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
Jan 02 Tesla sales dropped 1.1 percent in 2024, in first annual decline since 2011 By Tom Krisher, Bernard Condon, Associated Press Tesla posted its first annual sales drop in more than a dozen years Thursday, sinking a stock that has soared since Donald Trump’s victory on optimism Elon Musk’s close relationship to the president-elect will help the company. Continue reading
Jan 02 Man killed in Cybertruck explosion was active-duty U.S. Army soldier, officials say By Tara Copp, Alanna Durkin Richer, Colleen Long, Associated Press Officials say the man who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into flames outside the Trump tower in Las Vegas was an active-duty U.S. Army soldier and member of its elite Green Berets. Continue reading
Jan 01 Camping fuel, fireworks found in bed of Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump tower in Las Vegas By Ty O'Neil, Associated Press Authorities say person person died and seven more people were injured when a Tesla truck caught fire and exploded outside the lobby of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Continue reading
Dec 02 Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that Tesla must revoke Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package By Randall Chase, Associated Press The judge on Monday also rejected an equally unprecedented and massive fee request by plaintiff attorneys. Continue reading