Tesla, Elon Musk and Germany

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 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.
‘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
Polish drivers should boycott Tesla over Musk’s Right-wing comments, says minister
Tech mogul said Germans should not be ‘guilty of the sins of their parents, let alone their great grandparents’
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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Tesla Lost $15 Billion In Brand Value In 2024, Report Says: Did Elon Musk's Political Push Hurt EV Giant?
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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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‘Heil Tesla’ projected on to German car factory
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Poles should boycott Tesla, says minister
Poland's sports minister has said that the recent statements made by Elon Musk, the founder of US car manufacturer Tesla, ...
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Can Germany’s economy stage an unexpected recovery?
In the early 2000s, the complaints were similar...We missed that underneath the surface many things were changing,” says Jens ...