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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 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 - Mar. 13

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 - Mar. 14

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 - 6d

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 - 3d

Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"

Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.

CBS News - 2d

Bondi issues warning after 3 charged in Tesla arson attacks

Tesla arson defendants will face the 'full force of the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Thursday.

ABC News - 14h

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

Auto show pulls Tesla over safety concerns

The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla products a day before the slated event over safety concerns. "The Vancouver Auto Show’s primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, ...

The Hill - 2d

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 - 5h

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

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 - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 14

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

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 - 5d

'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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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

Two years ago, the Tesla founder 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 - 17h

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 - 14h

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

Two years ago, the Tesla founder 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 - 4h

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

Two years ago, the Tesla founder 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 - 4h

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 recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks, citing exterior panel that it says can increase 'risk of crash'

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 of its Cybertrucks, citing issues with a cosmetic exterior trim panel.

CNBC - 1d

Tesla Recalls Most Cybertrucks Because Trim Panel Could Detach From Them

Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because a steel panel could separate and fall off.

Inc. - 1d

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

Trump floats labeling violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism

President Trump hinted he would be open to labeling individuals who carry out violence at Tesla dealerships as “domestic terrorists” following a string of violent demonstrations at the electric ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey

More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.

NBC News - Mar. 12

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