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84 'Tron: Ares' Mode Turns Teslas Into Glowing Light Cycles — Despite Bad Box Office

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EditorDavid @ Slashdot · 10/11/2025 20:51 EDT

'Tron: Ares' Mode Turns Teslas Into Glowing Light Cycles — Despite Bad Box Office

An anonymous reader shared this report from The Wrap


Tesla this weekend introduced a new "Tron: Ares" mode, giving drivers an opportunity to turn their on-screen vehicles into the glowing Light Cycles that have been a big part of the Disney franchise since 1982.

The optional update started rolling out on Friday, as Tron: Ares debuted in theaters. Tesla announced the update on X: "The grid has expanded to your Tesla — Tron: Ares update rolling out now." The feature is activated in Tesla's Toybox "infotai

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