A Tesla Cybertruck driver crashed into the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel and asked Elon Musk for a new one after blaming the hotel’s valet service.
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The door of the brand new stainless steel ‘cyberbeast’ was ripped off by the crash, prompting police to arrive on the scene.
During the 2am incident, the vehicle became stuck on top of the raised curb and in the palm fronds surrounding the entrance sign.
A Tesla Cybertruck driver crashed into the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel and asked Elon Musk for a new one after blaming the hotel’s valet service
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Musk commented on the post and weighed in on the crash, saying: ‘Tesla super truck with insane torque, dynamic air suspension and turns like it’s on rails’
The user, @jackdidthatt, captioned the photo, “@elonmusk the hotel clerk in Beverly Hills just crashed my friend’s brand new cyber truck while pulling him around!! Can you help me get another one??’
Musk commented on the post and weighed in on the crash, saying, “Tesla super truck with insane torque, dynamic air suspension and turns like it’s on rails.”
However, the valet company’s business owner has hit back at the claims, insisting that they have had a “strong reputation” in the Beverly Hills community for 70 years.
Dorchester Collection is the valet company that provides parking for visitors to the luxurious LA hotel.
The owner confirmed that the electric vehicle was not being driven by any of his employees at the time of the crash and that it was the Tesla’s owner who rammed the car into the hotel.
“This cyber truck was not driven by a valet last night,” the valet manager said. “It was the owner.”
In a message to someone who shared footage of the crash, the valet owner said the post “hurt a small business” and asked them to remove the post.
The original poster confirmed that the clerk’s involvement was a rumor, saying that their and not their friend who had “just crashed his new cyber truck.”
The dramatic accident forced the police to arrive on the scene
The crash ripped off the door of the brand new stainless steel ‘cyberbeast’
The parking company’s business owner has hit back at claims that one of the drivers was responsible, insisting he has had a “strong reputation” in the Beverly Hills community for 70 years.
Although the truck was known for its durability, with stainless steel panels and borosilicate glass, the car appeared torn apart in the crash.
Tesla’s CEO first publicly announced the idea for his pickup in 2012, describing the vehicle as a “Tesla supertruck with insane torque, dynamic air suspension and turns like it’s on rails.”
However, several flaws have been found in the Cybertruck, most recently including the truck’s ‘aero covers’.
The futuristic electric car’s aerodynamic hubcaps cause tire wear, which can lead to unexpected punctures and blowouts, endangering lives on the road.
Even a brand new Cybertruck appears to be showing tire damage after “a few thousand miles” due to these poorly designed hubcaps, according to the CEO of a third-party Tesla parts manufacturer who discovered the problem.
Drivers have also discovered that their nearly $80,000 Tesla trucks are rusting after just two days in the rain.
Several customers who recently purchased the $79,900 vehicle reported rust on the outer shell after driving it for “two days in the rain.”
One owner named Will shared his experience on a Cybertruck forum, stating that he purchased his Tesla truck on February 1 and noticed corrosion on the metal after 11 days of use – with only 381 miles of mileage.
The Cybertruck was taken to a facility, but staff told him they did not have the proper tools to repair the exterior and that it would take about a month to receive them.
Musk said last year that owners will soon have the option to purchase a tungsten carbide coating that helps protect against corrosion – but at an additional undisclosed price.
Multiple flaws have been found in the Cybertruck – most recently including the truck’s ‘aero covers’
Drivers have also discovered that their nearly $80,000 Tesla trucks are rusting after just two days in the rain
In February, Tesla owners were dealt a double whammy: with the news that almost all cars sold in America will be recalled AND that another 334,000 cars may also need repairs.
The EV giant is recalling 2.2 million – including the S, Y and Cybertruck – because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small.
Safety regulators say the warning lights for the braking, parking and anti-lock braking systems have a smaller font size than required by federal safety standards. This can make crucial safety information difficult to read, increasing the risk of an accident.
Meanwhile, a separate investigation into steering problems in more than 334,000 Teslas is one step closer to a recall.
The NHTSA began looking into that issue last July after receiving a dozen complaints about loss of steering control in 2023 Model Y and three vehicles.