Business & Finance · October 16, 2026
Tesla reveals next-generation Roadster after almost a decade of delays
Tesla officially revealed its long-delayed, next-generation Roadster during a livestreamed event at a SpaceX facility in Texas. Originally announced in 2017, the electric sports car features technology developed in collaboration with SpaceX, including cold-gas thrusters that allow the vehicle to perform mid-air maneuvers and reach speeds of 0 to 60 mph in under one second. CEO Elon Musk stated the vehicle will enter production in 2028 and will likely be the final Tesla model designed to be controlled by a human driver. Despite the high-performance capabilities, Musk noted the low-volume model is not expected to have a material financial impact on the company.
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- CNBCMainstream
Tesla reveals next-generation Roadster after almost a decade of delays
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Tesla revealed the next-generation Roadster at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas.
- The vehicle features SpaceX-developed thruster technology.
- The Roadster demonstrated an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in less than one second.
- The car performed mid-air maneuvers, including a flip and a hovering landing.
- Elon Musk described it as the company's last human-driven car.
- The project has faced multiple delays since its initial 2017 concept debut.
Reported by only some outlets
- Production for the Roadster is scheduled to begin in 2028.
- Tesla is accepting $50,000 deposits for the car.
- Sam Altman previously requested a refund for his reservation due to the 7.5-year delay.
- The vehicle utilizes a steer-by-wire system and a steering yoke.
- One customer provided Tesla a $250,000 'interest-free loan' for a Founder's Edition reservation in 2017.
- The car does not include Tesla's 'FSD' (Full Self-Driving) system.
Industry-friendly coverage frames it as…
Both articles frame the reveal as a technical milestone, emphasizing the 'world's best car company' and 'world's best rocket company' collaboration and innovation in acceleration.
Skeptical / consumer coverage frames it as…
CNBC provides skeptical framing by highlighting nearly a decade of missed deadlines, customer refunds, and the car's lack of impact on Tesla's bottom line.
Numbers that differ
- Price: CNBC states the price was not announced; New York Post labels it a '$200,000 Roadster.'
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