FBI Task Force Formed as Violence Against Tesla Escalates

The richest man in the world rages through U.S. politics and throws its own company into the abyss. Activists torch Tesla cars, sales and share value fall.

Brickbat: Getting Charged Up

New York state Sen. Patricia Fahy (D–Albany) has introduced a bill to strip Tesla Motors of its permits for in-person sales in the state over CEO Elon Musk's actions in the Trump administration. "The bottom line is, Tesla has lost their right to promote these when they're part of an administration that wants to go backwards," said Fahy, who has previously been a supporter of electric vehicles. "Elon Musk was handed a privilege here." Tesla is th…

New York bills would protect Tesla owners, target Tesla dominance

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York lawmakers proposed two bills from different directions, but both related to electric vehicles at Elon Musk's Tesla. One, from Republicans, on political vandalism, and the other, from Democrats, to boost competition in the electric vehicle market. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! State Senator Mark Walczyk introduced S7271 on April 7. It doesn't yet appea…

Tesla registrations in Colorado drop nearly 10% over discontent with Elon Musk

Tesla’s reputation has soured among Coloradans, with registrations in the state dropping this year amid protests and the political influence of CEO and co-founder Elon Musk within the Trump administration. Though Tesla is ranked third in brand popularity in Colorado, new car registrations have decreased by 9.3% compared to last year’s fourth quarter, according to data provided by the Colorado Auto Dealers Association. “Tesla is taking a beating …

How Michigan Tesla shoppers are dealing with violent protests

TROY, Michigan — Tesla showrooms and owners have become targets across the United States as political activists protest Chairman Elon Musk’s work for the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. Metro Detroit is not ...

The war on Tesla

“Don’t buy Tesla! Don’t buy Tesla!” protesters were chanting in front of the brand’s showroom in my neighborhood in the northwest of Austin, Texas, at 10:30 on a Saturday morning. The anti-Tesla resistance – “nonviolence division” – was making a stand in the city where the company has its headquarters. Somewhere between 100 and 200 people waved US flags and carried signs. “Elon: You’re Fired,” read one of them. “Deport Nazi Musk,” said another. …