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‘Star Wars’-Inspired Flying Motorbike Is On The Market

Author Phil Harris
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

We were promised flying cars. At least, that’s what we all assumed from watching The Jetsons when we were kids, right? Well, would you settle for a flying motorcycle? It’s a start.

A new type of vehicle has been released in Japan. According to the New York Post, the 12-foot-long XTURISMO “luxury air cruiser” was developed by the aircraft company AERWINS. In an Instagram post, the company reveals their flying motorbike, which resembles an oversized drone, was inspired by Star Wars. Based on the video below, it does have a Return of the Jedi vibe.

The XTURISMO, available in red, blue, and black, is powered by a 228-horsepower gas-fueled motor and can travel at speeds of up to 62 mph. That’s impressive. The sticker price also leaves an impression: a whopping $555,000. How do you say “YIKES” in Japanese?

At the moment, the XTURISMO is only available in Japan and can only be taken for test drives on a closed track. That’s disappointing, especially considering the price. I would hope that for half a million bucks I would immediately be able to use my flying motorbike for commuting and generally avoiding traffic. You know, like George Jetson. Ahhh, someday.

AERWINS XTURISMO the World's First Flying Bike

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

8 Car Brands You've Been Pronouncing Wrong

When I think of pronunciation “It’s leviOsa, not levioSA!” is the first quote that comes to my mind. But there are plenty of other words in the English language that have different pronunciations. This can vary by location. But with things like brand names, there typically is one specific way to say them. And they aren’t always the most commonly said pronunciation. In fact, these 8 car brands you’ve probably been pronouncing wrong. It’s ok, I have as well.

Our friends at Preply are helping us set the record straight when it comes to pronouncing your favorite car brands. A global industry like the automobile industry makes it easy for brands to be mispronounced. Preply has studied the most mispronounced car brands and how to pronounce them correctly.

Amy Pritchett, Student Success Manager at Preply has shared her advice on pronouncing words correctly. She said: “Break up the words into small sounds. Don’t get overwhelmed. Look at each syllable and try to say it alone before putting the sounds together to form the word. Google! The internet is your best friend when trying to learn new words or brand names. You can easily find videos or sound clips of how to say each word. Watch motoring shows or videos. Watching TV shows even like Top Gear can help you learn car names. You can easily pick up some pronunciation tips.

Which of the 8 car brands listed below have you been mispronouncing incorrectly?

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