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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Website called ‘Dogequest' created to dox Tesla owners nationwide
As protests against DOGE head Elon Musk spread across the country, a website called 'Dogequest' has reportedly published the personal details of Tesla owners, leading to concerns about privacy and safety. The site reveals the names, addresses and phone numbers of Tesla owners on an interactive map and uses an image of a Molotov cocktail as a cursor. The operators of the site have stated that they will only remove the information of Tesla owners who prove that they have sold their cars, according to 404 Media. The new site comes amid a number of attacks on Tesla properties, such as arson at showrooms and service centers, seemingly in protest of Musk and his role in the administration of President Donald Trump. The map on the site also includes the locations of Tesla dealerships and superchargers as well as the personal information of staff at the Department of Government Efficiency, which is led by Musk. The accuracy of the information remains unclear. Some of the people included on the site are verified Tesla owners, backers of the company or Musk, according to 404 Media. The site states: 'DOGEQUEST is the ultimate hub for enthusiasts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)! Our innovative platform allows users to explore an interactive map of DOGE landmarks.' 'Leveraging our cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms, DOGEQUEST goes a step further by connecting like-minded Tesla owners with one another, facilitating a vibrant community through shared contact information,' the site adds. It remains unclear where the information of alleged Tesla owners has come from. One individual whose information was included on the site told 404 Media that they bought their Tesla in 2013 before Musk was a supporter of Trump. 'I lived through GamerGate and know how scary it is for women in particular to be [doxed]. I understand that the website is anti-Elon, as am I, but I fear that this type of website and in particular, the presence of my full name and home address can be a physical threat to me and my family,' they added. 'I can imagine the purpose is to harass and threaten perceived supporters of Elon, which I emphatically am not. As much as I can hate a stranger, I hate that guy.' It comes after several high profile 'attacks' on Tesla vehicles, including on at a Las Vegas dealership this week. Musk responded to the news that several Teslas were engulfed in flames in Las Vegas, writing on X on Tuesday that 'This level of violence is insane and deeply wrong. Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks.' Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a Tuesday statement that the attacks on Teslas and its dealerships are 'domestic terrorism.' 'The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,' said Bondi. 'The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges 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.' 'If you're going to touch a Tesla, go to a dealership, do anything, you better watch out because we're coming after you,' Bondi said Friday during an appearance on Fox Business.
The Independent
19-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Website called ‘Dogequest' created to dox Tesla owners nationwide
As protests against DOGE head Elon Musk spread across the country, a website called 'Dogequest' has reportedly published the personal details of Tesla owners, leading to concerns about privacy and safety. The site reveals the names, addresses and phone numbers of Tesla owners on an interactive map and uses an image of a Molotov cocktail as a cursor. The operators of the site have stated that they will only remove the information of Tesla owners who prove that they have sold their cars, according to 404 Media. The new site comes amid a number of attacks on Tesla properties, such as arson at showrooms and service centers, seemingly in protest of Musk and his role in the administration of President Donald Trump. The map on the site also includes the locations of Tesla dealerships and superchargers as well as the personal information of staff at the Department of Government Efficiency, which is led by Musk. The accuracy of the information remains unclear. Some of the people included on the site are verified Tesla owners, backers of the company or Musk, according to 404 Media. The site states: 'DOGEQUEST is the ultimate hub for enthusiasts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)! Our innovative platform allows users to explore an interactive map of DOGE landmarks.' 'Leveraging our cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms, DOGEQUEST goes a step further by connecting like-minded Tesla owners with one another, facilitating a vibrant community through shared contact information,' the site adds. It remains unclear where the information of alleged Tesla owners has come from. One individual whose information was included on the site told 404 Media that they bought their Tesla in 2013 before we had any inkling that Elon Musk was a supporter of Trump. 'I lived through GamerGate and know how scary it is for women in particular to be [doxed]. I understand that the website is anti-Elon, as am I, but I fear that this type of website and in particular, the presence of my full name and home address can be a physical threat to me and my family,' they added. 'I can imagine the purpose is to harass and threaten perceived supporters of Elon, which I emphatically am not. As much as I can hate a stranger, I hate that guy.' It comes after several high profile 'attacks' on Tesla vehicles, including on at a Las Vegas dealership this week. Musk responded to the news that several Teslas were engulfed in flames in Las Vegas, writing on X on Tuesday that 'This level of violence is insane and deeply wrong. Tesla just makes electric cars and has done nothing to deserve these evil attacks.' Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a Tuesday statement that the attacks on Teslas and its dealerships are 'domestic terrorism.' 'The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism,' said Bondi. 'The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges 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.' 'If you're going to touch a Tesla, go to a dealership, do anything, you better watch out because we're coming after you,' Bondi said Friday during an appearance on Fox Business.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
These Anti-Elon Ads Calling Teslas A "Swasticar" With "White Power Steering" Are Going Absolutely Viral
I'm sure I don't need to tell you that billionaire Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration has faced criticism from day one. Between his role in the mass firing of federal employees as the apparent figurehead of the Department of Government Efficiency (aka DOGE), to being accused of performing a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration, and largely being referred to as the real person pulling Trump's puppet strings, he's been quite the controversial figure. So controversial that many are currently boycotting Elon's businesses, including Tesla and X (formerly known as Twitter)... ...which has led to Tesla's stock absolutely PLUNGING. And despite President Donald Trump's best efforts as a part-time Tesla car salesman, the public is still hitting back. Recently, anti-Elon ads have been popping up in the streets of London. "X Marks The Rot," one ad reads, featuring his social platform X's logo. "Delete your account." Twitter: @mrdavemacleod Other ads take shots at Tesla. This one illustrates Elon doing his now infamous salute from what is being labeled as a "Swasticar." The ad reads: "Goes from 0 to 1939 in 3 seconds." Twitter: @PopCrave There's also this one about "White Power Steering" amenities. Twitter: @sirDukeDevin As well as a fake Tesla movie poster titled The Fast and the Führer. Twitter: @politicalbeauty There's truly no shortage. Twitter: @allenanalysis What are your thoughts on the ads? Let us know in the comments.
Buzz Feed
17-03-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
These Anti-Elon Ads Calling Teslas A "Swasticar" With "White Power Steering" Are Going Absolutely Viral
I'm sure I don't need to tell you that billionaire Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration has faced criticism from day one. Between his role in the mass firing of federal employees as the apparent figurehead of the Department of Government Efficiency (aka DOGE), to being accused of performing a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration, and largely being referred to as the real person pulling Trump's puppet strings, he's been quite the controversial figure. So controversial that many are currently boycotting Elon's businesses, including Tesla and X (formerly known as Twitter)... ...which has led to Tesla's stock absolutely PLUNGING. And despite President Donald Trump's best efforts as a part-time Tesla car salesman, the public is still hitting back. Recently, anti-Elon ads have been popping up in the streets of London. "X Marks The Rot," one ad reads, featuring his social platform X's logo. "Delete your account." whoever is doing this campaign in London well bloody done 👍 — dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻 (@mrdavemacleod) March 12, 2025 Twitter: @mrdavemacleod Other ads take shots at Tesla. This one illustrates Elon doing his now infamous salute from what is being labeled as a "Swasticar." The ad reads: "Goes from 0 to 1939 in 3 seconds." A fake Tesla ad has been spotted in East London: 'The Swasticar' — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 27, 2025 Twitter: @PopCrave There's also this one about "White Power Steering" amenities. This is gold 🥇Spotted in London. 👏 — Devin Duke (@sirDukeDevin) March 13, 2025 Twitter: @sirDukeDevin As well as a fake Tesla movie poster titled The Fast and the Führer. London ❤️ — Zentrum für Politische Schönheit (@politicalbeauty) March 12, 2025 Twitter: @politicalbeauty There's truly no shortage. 🚨 Elon Musk's PR Nightmare Just Went Global—London Ads Are Telling People to Ditch X The anti-Musk campaign is now plastered across London, and it's not pulling any punches: 🟥 'X - DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT. If the bar lets Nazis in, it's a Nazi bar.' The world is done pretending… — Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) March 13, 2025 Twitter: @allenanalysis
Miami Herald
09-03-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Tesla drivers don't deserve your middle finger. Elon Musk is not their fault
This is an anxious time for Tesla drivers. Thanks to Elon Musk, they are being flipped off, yelled at and threatened. Their cars are being keyed and plastered with 'Nazi' stickers, and vandals are targeting dealerships and defacing charging stations — including some Tesla superchargers in California's El Dorado County that were recently painted with swastikas. Unfortunately for drivers, there is no guarantee that slapping one of those 'I bought this before Elon went crazy' stickers on the bumper will serve as protection. On Reddit, for example, a poster in Sacramento reported that someone shouted obscenities at her 78-old-year mother and threw garbage at her older-model Tesla — and yes, it did have an anti-Elon sticker. 'I really hope calling a grandma a (expletive) hypocrite fascist' and nearly causing an accident made you feel better about yourself,' the poster continued. 'Find more constructive ways to express your opinion and generate the change you wish to see.' Great advice. Who's driving that Tesla? Look, there is no way of telling who is behind the wheel of a Tesla. Sure, the driver of that obnoxious, $90,000 Cybertruck could be a proud Trump/Musk supporter who just loves sticking it to the 'libs.' But the average Tesla driver is far more likely to be a liberal Democrat who bought the car years ago, motivated at least in part by concern about the environment. Bullying them is cruel, and demanding they trade in their Teslas — or even worse, junk them — is questionable. Should we really be taking used EVs out of commission at the same time that President Donald Trump is eviscerating clean energy programs? Besides, not all Tesla owners are in a financial position to swap out their vehicles, like the driver who posted this on Threads: 'You can flip off my car all you want. I flip it off too. But don't get confused, I am not aligned with a Nazi. I wish to sell it, but the struggle to be car-less would make survival difficult.' Drivers like these are not stand-ins for Elon Musk. They deserve empathy — not a threatening note or a load of garbage or even a middle finger. Tesla Takedown There are more effective ways to oppose an eccentric, egomaniacal billionaire who, with the blessing of Trump, is radically and recklessly gutting our government under the pretense of making it more 'efficient.' An organized campaign called Tesla Takedown has a strategy that does not involve risking arrest or throwing garbage at grandmas. Here it is: 'Sell your Teslas, dump your stock, join the picket lines.' (Again, I'm not a fan of dumping Teslas on other buyers — it's a bit like sticking someone else with a lemon — but at least they'll be aware of what they're in for.) Tesla Takedown protests are listed on Action Network — a nonprofit that provides a digital platform to advance progressive causes. The events, which almost always take place in front of Tesla dealerships, are happening at cities across the country, including Sacramento, Fresno and San Luis Obispo. Another tactic Musk opponents suggest: If you have an EV, avoid using Tesla superchargers, which are now open to both Teslas and EVs from other automakers like Ford and GM. The supercharging network is projected to grow into a cash cow, earning Tesla between $10 and $20 billion a year by the end of the decade. 'Do something' It's hard to say how much the protests and boycotts have hurt the market for Teslas. Musk's far-right politics had already been alienating customers, both here and abroad, long before the opposition ramped up its efforts. But there is no question that EV orders have been tanking, especially in California, and Tesla stock has been on a downward spiral, dropping nearly 35% so far this year. Whatever its economic impact, the Tesla Takedown movement has emerged as a powerful outlet for people looking for constructive ways to vent against the current administration. That's critical, because so far most attempts to mount a unified resistance have been weak at best and laughable at worst. That was painfully apparent during Trump's speech to the joint houses of Congress, where reactions from Democrats were all over the map. Rep. Al Green got himself ejected from the House Chambers — and later censured — for shaking his cane at Trump and yelling about Medicare cuts. Several female lawmakers wore pink to show their disgust with how the president is treating women and families. Some men and women walked out mid-speech. Still others held up paddles that said things like 'Save Medicaid,' 'Musk Steals' and 'False.' It came across as disjointed — even juvenile. Reviews from pundits on both the left and right were scathing, and demands that Democratic leaders 'do something' got even louder. The question is, what to do? This is one of the most chaotic times in American history. There is no handbook telling people how to respond. But this much is clear: We must never lose sight of who is ultimately responsible for what is happening to our country. That would be the Trump administration — not a 78-year-old woman behind the wheel of a Tesla. So please, spare her the middle finger.
