Tesla Design Chief Says Roadster Reveal is 'Very Soon'
Tesla's chief designer announced that the Roadster's reveal is "coming very soon," following previous delays as the company prioritized AI and robotics development.
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Tesla's chief designer announced that the Roadster's reveal is "coming very soon," following previous delays as the company prioritized AI and robotics development.

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Pagani will present its new Huayra 70 Derecho roadster, featuring a V12 engine and manual transmission, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, continuing the celebration of Horacio Pagani's 70th birthday.

The start of mass production for the new Tesla Roadster remains uncertain, with the hypercar having been promised for nine years.

Ferrari has reportedly had its future model plans leaked, revealing upcoming vehicles such as the F80 Roadster and a new 12Cilindri GTO. This speculation follows the registration of several new trademarks by the Italian automaker.

Lamborghini has introduced the plug-in hybrid Fenomeno Roadster, its most powerful roadster ever, with production limited to just 15 units worldwide.
Tesla's sales in China surged by 36% in April, while the company also filed a new trademark for its Roadster model.

Tesla has filed for a new trademark for its Roadster model, suggesting preparations for the long-delayed vehicle's launch are underway.

Jury selection has commenced in the high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. The legal battle, described as a 'tech soap opera,' is expected to delve into the future of artificial intelligence.

A 37-year-old 1989 BMW Z1 roadster, known for its unique door design, is being offered for sale. The car has been driven less than 16,000 kilometers, making it almost new.

Mercedes is preparing a major redesign for its iconic SL roadster, with new renders revealing a refreshed model that will feature significant changes under the hood, including a reduction in cylinder count.
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to begin producing chips for Tesla vehicles, with production slated to commence in late 2027.

An article featuring a nearly new 24-year-old 6-cylinder BMW Z3 roadster, highlighting its classic appeal.
Marques Brownlee, a well-followed YouTuber and tech reviewer, said he is no longer in contact with Tesla. Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpot Marques Brownlee, the YouTuber known as MKBHD, said he is no longer in contact with Tesla. He said he had to source a car from a local dealership for his latest review. He reviewed the company's latest Model Y Performance, which hit dealerships in September. Social media's most influential tech reviewer said Tesla keeps leaving him on read. Marques Brownlee — better known as MKBHD to his 20.8 million YouTube subscribers — said he had to take a trip to a nearby car dealership to source his own Tesla Model Y Performance for a January review. "Tesla stopped talking to me," Brownlee said in a recent TikTok, filmed as he picked up the SUV from New Jersey EV dealer George Saliba. "It's not cause I gave them a negative review." @georgejsaliba Tesla stopped talking to @Marques Brownlee, so he’s borrowing one of ours to review #cardealership #carreview #tesla ♬ original sound - George Saliba Automakers typically offer loan cars to influencers and journalists for weeklong test drives, and Tesla has supplied Brownlee with its vehicles in the past. In 2022, he called the Model S Plaid the "best overall car of the last decade," after a review. The TikTok clip is the latest sign that the relationship has cooled. In 2023, Brownlee spoke out after the Cybertruck's delivery event. The pickup, which Musk initially said would have a 500-mile range and a starting price under $40,000, launched with just over 300 miles of range and a $70,000 sticker. Brownlee said Tesla's reveal was "straight up not delivering" on its promises. He still took delivery of the new car, but sold the Cybertruck after eight months and replaced it with the Rivian R1T, a rival electric pickup. And in September 20205, Brownlee publicly canceled his $50,000 deposit for two long-awaited Tesla Roadsters. "Tesla has been sitting with my 50 grand for eight years and hasn't done anything with it, obviously," he said on his "Waveform Podcast." Tesla didn't respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. MKBHD's largely positive review Despite the apparent chill in the relationship, Brownlee's latest Tesla review was largely rosy. After spending time with the refreshed Model Y Performance — a dual-motor SUV with about 460 horsepower and a starting price of about $59,130 — Brownlee said Tesla still leads in several key areas. "The thing about testing one and actually driving a Tesla for a while, you start to remember all of the ways that Tesla is still ahead of the competition," he said in the video. He praised the center display as the automotive "gold standard," highlighted improvements to the ride and rear design, and said Tesla's regenerative braking remains best in class. His review wasn't completely glowing. Brownlee said he wants more physical controls and argued that the trim doesn't meaningfully sharpen the steering or overall driving feel in sport mode. He also said Tesla's lead isn't as commanding as it once was, pointing to rising competition from Lucid, Rivian, and General Motors. Brownlee's return to the dealership lot It's not the first time Brownlee has turned to Saliba's lot when a carmaker didn't provide a vehicle. In 2024, he picked up a Fisker Ocean from the same dealership and called it the "worst car I've ever reviewed," setting up a PR firestorm for Fisker. The automaker pushed back on the review, saying he had driven the car just before an expansive software update. Fisker filed for bankruptcy three months later. Read the original article on Business Insider

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