Posted 8/24/2023, 2:23:34 PM

Cybertruck: Musk complains about quality issues while teasing 'production candidate'

Tesla's upcoming release of the Cybertruck faces quality concerns as users online point out fit and finish issues, posing challenges for the company's goal of mass production and competition from Ford and Rivian.

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