Tesla Roadster to Be Tesla’s Only Manual Car Long-Term

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed during the automaker’s latest earnings call that the upcoming Roadster will be Tesla’s only manually driven car in the long term. Musk stated,

“It’s going to make sense for our whole lineup to be different autonomous vehicles of different sizes.”

Roadster Debut Delayed Beyond April 1

The highly anticipated Roadster, which debuted in a surprise reveal in 2017, will not launch on April 1 as previously announced. Musk noted the vehicle

“may be able to debut that in a month or so.”

Automotive Industry Updates

Hyundai Teases High-Performance Powertrain for Nurburgring Test

Hyundai revealed plans to test a next-generation high-performance powertrain during the 24-hour Nurburgring race. The engine, resembling a turbocharged four-cylinder, could appear in the next-gen Elantra N.

Rivian Achieves Production Milestone for R2

Rivian marked a major milestone with the R2 entering production, with the first customer vehicles rolling off the assembly line. The achievement comes just days after a tornado impacted the factory.

Volvo EX60 Enters Production with Strong Demand

The Volvo EX60 has entered production, with CEO Hakan Samuelsson confirming the automaker targets 40,000 units this year. Interest in the vehicle has exceeded expectations.

Morgan Supersport 400 Debuts as Brand’s Most Powerful Car

Morgan introduced the Supersport 400, featuring a BMW-sourced turbo-six engine under its long hood, marking the automaker’s most powerful model to date.

Kimera EVO38 Collezione Martini Unveiled

The limited-edition Kimera EVO38 Collezione Martini debuted with enhanced power and Martini branding, continuing the brand’s legacy of high-performance collaborations.

Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 170,169 Vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover issued a recall for 170,169 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential loss of drive power issue.

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Source: The Drive