Summary

Tesla’s sales in Germany fell 59% in January, reaching their lowest level since July 2021, as CEO Elon Musk’s political activities may be damaging the brand.

Musk’s support for Germany’s far-right AfD and controversial remarks about the country’s history have drawn criticism. Tesla also saw declines in France and the UK, key European EV markets.

Other factors, such as production changes and inventory shortages, contributed to the slump.

Competitors like Volkswagen and BMW gained market share, and rival EV makers are actively courting disaffected Tesla customers.

  • Richard@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    He didn’t even try (in the beginning). Money and early treatment would absolutely have saved his life.

    the Apple mastermind eventually came to regret the decision he had made years earlier to reject potentially life-saving surgery in favor of alternative treatments like acupuncture, dietary supplements and juices

    Forbes

    • then_three_more@lemmy.world
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      11 hours ago

      Yes but it didn’t because he thought he could drink kale juice or something instead of spending on it. So you just need cancer and a belief in quack medicine.