The Tesla is no longer a progressive status symbol

A known Tesla bull calls for Elon Musk to ‘step up.’ Will he listen?

Just days after saying Tesla Inc.’s recent stock selloff was overdone, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, a well-known tech analyst and Tesla bull, is taking a different approach: He’s speaking to the manager.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Teslas in Las Vegas set on fire in "targeted attack," police say

At least five Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas were damaged Tuesday following a string of violence at Tesla facilities nationwide over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.

CBS News - 7h

Severed head of King George V statue may have resurfaced at Irish rappers’ Melbourne gig

Hip hop trio Kneecap appeared to show head of King’s Domain statue beheaded nine months ago . Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app ...

The Guardian - 3d

Messi scores off the bench as Miami progress in Jamaica

Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 2-0 win at Jamaica's Cavalier earning them a 4-0 win on aggregate.Messi, ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?

There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.

MarketWatch - 5d

Tesla shares plunge 15%, suffering steepest drop in five years

Tesla continued its downward slide on Monday, with the stock suffering its most dramatic sell-off since September 2020.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Trump says he will buy a Tesla vehicle after stock slump

The US president blames "radical left lunatics" but analysts point to Tesla sales slump.

BBC News - Mar. 11

China Cools on Musk: ‘Two Cars for the Price of One Tesla’

Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, is fast losing out to Chinese electric carmakers in Tesla’s second-most-important market.

The New York Times - 6d

Tesla warns that Trump's trade war could hurt U.S. automakers

In an unsigned letter, Tesla encourages trade representative to reconsider tariffs, saying they could hurt U.S.-based car manufacturers.

CBS News - 4d

Flagging sales and Elon Musk's political activities are rocking Tesla's value

Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla.

NBC News - 4d

Tesla Got a Permit to Operate a Taxi Service in California—but There’s a Catch

The taxi service will initially operate with Tesla employee drivers only, use current-model vehicles, and won’t allow for driverless rides.

Wired - 13h

Ella Baron on the US’s changing international status – cartoon

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Does cricket risk apathy if status quo continues?

The Champions Trophy had its moments but familiar issues leave apathy as the biggest threat to international cricket's future, writes BBC Sport's Matthew Henry.

BBC News - Mar. 9

Statue of peace campaigner Brian Haw unveiled

Brian Haw camped out in Parliament Square for nearly 10 years to protest against UK foreign policy.

BBC News - 1d

Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle

Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Ford Is Sticking With an EV Future—With a Boost From Tesla

Qualified Ford EV owners are finally receiving an adaptor that allows them to access the Tesla Supercharger network, and CEO Jim Farley tells WIRED that Ford is a “hungry” number two in US EV sales.

Wired - Mar. 11

Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom

President Donald Trump on Tuesday turned the South Lawn of the White House into a temporary Tesla showroom in a conspicuous favor to his adviser Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of the car company.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Senate Democrat: 'Trump really only cares about Tesla's stock'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) slammed President Trump’s show of support for Elon Musk’s Tesla on Tuesday, arguing the president only cares about boosting the stock price of his close ally’s company. ...

The Hill - 6d

Sen. Mark Kelly ditching his Tesla: 'Built and designed by an a‑‑hole'

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly (D) says he’s looking for a “new ride” and is going to get rid of his Tesla, which he says was “built and designed by an a‑‑hole.” “I’m here in Washington driving to work ...

The Hill - 4d

Tesla facilities across the country attacked in protest of Elon Musk

A wave of anti-Tesla attacks have occurred as Elon Musk takes a leading role in President Trump's cost-cutting task force known as DOGE.

CBS News - Mar. 8

Tesla shares plunge 15%, steepest drop in five years

Tesla’s selloff on Wall Street intensified on Monday, with shares of the electric vehicle maker plunging 15%, their worst day on the market since September 2020.

NBC News - Mar. 10

Trump Says He’ll Buy a Tesla as More Americans Say They Won’t

Tesla shares tumbled on Monday and have fallen 45 percent this year so far. Part of the reason is Elon Musk’s DOGE work for President Trump.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Trump buys a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House

President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Elon Musk at the White House. Trump declared the vehicles “beautiful” and in particular praised the company’s unusually designed Cybertruck.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs

In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.

ABC News - 4d

Elon Musk's SpaceX, Tesla lobby Trump trade representative on tariffs

Tesla warned of the hit to its bottom line from tariffs, while SpaceX complained that foreign trade barriers affect its Starlink internet satellite service.

CNBC - 4d

Hundreds protest Tesla showrooms over Musk's DOGE work

Hundreds of protestors gathered outside of Tesla showrooms on Saturday to showcase their disdain for CEO Elon Musk and his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in an effort to ...

The Hill - 3d

'Not a positive sign': Top Tesla officials sell shares in recent weeks

As Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, members of the board and an executive at Elon Musk's company have sold off millions of dollars in stock, according to filings.

ABC News - 23h

Multiple vehicles set on fire at Tesla center in Las Vegas, police say

Police are investigating a fire involving several vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in the southwest valley, which was reported around 2:45 a.m.

The Hill - 18h

FBI, ATF investigating damage to Cybertrucks at Kansas City Tesla dealership

The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating damage to Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Mo., according to a Tuesday social media post. ...

The Hill - 16h

Pam Bondi Calls Tesla Vandalism ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Promising Consequences

The attorney general echoed remarks by President Trump, as protesters against Elon Musk and his efforts to shrink the government have defaced and destroyed Tesla vehicles.

The New York Times - 2h

Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia

One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Starship Explosions Show SpaceX No Longer Defying Gravity

Consecutive losses of the Starship rocket suggest that the company’s engineers are not as infallible as its fans may think.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Investors fear that market turmoil will no longer rein in Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, meet the revered Wall Street veteran with two protégés planted in the president’s inner circle

Financial Times - Mar. 11

It is time for France to prove they no longer have a ‘French mentality’

In the 1980s, as Les Bleus claimed two Grand Slams and another four championship titles (two of which were tied), you very much knew which France would turn up.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DOGE chief Elon Musk says he's running businesses 'with great difficulty' as Tesla shares tank

The Tesla CEO Musk said he expected to realize $1 trillion in government savings for the Trump administration as part of the DOGE project.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Ron Baron says he won’t sell a single personal Tesla share amid the EV play's big decline

Billionaire investor Ron Baron is standing by Elon Musk's Tesla amid its dramatic sell-off.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."

CNBC - Mar. 11

Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla as more Americans say they won't

After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars

ABC News - Mar. 11

How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla

Elon Musk is both the CEO of the largest U.S. EV maker and the right-hand-man to President Donald Trump. Bears say it's a disaster for Tesla, bulls say a boon.

CNBC - Mar. 11

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