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Elon Musk is so hated right now that Tesla owners have gotten creative

Tesla vehicle owners are taking unusual measures to distance themselves from Elon Musk, the company’s CEO. In a growing phenomenon, some have begun removing Tesla logos from their vehicles, replacing them with badges from other automotive brands. This change reflects a clear desire to dissociate from the image of the controversial entrepreneur, in a context of widespread discontent towards his figure. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in the sale of stickers with phrases expressing discontent towards Musk, such as “I bought this car before I knew Elon was crazy.” In 2025 no one wants […]

Tesla vehicle owners are taking unusual measures to distance themselves from Elon Musk, the company’s CEO.

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In a growing phenomenon, some have begun to remove the Tesla logos from their vehicles, replacing them with badges from other automotive brands. This change reflects a clear desire to dissociate from the image of the controversial entrepreneur, in a context of widespread discontent towards his figure.

In addition, there has been a notable increase in the sale of stickers with phrases expressing discontent towards Musk, such as “I bought this car before I knew Elon was crazy.”

In 2025, no one wants to have a Tesla

According to merchants, hundreds of these stickers are being sold daily, indicating a strong need for some Tesla owners to express their disapproval of their leader.

Concern about possible acts of vandalism has also become evident among owners, some of whom fear that their vehicles may become a target due to the growing resentment towards the brand.

A particular case that has caught attention is that of a Cybertruck owner, who has used projections on the back of his vehicle to humorously express his discontent, with messages like “this truck already makes me look stupid enough.”

These examples, although ironic, highlight an alarming situation for Tesla, whose reputation has suffered a notable decline in a short period. The transformation of the brand, from being a beloved icon among electric vehicle enthusiasts to a subject of controversy, underscores how Musk’s actions and decisions have impacted the public perception of the company that, not long ago, was admired.

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The effort to build the brand has taken years; however, it can be dismantled in a matter of moments, and Elon Musk is determined to destroy it from within.

Tesla Model Y orders under scrutiny as deliveries decline in 2025

Tesla has recently launched a refreshed Model Y in China, which includes an updated design and improved features that bring it closer to the new Model 3. The company has confirmed that it can deliver new orders of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model Y within 2 to 4 weeks, while the Long Range AWD model could take between 6 and 10 weeks to make deliveries. Despite the promises of speedy deliveries, questions arise about the demand for this new model. Rumors indicate that Tesla had received hundreds of thousands of orders, […]

Tesla has recently launched a refreshed Model Y in China, which includes an updated design and improved features that bring it closer to the new Model 3.

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The company has confirmed that it can deliver new orders of the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model Y within 2 to 4 weeks, while the Long Range AWD model may take between 6 and 10 weeks to complete deliveries.

Despite the promises of speed in deliveries, questions arise about the demand for this new model. Rumors indicate that Tesla had received hundreds of thousands of orders, which would be a significant milestone given the production capacity of the best-selling electric vehicles.

Tesla deliveries in 2025 have decreased more than ever

However, the updated Tesla configurator has raised doubts about the veracity of those rumors, suggesting that there may be a demand issue, especially for the RWD version of the Model Y.

The insurance data analysis shows that Tesla deliveries in 2025 have decreased by approximately 7,000 units compared to the same period last year.

This decline can be attributed to the change in the Model Y, which could negatively impact the company’s financial results in the first quarter of this year. Uncertainty remains regarding the magnitude of this impact.

To reach levels similar to last year, Tesla will need to deliver more than 50,000 vehicles in March. Although production seems to be progressing as planned, demand appears to be the decisive factor in delivery performance.

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In response to the demand situation for the Model 3, Tesla is working to activate all possible mechanisms that contribute to the success of the sedan, but all signs point to the new Model Y being the true differentiator in the market.

Elon Musk cannot stop the wave of hate against Tesla that is sweeping the country

A growing protest movement known as “Tesla Takedown” is organizing demonstrations at Tesla stores worldwide, including cities like New York and Tucson. This weekend, hundreds of people joined the protests, with an impressive turnout of about 300 demonstrators at the Tesla store in Tucson. The actions have led to disruptions in operations at several company locations, notably the temporary closure of the store in Manhattan due to the unauthorized entry of some protesters. Everyone hates Tesla because of Elon Musk The protests have […]

A growing protest movement known as “Tesla Takedown” is organizing demonstrations at Tesla stores worldwide, including cities like New York and Tucson.

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This weekend, hundreds of people joined the protests, with an impressive turnout of approximately 300 demonstrators at the Tesla store in Tucson.

The actions have led to the interruption of operations at several company locations, notably the temporary closure of the store in Manhattan due to the unauthorized entry of some protesters.

Everyone hates Tesla because of Elon Musk

The protests have mostly been peaceful, although there have been exceptions. At the store in Manhattan, some protesters managed to enter, forcing employees to close the doors to prevent more people from coming in.

The police have confirmed the arrest of 9 individuals in New York, although the specific charges have not yet been disclosed. During the event, damage was reported, including broken glass in doors and windows of the store.

This movement, which is already showing signs of expanding to other major cities in the U.S., could continue to gain momentum in the coming weeks, with thousands of people expected to join the demonstrations.

Despite the growing pressure from protesters and the accumulated offenses in Elon Musk’s management, the Tesla board of directors is not expected to take drastic measures, as they firmly align with Musk in his decisions.

Analysts suggest that, despite the massive protest, it is unlikely that this will result in any firing action against Musk, who has been involved in previous controversies without significant consequences.

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Experts believe that the true catalyst for substantial changes could be a negative impact on Tesla’s stock price, which has so far remained relatively stable amid these turbulent events.

Tesla has a big problem in China with its autonomous driving

Tesla has launched an update of its full self-driving (FSD) system in China, introducing advanced driver assistance features. However, the implementation of these functions has encountered serious issues related to adapting to local regulations. Despite the initial enthusiasm for the new system, many drivers have begun to receive fines due to violations committed while using FSD, such as driving in bike lanes and making illegal turns. Tesla and China, in trouble. Dubbed “automated driving assistance on urban roads,” Tesla has chosen to be cautious in the use of the term “Full Self-Driving” in […]

Tesla has released an update to its full self-driving system (FSD) in China, introducing advanced driver assistance features.

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However, the implementation of these functions has encountered serious problems related to adaptation to local regulations.

Despite the initial enthusiasm for the new system, many drivers have begun to receive fines for violations committed while using FSD, such as driving in bike lanes and making illegal turns.

Tesla and China, in trouble

Called “automated assisted driving in urban roads,” Tesla has chosen to be cautious in using the term “Full Self-Driving” in the Chinese market, where the complexities of traffic regulations are notoriously different from other places.

The company, led by CEO Elon Musk, has faced significant challenges in adapting its system to these regulations, with restrictions on bus lanes being particularly complicated. Musk previously warned that the difference in traffic rules could cause problems during an earnings call last month.

Tesla drivers in China have started sharing their experiences on social media, revealing a general consensus that while the FSD is “pretty good,” it also has numerous bugs.

Drivers report that the system often does not correctly recognize local traffic rules, which has led to incidents where some drivers have received up to seven fines in a single trip.

In addition, Tesla faces increasing competition in the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) market in China, with companies like Nio, Xpeng, and BYD launching their own competitive products.

This competitive landscape could intensify pressure on Tesla, especially if issues with recognition and compliance with traffic regulations continue to generate negative publicity in the country.

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With the growing concern for safety and driver responsibility, Tesla may need to adjust its message to address the concerns of Chinese users.

Is Tesla's transportation plan a step back in its ambitions for full autonomous driving?

Tesla has requested a permit to operate a transportation service in California using human drivers, instead of implementing its promised robotaxi. This request, submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission, marks a significant shift in Tesla’s strategy, which had promised “unsupervised autonomous driving” by 2025. However, current plans indicate that the company expects to operate an internal fleet with teleoperation support, similar to Waymo’s business model, rather than a fully autonomous service. Elon Musk had an idea, reality is another The CEO of Tesla, Elon […]

Tesla has requested a permit to operate a transportation service in California using human drivers, instead of implementing its promised robotaxi.

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This request, submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission, marks a significant shift in Tesla’s strategy, which had promised “unsupervised autonomous driving” by 2025.

However, current plans indicate that the company intends to operate an internal fleet with teleoperation support, similar to Waymo’s business model, rather than a fully autonomous service.

Elon Musk had an idea, the reality is different

The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, had reaffirmed his intention to introduce unsupervised driving in California and Texas by the second quarter of 2025. Despite his previous promises, the reality seems to be aligning more with a transportation service in the style of Uber and Lyft, highlighting that the real challenge remains achieving full autonomy in driving.

Currently, Tesla’s autonomous driving system achieves approximately 500 miles between critical disconnections, far below the 700,000 miles needed to be considered safer than a human. Musk has repeatedly claimed that the company will achieve “unsupervised autonomous driving” by the end of this year, despite having made similar claims in the past without success.

Although the permit requested by Tesla represents a step towards testing transportation services before achieving full autonomy, some experts believe that this initiative is trivial, given that other companies like Uber and Lyft have already resolved the fundamental aspects of on-demand transportation. As previously noted, what really needs to be resolved is autonomous driving.

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In summary, Tesla’s request reflects a shift in its initial ambitions and suggests that its short-term focus is more aligned with the reality of the current market than with the bold promises of the past.

Elon Musk is in trouble: the plot thickens regarding the 400 million from the Government for Tesla

There is a big mess (and rightly so) related to a $400 million contract from the U.S. government for the acquisition of armored electric vehicles, known as “Armored Teslas.” Initially, this amount was included in the State Department’s budget projections for 2025 after the elections, only to be removed shortly after amid clarifications about the status of the project. Reports indicate that discussions about the possibility of developing armored electric vehicles began under the Biden administration, with a budget that barely reached $500,000 for research. Is Trump giving away 400 million to […]

There is a big mess (and rightly so) related to a $400 million contract from the U.S. government for the acquisition of armored electric vehicles, known as “Armored Teslas”.

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Initially, this amount was included in the State Department’s budget projections for 2025 after the elections, only to be removed shortly thereafter amid clarifications regarding the status of the project.

According to reports, discussions about the possibility of developing armored electric vehicles began under the Biden administration, with a budget that barely reached $500,000 for research.

Is Trump giving 400 million to his friend Musk?

However, the figure of $400 million generated confusion and suspicion, since there were no funds allocated for the purchase of armored Tesla vehicles, and it was claimed that the initial goal was to acquire lightweight electric vehicles.

A former State Department official suggested that the budget interference may not have been an administrative error, implying that there could be irregularities in the management of the proposal. “I don’t think this is a mistake. Probably, someone new in the Department decided: ‘Okay, we’ll do this with Tesla,'” commented the source, who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, thus revealing a lack of transparency in the process.

Regarding the doubts about the increase of the contract from less than half a million to $400 million, a spokesperson for the State Department clarified that this latter figure was only an “estimate” and added that, at this time, the project is still in preliminary phases, emphasizing that there are no plans to move forward with the request for proposals.

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The situation raises concerns about the management of public funds and leaves open the question of how such a disparate budget was developed in a context where clarity is crucial for public trust.

No one knows who donated 10 Tesla Cybertrucks to the Las Vegas police

The Metropolitan Police Department of Las Vegas (LVMPD) has announced that it will integrate ten Tesla Cybertrucks into its fleet for patrol and SWAT operations. This addition, revealed by Sheriff Kevin McMahill during the recent State of the Department presentation, aims to modernize the tools of the officers and improve safety in the community. The Cybertrucks have been donated by an ‘anonymous sponsor’, which has sparked speculation about the possible involvement of Tesla or Elon Musk in the gesture. Is this an action by Elon Musk to promote the Cybertruck? It is believed that, as sales of the […]

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has announced that it will integrate ten Tesla Cybertrucks into its fleet for patrol and SWAT operations.

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This addition, revealed by Sheriff Kevin McMahill during the recent State of the Department presentation, aims to modernize the officers’ work tools and enhance community safety.

The Cybertrucks have been donated by an ‘anonymous sponsor’, which has sparked speculation about the possible involvement of Tesla or Elon Musk in the gesture.

Is Elon Musk taking action to promote the Cybertruck?

It is believed that, as sales of the model have been slower than expected and the company faces significant inventory, a donation to the police could be a strategy to promote the vehicle. However, some analysts indicate that this type of initiative will not solve the brand’s sales problems.

The Cybertruck units that will be added to the LVMPD fleet will be customized and will integrate with semi-autonomous drones equipped with shot detection technology, as part of a broader commitment to innovation and safety.

This collaboration with advanced technologies reinforces the LVMPD’s focus on employing modern solutions to enhance its operations and community protection.

Although the Irvine police department had already introduced a Cybertruck, the Las Vegas police will have the largest fleet compared to other agencies.

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As the use of electric vehicles and innovative technologies expands in law enforcement, attention is focused on how these integrations can change the landscape of patrolling and emergency response in urban areas, taking public safety to a new level.

Tesla's stock keeps falling and shareholders are very worried: is it time for Musk to leave the company?

Tesla’s shares have experienced a drastic drop of up to 8% in just one week, a fact that coincides with severe warnings from CEO Elon Musk about the negative impact on the company’s valuation if growth in earnings is not achieved. The CEO seems to have forgotten that his figure does not help either. Musk had previously stated that without this growth, the shares could suffer a notable decline, similar to “a soufflé crushed by a hammer,” which now seems to be happening in the market. Earnings expectations for the first quarter of […]

Tesla’s shares have experienced a drastic drop of up to 8% in just one week, a fact that coincides with severe warnings from CEO Elon Musk about the negative impact on the company’s valuation if growth in earnings is not achieved. The CEO has forgotten that his image doesn’t help either.

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Musk had previously stated that, without this growth, the stocks could experience a significant drop, similar to “a soufflé crushed by a hammer,” which now seems to be happening in the market.

Profit expectations for the first quarter of 2025 have been significantly reduced, leading to a reevaluation of the stock, which currently has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 150.

A company that has lost almost 50% of its stock valuation in just 2 months

To put this in perspective, Toyota, a prominent competitor, operates with a P/E of only 7, which highlights the unsustainability of Tesla’s current situation.

Despite these difficulties, the company recently launched a new update of its FSD autonomous driving system in China. However, the market reaction has been mixed, and this development is expected to contribute to the recognition of some deferred revenues.

However, sales in Europe have decreased by almost 50%, which has intensified the negative perception of the brand in the market.

Analysts continue to adjust their delivery and earnings expectations for the first quarter, with consensus indicating that deliveries could exceed 400,000, although some suggest that this figure could be even lower.

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Meanwhile, shareholders are keeping an eye on the anticipated introduction of a fleet of robotaxis in Austin in June, although many see this plan as a “shifting goals” strategy by Musk.

Tesla takes advantage of a bankrupt company in Germany

Tesla has reached an agreement to acquire parts of Manz, an automation engineering company that recently declared bankruptcy. The transaction, signed on February 24, 2025, will allow Tesla to incorporate approximately 300 employees at its headquarters in Reutlingen, Germany. By the way, a country that has stopped buying its Tesla cars. This acquisition is part of Tesla Automation’s strategy, a subsidiary of Tesla that specializes in the construction of special-purpose machines and which had already been formed through the purchase of another German firm, Grohmann. What does it gain […]

Tesla has reached an agreement to acquire parts of Manz, an automation engineering company that recently filed for bankruptcy.

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The transaction, signed on February 24, 2025, will allow Tesla to incorporate approximately 300 employees at its headquarters in Reutlingen, Germany. By the way, a country that has stopped buying its Tesla cars.

This acquisition is part of Tesla Automation’s strategy, a subsidiary of Tesla that specializes in the construction of special-purpose machines and which had already been formed through the purchase of another German firm, Grohmann.

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Manz, a multinational active in fields such as automation, laser processing, and metrology, decided to initiate bankruptcy protection proceedings, which opened the door to this acquisition by the automotive giant.

The company has announced that, in addition to the 300 employees who will join Tesla, unfortunately, around 100 will lose their jobs following the restructuring that will accompany the purchase. This suggests a reduction in staff despite the fact that the operation has an expansion focus in terms of technological capabilities.

The operation is now subject to the approval of the Federal Cartel Office of Germany, which means that, although the agreement has been signed, its formalization will depend on the country’s antitrust regulations.

The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, but what is clear is that the acquisition provides Tesla with a highly skilled workforce in the area of mechanical engineering, necessary for the automation projects in which the electric vehicle manufacturer is involved.

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Lothar Thommes, General Director of Tesla Automation, noted that the incorporation of employees from Manz is a crucial step for the successful execution of automation projects globally within the Tesla group, indicating that the Reutlingen site will complement its future innovative efforts.

Tesla has just lost its two best designers, is the future of the company at risk?

Tesla ha perdido a dos de sus principales diseñadores de automóviles, David Imai y Bernard Lee, en medio de una mayor fuga de talento que ha afectado a la empresa durante el último año. Esta fuga se ve agravada por los despidos que han impactado negativamente en la moral dentro de la empresa. Adiós a David Imai y Bernard Lee David Imai, quien se unió a Tesla en 2011, ha sido una figura clave en el desarrollo de algunos de los diseños más icónicos de la empresa, incluido el Model 3. Ascendió al puesto de Director de Diseño […]

Tesla has lost two of its top car designers, David Imai and Bernard Lee, amid a broader talent exodus that has affected the company over the past year.

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This exodus is exacerbated by the staff cuts that have negatively impacted morale within the company.

Goodbye to David Imai and Bernard Lee

David Imai, who joined Tesla in 2011, has been a key figure in the development of some of the company’s most iconic designs, including the Model 3.

He rose to the position of Design Director in 2019 and has been at the forefront of Tesla’s modern aesthetic. Recently, Imai announced his departure to join Arc, a manufacturer of electric boats, as Chief Designer, sharing the news through his LinkedIn profile.

For his part, Bernard Lee, another pillar in Tesla’s design team, was one of the founding members of the company’s design studio. Since joining in 2008, he has left his mark on a series of iconic vehicles, although his departure was formalized after his return in 2020 following a brief period in teaching.

Although the news of his departure was not reported until now, his LinkedIn update confirms that he left the company in November 2024.

Tesla still has a team of talented designers, but the loss of these two designers represents a significant blow at a critical time for the brand, which is facing challenges in its efforts to maintain its leadership in the electric vehicle market.

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Imai and Lee were fundamental in creating designs that revolutionized the industry and helped with the mass acceptance of electric cars, making a significant difference in the contemporary automotive landscape.