In brief
Tesla’s newest Roadster features thrusters that lift the car into the air, a stunt performed at a SpaceX‑owned Texas site. During the show, Musk encouraged the audience to confirm the vehicle was not AI before the Roadster leaped off a ramp, spun, and glided on air‑jets. Tech expert Zoe Kleinman warns that regulatory, safety and technical barriers make widespread use of flying cars a distant prospect. The announcement highlights Tesla and SpaceX’s continued push into groundbreaking mobility. Yet the show‑stopper is likely just a prototype staged for media attention.
In a high‑profile showcase at a Texas SpaceX facility, Tesla rolled out its latest Roadster model equipped with twin thrusters capable of lifting the vehicle off the ground.
CEO Elon Musk, who dubbed the demonstration “crazy stuff,” urged on‑stage observers to prove that the car was not “AI” before launching the Roadster up a steep ramp, spinning it mid‑air and watching it glide down with jet‑powered descent.
While the show‑stopper moment sparked widespread excitement, technology commentator Zoe Kleinman cautioned that the road to a practical airborne car is still fraught with regulatory, safety and engineering hurdles that could keep the dream firmly on the billboard for years to come.
