Tesla boss Elon Musk has hit the brakes on the next-generation Roadster in an attempt to get the Cybertruck on the road sooner and prioritise other projects.
However, the outspoken Tesla boss did not outline when the Cybertruck might arrive in showrooms or confirm if the production version will look like the controversial wedged-shaped concept vehicle unveiled last year.
Joining Mandy Turner this week is Mike Costello and Alborz Fallah.
It's been a big week in car news, with the Tesla Semi and Roadster being revealed, Hyundai still undecided on its i30 N line-up, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS has been teased, and pricing for the new imported Toyota Camry has been announced.
The Telsa Roadster 3.0 upgrade has begun its slow roll out, with local owners set to pay just a little over $47,000 if they want the revised battery pack.
Announced at the tail-end of 2014, the Tesla Roadster 3.0 upgrade includes a number of tweaks, including a refined aerodynamics package, new tyres, and, most importantly, a new battery pack.
Designed to store around 40 percent more energy than the original 53kWh battery pack, upgraded vehicles will feature new 'R80' badges on the rump.
Telsa Roadster owners collectively rack up 10 million miles
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Tesla Roadster owners around the world are said to have collectively just clocked over 10 million miles, or around 16 million kilometres. This was all achieved by 1500 Roadster vehicles that have been sold since its launch in 2008, spread across 30 countries.
Tesla Motors Inc. shares only needed to go on sale for one day for the company's stock price to rise by 36.1%. The starting price was $19 and dropped as low as $17.55 and then shot up to $23.89 by the day's end, making it the second highest initial price gain this year.
Tesla Motors stock price increase was only beaten by Financial Engines Inc. that saw a 44% rise in share prices on its debut public offering in March this year.
