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Tesla unveils new 'flying car'

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Tesla unveils new 'flying car'

Tesla unveiled its new thruster-equipped Roadster in Texas on Thursday after nearly a decade of delays, with Chief Executive Elon Musk announcing a planned 2028 release, according to media reports.

Musk presented the new "flying car" at the company's SpaceX facility in McGregor, Texas, about 200 miles (354 kilometers) northwest of Houston.

The event drew Tesla enthusiasts, including buyers who paid $250,000 deposits nine years ago to secure the vehicle upon its release.

According to observers, the Roadster demonstrated several unusual maneuvers, including driving upside down, jumping over five Tesla cars lined up side by side and performing a midair barrel roll using SpaceX thrusters.

Despite the demonstration, questions remain over whether the vehicle will be legal to operate on public roads.