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  "title": "Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-10-16T09:27:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
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    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2037579/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car"
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  "account": "On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he called a \"flying\" car at his SpaceX facility. Musk stated that the car, equipped with thrusters, was a real possibility despite the significant technical and regulatory challenges that had hindered progress in the flying car sector. The car, a Roadster sports model, was demonstrated during a livestreamed event on Tesla's X account. It launched from a steep ramp and successfully landed on its wheels. Musk emphasized that while the vehicle's success was not guaranteed, he believed it would likely work. He attributed the development to a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, two of the world's leading automotive and aerospace companies. Musk projected that the car would enter production in 2028. The concept of a flying car originated with American aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss in 1917, but practical designs gained renewed attention in recent years due to advancements in electric motors and high-performance batteries.",
  "summary": "Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a “flying” car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company’s facility on Thursday. Technical and regulatory challenges have so far prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. Musk revealed his new Roadster sports car during a launch event at a SpaceX test facility in Texas. During…",
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        "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"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Tesla just made a car fly (sort of) — and Elon Musk says it’s coming in 2028 (VIDEO)",
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      {
        "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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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘flying’ car",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car-14943739",
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