Tesla, Germany and Elon Musk

Tesla Faces Call for Boycott in Poland After Musk’s Germany Remarks
A Polish government minister called for a boycott of Tesla Inc. vehicles after billionaire Elon Musk said there was “too much focus on past guilt” in an apparent reference to Germany’s wartime atrocities under the Nazis.
‘Heil Tesla’: Elon Musk’s salute projected onto carmaker’s factory in Germany
An image of Elon Musk making the gesture during his speech at U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration was projected onto Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg.
Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
A boycott of Tesla vehicles is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s consistent meddling in the country’s
‘Heil Tesla’ projected onto Musk’s German Tesla factory
It’s all kicking off. Elon Musk’s very dodgy gesture at Trump’s inauguration has sparked outrage, with many saying it looked like a Nazi salute. Activists projected “Heil Tesla” onto his
Tesla sales in Europe are sliding. That's a problem for Elon Musk.
The automaker saw sales of its EVs drop 13% in the European Union in 2024, and is facing growing pressure as rivals launch a wave of cheaper EVs.
Tesla investor Ross Gerber reacts to Elon Musk’s comments urging Germans to ‘move beyond’ their past guilt
American billionaire and owner of X and Tesla Elon Musk made a virtual appearance at the campaign launch for the German far-right group Alternative for Germany (AfD), where he urged attendees to “move beyond” past guilt in Germany.
Drivers urged to 'boycott' Tesla in response to Elon Musk's controversial 'past guilt' comments at AfD rally
Motorists have been told to boycott Tesla by the Polish sports minister in response to CEO Elon Musk's comments at a far-right German political rally that Germans should move beyond their "past guilt" over Nazi atrocities.
Germany blasts 'disgusting' Elon Musk as leader 'so angry' over support for far-right
The Tesla billionaire has left Germany furious after suggesting they need to get over their past guilt about the Nazis.
Elon Musk faces criticism for telling German far-right crowd to move beyond 'past guilt'
Elon Musk appeared via video at a rally for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, drawing backlash for his remarks and recent controversial actions.
Elon Musk says there’s ‘too much focus on past guilt’ in Germany
Elon Musk was criticized during the presidential inauguration over a hand gesture that resembled a Nazi salute. At a far-right political rally in Germany, Musk recently made dubious comments that bordered on Holocaust denial.
Elon Musk's controversial move sparks Tesla boycott calls
Elon Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of the country's general election has sparked calls for a boycott of his electric vehicles elsewhere in Europe. Mr Musk,
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Elon Musk addresses far-right crowd in Germany after backlash over salutes, Nazi puns
Speaking virtually at an Alternative for Germany (AfD) campaign event in eastern Germany, the Tesla CEO said people should “take pride” in German culture and values “and not to lose that in ...
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Tesla Catches Up To BMW With Autonomous Factory Driving
Tesla announced its new implementation of self-driving in a video on Twitter. Apparently cars leaving the assembly line drive ...
Police investigate Musk salute projected on Tesla factory
The British campaign group Led By Donkeys has claimed responsibility for the stunt that authorities say may have breached German laws on the use of symbols linked to illegal organizations.
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Tesla Model Y Juniper available to order in Europe – from €60,990 for the all-wheel drive version
Two weeks after its launch in Asia, the revised Model Y Juniper is also available to order in Europe. As with the Model 3, ...
‘Heil Tesla’ projected on to German car factory
The Tesla factory in Germany, one of the biggest foreign investments in German manufacturing in years and the company’s only ...
German Authorities Investigate Nazi Imagery Projected on Tesla Gigafactory
Authorities in Germany are investigating a controversial image projected onto the Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide, near Berlin ...
Tesla investors want Elon Musk to answer questions about ‘salute,' role in Trump White House
Tesla shareholders are asking questions about CEO Elon Musk and his political distractions ahead of fourth-quarter call.