--- title: "Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new Roadster with flying capabilities" description: "Most outlets highlighted the unveiling of Tesla’s new Roadster, focusing on its flying capabilities and performance features such as acceleration and top speed. Daily Times noted the event’s context — a livestreamed presentation at a SpaceX facility — and briefly mentioned technical and regulatory challenges, while Profit emphasized the car’s technical specifications and production timeline." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14620-tesla-unveils-next-generation-roadster-sports-ev-with-spacex site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new Roadster with flying capabilities technology · updated 18 Oct 2026, 9:51 PM PKT · 16–18 Oct 2026 · 19 articles from 13 outlets over 3 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 13 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the unveiling of Tesla’s new Roadster and its "flying" or "flying car" capabilities, often highlighting the use of thrusters and the collaboration with SpaceX. Several also noted the 2028 production target and the long delay since the initial announcement. A few mentioned the technical and regulatory challenges involved, while others briefly described the demonstration maneuvers, such as aerial rotation and controlled landing. The framing varied slightly, with some emphasizing the futuristic design and others focusing on the event location and Musk’s involvement. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 18 Oct 2026 — Tesla unveils roadster with midair flips and rocket thrusters (1 outlet) - **The News International** — [Tesla unveils roadster with midair flips and rocket thrusters](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1420421-tesla-unveils-roadster-with-midair-flips-and-rocket-thrusters) · 18 Oct 2026, 9:51 PM PKT > Tesla showcased its long awaited Roadster with a spectacular demonstration featuring the vehicle flying, flipping, and landing during its unveiling.On October 15 at a SpaceX site in McGregor, Texas, Tesla rolled out the Roadster, driving... ### 17 Oct 2026 — Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new Roadster with flying capabilities (2 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted the unveiling of Tesla’s new Roadster, focusing on its flying capabilities and performance features such as acceleration and top speed. Daily Times noted the event’s context — a livestreamed presentation at a SpaceX facility — and briefly mentioned technical and regulatory challenges, while Profit emphasized the car’s technical specifications and production timeline. - **Profit** — [Tesla unveils new Roadster with SpaceX thrusters, targets production in 2028](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/17/tesla-unveils-new-roadster-with-spacex-thrusters-targets-production-in-2028) · 17 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM PKT > Electric sports car demonstrates aerial manoeuvres and vehicle jumps, with acceleration from zero to 60 mph in under one second and a top speed exceeding 230 mph - **Daily Times** — [Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s ‘flying’ car](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1568372/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car/) · 17 Oct 2026, 8:45 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 […] ### 16 Oct 2026 — Tesla unveils new Roadster with SpaceX thrusters and flying capabilities (12 outlets) > Most outlets led with the unveiling of Tesla’s new Roadster, highlighting its partnership with SpaceX and the inclusion of thrusters that enable limited flying capabilities. Several emphasized the vehicle’s dramatic demonstration, such as aerial rotations and brief levitation, while noting the 2028 production target. A few outlets, like *Business Recorder* and *Daily Times*, mentioned the long delay in the car’s development. The term “flying car” was commonly used, though some, like *The News International*, added a cautionary note with the phrase “but there’s a catch,” while others, like *Minute Mirror*, described it as “rocket-powered.” Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on technical details and the timeline for production. - **Minute Mirror** — [Tesla unveils Rocket- Powered Roadster](https://minutemirror.com.pk/tesla-unveils-rocket-powered-roadster-646012/) · 16 Oct 2026, 9:59 PM PKT > Tesla has unveiled its new electric sports car, the Roadster which is designed to deliver incredible speed and perform eye-catching stunts. - **ARY News (English)** — [Tesla reveals second-generation Roadster featuring SpaceX thrusters](https://arynews.tv/tesla-reveals-second-generation-roadster-featuring-spacex-thrusters) · 16 Oct 2026, 8:31 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > At the live event, the white sports car used strong fans and cold-gas thrusters to drive up an upside-down ramp, spin, and land safely.... - **BOL News** — [Elon Musk unveils Tesla Roadster with claimed flying capability](https://bolnews.com/technology/elon-musk-unveils-tesla-roadster-with-claimed-flying-capability) · 16 Oct 2026, 7:41 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Elon Musk unveils the new Tesla Roadster, claiming flying capability. It boasts blistering 0-60 mph acceleration in under one second. Get details on this futuristic EV. - **Hum News English** — [Tesla unveils flying car with rocket thrusters](https://humenglish.com/latest/tesla-unveils-flying-car-with-rocket-thrusters/) · 16 Oct 2026, 7:19 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters on Thursday and said it would start production in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car. The white two-seater vehicle, developed in collaboration with CEO Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX, drove upside down on a ramp using a suction system, turne... - **24 News HD** — [Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Oct-2026/elon-musk-unveils-tesla-s-flying-car) · 16 Oct 2026, 5:32 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Daily Times** — [Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new flying Roadster](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1568148/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-new-flying-roadster/) · 16 Oct 2026, 3:32 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has unveiled a new Roadster sports car featuring thrusters designed to lift it into the air. The demonstration took place Thursday at a SpaceX facility in Texas. Musk presented the vehicle as a flying car, although its future success remains uncertain. The company streamed the unveiling live through Tesla’s account […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Elon Musk unveils Tesla Roadster, claims it can fly](https://pakobserver.net/elon-musk-unveils-tesla-roadster-claims-it-can-fly/) · 16 Oct 2026, 3:01 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK – Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled the company’s new Roadster sports car at an event in Texas,… - **Dawn** — [Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car](https://www.dawn.com/news/2037579/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car) · 16 Oct 2026, 2:27 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. Durin... - **The Express Tribune** — [Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2635229/teslas-new-roadster-turns-in-air-with-spacex-thrusters-wont-land-until-2028) · 16 Oct 2026, 2:23 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Roadster can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than one second and can hit a top speed of over 230 mph - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Tesla showcases its first flying car Roadster](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/16-Oct-2026/tesla-showcases-its-first-flying-car-roadster) · 16 Oct 2026, 12:41 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > US electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster sports car, demonstrating a series of unusual manoeuvres that included a brief leap into the air, an aerial rotation and a controlled landing. The vehicle features thrusters inspired by technology developed by SpaceX, Elon Musk’s aerospace company. The Roadster uses compressed-air thrusters and approximately 10 […] - **Business Recorder** — [Tesla unveils next generation Roadster sports EV with SpaceX thrusters](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444530/tesla-unveils-next-generation-roadster-sports-ev-with-spacex-thrusters) · 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > SAN FRANCISCO: Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster equipped with thrusters on Thursday, nearly nine years after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car and said it would start production in 2028. Tesla demonstrated the two-seater vehicle, developed in collaboration with CEO Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, showing it driving upside down on a ramp using a suction ... - **The News International** — [Tesla unveils futuristic 'flying' sports car—but there's a catch](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1420124-tesla-unveils-futuristic-flying-sports-carbut-theres-a-catch) · 16 Oct 2026, 10:58 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Tesla unveils futuristic ‘flying’ sports car—but there’s a catch Elon Musk unveiled a redesigned, electric Tesla Roadster which is developed in partnership with SpaceX. Dubbed as “flying car” the vehicle is equipped with cold-gas thrusters that allow it to... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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