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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Musk unveils Tesla Roadster Rocket as a “flying car”
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s new Roadster Rocket, describing it as a “flying car” equipped with “ultra high-pressure air tanks.” CNET News questioned whether the vehicle shown in the demonstration was fully functional or driveable by a person.
WHO: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk
WHAT: Musk unveiled Tesla’s new Roadster Rocket and called it a “flying car.”
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The reason for the unveiling was not reported.
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