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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Tesla unveils Roadster developed with SpaceX
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Tesla unveiled its long-delayed Roadster, developed with SpaceX, fueling speculation about a possible merger between the companies. Elon Musk first debuted the refresh concept in 2017, and Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date. CNET questioned whether the vehicle shown in a demonstration was fully functional and drivable.
WHO: Tesla
WHAT: Tesla unveiled its long-delayed Roadster, developed with SpaceX.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 11:52 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reason for the unveiling was not reported.
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