Farewell to Elon Musk’s Cybertruck. Has any car ever been more repellent? | Arwa Mahdawi
Summary
The article says Tesla is winding down Cybertruck production as Elon Musk shifts resources toward making more Cybercabs, a two-passenger robotaxi. It also notes concerns about the Cybertruck’s safety and describes negative reactions reported by some owners, though the article includes the columnist’s opinions about the vehicle and Musk.Key Facts
- Musk said on X that the Cybertruck is not being wound down because it is unprofitable.
- Musk said production of the Cybercab is a higher priority than the Cybertruck’s complex manufacturing process.
- The Cybercab is described in the article as a two-passenger robotaxi.
- The article says road safety campaigners have criticized the Cybertruck’s sharp edges as dangerous to other road users and pedestrians.
- The article says the Cybertruck is heavily restricted in Europe because it does not meet safety standards.
- A 2025 Wired article interviewed seven Cybertruck drivers about reactions to their vehicles.
- Some drivers interviewed by Wired described receiving insults or obscene gestures from other people.
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