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  "id": 14916791,
  "title": "Tesla just made a car fly (sort of) — and Elon Musk says it’s coming in 2028 (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tesla-just-made-a-car-fly-sort-of-and-elon-musk-says-its-coming-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T09:16:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/16/tesla-just-made-a-car-fly-sort-of-and-elon-musk-says-its-coming-in-2028-video/239356"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston, October 16 — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled a \"flying\" car equipped with thrusters during a livestreamed event at SpaceX's rocket facility in Texas, according to a story on Oct 16. The project, which has faced technical and regulatory hurdles, was showcased during a launch event for Tesla's Roadster sports car. Musk demonstrated the vehicle launching from a steep ramp and landing on its wheels, stating, \"Flying cars are real,\" during the livestream. The car, powered by \"ultra high-pressure air tanks,\" was described as a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX's \"best car company\" and \"best rocket company.\" Musk hinted at the vehicle's potential production timeline, stating it would hit the market in 2028. The concept of a flying car was first introduced by American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss in 1917, but significant progress has only recently been made due to advancements in electric motors and high-performance batteries.",
  "summary": "HOUSTON, Oct 16 — Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a “flying” car, equipped with thru...",
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        "published": "2026-10-16T01:22:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Elon Musk drives record $273M Q3 haul for GOP Senate PAC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/elon-musk-drives-record-273m-q3-haul-for-gop-senate-pac",
        "published": "2026-10-16T04:15:47.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Reliance responds to Elon Musk’s allegations, says it welcomes competition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/reliance-responds-to-elon-musks-allegations-says-it-welcomes",
        "published": "2026-10-16T05:15:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "'Well, it worked': Elon Musk unveils new Tesla Roadster that can fly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/well-it-worked-elon-musk-unveils-new-tesla-roadster-that-can-fly",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:25:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:27:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "WATCH | Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/watch-elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:44:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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