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Tesla Roadster Demonstrates Mid-Air Maneuvers with SpaceX Thrusters
Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster, which demonstrated mid-air maneuvers, including turning and flipping, utilizing SpaceX thrusters. The car was shown driving on the road before taking flight and performing stunts, with a safe landing depicted. Elon Musk shared a video of these capabilities. Production for the Roadster is slated for 2028, with an initial price of at least $200,000 for the 2026 model. One report suggested the flying Roadster could be a tool in the competition for talent.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 4 C 14 R 4
- Left (4): Al Jazeera English, CNN, Daily Mirror, The New York Times
- Centre (14): Amar Ujala, Business Insider, CNBC, Channel News Asia, Deccan Chronicle, Euronews, Gulf News, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, Metro (UK), NDTV, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Lallantop
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Swarajya, The Daily Telegraph, The Jerusalem Post