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HIGHS: Racing for pink slips, cool modern interior design, square-jawed good looks.

The Tesla hurtled down the Interstate 280 offramp to Sixth Street, sideswiping three vehicles along the way. It picked up speed, running red lights and nearly touching 90 mph as it raced northwest ...