Apr 14 The growing list of political violence in the U.S. By John Seewer, Associated Press Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro angrily called for an end to rising political violence just hours after a man broke into the governor’s mansion and set it on fire. Continue reading
Apr 02 Tesla sales tumble as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers By Bernard Condon, Associated Press The 13 percent drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk’s embrace of right wing politics. Continue reading
Mar 30 Protests against Elon Musk’s role in Trump administration swarm Tesla showrooms By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump demonstrated outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe on Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s… Continue reading
Mar 20 Federal regulators recall nearly all Tesla Cybertrucks over faulty exterior panel By Matt Ott, Associated Press U.S. safety regulators on Thursday recalled virtually all Cybertrucks on the road, the eighth recall of the Tesla-made vehicles since deliveries to customers began just over a year ago. Continue reading
Mar 19 As Musk takes prominent role in Trump White House, violent attacks on Tesla dealerships spike By Jonathan J. Cooper, Gene Johnson, Associated Press Tesla showrooms, vehicle lots, charging stations and even privately owned cars have been targeted. Not all of the incidents have been definitively linked to politics, but there has been a clear uptick since President Donald Trump took office. Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH: Trump talks Tesla shopping with Musk By Chris Megerian, Associated Press It was the latest — and most unusual — example of how President Donald Trump has demonstrated loyalty to Elon Musk, who spent heavily on his comeback campaign last year and has been a key figure in his second administration. Continue reading
Mar 11 How politics are affecting Musk’s Tesla brand By Associated Press Analysts have said Elon Musk's shift to right-wing politics doesn't appear to sit well with potential Tesla buyers. Continue reading
Mar 11 Trump says he will buy a Tesla to show ‘confidence and support’ for Musk By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Tesla is facing sagging sales and plunging stock prices as Musk dedicates himself to overhauling and downsizing the federal government as part of Trump's administration. Continue reading
Mar 03 Musk’s embrace of right-wing politics risks alienating customers and sinking Tesla’s stock By Bernard Condon, Associated Press The company was already losing market share to European and Chinese automakers as they catch up in quality to Tesla's electric vehicles. Continue reading
Jan 07 Generative AI used to help plan Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, police say By Associated Press The updates on Tuesday comes nearly a week after 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger fatally shot himself just before the truck blew up outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Continue reading