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WSJ Tech News Briefing

Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Here. Some People Are Underwhelmed.

WSJ Tech News Briefing

The Wall Street Journal

Tech News, News

4.31.7K Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2023

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

It’s a truck, it’s a sports car, it’s sci-fi inspired—Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck is finally here. But amid the hype, not all first impressions of the car lived up to Elon Musk’s promise of Tesla’s “best product ever.” WSJ columnist Tim Higgins spoke with host Alex Ossola about why this launch looked different from others, and whether we can expect to see Cybertrucks filling the streets anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:40.0

Tesla's long-awaited cyber truck was intended to break the mold on what a truck could be.

0:45.0

It was designed to look futuristic with a triangular profile and the promise of a bulletproof body.

0:51.0

Late last month, Tesla finally delivered its cyber trucks at a launch

0:54.9

event in Austin, Texas. But the event itself, as well as the marketing around the truck, were

1:00.1

a bit unusual and left some influencers confused.

1:04.0

W.S.J. columnist Tim Higgins tells us what the launch of the cyber truck means for Tesla's future.

1:10.0

And then, planning a wedding?

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Now you might also want to consider booking a social media concierge for your special day.

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W.S.J. reporter Alexa Course tells us about the newest wedding vendor in town and how much it might cost.

1:30.0

But first, Tesla recently debuted its newest vehicle, the Cyber Truck.

1:36.0

The car is designed to be a cross between a pickup truck and a sports car.

1:40.0

It's even been described as CGI in real life.

1:43.4

But last month's launch was a little different from some of Tesla's past events.

1:48.0

Joining me to talk about it is W.S.J. columnist Tim Higgins.

1:51.6

What is notable about the cyber truck? What's the big deal here?

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