Tesla’s once-unrivaled customer loyalty has collapsed following CEO Elon Musk’s public support for President Donald Trump and his increasing role in the administration, according to exclusive data from S&P Global Mobility. The electric vehicle leader, previously known for commanding the industry’s highest repeat buyer rate, now finds itself trailing behind major competitors.
Left-wing backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk is not just hurting Tesla sales—it’s dragging down the entire electric vehicle market. New research published in Nature reveals that since Musk’s public alignment with President Donald Trump and his shift toward conservative politics, progressive consumers are backing away from electric vehicle purchases altogether.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a massive $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, marking a major shift in the global semiconductor landscape. The agreement will see Samsung produce Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips at its Taylor, Texas factory, boosting the struggling foundry arm of the South Korean tech giant.
Elon Musk’s new 24-hour Tesla Diner in Hollywood has become the latest target for liberal protesters, who accuse the billionaire of promoting conservative policies and harming government programs. While customers stood in line for hours to sample Tesla-branded burgers and milkshakes, dozens of demonstrators descended on the retro-themed restaurant to denounce Musk and his growing cultural influence.
A Tesla charging unit triggered a two-alarm garage fire in Lewisville, Texas, on Monday, causing major damage to the home’s upper floors and destroying a second vehicle, according to city fire officials.
A federal trial in Miami is underway to determine Tesla’s liability in a 2019 crash that killed a 22-year-old woman and seriously injured her companion. The driver of the Tesla Model S involved in the incident testified that the car’s Autopilot system failed to provide any warning or engage the brakes prior to the collision.
Troy Jones, Tesla’s longtime vice president of sales, service, and delivery for North America, has left the company after 15 years. His exit marks another high-profile departure as Elon Musk’s electric vehicle giant confronts falling sales and intensifying competition.
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to fund his AI startup xAI, even as the company faces backlash over antisemitic content generated by its chatbot, Grok. The move has drawn comparisons to previous controversial business decisions made by Musk, raising questions about corporate governance and priorities.
Tesla and Ford are racing against the clock as the federal electric vehicle tax credit is set to expire on September 30. The $7,500 incentive, which has helped drive EV adoption in recent years, is being eliminated under President Donald Trump’s newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill.” Automakers are scrambling to clear inventory before the deadline hits and prices rise.
