vehicle to maintain privacy. I tried it tonight by adding laundry detergent to my Amazon cart. It can also send emails, place your coffee order, manage your calendar, finances, or other tasks using just your voice in the robotaxi. On your next ride, you’ll automatically be signed in to all the apps you previously logged into as soon as you enter the vehicle.

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Meta has just unveiled their new VR glasses. • Price: $1,299 • Available Spring 2027 • Weight: 100 grams, about the weight of a deck of cards • Glasses contain the displays and sensors, while a separate puck houses the processor, battery and storage. • 5K display with micro-OLED panels • Pixel density: 37 pixels per degree • Custom pancake lenses • Dolby Vision • Dolby Atmos • No head straps • Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite chip • Battery life: Up to 3 hours of continuous high-resolution media playback • 45W fast charging • Full-color passthrough cameras let you see your surroundings while wearing the glasses. • Open-sided design • Meta AI integrated directly into the operating system. • Voice commands, eye tracking and natural hand gestures, with no controllers required • First IMAX Enhanced-certified VR device, supporting select movies in IMAX's expanded aspect ratio. • Disney+ will offer select 3D movies • Streaming services: Partnerships with Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, DIRECTV, AMC+, Crunchyroll, Plex, ESPN, Tubi and others • Immersive live sports: Front-row viewing experiences with 8K streaming and 180-degree views • Works with calling apps including WhatsApp and Zoom

Meta has just unveiled their new VR glasses. • Price: $1,299 • Available Spring 2027 • Weight: 100 grams, about the weight of a deck of cards • Glasses contain the displays and sensors, while a separate puck houses the processor, battery and storage. • 5K display with micro-OLED panels • Pixel density: 37 pixels per degree • Custom pancake lenses • Dolby Vision • Dolby Atmos • No head straps • Qualcomm Snapdragon Reality Elite chip • Battery life: Up to 3 hours of continuous high-resolution media playback • 45W fast charging • Full-color passthrough cameras let you see your surroundings while wearing the glasses. • Open-sided design • Meta AI integrated directly into the operating system. • Voice commands, eye tracking and natural hand gestures, with no controllers required • First IMAX Enhanced-certified VR device, supporting select movies in IMAX's expanded aspect ratio. • Disney+ will offer select 3D movies • Streaming services: Partnerships with Disney+, Prime Video, YouTube, DIRECTV, AMC+, Crunchyroll, Plex, ESPN, Tubi and others • Immersive live sports: Front-row viewing experiences with 8K streaming and 180-degree views • Works with calling apps including WhatsApp and Zoom

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Here's an in-depth look at the new Tesla Roadster's UI. Love the retro-futuristic design aesthetic.

Here's an in-depth look at the new Tesla Roadster's UI. Love the retro-futuristic design aesthetic.

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Finally trying Tesla's new Halloween mode. • Trick or Treat mode plays spooky sounds & flickers the lights when people approach • FSD path turns purple • Pedestrians are skeletons • Surrounding cars are green • Your car wears a ghost costume • And more

Finally trying Tesla's new Halloween mode. • Trick or Treat mode plays spooky sounds & flickers the lights when people approach • FSD path turns purple • Pedestrians are skeletons • Surrounding cars are green • Your car wears a ghost costume • And more

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Nicki Minaj at X Takeover today: “Grok @Bot has changed my life. It’s amazing. You’re able to create employees for your company, assistants. It probably has been used to save my life recently.”

Nicki Minaj at X Takeover today: “Grok @Bot has changed my life. It’s amazing. You’re able to create employees for your company, assistants. It probably has been used to save my life recently.”

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New Tesla Roadster wing in action. It deploys for traction, stows for speed. When deployed, the rear wing works with the diffuser to create maximal downforce on the rear axle to increase traction on the rear tires during high-speed cornering. On straightaways, it automatically adjusts to a low-drag position to achieve greater speeds while keeping the vehicle grounded. If you're looking for pure speed, you can stow it fully for minimal drag.

New Tesla Roadster wing in action. It deploys for traction, stows for speed. When deployed, the rear wing works with the diffuser to create maximal downforce on the rear axle to increase traction on the rear tires during high-speed cornering. On straightaways, it automatically adjusts to a low-drag position to achieve greater speeds while keeping the vehicle grounded. If you're looking for pure speed, you can stow it fully for minimal drag.

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Cybercab interior tour with Whole Mars Catalog.

Cybercab interior tour with Whole Mars Catalog.

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Little easter egg when you put the Roadster into reverse at the event.

Little easter egg when you put the Roadster into reverse at the event.

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My 76-year-old Mom took her first ever Tesla Cybercab ride today! She loved it. "Kudos to the designers and the engineers. I would recommend this to everybody. It was totally outstanding. Really comfortable. It feels like flying first class. It's very clean. The seats are nice. Extremely roomy. I felt like I was treated like a guest." Sharing this moment with my Mom - her first-ever ride in a fully autonomous Robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals - was something special I’ll never forget.

My 76-year-old Mom took her first ever Tesla Cybercab ride today! She loved it. "Kudos to the designers and the engineers. I would recommend this to everybody. It was totally outstanding. Really comfortable. It feels like flying first class. It's very clean. The seats are nice. Extremely roomy. I felt like I was treated like a guest." Sharing this moment with my Mom - her first-ever ride in a fully autonomous Robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals - was something special I’ll never forget.

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SpaceX's Starship rocket just successfully performed a flip maneuver and precisely splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean next to a buoy with Starlink on it. The SpaceX team ends the stream with a "USA! USA! USA!" chant 🇺🇸

SpaceX's Starship rocket just successfully performed a flip maneuver and precisely splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean next to a buoy with Starlink on it. The SpaceX team ends the stream with a "USA! USA! USA!" chant 🇺🇸

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German TV reporter testing Tesla FSD (Supervised) V14 in the country as public transport in rural areas: "I was genuinely impressed. In the situations where we experienced the system, it worked perfectly and safely. I hadn't expected that. Even in the bad weather conditions in the Eifel region. In many cases, it reacted at least as well as a human driver, if not better. If Tesla is ever allowed to roll out this system nationwide in Germany, I think it will have a major impact on mobility. And that will only be the beginning of some very significant changes in transportation..."

German TV reporter testing Tesla FSD (Supervised) V14 in the country as public transport in rural areas: "I was genuinely impressed. In the situations where we experienced the system, it worked perfectly and safely. I hadn't expected that. Even in the bad weather conditions in the Eifel region. In many cases, it reacted at least as well as a human driver, if not better. If Tesla is ever allowed to roll out this system nationwide in Germany, I think it will have a major impact on mobility. And that will only be the beginning of some very significant changes in transportation..."

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Not even joking, it feels like there are more Cybercabs giving rides in Austin right now than Waymos. All these clips were taken within minutes of each other today.

Not even joking, it feels like there are more Cybercabs giving rides in Austin right now than Waymos. All these clips were taken within minutes of each other today.

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Elon Musk has just accepted The National Medal of Science from President Trump, the nation’s highest honor for scientific and technological achievement. Trump: “There is nobody like him.”

Elon Musk has just accepted The National Medal of Science from President Trump, the nation’s highest honor for scientific and technological achievement. Trump: “There is nobody like him.”

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