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  "id": 14980311,
  "title": "Tesla says its newly unveiled Roadster 2 vehicle ‘can fly’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tesla-says-its-newly-unveiled-roadster-2-vehicle-can-fly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:24:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12105032/tesla-roadster-2-flying-car/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla has unveiled its newest vehicle, the Roadster 2, which the company claims can perform \"flying\" feats such as jumping over obstacles, driving vertically, and even upside down off a ramp. The Roadster 2 is the latest sports car from Tesla, developed in collaboration with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's rocket company. It comes with performance options, including a \"Rocket\" package that utilizes built-in fans and thrusters to defy gravity for a brief period. However, these capabilities are not intended for legal use on public roads. The Roadster 2 is set to start production in 2028, with reservations now available online for CA$7,000 plus additional costs for each package. The company has not disclosed the estimated sale price, though it previously quoted US$200,000. The Roadster 2 is Tesla's new halo car, designed to showcase the company's engineering and technology.",
  "summary": "Tesla just unveiled its latest vehicle, the Roadster 2, which it says will be available with performance options that will allow it to 'fly.'",
  "key_points": [
    "Roadster 2 features a Rocket package with built-in fans and thrusters to defy gravity temporarily",
    "Production of Roadster 2 begins in 2028 with reservations starting at CA$7,000"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "WATCH: Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Roadster, and it can fly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/watch-elon-musk-unveils-teslas-new-roadster-and-it-can-fly",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:40:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Tesla flying car Roadster open for reservation, but doesn't land anytime soon. Check variants, launch details",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tesla-flying-car-roadster-open-for-reservation-but-doesnt-land",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:58:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. Don't expect to drive it anytime soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/teslas-new-roadster-car-can-thrust-itself-in-the-air-dont-expect-to",
        "published": "2026-10-16T14:16:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Tesla says its newly unveiled Roadster 2 vehicle ‘can fly’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tesla-says-its-newly-unveiled-roadster-2-vehicle-can-fly-14985466",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:24:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}