After numerous delays, regular production of the 2008 Tesla Roadster commenced today, marking an historical milestone for Tesla Motors and a watershed in the development of clean, zero-emissions vehicles.

First unveiled as a prototype on July 19th, 2006, the revolutionary Tesla Roadster generated an extraordinary response from people everywhere who were inspired by the vision that beautiful, high performance cars could generate zero-emissions and burn no oil.

Less than 2 years later, this vision has become a reality as Tesla Motors begins production of this breakthrough electric vehicle. The 2008 model year is sold out and Tesla is currently taking reservations for the 2009 model year Tesla Roadster. To date, over 900 Tesla Roadsters have been reserved in total.

Through the course of development of the Roadster, Tesla Motors has established a leadership position in EV technology which it plans to extend over the next years, leading to the introduction of its next model, a five passenger sports sedan, in 2010.

oh yeah… and if you happen to be a pedestrian watch out… these babies are silent people stalkers .

Damn your hybrid electric sounds sexy….. well, I have never really heard anyone say that but for those who choose to go electric there may be an option to rev up to the big boy sounds of their gas burning V-8 cousins.

Fisker Karma, the maker of the “$80,000 plug-in hybrid” have hit upon an appropriately high-tech solution: speakers placed inside and out that allow drivers to give their rides any sound they want, including one described as “like something between a Formula One car and a jet plane.” Interesting, to be sure — but seeing as the Karma can hit 125mph and go from 0-60 in six seconds, we’d be happier if that rig just screamed at people to get out of the left lane.

Back in town, ‘Boost Mobile Hot Import Nights’ is set to spice up the floors of the Los Angeles convention center this weekend once again. The event is taking place this Saturday (3.22.08) from 5pm to midnight at the LA Convention Center and should be an excellent time for both car buffs and spectators alike. Featuring music, sites and sound ‘Hot Import Nights’ is something you do not want to miss if you live in the LA area. Take a look over at the Hot Import Nights Event Page for more information on getting tickets. If you can’t make it don’t worry, we’ll have full coverage and photos online shortly after we recover from the event!

It looks like someone got a spy video of the new 2010 Camero. Turn the volume up, sit back and enjoy: