From Jalopnik · Amber DaSilva · · 1m 10s
Tesla Roadster Reveal Tonight
Tesla unveils second-gen Roadster tonight after nine-year delay.
In brief
Tesla unveils second-gen Roadster tonight after nine-year delay. Tesla will reveal its redesigned Roadster in production spec tonight, nearly nine years after first showing a next-generation version. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Tesla Roadster Reveal Tonight
Tesla is set to unveil its redesigned Roadster in production spec tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern time.
“Tesla is set to unveil its redesigned Roadster on Thursday, nearly nine years after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car.”
Chinese Automakers in Europe
Chinese automakers need European sales to survive as their domestic market becomes overcrowded.
“If they drop exports in Europe, they die”
Canada's EV Shift
Canada's electric vehicle market share rose to seven percent in Q3 2026 despite U.S. trade war concerns.
“EVs managed to grab nearly seven per cent market share in the quarter”
Penske Goes Private
Penske Automotive Group will go private at $16.3 billion enterprise value with a $212 per share deal.
“Motown Acquisition Corp will acquire the dealer group for $212 a share”
Tesla's Roadster History
Tesla first revealed a Roadster prototype in 2017 with deliveries planned for 2020.
“Tesla revealed a prototype of the $200,000 car in 2017 and said deliveries would begin in 2020”
Elon Musk's View
Elon Musk described the Roadster as a 'small potato situation' that wouldn't move Tesla's financial needle.
“Chief Executive Elon Musk has played down the car's importance to Tesla's finances, describing it in 2023 as a 'small potato situation' that would not 'move the needle in a major way financially.'”
Canadian EV Growth
Canada's electric vehicle market share increased to 10 percent when plug-in hybrids are included.
“When plug-in hybrids are included, that jumps to 10 per cent”
Penske Takeover Details
Penske Automotive Group will be acquired by Motown Acquisition Corp for $212 per share in a cash deal.
“Motown Acquisition Corp, an entity jointly owned by Penske Corp. and Mitsui & Co., will acquire the dealer group for $212 a share”
The bottom line
Tesla will reveal its redesigned Roadster in production spec tonight, nearly nine years after first showing a next-generation version.
