**[Roadster Makes Stunning Debut, Musk’s Longtime Rival Altman Congratulates, Responds Calmly]** BlockBeats News, October 17 — Tesla’s next-generation Roadster made its debut yesterday, showcasing impressive stunts during the demonstration. Using SpaceX’s cold gas thrusters and a bottom suction system, the Roadster performed feats such as climbing steep inclines upside down, aerial flips, and jumping over cars, with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of less than one second, drawing widespread attention. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman promptly posted on X to congratulate: “The new Roadster looks pretty amazing, well done Musk.” As a longtime public “rival,” Altman’s statement surprised the community. Musk, however, did not respond with direct enthusiasm but instead replied in a restrained and slightly teasing tone within a related discussion thread about “whether the previous canceled orders were reinstated,” saying, “Indeed.” The two have had public disputes over the Roadster in the past. Back in late 2025, Altman had posted that he had been waiting nearly 7.5 years for the delivery of the car he had pre-ordered, demanding a refund of the approximately $50,000 deposit and sharing related emails. Musk responded by stating that the refund had actually been processed quickly, while also reigniting debates surrounding OpenAI. This latest congratulatory message and calm response have sparked renewed speculation about the relationship between the two, though the core conflict remains unresolved. [Original Link]