Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls
- The Vancouver International Auto Show set a new five-day attendance record of more than 138,000 after banning Tesla for safety reasons, according to organizers.
- Saturday's attendance exceeded 42,000, breaking the one-day attendance record, as stated by organizers.
- Eric Nicholl, the show's executive director, said Tesla was banned due to safety concerns for workers, attendees, and exhibitors.
- Tesla dealerships faced protests across Canada opposing Elon Musk's political influence, as reported by the Canadian Press.
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Tesla Pulled From Vancouver Auto Show Amid Safety, Subsidy, and Political Concerns
This year’s Vancouver International Auto Show was expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors excited to check out the latest cars and EV tech. But one major name was missing: Tesla. In a move that …

Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls
Supporters of the electric car company and CEO Elon Musk had called for a boycott of the show, but organizers say it instead set a new five-day attendance record of more than 138,000
Tesla Pulled From Vancouver Auto Show Amid Safety, Subsidy, and Political Concerns #CDNNews #CanadianLife
This year’s Vancouver International Auto Show was expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors excited to check out the latest cars and EV tech. But one major name was missing: Tesla. In a move that caught plenty of attention, show organizers removed Tesla from the lineup just one day before the event opened its doors. As reported by CBC News British Columbia, the decision officially came down to safety, but it’s clear there’s more to the story. …
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