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Donald Trump Bought a $90,000 Tesla With 37 Recall Notices Against It

Here’s hoping Elon Musk won’t have to personally fix President Trump’s new EV anytime soon.

Wired - Mar. 12

Tesla bounces for second day after steepest drop since 2020

The electric vehicle company has shed more than 40% in market value since President Donald Trump took office.

CNBC - 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

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

Ben Jennings on Elon Musk and the backlash against Tesla – cartoon

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The Guardian - Mar. 13

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

FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war

Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports deal

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs

The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Tesla's Game-Changing Free Trial in China: Will It Revive Sales?

Yahoo News - Mar. 17

Tesla Hits a Wall and Waymo Racks Up 600 Parking Tickets

The road to autonomous driving is littered with broken mannequins and pricy parking fines.

Inc. - Mar. 17

Tesla sales have ‘significantly underperformed’ in all key regions, analyst says

Mizuho lowers its price target by 16.5% to reflect all of the EV maker’s current woes.

MarketWatch - 6d

Short sellers make $16bn profit from Tesla’s share price plunge

Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car maker

Financial Times - 6d

China's BYD promises 5-minute car recharging in new threat to Tesla

Yahoo News - 6d

Tesla Competitor Reveals Electric Car That Can Charge in Five Minutes

Yahoo News - 6d

Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

BBC News - 4d

Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks over safety issue

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says panel may fall off pick-up truck causing a ‘road hazard’

Financial Times - 4d

Tesla’s staff at German plant demand better working conditions

More than a quarter of factory’s workforce call for more breaks and staffing and an end to management harassment

Financial Times - 4d

The FBI Is Investigating Attacks on Tesla as ‘Domestic Terrorism.’ Here’s Why That Matters

The domestic terrorism designation could give law enforcement sweeping authority to surveil people protesting against Elon Musk’s role in the US federal government, civil liberties experts warn.

Wired - 2d

The Guardian view on China's EV breakthrough: helped by the kind of strategic state Elon Musk despises | Editorial

BYD, a Chinese carmaker once dismissed by Tesla’s CEO, claims to have outpaced western rivals with charging tech that’s as fast as filling petrol engines. Tesla’s boss, Elon Musk, once thought the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown

Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gains

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Elon Musk Says X Outages Were Caused by a Cyberattack From Ukraine

The billionaire’s social media site X suffered outages, and Tesla’s stock tanked on Monday.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

FirstFT: Vladimir Putin pushes maximalist demands in Ukraine talks

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

Financial Times - Mar. 14

What might happen next after the S&P 500’s correction?

Also: Deeper looks at Microsoft, Tesla (and Musk) and ways to broaden your investment horizons and lower your risk.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

FirstFT: Israel launches strikes on Gaza as ceasefire breaks down

Also in today’s newsletter, traders make $16bn shorting Tesla and economists warn of US economic slowdown

Financial Times - 6d

China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant

Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rival

Financial Times - 5d

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Chuck Schumer dismissed calls from Democrats to step down. Protesters gathered at Tesla dealerships to denounce Elon Musk.

NBC News - 1d

Musk having ‘great difficulty’ running businesses amid DOGE obligations, Tesla stock slide

Tech billionaire Elon Musk admitted he is having “great difficulty” running his various businesses as he juggles an advisory role in the Trump administration and leads the Department of Government ...

The Hill - Mar. 11