Tesla’s Rocket Car Keeps Getting Delayed - Here’s What It Means for Your European or Japanese Ride

Tesla’s long-promised second-generation Roadster—the one with SpaceX-inspired thrusters that could briefly lift it off the ground—has been delayed again. Originally shown in 2017 with a 2020 production target, the car still hasn’t made it to a public demo. The latest promise was for April 1, then May, then early June.

Now sources say it’s been pushed to at least August, with a Texas event planned. The big gimmick? A cold gas thruster system that might let the car hover for a moment. Sounds wild, but remember Tesla’s Cybertruck window that shattered on stage? Rocket thrusters on a public stage invite even more scrutiny.

For our customers driving Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, or Honda—including hybrids—this delay is a reminder that even the flashiest new tech can take years to sort out. Meanwhile, your current car still needs regular care to stay reliable. If you’ve got a recall notice or a warning light, don’t wait.

Our family-run shop in Boca Raton has been looking after European and Japanese vehicles since 1989, and we’ll inspect any open recall or maintenance issue at no charge. No rocket science needed—just honest, experienced work to keep you on the road.