After Donald Trump’s support to Tesla, Israel invites bids to buy EVs for officials, Elon Musk thanks Benjamin Netanyahu
1 week, 4 days ago

After Donald Trump’s support to Tesla, Israel invites bids to buy EVs for officials, Elon Musk thanks Benjamin Netanyahu

Live Mint  

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, thanked the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after Jerusalem asked his EV maker company, Tesla, to submit a bid on a tender to provide electric cars to the top Jewish state officials. Taking to the social media platform X, Musk shared a post by Netanyahu, which mentioned a report on Israel's request to buy Tesla. Replying to the post, Tesla boss Musk wrote, “Much appreciated.” Benjamin Netanyahu shared a report by the news agency Jewish News Syndicate. Donald Trump's support to Tesla Israel's decision comes after US President Donald Trump purchased a red Tesla Model S Plaid on Tuesday for $80,000 to support the billionaire as his electric vehicle company faces protests and backlash due to his involvement with the US government through DOGE, AP reported.

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'Investors have had enough': Tesla loses 'so much' value as it transforms into MAGA symbol
1 week, 4 days ago

'Investors have had enough': Tesla loses 'so much' value as it transforms into MAGA symbol

Raw Story  

Donald Trump completed Tesla's MAGA heel turn by hosting an informercial for the embattled automaker owned by his "first buddy" Elon Musk. "Standing alongside Musk and a row of Teslas on the South Lawn, Trump said he'd buy a Model S sedan for White House staff and threatened to classify anti-Tesla violence as domestic terrorism," Axios reported. "Photographers captured a …

Musk says Tesla will double vehicle production in 2 years to ‘support Trump’s policies’
1 week, 5 days ago

Musk says Tesla will double vehicle production in 2 years to ‘support Trump’s policies’

Firstpost  

The announcement of his ambitious plan comes after Trump bought a brand-new Tesla EV in a show of support for his close advisor Musk, who helped the president pick the shiny red car A Tesla with a sticker referring to the car's purchase is shown on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Concord. The announcement of his ambitious plan comes after …

Donald Trump endorses Elon Musk’s ‘beautiful’ red Tesla Model S at White House amid sales slump, protests
1 week, 6 days ago

Donald Trump endorses Elon Musk’s ‘beautiful’ red Tesla Model S at White House amid sales slump, protests

Live Mint  

In a show of endorsement for ally and billionaire Elon Musk, United States President Donald Trump on March 11 selected Tesla Model S car on the White House driveway, according to multiple reports. Donald Trump says Elon Musk ‘Treated Unfairly’ In a video posted to the social media platform X, Donald Trump can been seen telling reporters Elon Musk “has …

Trump is buying a Tesla. Here are some of the harsh things he’s said about EVs over the years
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1 week, 6 days ago

Trump is buying a Tesla. Here are some of the harsh things he’s said about EVs over the years

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, who said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla to show loyalty to company CEO Elon Musk, has had plenty to say about electric vehicles over the years. A look at some of Trump’s comments on EVs — and Musk: Trump includes electric cars in a sour Christmas message Trump marked Christmas 2023 with a social …

Donald Trump praises ‘Great American’ Elon Musk, plans to buy ‘brand new Tesla’ as shares tumble; billionaire responds
1 week, 6 days ago

Donald Trump praises ‘Great American’ Elon Musk, plans to buy ‘brand new Tesla’ as shares tumble; billionaire responds

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has praised Elon Musk, the world's richest man, for his efforts to “make America great again.” Trump even plans to buy a Tesla vehicle to support Musk's business. In any event, I'm going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American,” he …

Tesla stock: Trump says he’ll buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk, whose companies are struggling
2 weeks ago

Tesla stock: Trump says he’ll buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk, whose companies are struggling

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A new CNN series “Twitter: Breaking the Bird” follows the insider story behind the meteoric rise and eventual sale of the revolutionary app featuring the voices of the founders themselves. This a “moment of truth” for Musk as Tesla’s stock price tumbles, wrote Wedbush analyst Dan Ives in a note to clients Tuesday. “In a nutshell the word …

Tesla’s fortunes fall as Musk rises in Trump world
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tesla’s fortunes fall as Musk rises in Trump world

Live Mint  

Few brands have their image as closely tied to their CEO as Tesla. Back in 2022, before Musk waded into presidential politics, automotive consulting firm Strategic Vision found that 22% of car shoppers surveyed said they would “definitely consider" a Tesla for their next vehicle purchase. “At this point, we don’t see any signs of recovery," Edwards said, noting that …

Tesla owners sour on Musk's venture into U.S. politics
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tesla owners sour on Musk's venture into U.S. politics

Raw Story  

by Ben Turner Tom Blackburn was so proud of his Tesla, he even bought one in bright red to stand out. But analysts say Musk's political endeavors -- including backing far-right parties in Europe and sharing conspiracy theories online -- could isolate Tesla's traditionally liberal market base. He said that Tesla needs to "disassociate" from Musk in its marketing, warning …

How Elon Musk's Crusade Against Government Could Benefit Tesla
1 month, 1 week ago

How Elon Musk's Crusade Against Government Could Benefit Tesla

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles. On the potential chopping block: crash investigations into Tesla’s partially automated vehicles; a Justice Department criminal probe …

How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla
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1 month, 1 week ago

How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has long railed against the US government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles. On the potential chopping block: crash investigations into Tesla’s partially automated vehicles; a Justice Department criminal probe examining whether Musk and Tesla …

How Elon Musk’s crusade against government could benefit Tesla
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Elon Musk’s crusade against government could benefit Tesla

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying a crushing number of federal investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis and other self-driving automobiles. On the potential chopping block: crash investigations into Tesla’s partially automated vehicles; a Justice Department criminal probe examining whether Musk …

A Tesla Cybertruck joyride with Elon Musk’s biggest fans
2 months ago

A Tesla Cybertruck joyride with Elon Musk’s biggest fans

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Elon Musk is in a historically unique position as both …

Tesla owners react to Elon Musk's controversies: 3 in 10 consider selling their cars
2 months ago

Tesla owners react to Elon Musk's controversies: 3 in 10 consider selling their cars

NL Times  

Nearly one-third of Tesla owners in the Netherlands are considering selling their vehicles due to controversies surrounding Elon Musk, according to a new survey by EenVandaag. The study, which included over 26,000 panel members, found that 40 percent of Tesla drivers feel embarrassed to own the electric vehicle brand because of Musk's behavior. The dissatisfaction stems largely from Musk's recent …

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds
3 months ago

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media …

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'
4 months ago

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'

India Today  

The rivalry between Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has once again come into the spotlight. Musk recently claimed on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that Bezos had advised people to sell their Tesla and SpaceX shares, predicting Donald Trump's electoral defeat. In a post on X, Musk wrote, "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago …

Elon Musk, the ‘super genius’ behind Trump's election win, set to face pros and cons under 47th US president
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk, the ‘super genius’ behind Trump's election win, set to face pros and cons under 47th US president

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, Tesla, and social networking platform X, has become the focus of attention with Donald Trump's US presidency. He went him to label him as a “super genius”, adding that “We have to protect our geniuses.” Musk contributed at least $119 million to Trump's campaign, making him a significant player in the US presidential election. …

Elon Musk once mocked China’s BYD. Now it’s running circles around Tesla
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk once mocked China’s BYD. Now it’s running circles around Tesla

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. That’s why BYD — which makes both EVs and hybrids — is now eating Tesla’s lunch on the global stage. China is the world’s biggest auto market, and BYD is its top seller, surpassing Volkswagen last year. BYD’s evolution from a small producer of clunkers to a …

Elon Musk divides Australians even as Tesla sets record sales
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk divides Australians even as Tesla sets record sales

ABC  

Last November, on a stage in New York, Tesla CEO Elon Musk had a message for the advertisers leaving his social media platform, X, after he had written a positive comment in response to an anti-Semitic post. He also said the behaviour of Musk’s legions of fans online was part of the decision "He managed to hook a few of …

India's 'Suzuki moment' with Tesla? ‘Musk really admires what Modi has done’
1 year, 2 months ago

India's 'Suzuki moment' with Tesla? ‘Musk really admires what Modi has done’

Hindustan Times  

Global electric vehicle giant Telsa is currently in advanced talks to make a significant foray into India. The company is contemplating a staggering investment of nearly $30 billion over the next five years, according to people closely involved with the company’s official business plans, signalling a potential game-changer for the country's burgeoning EV landscape. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes …

’Doesn’t matter whether you’re Elon Musk or…,’ UK PM slams antisemitism remark
1 year, 3 months ago

’Doesn’t matter whether you’re Elon Musk or…,’ UK PM slams antisemitism remark

Live Mint  

Condemning the antisemitism remark made by billionaire Elon Musk, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said, "It doesn't matter whether you're Elon Musk or you're someone on the street who's shouting abuse at someone who happens to be walking past you, that's wrong in all its forms". In an interview with Bloomberg News, Sunak subtly slammed Musk's remark, unlike US President …

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk visits Israel to meet top leaders as accusations of antisemitism on X grow

LA Times  

Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk has been under fire over accusations of antisemitism flourishing on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Elon Musk, who’s been under fire for endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory and wider accusations of antisemitism flourishing on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, visited Israel on Monday, touring a kibbutz that was attacked …

Elon Musk to meet Israeli President, Gaza hostage families on November 27
1 year, 3 months ago

Elon Musk to meet Israeli President, Gaza hostage families on November 27

The Hindu  

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, accused by civil rights groups of amplifying anti-Jewish hatred on his X social media platform, will meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday along with Israelis whose relatives have been held by Hamas in Gaza. Israel's Channel 12 said Mr. Musk would also meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Mr. Netanyahu met Mr. Musk in …

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza
1 year, 4 months ago

Israel warns Elon Musk against offering communication support to Gaza

Hindustan Times  

Hours after billionaire Elon Musk offered to provide communication links in war-torn Gaza, Israel said that it would “use all means at its disposal to fight this”. Israel's communication minister Shlomo Karhi expressed apprehension that Musk's communication links could be used by Hamas militants for “terrorist activities.” "HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities," Karhi wrote. On Saturday, Musk said …

Netanyahu talks to Elon Musk in California about antisemitism on X and artificial intelligence
1 year, 6 months ago

Netanyahu talks to Elon Musk in California about antisemitism on X and artificial intelligence

Associated Press  

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicked off a U.S. trip in California to talk to billionaire businessman Elon Musk about antisemitism on his social media platform X — while Musk asked him to address his judicial overhaul in Israel. Netanyahu’s high-profile visit to the San Francisco Bay Area comes at a time when Musk is facing …

Netanyahu visits Elon Musk in California with plans to talk about artificial intelligence
1 year, 6 months ago

Netanyahu visits Elon Musk in California with plans to talk about artificial intelligence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting a U.S. trip in …

Israel’s Netanyahu is to meet Elon Musk. Their sit-down comes as X faces antisemitism controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu is to meet Elon Musk. Their sit-down comes as X faces antisemitism controversy

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet billionaire businessman Elon Musk during a trip to the United States next week, the Israeli leader’s office said Thursday. In a Sept. 4 post, Musk claimed that the league was “trying to kill this platform by falsely accusing it & me of being anti-Semitic.” In other posts, he said the league was …

Elon Musk to meet Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu in Silicon Valley: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Elon Musk to meet Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu in Silicon Valley: Report

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet X owner Elon Musk on Monday in Silicon Valley, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. X, formerly known as Twitter, has seen a dramatic increase in hate speech since Musk bought the site last year and loosened safeguards around content moderation. The meeting is the latest step in a campaign by …

Elon Musk is ‘distracted’, a ‘top risk’ for Tesla, say investors: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk is ‘distracted’, a ‘top risk’ for Tesla, say investors: Report

Hindustan Times  

Right on cue, Tesla Inc. skeptics are pushing back after this year's sizzling $500 billion rally. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said July 15 that the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last October has lost roughly half of its advertising revenue. Rival automakers pouncing on booming demand for electric vehicles pose the biggest challenge for Tesla over the …

Elon Musk is ‘one of the top risks’ for Tesla
1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk is ‘one of the top risks’ for Tesla

Live Mint  

The surging demand for electric vehicles has attracted fierce competition from rival automakers, presenting Tesla with its most significant challenge in the next two years. This comes at a time when CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, appears to be preoccupied with a range of high-profile ventures, including social media, space travel and artificial intelligence. A recent survey revealed …

Letters to the Editor: With the green mask off Elon Musk, should we ditch our Teslas?
2 years, 2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: With the green mask off Elon Musk, should we ditch our Teslas?

LA Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at the company’s factory in Fremont in 2016. To the editor: Thank you for printing John Blumenthal’s op-ed article about his embarrassment over driving a Tesla electric vehicle because of Elon Musk’s handling of Twitter. But Blumenthal’s admission that he’s less comfortable driving his Tesla reminded me about what we really should be uncomfortable with: …

Elon Musk has a growing Tesla problem.
2 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk has a growing Tesla problem.

Slate  

From the start, Elon Musk’s flirtation with Twitter was bad for Tesla. Or, maybe, Musk’s purchase of Twitter for $44 billion, with $13 billion of that in bank debt, could result in him selling lots of Tesla shares and depressing their price as he did. There’s lot of this: While we remain bullish on the long term thesis for Tesla …

Musk’s antics turn Tesla owners, new buyers against it
2 years, 7 months ago

Musk’s antics turn Tesla owners, new buyers against it

Al Jazeera  

Dennis Levitt got his first Tesla, a blue Model S, in 2013, and loved it. He bought into the brand as well as Elon Musk, Tesla Inc.’s charismatic chief executive officer, purchasing another Model S the following year and driving the first one across the country. “He acts like a seven-year-old.” Before it was reported Musk had an affair with …

Elon Musk takes motivational class on Twitter; users ask 'how high are you?'
2 years, 9 months ago

Elon Musk takes motivational class on Twitter; users ask 'how high are you?'

India TV News  

Billionaire Elon Musk is one of the Internet's most favourite when it comes to memes. A user said, "I went to Church today and while on my knees, I prayed for Mr.Elon Musk too. A third comment read, "Tomorrow is the first day of my commitment never to buy a Tesla for the rest of my life." Earlier, Musk shared …

'Tesla On My Mind 24/7': Elon Musk Addresses Investors’ Concerns Amid Twitter Distraction
2 years, 10 months ago

'Tesla On My Mind 24/7': Elon Musk Addresses Investors’ Concerns Amid Twitter Distraction

ABP News  

New Delhi: Concerned over the sinking shares of the US electric carmaker Tesla, CEO Elon Musk tried to placate investors by sharing a meme on Thursday saying "Tesla is on my mind 24/7". Analyst Daniel Ives at Wedbush also slashed the target share price of Tesla due to the China production disruption and warned of "distraction risks" from Musk's Twitter …

‘You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin’: Company’s ‘Technoking’
4 years ago

‘You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin’: Company’s ‘Technoking’

Al Jazeera  

The electric carmaker said last month it had bought $1.5bn of Bitcoin, sending the price of the cryptocurrency soaring. Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk said on Wednesday the company’s electric vehicles can now be bought using Bitcoin in the United States and the option will be extended to other countries later this year. The electric-car maker had last month said …

Why Tesla needs Elon Musk
6 years ago

Why Tesla needs Elon Musk

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Rahul Kapoor is an associate professor of management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The calls for Elon Musk to step aside as Tesla’s CEO seem to be getting louder. But replacing Musk with a seasoned executive at this point would likely risk Tesla losing its edge as one of the most disruptive forces that …

Elon Musk goes on rant against the media criticizing Tesla
6 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk goes on rant against the media criticizing Tesla

Daily Mail  

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk launched another Twitter tirade on Wednesday, this time aimed at the media's coverage of his electric car company, Tesla. And Musk has repeatedly complained on Twitter that media organizations dedicate more attention to covering crashes related to Tesla's self-driving cars than it does to crashes from regular automobiles. In the recent past, the SpaceX boss …

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak believes that Elon Musk's Tesla is surrounded by 'way too much hype'
7 years, 4 months ago

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak believes that Elon Musk's Tesla is surrounded by 'way too much hype'

Firstpost  

Wozniak owns a Tesla Model S himself and claims that he never misses out on any of the software updates but he is not always impressed. Elon Musk has been invested in his electric car venture Tesla for quite some time now and made it a point to put heavy emphasis on the autonomous nature of its cars. One tech …

Tesla Time, and How Elon Musk Measures Everything In Dog Years
7 years, 9 months ago

Tesla Time, and How Elon Musk Measures Everything In Dog Years

Wired  

You know how one “dog year” is equal to seven human years, because your furry friends squeeze a whole lot of living into their shorter lifespans? That’s six years, versus 20, or a time ratio of 1:3.33 Make a Self-Driving Car Ford says it’ll have a fully self-driving car serving customers by 2021. One year, versus four, or a time …

Elon Musk, in response to student’s letter, floats contest for homemade Tesla ads
8 years ago

Elon Musk, in response to student’s letter, floats contest for homemade Tesla ads

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Elon Musk, an active Twitter user, has been Tesla’s mouthpiece to the public, informing them about the electric car maker’s upcoming products and plans. On Wednesday, in response to a letter by a fifth grade student, the founder and chief executive of Tesla made another announcement on the social media platform—the company will hold a contest for homemade Bria, …

Elon Musk to hold a contest for best homemade commercials for the upcoming Tesla Model 3
8 years ago

Elon Musk to hold a contest for best homemade commercials for the upcoming Tesla Model 3

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, an active Twitter user, has been Tesla’s mouthpiece to the public, informing them about the electric car maker’s upcoming products and plans. On Wednesday, in response to a letter by a fifth grade student, the founder and chief executive of Tesla made another announcement on the social media platform - the company will hold a contest for homemade …

With Patent Giveaway, Tesla Shows Silicon Valley What Ingenuity Means
10 years, 9 months ago

With Patent Giveaway, Tesla Shows Silicon Valley What Ingenuity Means

Wired  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that by openly sharing its patent portfolio with the rest of the world, his company will help expand the market for electric cars. With a blog post on Thursday, Musk announced that Tesla "will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology." It's not clear exactly how the …

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