# Tesla's long-delayed Roadster to debut as company shifts focus to AI and robotics

Elon Musk's long-delayed Tesla Roadster is expected to make its debut as the company pivots toward artificial intelligence and robotics. The event highlights Tesla's effort to balance its original electric-vehicle lineup with newer bets on autonomy and robotics.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/elon-musks-long-delayed-tesla-roadster-debut-amid-companys-shift-ai-robotics) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:59:14 GMT
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/teslas-long-awaited-roadster-gets-its-moment-after-years-delays) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:03:51 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/17/11-year-old-flying-car-company-mocks-tesla-roadster?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:32:42 +0000