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Here's What The Original Tesla Roadster Cost In 2008 Vs. What It's Worth Today

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:25:00 +0000

Tesla's first production car, the Lotus Elise-based Roadster was practically a six-figure sports car in 2008. Here's what buyers are paying for it today.

NHTSA Proposes Cyan Lights For AVs, And Other Conveniently Tesla-Specific Changes

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed new regulations that would help Tesla. Elon Musk's $400 million in GOP donations are unrelated.

Tesla Missed Profit Targets In Q3, But A SpaceX Merger Will Surely Help That

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:14 +0000

Remember when Tesla was a car company?

Tesla Still Wants To Sell Cybercabs This Year

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:48:21 +0000

The window is narrowing for Elon Musk's bullish promises on autonomous cars.

Mate Rimac Thought About Using Tesla Roadster-Style Thrusters Way Back In 2019

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:45:27 +0000

Mate Rimac kept the e-mail receipts that prove he was thinking about thrust-powered downforce years ago, but other projects required his attention.

Teslas Have A Halloween Mode Now, Here's What It Does

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0000

If you think Teslas are too gimmicky, wait until you hear about Halloween Mode. It's rolling out now with update 2026.38.3, and it's as goofy as it sounds.

2017 Tesla Roadster Could Have Been A Car, The 2028 Tesla Roadster Will Never Be

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:30:51 +0000

It's likely a balsa wood model full of compressed air, a stunt rig designed to tease a corporate merger and satisfy Elon Musk's personal need for a flying car.

Tesla Roadster Re-Reveal Promises New Design, Flight, Production In 2028

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:34:33 +0000

Remember the second-gen Tesla Roadster they kept promising for almost a decade? Well, forget waiting for that. The new Roadster is altogether weirder.

Tesla Still Says The New Roadster Is Coming Tonight

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:34:57 +0000

Plus, Europe as a proving ground for Chinese automakers, Canadian car-buying preferences and Penske changing ownership.

Brain Genius Elon Musk Posts Private Info To X App Including Email Address And Last Four Digits Of Credit Card

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:02:28 +0000

We're not the only ones saying "Please don't let the AI shop for you."

If You're Wondering What Elon Musk's Politics Have To Do With Tesla's Cars, Watch 'Musk'

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Alex Gibney's "Musk" documentary is only in limited release right now, but it's worth seeking out when it comes to your town.

Tesla's European FSD Vote Is On Hold

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:31:51 +0000

Plus which automakers will suffer the most in this age of sky-high fuel prices?

Elon Musk Doesn't 'Live' In An Airstream Trailer

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Even if he is calling into Zoom meetings from the trailer and sleeping there every once in a while, an Airstream isn't Musk's new home.

'I Am In Your Car. I Am In Your Maps,' Abuser Terrorizes Ex Using 'Parental Controls' And Tesla's App

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Common tracking and remote-access vehicle systems designed to improve safety can be easily misused, sometimes in pretty scary and dangerous ways.

'Free Speech Absolutist' Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Documentary Filmmaker For Being Too Mean To Him

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:20:26 +0000

Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk" is almost four hours long and slated for a theatrical release in the U.S. on October 16, before streaming on HBO next year.

Instead Of A Steering Wheel, The Tesla Cybercab Uses An On-Screen Joystick For Emergencies

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:40:48 +0000

With no pedals and no steering wheel in the cab, the Tesla robotaxi will have to rely on touchscreen controls to be driven in emergency situations.

This IIHS Top Safety Pick Winner May Also Cost The Most To Insure

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:05:00 +0000

This hyper-popular sedan has earned five Top Safety Pick awards from IIHS since 2020, but its insurance is still almost double the national average.

Performance EVs That Have Depreciated Faster Than The Ford Mustang Mach-E Over 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Some high-performance EVs have lost even more value than the Mustang Mach-E, with steep five-year depreciation across luxury electric models.

Tesla Officially Launches Cybercab And Is Immediately Hit With NHTSA Safety Probe

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:43:10 +0000

Tesla insists the autonomous car is exempt from federal rules around manual controls. NHTSA isn't so convinced.

Elon Musk Saying 'All Cars' Will Have Starlink As The 'Only Way' To Connect Them Sounds More Like Threat Than Promise

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Starlink has already been spotted on the roof of a Cybercab, but if the owner of both companies has his way, it'll be a much more ubiquitous technology.