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Tesla Roadsters abandoned in China get £1.6m bid

Tesla Roadsters abandoned in China get £1.6m bid

The bidding has been extended to 2 June.

By Brian Potter 31 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

The second-gen Tesla Roadster isn't coming anytime soon, Musk confirms

The second-gen Tesla Roadster isn't coming anytime soon, Musk confirms

Clearly, the low-volume Roadster is not a priority for Tesla.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2023

Will Tesla Roadster beat Rimac Nevera's 0-60 time? Musk says "LOL"

Will Tesla Roadster beat Rimac Nevera's 0-60 time? Musk says "LOL"

The Rimac Nevera set 23 production electric car records in one day, including 0-60 mph in 1.74 seconds, but Elon Musk finds that funny.

By Brian Potter 19 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Roadster "hopefully" entering production in 2024: Elon Musk

Tesla Roadster "hopefully" entering production in 2024: Elon Musk

The CEO said Tesla expects to complete the engineering and design of the next-gen Tesla Roadster this year.

By Brian Potter 18 May 2023

Better than a barn find: 3 brand-new Tesla Roadsters uncovered in China

They have been sitting in shipping containers since 2010 and are now for sale.

By Brian Potter 03 May 2023

Tesla Roadster missing from Master Plan Part 3, should fans worry?

Tesla Roadster missing from Master Plan Part 3, should fans worry?

The Roadster's extremely low volume is insignificant compared to Tesla's mass-market models, and that's probably why it was left out.

By Brian Potter 07 April 2023

09:37 Technology

Tesla Roadster batteries are failing, revealing end of life symptoms

Tesla Roadster batteries are failing, revealing end of life symptoms

While the Roadster's original battery packs are still going strong, the upgraded ones are dying.

By Brian Potter 26 March 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Ferrari may use one of Elon Musk's next-gen Tesla Roadster ideas

Ferrari may use one of Elon Musk's next-gen Tesla Roadster ideas

Musk said the next-gen Roadster will offer rocket thrusters to boost performance, and Ferrari has a patent for a similar system.

By Brian Potter 07 February 2023

Tesla Roadster 2.0 to improve on every metric of 2017 prototype

Tesla Roadster 2.0 to improve on every metric of 2017 prototype

Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen says the long-overdue second-generation Roadster will be worth the wait.

By Brian Potter 17 January 2023

Tesla Cyber-Roadster DIY project is sure to turn heads

Tesla Cyber-Roadster DIY project is sure to turn heads

This guy is transforming a dual-motor Tesla Model 3 into a Cyber-Roadster, and the project is taking shape rather nicely.

By Brian Potter 12 October 2022

Very orange 2010 Tesla Roadster is up for auction

Very orange 2010 Tesla Roadster is up for auction

This well looked-after example has just 2,000 miles on its odometer.

By Brian Potter 04 October 2022

Is Tesla taking the next-gen Roadster to the LA Auto Show?

Is Tesla taking the next-gen Roadster to the LA Auto Show?

Tesla has been known to surprise the media since it doesn't typically provide details about such plans.

By Brian Potter 05 August 2022

Tesla Roadster reservation page back online ahead of 2023 production

Tesla Roadster reservation page back online ahead of 2023 production

As before, customers need to pay £38,000 to secure a Tesla Roadster build slot; total vehicle prices are not listed, though.

By Brian Potter 13 April 2022

1:01:05 Manufacturing / Production

Tesla shows updated Cybertruck, announces Robotaxi at Texas factory opening

Tesla shows updated Cybertruck, announces Robotaxi at Texas factory opening

Elon Musk is aiming for the first version of the Optimus robot to debut in 2023.

By Brian Potter 11 April 2022

2008 Tesla Roadster sells for over $250,000

2008 Tesla Roadster sells for over $250,000

One of the first Roadsters made, VIN013 was listed with only 840 miles on the odometer.

By Brian Potter 28 February 2022

Tesla working 'feverishly' on new roadster, design boss says

Tesla working 'feverishly' on new roadster, design boss says

Franz von Holzhausen tells Spike's Car Radio podcast the Roadster will be "an exciting flying machine" with the SpaceX package.

By Brian Potter 11 February 2022

Which EVs are most anticipated and desired according to Google?

Which EVs are most anticipated and desired according to Google?

The Tesla Roadster is the most anticipated EV based on Google search data, just ahead of the Tesla Cybertruck.

By Brian Potter 18 January 2022

Tesla removes Roadster pricing, no longer takes reservations

Tesla removes Roadster pricing, no longer takes reservations

With just one prototype version shown almost five years ago and now an ongoing pandemic, how does this bode for the Roadster?

By Brian Potter 27 December 2021

Manufacturing / Production

New Tesla Roadster delayed again, now shooting for 2023

New Tesla Roadster delayed again, now shooting for 2023

That's contingent on 2022 not having "mega drama."

By Christopher Smith 02 September 2021

Tesla source says brand can go beyond Plaid: Quad-motor possible

Reportedly, Tesla could have produced a quad-motor Model S Plaid, but it stuck with three motors, at least for now.

By Steven Loveday 22 June 2021

Races and Chases

Watch how much quicker Tesla Roadster is with versus without thrusters

Watch how much quicker Tesla Roadster is with versus without thrusters

This is what zero to sixty in 1.1 seconds versus 1.9 seconds looks like.

By Andrei Nedelea 02 June 2021

13:50 Races and Chases

World's quickest electric car isn't Tesla Roadster, it's this

World's quickest electric car isn't Tesla Roadster, it's this

But can it beat Tesla's claimed 0-60 mph time of 1.1 seconds?

By Anthony Karr 26 May 2021

Tesla Roadster at Petersen Automotive Museum: 0-60 mph in 1.1 sec

Tesla Roadster at Petersen Automotive Museum: 0-60 mph in 1.1 sec

With SpaceX's package it will go 0-60 mph in 1.1 second!

By Mark Kane 21 May 2021

Tesla Roadster: 5 insane features no other car has

Tesla Roadster: 5 insane features no other car has

YouTube channel Cleanerwatt details the craziest Tesla Roadster features.

By Michael Cantu 24 February 2021

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