Tesla Roadster owners to get "Flying Stunt Mode" and looping track access
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Tesla Roadster owners to get "Flying Stunt Mode" and looping track access

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Key Points:

  • Elon Musk announced that the new Tesla Roadster will be able to autonomously perform stunts showcased at its unveiling, with the car driving itself and described as "sentient," though no timeline or technical details were provided.
  • Tesla plans to build a "wild looping track" at its Texas headquarters for owners to test their Roadsters, but specifics on the track’s size, location, or opening date remain undisclosed.
  • Musk revealed a new Grok Bot skill called Spam-Call Scrubber that helps users remove their phone numbers from spam lists, and promised SpaceX would reimburse users if the bot mishandles purchases or leaks card details, despite Amazon blocking the bot from ordering on its platform.
  • The Tesla Roadster event, delayed due to high winds, is set to stream on X with Musk hyping it as potentially the "greatest product demo of all time," hinting at dramatic features including cold gas thrusters and a possible literal "bang."
  • Production of the Roadster is planned for Giga Texas in 2027 or 2028, with the car not yet approved for public roads, and pricing expected to start at $200,000 for the base model and $250,000 for the Founders Series.

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