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Tesla becomes cultural flashpoint

🔴 Plus: DOGE runs into GOP resistance {beacon} Tesla emerges as cultural flashpoint in DOGE era ELON MUSK's flagship electric vehicle (EV) company has become a focal point of debate over the Trump ...

The Hill - 4d

Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides

The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.

The New York Times - 4d

Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support

Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share

Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

DOGE Anger Escalates With Leak of Tesla Owners’ Personal Information

Amid backlash against DOGE, Elon Musk, and Tesla, a site leaked home addresses of DOGE staffers as well as some Tesla owners.

Inc. - 2d

Notable Tesla investor says he hopes Musk’s government role is ‘short-lived’

Christopher Tsai retains faith in carmaker’s earnings potential despite backlash that has seen its shares take a hit. A devoted investor in Elon Musk ’s Tesla – and once a close childhood friend ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Crash victims' families ask Transportation Dept not to let Musk influence Tesla probes

Families of several people who were killed or seriously injured in Tesla crashes from its self-driving technology have urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) not to let Elon Musk’s influence ...

The Hill - 5d

Tesla backer says Musk must reduce Trump work, as 46,000 Cybertrucks recalled

Dan Ives warns company is in ‘brand tornado crisis moment’ as it is removed from Vancouver auto show. Business live latest updates Tesla and Elon Musk are embroiled in a “brand tornado crisis ...

The Guardian - 4d

FBI issues alert over attacks on Tesla vehicles

To protest Elon Musk's politics, demonstrators are going after his business with large events outside Tesla showrooms. And as violent attacks on Tesla vehicles and charging stations grow, the FBI ...

NBC News - 2d

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 - Mar. 14

As Tesla Protests Spread, Elon Musk Gets Ready to Enter the Restaurant Business

Two years ago, the Tesla leader and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod.

The New York Times - 2d

As Tesla Protests Spread, Elon Musk Gets Ready to Enter the Restaurant Business

Two years ago, the Tesla leader and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod.

The New York Times - 2d

A Car Reporter on Elon Musk and Tesla

Life has looked a little different for a New York Times journalist covering the U.S. auto industry — and the tech billionaire at its forefront.

The New York Times - 10h

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 - Mar. 13

Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence

Weeks of violent protests at Elon Musk’s Tesla showrooms and charging stations are fueling concerns political tensions could be reaching a boiling point amid anger and frustration over Musk's ...

The Hill - 3d

Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event

Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's use of the White House to promote Musk's business interests, alleging a violation of federal ethics laws.

The Hill - Mar. 13

Who's Elon Musk’s Biggest Fan? His Mom

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we tell you everything you need to know about Maye Musk.

Wired - 4d

Tesla showroom in Texas targeted with 'incendiary devices', police say

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attended a Cabinet meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump as news of the incident broke.

CNBC - 6h

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's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to let go of his Tesla over Musk’s federal cuts

Arizona senator had also clashed with billionaire over the latter’s ‘traitor’ jibe after Kelly posted about his Ukraine visit. The Arizona Democratic senator Mark Kelly announced he was ditching ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk

President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Trump’s Tesla Display at the White House Revives Memories of Musk in Beijing

When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

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 - 5d

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

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

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

'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 - 6d

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 - 5d

Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says

Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.

CNBC - 3d

FBI launches Tesla threats task force: 'This is domestic terrorism'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his DOGE team are leading efforts by the Trump administration to drastically cut federal government spending and staff.

CNBC - 2h

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 Musk

Standing in the driveway of the White House with Tesla vehicles, Trump said he would label violence against the company’s showrooms as domestic terrorism. Donald Trump said he is buying a “brand ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington

Tesla's stock has dropped for seven straight weeks, a stretch that dates back to the beginning of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.

CNBC - Mar. 8

Eggings, swastikas and dog poop: Tesla bears brunt of people’s ire against Musk

In response to the billionaire’s scorched-earth raids on US government agencies, Tesla chargers and showrooms are being targeted. In the early morning hours of Donald Trump’s inauguration day, a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 15

Florida man who drove towards anti-Musk protesters at Tesla dealership charged with assault

A man was arrested and charged with assault for driving his car towards a crowd of people protesting outside a Florida Tesla dealership and narrowly avoiding them, authorities said.

NBC News - 12h

Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Musk urges Tesla employees to ‘hang on’ to their shares

Billionaire rails against vandalism of cars and protests at dealerships in the US and Europe

Financial Times - 3d

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 - Mar. 12

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