**Did Elon Musk Really Build a Flying Car?**
Tesla's latest Roadster prototype reportedly performed brief aerial maneuvers using high-pressure compressed air and SpaceX-inspired thrusters.
In this BBC News report, the demonstration raises important questions about what Tesla has actually achieved.
The Roadster was first unveiled in 2017, with production originally expected in 2020. The latest target is now 2028.
While the demonstration suggests interesting possibilities for automotive engineering, significant questions remain about sustained flight, passenger safety, public-road approval and commercial production.
Can Tesla turn a spectacular prototype into a practical vehicle, or will the flying Roadster become another example of Musk's ambitious promises outpacing delivery?
**Original video source:** BBC News, October 16, 2026 — “Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?”
Additional reporting: Reuters, Associated Press and Wired.
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Source video: BBC
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