Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.
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Tesla’s EU Sales Drop as Anger Toward Elon Musk Grows
February numbers show the U.S. electric-car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region. Mr. Musk’s politics aren’t helping.The New York Times - 1d -
Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media
The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.The New York Times - 6d -
Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party. Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, indicating waning demand ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?
Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Tesla shares falling as European sales drop. Is Musk to blame?
Tesla's shares dropped by more than 9% as sales in at least five European countries disappoint. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on the potential correlation to Elon Musk.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Colbert Has Little Sympathy for Trump Voters With Buyers’ Remorse
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said that Trump voters keep coming back for the same unappetizing thing they’ve been served time and again.The New York Times - 6d -
Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan
Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk
The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spin. Tesla sales almost halve in Europe over Musk’s ties to ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Elon Musk appears to be driving Europe away from Teslas
Overall EV sales in Europe surged 34% in January, while Tesla saw its sales across the continent plummet by a staggering 45%.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Teacher union head taking fight to Elon Musk through Tesla stock
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten is urging top Tesla investors to review the company's current valuation on behalf of her union's members. Weingarten, who heads one of ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Protestors target Tesla as backlash to Elon Musk's political power grows
The average sale price of used Teslas has dropped, along with Tesla stock this year. NBC News' David Noriega looks at how Tesla might be caught up in the intersection of business and politics, and ...NBC News - 1d -
Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role
Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini Cooper. Sales of Teslas in the UK rose by more than a fifth last month as demand for ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Tesla Takedown Has Begun. A National Protest Movement Seeks to Strike a Blow to Elon Musk’s Net Worth
As DOGE barrels through D.C., Americans on the ground are starting to mobilize outside Tesla dealerships.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow
The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Tesla's worst month since 2022 coincided with Elon Musk's first full month in White House
Tesla shares plunged 28% in February, their worst month since December 2022.CNBC - 2d -
Tesla charging stations torched in apparent arson near Boston, latest attack on Elon Musk company
Tesla charging stations were torched near Boston in what appears to be the latest attack on the company owned by Elon Musk, billionaire adviser to Donald Trump.NBC News - 2d -
Jon Stewart accepts Elon Musk demands for 'Daily Show' interview, calls 'bulls‑‑‑' on criticism
Jon Stewart is rejecting Elon Musk's criticism that he's "too partisan," saying he's "game" for an interview with the tech billionaire if he agrees to appear as a guest on "The Daily Show." The ...The Hill - 2d -
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Criticizes DOGE and Elon Musk’s Management Style
“It’s not good for a business to run that way,” Wozniak said of recent DOGE mass firings.Inc. - 1d -
Tesla starts 2025 with sharp drop in sales in Europe
Sales down 45% in January for EV maker led by Elon MuskFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Tesla shares slump after European sales fall
Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.
The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Tesla sales slid by nearly 50% across Europe at the start of 2025
A drop in new registrations for Tesla came even as sales of battery-electric vehicles rose an overall 34% in the region, with Volkswagen and SAIC Motor increasing their market share.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Why did Tesla sales fall for the first time in 12 years?
Elon Musk's company, Tesla, saw its sales fall by 1% in 2024, despite global electric vehicle sales rising 7.3%. It marked the first time the company's annual sales have fallen in 12 years. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Tesla’s Tumbling European Sales Could Foreshadow Trouble Domestically
The EV maker’s sales fell 45 percent amid CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing involvement in political affairs in the U.S. and abroad.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
Tesla has another bad month in Germany as sales tumble 76%
Tesla has its second straight difficult month in Germany, as data released Wednesday showed that vehicle registrations fell 76% in February in Europe’s largest economy.MarketWatch - 1d -
Elon Musk is the fox in the henhouse of science
The businessman’s central role in threatening American research has sparked protests in the UK’s Royal SocietyFinancial Times - 1d -
A Union Takes on Musk via Tesla’s Stock
The American Federation of Teachers is pressuring some of the carmaker’s biggest shareholders as the tech mogul's cost-cutting influence in Washington sets off alarm bells.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Tesla's market cap sinks below $1 trillion as stock slumps more than 8%
Tesla shares have dropped dramatically since peaking in December, and Tuesday's decline pushed the company's market cap below $1 trillion.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina
Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Do Elon Musk and His Father Get Along?
Errol Musk questioned his son’s parenting ability on a podcast, but said that his comments had been taken out of context and that they were on good terms.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
‘Dark MAGA’ Spreads as Elon Musk’s Influence Grows
Elon Musk continues to extend his power among constituents and in the government.Inc. - Feb. 23 -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Elon Musk Is South African. It Explains a Lot.
His worldview is inseparable from his rearing in apartheid South Africa.The New York Times - 6d -
Elon Musk and Susan Collins connect over text
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