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Tesla adds next-gen Roadster diecast toy in 1:18 scale to its online store

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Tesla has released a diecast 1:18 model of its next-generation Roadster on its online shop. The item, which retails for $250 and available for shipping in the US and Canada, provides some nifty details about the upcoming all-electric supercar that have not been explored much before. 

Tesla noted in the 1:18 Roadster’s product page that the diecast scale model is created based on the 3D CAD data used in the actual vehicle. This means that the real-life next-gen Roadster’s design elements will be represented accurately in the $250 model. 

“Officially commissioned by Tesla, the Roadster 2.0 diecast scale model was meticulously overseen by the Tesla Design Team. Every detail, curve, and surface was replicated from the same 3D CAD data used to manufacture the actual Roadster,” Tesla wrote in its online shop.

Tesla’s 1:18 diecast next-gen Roadster model. (Credit: Tesla)

Similar to Tesla’s other diecast models, the 1:18 Roadster features a detailed interior and movable parts. Its doors and trunk open, and it also has a convertible roof that could be removed. The model’s wheels could be steered, and its trunk and interior are carpeted. Its seatbelts are made of fabric as well. Overall, the meticulously designed 1:18 Roadster has over 180 metal and plastic parts. 

Quite interestingly, the dimensions of the next-gen Roadster 1:18 diecast model are 252mm long x 109.5mm wide x 70mm high. Converted as a full-sized vehicle, these dimensions translate to 14.9 feet long x 6.5 feet wide and a little over 4 feet tall. That’s a bit smaller, and a bit taller than a Lamborghini Aventador. 

From the images of the model provided by Tesla, it appears that the next-gen Roadster will indeed have a sizable trunk that could fit a decent amount of luggage. Interestingly, the vehicle does not seem to have a frunk, unlike other electric cars that Tesla has unveiled so far. 

Tesla’s 1:18 diecast next-gen Roadster model. (Credit: Tesla)

The next-generation Tesla Roadster is expected to be a vehicle that could deliver a “hardcore smackdown” to fossil fuel-powered automobiles. The vehicle definitely has the goods specs-wise, with Elon Musk unveiling the vehicle back in 2017 with a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds, a top speed of over 250 mph, and a range of 620 miles per charge from a 200 kWh battery. Impressively, these specs were true for the vehicle’s base version. 

Since then, Elon Musk has hinted at a “SpaceX Package” for the next-generation Roadster that would utilize cold gas thrusters for the vehicle to help in its handling and speed. Musk has also hinted at the vehicle achieving over 1,000 km of range per charge. Most recently, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen remarked that the production version of the all-electric supercar will be better than what was unveiled in 2017in every way

The 1:18 diecast Tesla Roadster could be purchased here.

Simon is a reporter with a passion for electric cars and clean energy. Fascinated by the world envisioned by Elon Musk, he hopes to make it to Mars (at least as a tourist) someday.

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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.

If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.

FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:

  • But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
  • This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
  • As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
  • For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States. 

FSD user’s tale:

  • As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
  • During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
  • In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous. 
  • “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
  • “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.

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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

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There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products. 

The video: 

  • Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver. 
  • The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
  • While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
  • Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.

Cool inside jokes: 

  • The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it. 
  • From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
  • The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
  • The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.

Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.

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Tesla releases Cybertruck metal key card—because why not?

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Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not?

Cybertruck keys:

  • The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card. 
  • The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key. 
  • As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys.

The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card:

  • Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions much like the vehicle’s regular key card, but it is finished using premium stainless steel
  • As per Tesla’s description of the item: 
  • “Convenient, durable, versatile. The Cybertruck Metal Key Card is a premium stainless-steel alternative to our traditional plastic key cards, making it easy to access your Cybertruck without your Phone Key. Ideal for when your phone is unavailable or when sharing your vehicle with a friend or valet.”
  • The Cybertruck Metal Key Card costs $60.
  • In comparison, the Cybertruck’s regular key card is sold for $40.
  • The Cybertruck Metal Key Card comes with the metal key card itself, as well as a bifold key card wallet.

Tesla Cybertruck merch push:

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