New Slate configurations (with caps / toppers) spotted in Los Angeles

[YDR37]

Apparently Slate has been quietly parking additional vehicles, with weird phony business wraps, on the streets of Los Angeles. It seems that the Slate pickup can be configured with different kinds of caps. VERY interesting.

To sign up for more info, visit the RockabyeRides or CatThurrrapy sites. Looks like a potentially major EV truck reveal is coming on April 24.

 

[DC Drew]

Some more pics!

 

[E.T.]

Oh I'm liking this irreverent viral marketing -- diapers and baby seats on roof rack

 

[YDR37]

Oh I'm liking this irreverent viral marketing -- diapers and baby seats on roof rack

I like the little pot of cat grass on the roof of the hatchback. And covering the sides of the roof rack with scratching post material was an impressive touch.

 

[DC Drew]

Walkaround video!

 

[YDR37]

To sign up for more info, visit the RockabyeRides or CatThurrrapy sites.

Or if those links are too weird, you can register your interest at Slate.auto:

THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET VERY INTERESTING.
You’re in the right place. Just a bit early.

 

[E.T.]

Anyone know what time the Slate Auto reveal will be tomorrow? Any kind of livestream link announced?

 

[YDR37]

Go to the catthurrrapy site, there is a countdown timer. Would assume that something will happen when it reaches zero. Less than 24 hours to go.

 

[YDR37]

Here's another weirdly wrapped Slate vehicle in LA. The SUV-like configuration seems similar to the one used for the "RockabyeRides" vehicle discussed above. More info and pictures here. Countdown timer and signup form here.

If I am doing the math right, the countdown timer ends today at 7:15 PM Pacific time.

 

[DC Drew]

Go to the catthurrrapy site, there is a countdown timer. Would assume that something will happen when it reaches zero. Less than 24 hours to go.

Haha hilarious that they put up a website for the countdown at that domain. Thanks for linking. Looks like 7:15pm PT / 10:15pm ET for the reveal!

 

[YDR37]

Haha hilarious that they put up a website for the countdown at that domain. Thanks for linking. Looks like 7:15pm PT / 10:15pm ET for the reveal!

You can also try RockabyeRides.com or GetHexed.org. Or even Slate.auto, click on the last of the helpful FAQs.

 

[bartflossom]

I wonder if that is just a camper shell or if they'll actually have a 2 door suv. Love how it looks like the old Bronco II.

 

[J.Darcy]

I wonder if that is just a camper shell or if they'll actually have a 2 door suv. Love how it looks like the old Bronco II.

That's what it looked like to me but I couldn't quite name it!! Definitely more than a passing resemblance.

 

[Roy]

Speaking of familiar vehicles of the past that the Slate seems to echo. Search an image for a Range Rover two door, IH Scout, Series IIA long wheel base and the two door concept, the ever fabulous Chevy Nomad.