{
  "id": 14973694,
  "title": "Tesla’s New Flying Death Trap Looks a Lot Like a Cybertruck",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/teslas-new-flying-death-trap-looks-a-lot-like-a-cybertruck",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:11:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/advanced-transport/tesla-flying-roadster-cybertruck"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally delivered on his promise of a next-generation Roadster that can fly, albeit briefly. The company unveiled the new vehicle, equipped with a \"SpaceX package\" consisting of cold-gas thrusters, on Thursday evening. The Roadster showcased on stage performed various aerial stunts, including rotating on its own axis mid-air, leaping over the company's entire EV lineup, and adhering to a vertical ramp with a fan system generating up to two Gs of downward force. The flying car resembles the company's controversial Cybertruck, featuring sharp body lines and flat panels. While Tesla has not released a price for the Roadster, it is expected to be a costly purchase, even if only a select few can acquire one. Much like its predecessor, the Cybertruck, the Roadster is more of a tech demo than a consumer-facing product, much to the disappointment of Tesla investors. The vehicle's thruster-less Performance variant, a \"Race Ready\" mid-tier version, and an invite-only model are all non-road-legal options. The Roadster represents Tesla's attempt to integrate its fleet with SpaceX, but its safety and financial viability remain uncertain.",
  "summary": "It's not just the looks. The post Tesla’s New Flying Death Trap Looks a Lot Like a Cybertruck appeared first on Futurism .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}