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Briefly
- Franz von Holzhausen announced the second generation Roadster is coming 'very soon.'
- The Roadster has missed multiple release dates since its announcement in 2017.
- The automotive community is questioning if 2026 will be different for the Roadster's launch.
What happened
In the United States, Tesla's chief car designer, Franz von Holzhausen, recently announced on the popular automotive show Jay Leno's Garage that the highly anticipated second generation Roadster is expected to arrive 'very soon.' This announcement comes after a series of missed deadlines, as the vehicle was initially unveiled in 2017 and was touted as the quickest production car ever made. Since its announcement, the Roadster has failed to meet its projected release dates in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, leading to growing skepticism among fans and potential buyers regarding its actual launch. The automotive community is now left wondering if 2026 will finally mark the arrival of this groundbreaking vehicle or if further delays are on the horizon. The excitement surrounding the Roadster is palpable, but the repeated postponements have raised questions about Tesla's production capabilities and the challenges the company faces in bringing innovative designs to market. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the Roadster's fate remains uncertain, and many are eager to see if Tesla can deliver on its promises this time around.

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