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Flying cars: Musk's new Tesla Roadster uses SpaceX thrusters to turn in the air

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16 October 2026

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opportunities

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Micromobility

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster featuring SpaceX-inspired rocket thrusters for mid-air manoeuvres, with production starting in 2028 after over a decade of delays. This new model serves as Tesla's high-performance showcase amid the company's pivot towards self-driving technology and robotics.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Tesla's Roadster now blurs lines between cars and aerospace, landing a unique spot in mobility. If you build EV tech or related high-performance parts, this shows a new race for aerospace-grade features in vehicles.

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2 sources · 16 Oct 2026

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