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Tesla first promised deliveries of the Roadster back in 2020, meaning the car has been delayed by six years until its reveal today, Thursday 15 October 2026. Such significant delays are not uncommon in the automotive industry, especially with ambitious new technologies, but this timeline highlights the challenges in bringing such an advanced vehicle to market.
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