‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly

“Tesla Takedown” organizers have promised their biggest day of global action today, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending.  As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals throwing…

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‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly

‘Tesla Takedown’ organizers have promised their biggest day of global action this weekend, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending.  As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals…

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Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla 

Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla 

President Trump is slapping 25% tariffs on all cars imported to the United States, including from our immediate North American neighbors. He’s also placed a 25% tariff on certain parts used to build cars. It’s a decision that will likely supercharge the cost of new and used cars, but it’s also a gift to Tesla,…

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#Polestar Offers A ,000 ‘Trade In Your Tesla’ Discount to Swedish EV Owners Looking To Switch

#Polestar Offers A $20,000 ‘Trade In Your Tesla’ Discount to Swedish EV Owners Looking To Switch

Elon Musk’s ability to court controversy has always been part of Tesla’s brand mystique, but in Europe, the act is wearing thin. Tesla’s sales are nosediving with Germany—its largest market in the region—recording a 76% year-over-year decline in February 2025 (1,429 vehicles sold vs. 6,038 in 2024). Although not quite as severe, Sweden’s 43.9% decline…

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#Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

#Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

“Lucky me,” I thought as I navigated the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 into the last spot of a Tesla Supercharging station in Palm Springs.  The EV didn’t really need any juice. But this refreshed compact all-electric SUV comes equipped with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard port; it was time to test out how well Hyundai…

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#Jay Leno’s Exclusive First Drive of the 2026 Tesla Model Y: A More Confident, Refined, and Thoughtfully Engineered EV

#Jay Leno’s Exclusive First Drive of the 2026 Tesla Model Y: A More Confident, Refined, and Thoughtfully Engineered EV

Few names in the automotive world carry the weight of Jay Leno. A lifelong car enthusiast, historian, and collector, Jay’s passion for automobiles is infectious, whether he’s sharing insights on Jay Leno’s Garage or reminiscing about his time behind the wheel of some of the world’s rarest and most innovative machines. I’ve been fortunate enough…

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