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A Bloomberg report published July 22, 2026 argued the Cybertruck has eclipsed the Ford Edsel as the auto industry's benchmark commercial flop on a target-versus-actual basis.

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-- Nancy Levine Stearns (@nancylevinestearns.bsky.social) 3:29 PM · Jul 27, 2026

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The Worst Person in the World.

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-27 02:23 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

Musk deliberately undermined what people were wanting, this is his result.

#2 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-27 05:24 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Elon's Edsel.

#3 | Posted by morris at 2026-07-27 06:31 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

That may be, but there a bunch of them on the road where we live in SoCal. We can hardly go to the store or out to eat without seeing at least two or three Cybertrucks, in all sorts of colors or designs.

OCU

#4 | Posted by OCUser at 2026-07-27 07:08 PM | Reply

Count how many you see in 10 years. Early sales did well. They unloaded all they could onto SpaceX, but that's like trying to put band aid on somebody that just got hit by a cybertruck going 100.

#5 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-07-27 07:20 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The Las Vegas underground transit loop was an unmitigated disaster as well.

"Cha-ching!"

#6 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-27 07:32 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

When one goes by I have the same reaction...it is more ugly than anything, and there is nothing that can be done to make it anything but a political statement...That Musk at times is an idiot.

#7 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-07-28 07:08 AM | Reply

If OC lives anywhere by Huntington Beach, last bastion of MAGA in SoCal, it's possible he sees a few. I think there's one in Pasadena. Just ugly and an underperforming overpriced pile of twaddle.

#8 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-28 11:50 AM | Reply

If Elon was actually smart, he would have built a small truck that is practical, cool-looking and affordable. But no, he was obsessed with the 80s/cyber thing, which meant a part of the market wasn't there. Especially when it doubled in cost.

It's too big to be a car, it's not viable as a work truck and it's terrible for off-roading. What a missed opportunity.

#9 | Posted by Derek_Wildstar at 2026-07-28 01:44 PM | Reply

and it's terrible for off-roading.

In theory it should be pretty good at that. I doubt anyone has seriously tried it.

#10 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-07-28 01:56 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Yeah but it did beat a Lamborghini in a drag race down the streets of Richmond, VA.

With two drivers stupid enough to film it, license plates on display, and post it on YT.

#11 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-28 02:14 PM | Reply

10. A good number where I live near NOVA. Just once I want to see one hauling something in the back. Once. It's a goddamn truck.

#12 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-28 02:16 PM | Reply

They love doing drag race videos with EVs vs. Hot gas cars. They never show the next 30 seconds where the gas car shoots by and disappears over the horizon.

#13 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-07-28 02:38 PM | Reply

I think it's debatable... Would you rather have an edsel or cyber truck that are just ugly AF or a

Ford pinto that could explode if someone hit you from the back ?

...And who the hell ever bought a corvair other than Ward Cleaver ?

#14 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-07-28 02:43 PM | Reply

#14
From your Ford Pinto remark it appears you're an enthusiastic supporter of deep, meaningful federal probes into possible "private industry" fookery. In that particular case, tip your chapeau to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation that led to 1.5 million road bombs being recalled. Without that? Kaboom and kablooey.

#15 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-28 02:56 PM | Reply

#15 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis

Shows how ignorant you are and nothing but another DR. " one trick pony " ... I was a big fan of Ralph Nader....

From your remarks it appears you can kiss my A$$...

#16 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2026-07-28 03:06 PM | Reply

Elon Musk evinces little interest or connection with real humans. Which can be a problem when you are attempting to connect with real people - specifically, consumers on whom you attempt to dump your products. I would love to see some of the market research Musk's drones performed in order to give this t#rd of a vehicle the go-ahead. Videos of the "team's" discussions could prove a real hoot.

#17 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-28 03:06 PM | Reply

I was a big fan of Ralph Nader....
#16 | POSTED BY SHRIMPTACODAN

Well, no, really, kid, bully for you. Point of clarification: Before, while, or after he was relevant?

#18 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-28 03:08 PM | Reply

I would love to see some of the market research Musk's drones performed in order to give this t#rd of a vehicle the go-ahead. Videos of the "team's" discussions could prove a real hoot.

#17 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-28 03:06 PM | Reply

Elon is the product manager from hell. The CT that was promised was $40k, had 500 miles of range, and was indestructible. Four wheel crab walking, 360 tank turn, bulletproof glass, integrated tailgate ramp, and it was also a boat.

The next Roadster would fly. It would literally fly on SpaceX cold gas thrusters, and it would have F1 like acceleration and cornering by using these thrusters to both launch from zero and keep you on the road. The long promised Tesla hypercar is vaporware.

The Tesla Semi, people pumping the stock claim is supposed to be at a 15,000 delivery annual production rate this year. The total population of Tesla semis is somewhere between 140 to 200 units.

#19 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-07-28 03:21 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

All he had to make was a decent electric SUV and not be psycho, but you could see it coming way off by the way he treats his critics.

#20 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-07-28 03:22 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

#19
Who knows, some of that may come about but one thing's for certain: it made for some hilarious reading. Thanks!

#21 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-28 03:28 PM | Reply

I was a big fan of Ralph Nader....

#16 | Posted by shrimptacodan

Explain why.

#22 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-07-28 03:28 PM | Reply

I always layer attention to how over the top his employees act in public.

For instance, every single SpaceX launch has every single person in the room standing and cheering as if something major had just been accomplished.

Makes you wonder-do they see a successful launch as so remote that it's a pleasant surprise and big accomplishment after it happens?

#23 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-28 03:30 PM | Reply

Layer = paid

Stupid phone.

#24 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-28 03:30 PM | Reply

Looks like a rolling refrigerator.

#25 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-07-28 03:38 PM | Reply

I live in a small corner of the world...but I happen to personally know every cybertruck owner in my town. 4 as of last count.

It's not a group you want to be in. Only 1 of them isn't a total asshat.

#26 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-28 03:43 PM | Reply

Explain why.

'Cause STD is a damn dirty hippie, that's why.

#27 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-07-28 03:46 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

#19
Who knows, some of that may come about but one thing's for certain: it made for some hilarious reading. Thanks!

#21 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-28 03:28 PM | Reply | Flag:

While it's all absurd for a production vehicle, it's at least theoretically possible. Even the rocket thruster according to Rimac's engineers.

There's so much there. The battery swap scam? He faked a tech demo and Cali paid up.

Hyperloop...

#28 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-07-28 03:53 PM | Reply

and it's always the same repackage, take something efficient like a train or a bus, and instead of seating 80, turn it into 80 independent pods, make it electric. You'll be the next genius in Popular Mechanics.

#29 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-07-28 03:54 PM | Reply

Think about how his brain must work for him to release the cybertruck.

Now think about what a brain like that will do if given power over society instead of just a car company.

#30 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-07-28 04:19 PM | Reply

I actually like the CT design but I'm not owning any EVs anytime soon. The only battery powered implements I have is the Echo line Push mower, weed eater, chainsaw, and leaf blower. All 58v lithium. All was great until I had to replace two of the batteries.. $500 for two.

#31 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-28 05:44 PM | Reply

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