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The Tesla Cybertruck is unveiled at Tesla's design studio. AP
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People take pictures of the newly unveiled Cybertruck in 2019. The vehicle's release to the market in 2021 was delayed by at least two years. AFP
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The Cybertruck was originally priced at $39,900 in 2019 - but inflationary prices have pushed other Tesla vehicles up in cost. AFP
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Mr Musk stands in front of Cybertruck, after a metal ball was thrown at the windows to show how tough they are. Tesla / Reuters
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Mr Musk discusses vehicle dimensions in front of the Cybertruck. AFP
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The Tesla Cybertruck is unveiled at Tesla's design studio. AP
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People take pictures of the newly unveiled Cybertruck in 2019. The vehicle's release to the market in 2021 was delayed by at least two years. AFP
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The Cybertruck was originally priced at $39,900 in 2019 - but inflationary prices have pushed other Tesla vehicles up in cost. AFP
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Mr Musk stands in front of Cybertruck, after a metal ball was thrown at the windows to show how tough they are. Tesla / Reuters
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Mr Musk discusses vehicle dimensions in front of the Cybertruck. AFP
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The Tesla Cybertruck is unveiled at Tesla's design studio. AP
Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk enters stiff pick-up truck market with electric model
The eventful launch saw Musk telling audience the vehicle 'won't scratch and dent' before smashing a window with a metal ball
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25 November, 2019
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