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Here's what a Trump victory could mean for the entire EV industry: Trump has been critical of EVs and Biden's policies to encourage manufacturing and sales. 
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Elon's Bizarre Behavior Is Killing Tesla's Sales: Tesla sales are falling off a cliff in key markets around the world — as its CEO Elon Musk continues working ...
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Elon's Bizarre Behavior Is Killing Tesla's Sales
Quick Glance: Tesla Sales Decline Significantly Across Europe
  • Tesla's electric vehicle registrations in Germany fell by 59.5%, while the overall market grew over 50%.

  • Sales in France decreased by 63%, in Norway by 38%, and in the UK by 8%.

  • Analysts attribute part of the decline to backlash against Elon Musk's political involvement, particularly his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).

  • Musk faces criticism from prominent politicians, and Brussels has initiated an investigation into his platform X following his political actions.
Tesla sales decline in California with Model 3 plunging 36%: While other business factors also came into play, Tesla likely lost business in California as a ...
fortune.com/2025/02/03/tesla-sales-plummet-california-model-3-electric-vehicles/
Tesla sales decline in California with Model 3 plunging 36%
Elon Musk’s Shaky Public Perception Poses Tesla Sales Obstacle, Analyst Says: Stifel analysts lowered their price target for Tesla stock in response to “the ...
forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2025/02/10/elon-musks-shaky-public-perception-poses-tesla-sales-obstacle-analyst-says/
Elon Musk’s Shaky Public Perception Poses Tesla Sales Obstacle ...
Model Y refresh can’t come soon enough for Tesla as preliminary January sales in Europe look dire
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Model Y refresh can’t come soon enough for Tesla as preliminary January ...
BYD rolls out driver assistance tech across its EV models — with DeepSeek's AI help
cnbc.com/2025/02/11/byd-rolls-out-driver-assist-tech-for-evs-with-deepseeks-ai-help.html
BYD rolls out driver assistance tech across its EV models — with ...
Quick Glance: BYD Expands Self-Driving Technology with DeepSeek Integration
  • BYD's shares rose following the announcement of advanced self-driving technology for nearly all its cars, including budget models under $10,000.

  • The integration of AI software from DeepSeek aims to enhance self-driving capabilities and offer a more personalized consumer experience.

  • BYD plans to install its 'God’s Eye' autonomous driving system in at least 21 models, potentially sparking a price war in the Chinese auto market.

  • The Chinese auto market sold over 11 million electric and hybrid vehicles last year, with BYD accounting for approximately 4.2 million of those sales.
Tesla and Apple are the ‘Magnificent Seven’ firms hit hardest by tariff shocks: Tesla’s stock fell 5% on Monday, the biggest drop for any member of the so-called ...
fortune.com/2025/02/04/trump-tariffs-worry-tesla-apple/
Tesla and Apple are the ‘Magnificent Seven’ firms hit hardest by tariff ...
'OpenAI not for sale', Sam Altman calls Elon Musk 'competitor who is not able to beat us'
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'OpenAI not for sale', Sam Altman calls Elon Musk ...
Quick Glance: Altman Responds to Musk: OpenAI Not for Sale
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected Elon Musk's $97.4 billion offer, stating that the company is not for sale.

  • Musk, now a competitor with his own AI firm, has accused OpenAI of straying from its nonprofit origins and has filed multiple lawsuits against Altman.

  • Altman suggested Musk operates from insecurity and expressed sympathy for him while focusing on enhancing OpenAI's technology.

  • Musk's substantial offer complicates OpenAI's restructuring plans, as the nonprofit is not obligated to prioritize profit maximization.
Tesla Driver Issues Warning After His Cybertruck Totals Itself on "Full Self-Driving" Mode
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Tesla Driver Issues Warning After His Cybertruck Totals Itself on
Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation: Elon Musk told investors in late January that Tesla would roll out “autonomous ...
reuters.com/technology/tesla-robotaxis-by-june-musk-turns-texas-hands-off-regulation-2025-02-10/
Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation
Elon Musk and Tesla have a big problem in China
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Elon Musk and Tesla have a big problem in China
Tesla loses market share in Sweden, Norway as Musk looms large: Tesla lost market share in Sweden and Norway in January, car registration data showed on Monday ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-loses-market-share-sweden-norway-musk-looms-large-2025-02-03/
Tesla loses market share in Sweden, Norway as Musk looms large
Quick Glance: Tesla Loses Market Share in Scandinavia
  • In January 2024, Tesla's registrations dropped by 44% in Sweden and 38% in Norway.

  • Despite the popularity of the Model Y, Tesla's image has suffered due to Elon Musk's political comments.

  • A survey revealed that positive perceptions of Tesla in Sweden fell from 19% to 11%.

  • Tesla's market share significantly declined in both Sweden and Norway, even as overall auto sales increased.
What We Know So Far About the Young Techies Working for DOGE: DOGE employees include young software engineers who haven't graduated from college and tech ...
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What We Know So Far About the Young Techies Working for DOGE
Tesla’s profits slide over 70 percent in the fourth quarter: Tesla released its fourth quarter earnings for 2024, amid questions about the company’s future and ...
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Tesla’s profits slide over 70 percent in the fourth quarter
Quick Glance: Tesla's Profits Plummet Over 70 Percent in Q4
  • In the fourth quarter of 2024, Tesla reported a net income of $2.3 billion on $25.7 billion in revenue, marking a 70 percent decline in net income year-over-year.

  • Sales of regulatory credits contributed approximately a quarter of Q4 profits at $692 million, while the Trump administration aims to eliminate California's emissions program.

  • Tesla is focused on reducing vehicle production costs to below $35,000 and plans to introduce an affordable electric vehicle, alongside advancements in fully autonomous driving technology expected to roll out this year in the U.S.

  • Recent production and sales reports indicate a year-over-year decline in sales, as Musk continues to consolidate power within the U.S. government.
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is falling behind Tesla’s Cybertruck in deepening EV crisis
fortune.com/2025/02/05/ford-f-150-lightning-falling-behind-tesla-cybertruck-deepening-ev-crisis/
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is falling behind Tesla’s Cybertruck in deepening ...
Why Elon Musk’s China Ties Are DOGE’s Biggest Conflict Of Interest: The electric-car maker, the main source of the mercurial billionaire’s wealth ...
forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2025/02/06/elon-musk-china-ties-doge-conflict-of-interest/
Why Elon Musk’s China Ties Are DOGE’s Biggest Conflict Of Interest
Tesla's Shanghai megapack battery plant launches production, Xinhua says: Tesla's battery megafactory in Shanghai, for manufacturing its megapack batteries ...
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Tesla's Shanghai megapack battery plant launches production, Xinhua says
Elon Musk's stand risks putting EU buyers off Tesla: Analysts: Elon Musk's close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, his backing of some European ...
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Elon Musk's stand risks putting EU buyers off Tesla: Analysts
Tesla car sales in China fall 11.5% as competition intensifies: Competition between Tesla and Chinese domestic rivals is intensifying as the U.S ...
cnbc.com/2025/02/07/tesla-car-sales-in-china-fall-11point5percent-as-competition-intensifies.html
Tesla car sales in China fall 11.5% as competition intensifies
Tesla Is Losing Ground Against Its Biggest Rival in China: BYD makes advances in AI-powered driving software while Musk’s wait for approval grows.
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Tesla Is Losing Ground Against Its Biggest Rival in China
Musk’s DOGE Youngins Are Terrorizing Senior Gov Staffers: Musk’s lieutenants have reportedly launched into screaming fits as they clash with senior staffers at ...
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Musk’s DOGE Youngins Are Terrorizing Senior Gov Staffers
The Cybertruck Appears to Be More Deadly Than the Infamous Ford Pinto, According to a New Analysis
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The Cybertruck Appears to Be More Deadly Than the Infamous Ford Pinto ...
Buyout blocked: Judge extends pause on Trump federal worker plan: The Trump administration offered to pay federal workers through September if they leave now ...
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Buyout blocked: Judge extends pause on Trump federal worker plan
Musk’s ex-staff warn federal workers of what’s ahead: Long hours, firings: Elon Musk’s former employees at Tesla, X and AmericaPAC warn federal workers to expect ...
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Musk’s ex-staff warn federal workers of what’s ahead: Long hours, firings
U.S. Congressman is attempting to take action against Elon Musk: Democrats are striking back as the new head of DOGE attempts to grab power.
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U.S. Congressman is attempting to take action against Elon Musk
Quick Glance: Is Musk's Control Over Government Agencies Legal?
  • In 2025, Elon Musk leads the "Department of Government Efficiency" (Doge) and targets government diversity programs.

  • Legal challenges are mounting over potential constitutional violations and privacy concerns, with experts like Laurence Tribe questioning the legality of Musk's authority.

  • Senator Bernie Sanders highlights that eliminating agencies like USAid requires Congressional approval, which Musk has ignored.

  • Musk faces legal hurdles while continuing aggressive actions, with the courts remaining the only body to review his conduct.
Elon Musk Is The Biggest Loser From Trump’s Tariffs So Far: Musk, who last year said “things that inhibit freedom of exchange or distort the market are not good ...
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Elon Musk Is The Biggest Loser From Trump’s Tariffs So Far
Elon Musk is waging war on a key check on his business empire: Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022 with the hopes of turning it into “the everything app” that will ...
cnn.com/2025/02/11/business/elon-musk-cfpb/
Elon Musk is waging war on a key check on his business empire
Elon Musk's Companies Caught In Political Line of Fire: Some of Elon Musk's most well-known companies are facing backlash over his political activity.
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Elon Musk's Companies Caught In Political Line of Fire
Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
electrek.co/2025/02/03/tesla-tsla-sales-are-dropping-like-a-rock-in-europe-but-its-not-just-because-of-elon-musk/
Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just ...
Trump admin freezes EV charging program that gave Tesla millions: The Department of Transportation has paused funding for a $5 billion EV charging infrastructure ...
techcrunch.com/2025/02/07/trump-admin-freezes-ev-charging-program-that-gave-tesla-millions/
Trump admin freezes EV charging program that gave Tesla millions
Tesla Sales See Significant Decline in California: California is the biggest market for electric vehicles in the U.S. and by a wide margin.
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Tesla Sales See Significant Decline in California
Trump voters loved the idea of Elon Musk taking a meat cleaver to the federal government. But now that the Tesla CEO is rampaging through the halls of DC ... Show more
Trump announces plan to stop making new pennies, citing production costs: President Donald Trump announced he is directing the treasury secretary to stop the ...
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Trump announces plan to stop making new pennies, citing production costs
Elon Musk’s Far-Right Politics Are Tanking Tesla Sales: Europeans appear to be looking for an alternative to Tesla.
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Elon Musk’s Far-Right Politics Are Tanking Tesla Sales
Michigan Dems raise alarm over Musk team's access to personal data of millions: Republicans dismissed Democrats’ concerns as an overreaction, saying this is ...
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Michigan Dems raise alarm over Musk team's access to personal data of ...
Does everyone in Seattle drive a Tesla?: Seattle motorists are 130% more likely to own a Tesla than the national average, and 115% more likely to drive a Subaru ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/tesla-overtakes-subaru-as-most-overrepresented-car-in-seattle/
Does everyone in Seattle drive a Tesla?
White House Says Musk Will Decide His Own Conflicts of Interest. Uhhh …: The Trump administration says Elon Musk can self-determine when DOGE's work ...
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White House Says Musk Will Decide His Own Conflicts of Interest. Uhhh …
Trump administration pauses $3 billion marked for electric vehicle charging stations
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Trump administration pauses $3 billion marked for electric vehicle ...
Trump says Musk to uncover billions in ‘fraud and abuse’ at US Pentagon: Billionaire Elon Musk is presiding over a purge of US government jobs that critics call ...
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Trump says Musk to uncover billions in ‘fraud and abuse’ at US Pentagon
Quick Glance: Trump Backs Musk Amid DOGE Controversies
  • Donald Trump defends Elon Musk, claiming he is uncovering "hundreds of billions" in government fraud.

  • Musk has taken steps to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and gained access to sensitive data of millions of Americans.

  • Critics, including Senator Chris Murphy, caution against a "billionaire takeover of government," arguing these actions threaten democracy.

  • Recent court rulings have paused the layoffs at USAID and blocked DOGE from accessing sensitive data.
Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk’s Tesla in a tariff fight: Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland says Ottawa should target Tesla ...
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Chrystia Freeland says Canada should target Elon Musk’s Tesla in a tariff ...
Tesla faces big challenge in key markets: Elon Musk is dealing with a stiff headwind.
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Tesla faces big challenge in key markets
Musk speaks at JPMorgan event attended by CEO Dimon, source says: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been tasked by President Donald Trump to oversee a drastic ...
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Musk speaks at JPMorgan event attended by CEO Dimon, source says
Elon Musk seizes computer system, locks out senior government officials: The latest in Musk's DOGE takeover sees the Tesla CEO in charge of the computer system ...
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Elon Musk seizes computer system, locks out senior government officials
As Musk works to slash federal spending, his own firms have received billions in government contracts
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As Musk works to slash federal spending, his own firms have received ...
Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full Self-Driving: Elon Musk is about to move the goalpost on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) ...
electrek.co/2025/02/10/elon-musk-masterful-move-goalpost-tesla-full-self-driving/
Elon Musk is about to masterfully move the goalpost on Tesla Full ...
BYD Shares Hit Record High, Trouncing Tesla (TSLA) Stock This Year: BYD Co. shares briefly rose to their highest intraday price on record, reflecting optimism ...
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BYD Shares Hit Record High, Trouncing Tesla (TSLA) Stock This Year
Tesla sales dive in California as competition intensifies and Musk’s politics heat up
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Tesla sales dive in California as competition intensifies and Musk’s ...
EV maker Rivian opens up commercial van sales to all fleet sizes: Rivian is opening up sales of its delivery vans to fleets of all sizes in the United States ...
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EV maker Rivian opens up commercial van sales to all fleet sizes
How Chinese EVs are ramping up competition: No down payment and 5-year interest-free loans
cnbc.com/2025/02/10/chinese-evs-compete-with-no-down-payment-5-year-interest-free-loans.html
How Chinese EVs are ramping up competition: No down payment and 5-year ...
Canada vs Elon Musk: Targeting the world's richest man has its risks and rewards: Elon Musk has become a target for tariff retaliation, but picking a fight with ...
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Canada vs Elon Musk: Targeting the world's richest man has its risks and ...
What Musk’s DC Foray Means for Tesla Stock: Though Tesla’s shares doubled over the past 12 months, they’ve had a tough run since the inauguration ...
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What Musk’s DC Foray Means for Tesla Stock
Trump administration halts $5 billion EV charging program that benefited Tesla: The Trump administration is halting the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ...
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Trump administration halts $5 billion EV charging program that benefited ...
Tesla sales crash in another market and this time, it can’t blame Model Y: Australia is the latest market to report a significant drop in Tesla sales for the ...
electrek.co/2025/02/06/tesla-sales-crash-in-another-market-and-this-time-it-cant-blame-model-y/
Tesla sales crash in another market and this time, it can’t blame Model Y
Tesla makes surprising decision on Cybertruck production: Hype for the polygon-shaped ride has faded away, experts say.
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Tesla makes surprising decision on Cybertruck production
Tesla CFO, chairwoman, and Elon’s brother sold tens of millions worth of TSLA stock
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Tesla CFO, chairwoman, and Elon’s brother sold tens of millions worth of ...
Calls Grow in Canada to Ban Musk’s X, Tesla and Starlink: Amid trade tensions, there are fears over how the billionaire could influence Canada’s elections.
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Calls Grow in Canada to Ban Musk’s X, Tesla and Starlink
Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved: Tesla stores have increasingly become targets of vandals amid rising discontent with the ...
electrek.co/2025/02/10/tesla-stores-are-targeted-by-vandals-and-arsonists-fbi-gets-involved/
Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
Image problem because of Musk?: Tesla sales collapse in Germany: For years, Tesla has been at the top of e-car sales. But that is now probably over: While sales ...
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Image problem because of Musk?: Tesla sales collapse in Germany
When the e-car is refueling and time stands still: Bye-bye charging time!: Electromobility without boredom: How to make the most of charging time - | whether ...
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When the e-car is refueling and time stands still: Bye-bye charging time!
DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers
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DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired ...
Canadian lawmaker wants to target Elon Musk in retaliation to Trump's tariffs: Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh warned President Donald Trump and Tesla-founder ...
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Canadian lawmaker wants to target Elon Musk in retaliation to Trump's ...
Plummeting Tesla sales nothing to do with Musk, says consumer expert: A research firm says plummeting sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with its chief ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/541345/plummeting-tesla-sales-nothing-to-do-with-musk-says-consumer-expert
Plummeting Tesla sales nothing to do with Musk, says consumer expert
California EV sales flat in 2024. Can Newsom's mandate be met?: Aside from Tesla, no other major manufacturer will meet the state’s 35% threshold for ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2025-02-04/ev-demand-stalls-out-in-california-as-automakers-face-zero-emission-sales-mandate
California EV sales flat in 2024. Can Newsom's mandate be met?
How much do pennies cost to make? Here's what to know as Trump calls for pause on production
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How much do pennies cost to make? Here's what to know as Trump calls for ...