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CBC
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Tesla protests held in Canada as part of 'global day of action' against Elon Musk
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized across Canada. Dubbed the Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action, it is the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Protests are expected in Canadian cities, including Ottawa, Montreal, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Halifax, as well as four scheduled in B.C.'s Lower Mainland over the weekend. Demonstrators say they want people to sell their Tesla vehicles and dump any stock in the company. Musk heads the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency and has been tied to controversies that include publicly voicing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party and laying off thousands of federal workers. Vancouver police have said they'll be deploying more than 130 extra officers to maintain order at protests. The department said officers are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents since Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, including "hateful words and symbols spray-painted on buildings, eggs thrown at cars, and windshields smashed" at dealerships and charging stations. Earlier this month, organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show banned Tesla because of concerns about the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada. The events, dubbed the Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action, is the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Protests are expected in Canadian cities including Ottawa, Montreal, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Halifax, as well as four scheduled in B.C.'s Lower Mainland over the weekend. Demonstrators say they want people to sell their Tesla vehicles and dump any stock in the company. Musk heads the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency and has been tied to controversies that include publicly voicing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party and laying off thousands of federal workers. Vancouver police have said they'll be deploying more than 130 extra officers to maintain order at protests. The department said officers are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents since Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 including "hateful words and symbols spray-painted on buildings, eggs thrown at cars, and windshields smashed" at dealerships and charging stations. Earlier this month, organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show banned Tesla over concerns for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 29, 2025 The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Tesla Cybertruck design disaster just keeps getting worse
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It already seemed clear that the Tesla Cybertruck was a flop commercially when the company started offering incentives and even resorted to a desperate sales pitch on the White House lawn. It's also no news that the electric pick-up truck has design flaws, from frames snapping to the strange light positioning and an inability to handle snow. The car isn't even road legal in many countries. But just when it seemed the Cybertruck's reputation couldn't fall any further, Tesla's now suffered the ultimate embarrassment for its brand. It's had to recall every single vehicle. And this isn't like that time when Tesla issued a recall because of a font. It's because panels have been flying off on the road since they're merely stuck on with glue. Tesla has agreed to recall all 46,100 Cybertruck pickups currently out there after the US traffic safety administration NHTSA raised concerns about the glue used to hold exterior sheet metal. The NHTSA received a complaint from an owner after a panel lining the side of the roof came loose. The adhesive, it seems, can become brittle, particularly in cold conditions, causing a major accident risk Sadly, the news is hardly surprising. The design flaw has been pointed out in videos on social media like the X post above for months. The car enthusiast WhistlinDiesel described the gluing of the panel as "unacceptable" in a TikTok video last year (below). Tesla says it will replace the original bonding agent with a different structural adhesive that, according to the NHTSA recall report, won't be "prone to environmental embrittlement". That doesn't exactly inspire confidence, though; those panels are still stuck on with glue. It's the latest brand embarrassment for Tesla and CEO Elon Musk. The Cybertruck was long delayed due to engineering problems, and it massively increased in price while being downgraded in specs from the original 2019 concept. There have already been recalls to fix software and hardware, and deliveries are nowhere near the company's initial projections of 500,000 units a year. To cement the vehicle's disgrace, there have been reports of Cybertruck owners trying to sell their vehicles, either out of embarrassment at the car or horror at Musk's support for far-right political groups. The Cybertruck debacle has also distracted Tesla from the potentially much more bankable Model 2, which it first teased five years ago. The increasing controversy of Musk's role as advisor to Donald Trump could now harm the prospects of the upcoming entry car if it ever reaches production. While Musk's entry into government might make sense for his personal goals, it's not been great for this brands. Tesla shares have lost a third of their value since the start of the year. The company's been dropped from the Vancouver International Auto Show because of security concerns, and even big Tesla bulls like the tech analyst Dan Ives are saying Musk needs to pull back from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) if he's to save Tesla. 'The brand damage started off as limited in our view based on our initial survey work… but now has spread globally over the last few weeks into what we would characterise as a brand tornado crisis moment for Musk and Tesla,' Ives wrote in a note to investors reported by The Guardian. It may be the case that Musk thinks the reputation of the Tesla logo in the car market no longer matters too much as the company aims to move towards tech innovations like its robotaxi and humanoid robots. But even if EVs eventually become a minor part of the business, public view of the brand identity will be vital to build consumer trust in those products. For more of the week's car branding news, see the stunning Aston Martin CGI ads made in Unreal Engine.
USA Today
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Tesla removed from Vancouver International Auto Show due to safety concerns
Tesla removed from Vancouver International Auto Show due to safety concerns Show Caption Hide Caption Uptick in Tesla vandalism amid DOGE backlash Elon Musk's Teslas are being vandalized at a higher rate as he faces backlash for federal cuts and firings. The Vancouver International Auto Show has booted Tesla out of this week's event following a swarm of attacks on the brand's electric vehicles. The annual auto auction in Canada confirmed Tesla received multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw from the event due to safety concerns. "The Vancouver Auto Show's primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff. This decision will ensure all attendees can be solely focused on enjoying the many positive elements of the event," Executive Director Eric Nicholl said in a statement. Every year, the organization welcomes major manufacturers and dealers like Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet. The event kicked off Wednesday at the Vancouver Convention Centre and will continue through Sunday. Outrage toward Tesla CEO Elon Musk's efforts with President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency has led to destruction to dealerships nationwide as part of so-called "Tesla Takedown" protests. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 34 new Cybertrucks were damaged at an area parking lot while tagged with the message '(expletive) Elon,' local station WPLG reported. USA TODAY has reached out to Tesla for comment. Trump, Musk call attacks on Tesla 'domestic terrorism' Trump and Musk have both referred to the recent attacks on Tesla property as domestic terrorism, with the president saying at the White House last week that he's "going to stop them … because they're harming a great American company." U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi echoed those sentiments, adding that the Department of Justice has already charged several people and is carrying out cases with five-year mandatory minimum sentences. 'We will continue investigations that impose severe consequences on those involved in these attacks, including those operating behind the scenes to coordinate and fund these crimes,' the Bondi said. A website called "Dogequest" is no longer available Wednesday after allegedly publishing the personal information of Tesla owners nationwide in an apparent attempt to shame and intimidate them, according to reporting by the Asbury Park Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. "Encouraging destruction of Teslas throughout the country is extreme domestic terrorism!!" Musk posted on X Tuesday. Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, Juan Carlos Castillo, Asbury Park Press
CBC
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Tesla caught in political controversy amid U.S. imposed tariffs on Canadian imports
This week, the Vancouver International Auto Show removed U.S. electric carmaker Tesla from its event following reports of vandalism and protests at Tesla dealerships in B.C. and across Canada. Sean Thompson, the co-owner of Factor E, a Canadian company that repairs electric vehicles and has recently started buying and selling Teslas, says business has been rough.
