Tesla Cybertruck, Roadster Featured in Action-Packed Game Trailer

Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck and Roadster will be featured in a new video game. Chief Executive Elon Musk shared early Sunday the trailer for “Game for Peace,” which is a two-minute wild ride full of crashes, explosions, and flights for both the Cybertruck and Roadster. Tesla has traditionally not endeavored in advertising. However, it seems the… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck, Roadster Featured in Action-Packed Game Trailer

Musk Says Roadster Acceleration Will Be Like a ‘Hardcore Roller Coaster’

The upcoming Tesla Roadster may be able to go 0-60 mph in 1.1 seconds. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk replied to a question on Twitter asking if the electric sports car would be able to achieve such incredible acceleration. Musk said yes, but only if the car is equipped with a rocket thruster option.  Musk… Continue reading Musk Says Roadster Acceleration Will Be Like a ‘Hardcore Roller Coaster’

Musk Says He Wants the Roadster to Hover

Elon Musk wants the upcoming Tesla Roadster to hover. The Tesla CEO shared new details on the supercar, as well as the possibility of a van with a solar roof during an interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Musk said Tesla should finalize engineering this year and could start delivering the car next year. Musk… Continue reading Musk Says He Wants the Roadster to Hover

Tesla Roadster Delayed Until 2022

The Tesla Roadster update, originally scheduled to go into production last year, won’t make it to market this year either. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter that the Roadster is being pushed back and will go into production in 2022. “Finishing engineering this year, production starts next year,” he said. “Aiming to have… Continue reading Tesla Roadster Delayed Until 2022

Tesla’s Roadster Supercar Will Be Available in Special Paint Colors

The upcoming Tesla Roadster will come with optional “special paint,” Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. The car designed to give a “hardcore smackdown” to all others is expected to start production in mid to late 2021. Musk said they’re adding color options as the company did for the original Roadster. In 2008, the… Continue reading Tesla’s Roadster Supercar Will Be Available in Special Paint Colors

Tesla Plans Original Cars for Berlin, Shanghai Factories

Tesla plans to build two newly-designed vehicles to be produced at the company’s Berlin and Shanghai factories, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. The comment comes after Musk told investors at the recent Battery Day that the company intends to build a new vehicle with a $25,000 price tag. It’s not clear if the most… Continue reading Tesla Plans Original Cars for Berlin, Shanghai Factories

Musk Offers New Details on Tesla Roadster Production

The next-generation Tesla Roadster will be built in California at the company’s Fremont factory, Chief Executive Elon Musk said Wednesday on the company’s Q2 earnings call. “We think, probably, also the Tesla Roadster, a future program, would also make sense in California,” Musk said during the call. Introduced by surprise in 2017 and originally slated… Continue reading Musk Offers New Details on Tesla Roadster Production

Behind-the-Scenes from a TMC Member’s Appearance on Jay Leno’s Garage

TMC Member AltPwr and his Electric Blue 2010 Tesla Roadster (VIN1094) had an exciting opportunity to appear on the CNBC show “Jay Leno’s Garage.” The episode is set to air on CNBC at 7 p.m. PT July 8 (Wednesday) . A teaser for the episode was posted to Facebook. Ahead of the episode, AltPwr was… Continue reading Behind-the-Scenes from a TMC Member’s Appearance on Jay Leno’s Garage

Tesla’s Exciting Product Pipeline Drove Headlines in 2019

There are few companies that grab headlines like Tesla. The electric carmaker’s world-transforming mission, breakthrough technology, and dynamic founder are a great recipe for intrigue. The company doesn’t advertise. And, they’re right, they don’t have to. Tesla had more than its fair share of notable developments to make the news in 2019. Below are a… Continue reading Tesla’s Exciting Product Pipeline Drove Headlines in 2019

Tesla Contacts Roadster Owners About Trade-In Program

Tesla is reaching out to Roadster owners about a new dedicated channel for service and a trade-in program. Several TMC members have reported receiving such a note. An example was shared by dhrivnak, which says: According to our records, we believe you own Roadster 5XXXXXXB881000255. We appreciate your support for Tesla and its first product. We… Continue reading Tesla Contacts Roadster Owners About Trade-In Program