Can the new Tesla Roadster fly? Elon Musk unveils what he says is a flying car

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a redesigned Roadster sports car at a SpaceX test site in Texas. The car was first previewed nearly nine years ago but faced years of delays before this debut. According to Musk, the new Roadster will have the ability to fly, a capability not typically found in cars.

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Rolling StoneLeft· 5h ago

If You Take Elon Musk at His Word, Tesla Just Debuted a ‘Flying Car’

NBC NewsLean Left· 6h ago

Elon Musk shows off ‘flying’ Tesla Roadster after years of delays

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 8h ago

Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. Don't expect to drive it anytime soon

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 8h ago· ran in 12 outlets

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon.

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 8h ago· ran in 12 outlets

Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon

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FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 3h ago

Tesla's new Roadster car can fly; but don't expect to drive it anytime soon

Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WSVN Miami, +7 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· 3h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 3h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

WHDH BostonLean Left· 4h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 4h ago

Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon

The ColumbianCenter· 6h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

WKBN YoungstownCenter· 6h ago

Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 6h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon

KAAL RochesterCenter· 8h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

UPICenter· 4h ago

Tesla showcases ‘flying’ car in Roadster 2 demonstration

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PhysCenter· 6h ago

Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car

Digital JournalCenter· 7h ago

Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘flying’ car

CNETCenter· 6h ago

Tesla Roadster Fires Up SpaceX Tech for ‘Flying Car’ Demo

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Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, MyNorthwest
TribliveLean Right· 6h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

MyNorthwestLean Right· 8h ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

New York PostLean Right· 6h ago

Drivers who own Tesla’s new ‘flying’ Roadster may need more than driver’s license to operate

TownhallRight· 6h ago

Elon Musk Just Unveiled the Tesla Roadster — and It’s Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen

ObjectivistRight· 6h ago

Flying Cars Are Real! Elon Musk Unleashes Tesla Roadster That Flips and Blasts From 0 to 60 MPH in 0.81 Seconds [WATCH]

Washington ExaminerRight· 7h ago

Tesla unveils Roadster ‘flying car’ with demonstration

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EngadgetLean Left· 1h ago

A 'flying' Tesla Roadster sounds impossible, until you see what Lockheed Martin built decades ago

JalopnikLean Left· 6h ago

2017 Tesla Roadster Could Have Been A Car, The 2028 Tesla Roadster Will Never Be

The GuardianLean Left· 10h ago

Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event

GizmodoLeft· 19h ago

Tesla’s New Roadster Can Somehow Do Corkscrews in the Air (Without Exploding—Yet)

JalopnikLean Left· 20h ago

Tesla Roadster Re-Reveal Promises New Design, Flight, Production In 2028

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  1. Oct 15Tesla's long-awaited Roadster gets its moment after years of delays
  2. Oct 16Can the new Tesla Roadster fly? Elon Musk unveils what he says is a flying car

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