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April 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer

Elon Musk intends to focus more on his job as Tesla CEO, but it’s unclear if the billionaire will be able to solve a big problem of his own making: damage to its brand
April 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walks to the stage to speak at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
April 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Tesla's 'brand damage has been global,' Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says

Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives discusses Tesla's Tuesday earnings call and the drop in the company's profits.
April 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
VIDEO: Tesla's 'brand damage has been global,' Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says
April 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash

Musk's role at the White House set off worldwide protests at Tesla dealerships.
April 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk attends an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai, China Jan. 7, 2020.
April 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash

Tesla's profits fell 71% over the first three months of this year, a company earnings release on Tuesday showed. The company's performance fell short of analysts' expectations.
April 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
VIDEO: Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash
April 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Kansas City resident arrested for alleged arson at Tesla dealership

Owen McIntire, 19, was back home on spring break when the FBI says he made a Molotov cocktail out of a vinegar bottle and a rag and threw it at a Tesla dealership.
April 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
VIDEO: Kansas City resident arrested for alleged arson at Tesla dealership
April 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM

Missouri teen arrested for alleged arson at Kansas City Tesla dealership, FBI says

Federal authorities arrested a 19-year-old college student for allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, while home on spring break.
April 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Missouri teen arrested for alleged arson at Kansas City Tesla dealership, FBI says
April 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Kansas City teen arrested for alleged arson at Tesla dealership: FBI

A 19-year-old Kansas City resident was arrested for allegedly burning Tesla vehicles last month, the Justice Department announced on Friday.
April 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A photo of Owen McIntire from Facebook released in documents by the Department of Justice.
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM

Man charged for arson attacks on Tesla dealership

Jamison Wagner is alleged to have set fires at a Tesla showroom on Feb. 9 and vandalized several vehicles in the parking lot with phrases including "Die Elon."
April 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Jamison Wagner is alleged to have set fires at a Tesla showroom on Feb. 9 and vandalized several vehicles in the parking lot with phrases including "Die Elon."
April 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM

Suspect tied to arson incidents at Tesla dealership, state's GOP office: DOJ

Jamison Wagner is alleged to have set fires at a Tesla showroom on Feb. 9 and vandalized several vehicles in the parking lot with phrases including "Die Elon."
April 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A photo of a damaged Tesla vehicle that is included in a federal criminal complaint.
1 month ago

Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk

Tesla has faced protests nationwide at car dealerships.
1 month ago
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured as he attends the start of the production at Tesla's "Gigafactory" on March 22, 2022 in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin.
1 month ago

Italian police investigate Tesla dealership fire in Rome

ABC News’ Marcus Moore reports on the incident that Elon Musk is calling an act of terrorism.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Italian police investigate Tesla dealership fire in Rome
1 month ago

70-year-old drives into man as he exits 'truck with pro-Trump flags,' police say

A man was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly striking a counter-protester with his vehicle outside a Tesla dealership in Idaho, law enforcement said.
1 month ago
In this file photo, a Tesla emblem is seen on a car in Los Angeles, California, July 9, 2020.
1 month ago

Over 200 Tesla protests planned this weekend

More demonstrations are expected Sunday at Tesla facilities across the country in protest of billionaire Elon Musk over his role in federal job cuts.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Over 200 Tesla protests planned this weekend
1 month ago

Global protests targeting Tesla

Around the world, demonstrators gathered for so-called "Tesla Takedowns," as Tesla is already facing acts of vandalism.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Global protests targeting Tesla
1 month ago

Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles

Nicole Regalado, the vice president of campaigns for advocacy group UltraViolet, joins ABC News Live to discuss the anti-Tesla demonstrations happening Saturday.
1 month ago
Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles
1 month ago

Activists planning peaceful protests at over 200 Tesla showrooms

Nationwide protests are scheduled today against Elon Musk, targeting Tesla. Organizers say the demonstrations are to be peaceful, following a series of violent acts against Tesla facilities.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Activists planning peaceful protests at over 200 Tesla showrooms
1 month ago

Manhunt underway in New York City for two men who police say carved swastika on Tesla

A manhunt is underway in NYC for two men police say carved a swastika on a Cybertruck. It comes after Elon Musk vowed to crack down on Tesla attacks ahead of expected protests against the company.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Manhunt underway in New York City for two men who police say carved swastika on Tesla
1 month ago

Tesla Cybertruck vandalized with swastika in NYC, suspects at large: Police

Police are searching for two individuals who vandalized a Tesla Cybertruck in New York City, according to police.
1 month ago
The New York Police Department released a video of suspects who reportedly carved a swastika on a parked Tesla in Brooklyn, March 27, 2025.
1 month ago

Man arrested in Las Vegas Tesla arson facing federal charges

A man was arrested for allegedly setting Tesla vehicles on fire in Las Vegas earlier this month.
1 month ago
Photos of the suspect are shown at a press conference about the Teslas set on fire in Las Vegas, on March 27. 2025.
1 month ago

'Lone offenders' carrying out Tesla attacks, catching them 'difficult,' FBI, DHS say

FBI, DHS assessment warns that "lone offenders" are likely carrying out attacks on Tesla dealerships, cars and equipment.
1 month ago
A member of the Seattle Fire Department inspects a burned Tesla Cybertruck at a Tesla lot in Seattle, Mar. 10, 2025.
1 month ago

FBI launches task force to investigate incendiary devices found at Tesla showroom

The FBI is launching a task force after incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, amid a wave of Tesla-related vandalism across the country.
1 month ago
VIDEO: FBI launches task force to investigate incendiary devices found at Tesla showroom
1 month ago

FBI investigating after incendiary devices found at Tesla dealership in Texas

Multiple incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday morning, according to the Austin Police Department.
1 month ago
Law enforcement respond to reports of incendiary devices at Tesla showroom in Austin, Texas, March 24, 2025.
1 month ago

Police: "Incendiary" devices found at Tesla dealership in Texas

The FBI launched a new task force to investigate attacks aimed at Tesla dealerships and charging stations, including an incident in Austin where multiple incendiary devices were found at a dealership.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Police: "Incendiary" devices found at Tesla dealership in Texas
1 month ago

Man arrested for driving car into protesters at Tesla dealership: Police

A Florida man was arrested after driving a car into a group of protestors at a Tesla dealership on Saturday, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
1 month ago
Andrew S. Dutil is seen in this undated police booking photo.
1 month ago

Trump: Tesla vandals should face 20 years in jail, be sent to El Salvador

President Donald Trump seemed to issue a warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalisms, as reports of destruction of vehicles surge across the country.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they sit in a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House Mar. 11, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

Musk ramps up security after Tesla attacks

Three people are facing arson charges for throwing Molotov cocktails at Tesla products in three different states.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Musk ramps up security after Tesla attacks
1 month ago

Bondi issues warning after 3 charged in Tesla arson attacks

Tesla arson defendants will face the 'full force of the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on Thursday.
1 month ago
A member of the Seattle Fire Department inspects a burned Tesla Cybertruck at a Tesla lot in Seattle, Mar. 10, 2025.
1 month ago

3 charged in arson attacks on Tesla properties

Tesla arson defendants may face serious legal penalties for allegedly using Molotov cocktails to set fire to electric vehicles and charging stations, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 3 charged in arson attacks on Tesla properties
1 month ago

Investigation underway over apparent Tesla arson attacks

Attorney General Pam Bondi called the recent spate of arson attacks and vandalism against Tesla vehicles "nothing short of domestic terrorism."
1 month ago
VIDEO: Investigation underway over apparent Tesla arson attacks
1 month ago

Attorney general calls Tesla arson attacks 'nothing short of domestic terrorism'

Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with continuous acts of vandalism, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.
1 month ago
Five Tesla cars were set on fire and shot at in an arson attack at a Tesla service center in Las Vegas, March 18, 2025.
1 month ago

Investigation underway after apparent arson attacks ‘target’ Tesla vehicles

Attorney general Pam Bondi said the FBI is investigating whether a recent string of attacks on Teslas are coordinated or jointly funded and called the attacks “nothing short of domestic terrorism.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Investigation underway after apparent arson attacks ‘target’ Tesla vehicles
1 month ago

FBI, ATF investigate arson attacks targeting Teslas and Cybertrucks

Five Teslas were damaged in a targeted attack at a Las Vegas collision center, police said. A suspect was seen on surveillance video throwing Molotov cocktails and firing a gun at several vehicles.
1 month ago
VIDEO: FBI, ATF investigate arson attacks targeting Teslas and Cybertrucks
1 month ago

Tesla vehicles hit with 'targeted attack' in Las Vegas: Police

A fire was started at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
1 month ago
A fire was started at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
1 month ago

'Not a positive sign': Top Tesla officials sell shares in recent weeks

As Tesla stock has fallen in recent weeks, members of the board and an executive at Elon Musk's company have sold off millions of dollars in stock, according to filings.
1 month ago
Stickers protesting Tesla CEO Elon Musk are shown on a Tesla Supercharger, on March 12, 2025, in San Anselmo, Calif.
2 months ago

Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs

In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump, accompanied by White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, speaks next to a Tesla Model S on the South Lawn of the White House, Mar. 11, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Tesla vehicles vandalized across US since Musk began White House role

Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been hit with vandalisms, fires and protests since Elon Musk began his role at the White House.
2 months ago
ATF investigators and a member of the Seattle Fire Department inspect burned Tesla Cybertrucks at a Tesla lot in Seattle, March 10, 2025.
2 months ago

Trump's White House Tesla showcase for Musk raises ethics concerns

Ethics experts are sounding the alarm that the president's event with Elon Musk could eliminate the lines of proper objectivity from elected officials.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they sit in a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House Mar. 11, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Tesla vehicles vandalized since Musk began role at White House, authorities say

The company's stock has tumbled nearly 48% this year.
2 months ago
Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week, despite being a legal permanent resident.
2 months ago

Trump checks out Teslas at White House as Musk's auto company stock sinks

President Donald Trump vowed to help Elon Musk and check out a Tesla for a possible purchase as the company's stock takes a nosedive.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump talks to the media, next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk with his son, with Tesla cars in the background, at the White House in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2025.
2 months ago

Trump checks out Teslas at White House as Musk's auto company stock sinks

President Donald Trump vowed to help Elon Musk and check out a Tesla for a possible purchase as the company's stock takes a nosedive.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump checks out Teslas at White House as Musk's auto company stock sinks
2 months ago

As Tesla stock falls, some pension fund managers worry and critics rage

Since Elon Musk went to Washington, D.C., to slash the government, the stock of his car company Tesla has taken a significant hit, worrying some shareholders.
2 months ago
White House Senior Advisor Elon Musk walks to the White House after landing in Marine One on the South Lawn with President Donald Trump, Mar. 9, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Arsonist sets fire to Tesla charging stations: Police

Police in Massachusetts are investigating fires that appear to have been “intentionally set” that destroyed seven Tesla charging stations, police said.
2 months ago
A Tesla charging station is seen connected to a vehicle in the Changning district of Shanghai on February 24, 2025.
2 months ago

Woman caught trying to plant explosive devices at Tesla dealership

A woman in Colorado has been arrested after police caught her with explosives at a Tesla dealership, police said.
2 months ago
This Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 booking photo provided by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office shows Lucy Grace Nelson, a suspect arrested in connection with a string of vandalism at a Colorado Tesla dealership.
2 months ago

Tesla recalls over 376,000 vehicles

Tesla is recalling more than 376,000 vehicles because of a possible power steering issue.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Tesla recalls over 376,000 vehicles
2 months ago

Tesla's law firm helps draft bill some experts say could restore Musk's pay package

A law firm representing Elon Musk and Tesla helped draft a bill some experts say could, if passed, possibly restore Musk's lost multibillion-dollar compensation package.
2 months ago
In this March 22, 2022, file photo, Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on near Gruenheide, Germany. The new plant, officially called the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, is producing the Model Y as well as electric car batteries.
3 months ago

Tesla shares have plunged while Musk takes on Washington. Is that the reason?

Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla electric car company have fallen sharply, leading some investors to wonder if the drop is related to his cost-cutting work in Washington.
3 months ago
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the official opening of the new Tesla electric car manufacturing plant on March 22, 2022 near Gruenheide, Germany.
3 months ago

Tesla shareholders raise concerns as stock slides

Tesla’s stock rebounded Wednesday but has been falling for months, with investors worried about Elon Musk's focus on Washington, D.C.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Tesla shareholders raise concerns as stock slides
4 months ago

Police treating Tesla explosion outside Trump Vegas hotel as possible act of terror

A 2024 Tesla Cybertruck arrived outside the hotel’s entrance around 8:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day and, within seconds, burst into flames, killing the driver and leaving seven injured.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Police treating Tesla explosion outside Trump Vegas hotel as possible act of terror
5 months ago

Elon Musk loses out on $50 billion Tesla payday after judge's ruling. Here's why.

A judge again rejected Elon Musk's $50 billion Tesla payday. The compensation package would have made Musk the highest-paid executive ever.
5 months ago
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
5 months ago

3 teens dead, 1 person seriously injured in California Cybertruck crash

Three people were killed and one was seriously injured in a vehicle crash in Piedmont, California, according to police.
5 months ago
Three young adults are dead and one is injured after a solo vehicle crash in Piedmont, Calif. early Wednesday, police said.