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Elon Musk Unveils First Flying Car

Elon Musk has revealed Tesla's flying car, the Roadster 2, which can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in less than a second. This prototype uses SpaceX technology and features advanced controls.

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Elon Musk has Tesla’s latest model, the Roadster 2, which he claims is the world’s first flying car. This uses technology from his aerospace company, SpaceX, to fly like a rocket. Musk stated that the car can from 0 to 60mph in less than a second and has to assist with flying. During a at the SpaceX facility in Texas, the Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp using suction to grip upside down before using to flip, fly, and land. Musk mentioned that the car is not fully legal in all areas and is not designed with safety as a priority. The Roadster 2 is set to go into production in 2028 and will cost over $200,000. A reservation website shows that a performance version requires a £50,000 deposit. A one-seater rocket variant is available only by invitation.

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Adapted from The Guardian, 16 October 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.

Grammar in this story

“Musk mentioned that the car is not fully legal in all areas and is not designed with safety as a priority.”

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Key vocabulary

  • reveal verb

    to make something known

    “The scientist will reveal her findings at the conference.”

  • demonstration noun

    a showing or explaining of how something works

    “The teacher gave a demonstration of the experiment.”

  • accelerate verb

    to increase speed

    “The car can accelerate quickly on the highway.”

  • prototype noun

    an early model of a product

    “The engineers built a prototype of the new smartphone.”

  • thruster noun

    a device that provides thrust for movement

    “The rocket's thrusters helped it lift off the ground.”

Quick quiz

01What is the main idea of the article?

02What does 'reveal' mean in the text?

03How fast can the Roadster 2 accelerate?

04What is the Roadster 2?

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Discussion

What do you think about the idea of flying cars? In your answer, use the words 'reveal' and 'prototype'.