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Farewell, Cybertruck: why the winding down of the ‘Maga hat on wheels’ is a sign of the times

Farewell, Cybertruck: why the winding down of the ‘Maga hat on wheels’ is a sign of the times

In brief

Eccentric and overhyped, Tesla’s Cybertruck became a stand-in for Elon Musk during his ascent in the Republican party. It will join the ranks of other vehicles symbolic of their eras – for better or for worseThree days after a historic blue tsunami changed America’s political landscape, Elon Musk announced Tesla would end production of its hulking Cybertruck next year.Was it a coincidence?

This is a summary provided by The Guardian — Life & Style. Read the complete story on the publisher’s website.

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