I took Elon Musk's 'golden robot' for a test drive — and saw the Cybercab's strengths and weaknesses first-hand

Business Insider | 15-09-2026 11:13am |

Business Insider's Jan Klauth took a test drive in a Tesla Cybercab in Austin. The vehicle operates without a steering wheel, pedals, or dashboard, relying instead on a large screen. During the ride, Klauth encountered rush-hour traffic and was unable to control the car, leading to frustration from another driver. The Cybercab is positioned to compete with services like Uber and Waymo.

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