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However like you many have made the decision to buy a different brand next time.
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 was totaled in a (actually fairly minor) accident back in September. Insurance company determined it was too expensive to repair and they wrote the whole thing off. Fortunately, I didn't lose any money. However, I chose not to replace it with another Tesla and bought a Volvo instead, mostly because of my concerns about their CEO.
 
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 was totaled in a (actually fairly minor) accident back in September. Insurance company determined it was too expensive to repair and they wrote the whole thing off. Fortunately, I didn't lose any money. However, I chose not to replace it with another Tesla and bought a Volvo instead, mostly because of my concerns about their CEO.
More than likely Tesla's CEO is contemplating something that is a lot more important to him than on-ground modes of transportation. A assume...space exploration and travel (?). The manufacturing of automobiles can be a short-lived market proposition, as you can see with Stellantis. Besides Tesla nor anybody else can compete with China at the moment.

The same can be said about other companies. For example, will Apple experience an increase in the sale of Apple appliances by investing in the USA? How about Google, MS, and so on?
 
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More than likely Tesla's CEO is contemplating something that is a lot more important to him than on-ground modes of transportation. A assume...space exploration and travel (?). The manufacturing of automobiles can be a short-lived market proposition, as you can see with Stellantis. Besides Tesla nor anybody else can compete with China at the moment.
Stellantis to me just represent cheap ageing rubbish. No innovation whatsoever; or they are very bad in marketing what they do in that area. I see them buy brands, then assimilating them and stripping them of their identity and make them use all the same cheap plasticy components.

At least Tesla as an organization has done something positive, and where fair is fair created a market and do have innovation. They need new leadership, let the team of smart people truly shine and come forward. And show they are not one man.
The same can be said about other companies. For example, will Apple experience an increase in the sale of Apple appliances by investing in the USA? How about Google, MS, and so on?
It is an interesting question indeed, with all that is happening there could be some serious shifts and impacts in those areas as well. But even to my loose standards of staying on topic that might be off-topic 🤣 Let’s just say that for starters I’m considering Korean and Chinese phones ;)
 
Stellantis to me just represent cheap ageing rubbish. No innovation whatsoever; or they are very bad in marketing what they do in that area. I see them buy brands, then assimilating them and stripping them of their identity and make them use all the same cheap plasticy components.

At least Tesla as an organization has done something positive, and where fair is fair created a market and do have innovation. They need new leadership, let the team of smart people truly shine and come forward. And show they are not one man.

It is an interesting question indeed, with all that is happening there could be some serious shifts and impacts in those areas as well. But even to my loose standards of staying on topic that might be off-topic 🤣 Let’s just say that for starters I’m considering Korean and Chinese phones ;)
There is also Lucid that has failed in the EV business.

In relation to Tesla, Elon Musk could very well let others take care of the EV business. I would think that he probably is one step ahead of such an idea, already.

Well, the I do find the iPhone, the iPad, and the iMac 2024 quite boring. The stopped upgrading at the iPhone 14 Pro, and don't plan to look at any other cellphones :)
 
There is also Lucid that has failed in the EV business.
There was something I liked about Lucid; however, I wouldn't drop a quarter of a million on a 4 - door saloon car. I'd rather buy a flat and rent it out. So I guess I wasn't their target audience. I know they did cheaper models, but let's be honest, you want the same car with all the toys, don't you? To me, their pricing was a huge mistake, seemed disjointed with anything else on the market.
In relation to Tesla, Elon Musk could very well let others take care of the EV business. I would think that he probably is one step ahead of such an idea, already.
I don't, never, have rated him as that smart. He's been lucky, with the right time and place, but no genius. But I appreciate in the US it is seen very differently. We live in interesting times.
Well, the I do find the iPhone, the iPad, and the iMac 2024 quite boring. The stopped upgrading at the iPhone 14 Pro, and don't plan to look at any other cellphones :)
Yup, I've upgraded from a 12 Pro to a 16 Pro Max. And still, I'm a bit like meh...
 
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 was totaled in a (actually fairly minor) accident back in September. Insurance company determined it was too expensive to repair and they wrote the whole thing off. Fortunately, I didn't lose any money. However, I chose not to replace it with another Tesla and bought a Volvo instead, mostly because of my concerns about their CEO.
Well the main thing is you were okay. I think a lot share your sentiments on the ceo. I never liked the cars, so easy decision for me.
 
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So many share your thoughts. Especially in Europe looking at the sales figures for this year. Never has a man done more to destroy his brand.
Very odd behaviour.

I watched a video yesterday about how people are treating people who work for or drive a Tesla. Very disappointing that people are linking the two. If you purchased a Tesla a couple of years back, you probably aren’t in a position to just sell it because of the things the CEO is saying.

However like you many have made the decision to buy a different brand next time.
It is beyond sad....it is illogical and frightening.


If every Tesla owner and shareholder sold their cars and stock, someone else would own them. They don't cease to exist.

It is at the very least ironic that many on the left are essentially victims blaming strangers who own Teslas, the vast majority of which likey own them and drive them because they wanted to make the world a little bit better and voted with their pocketbook.

Lynch mob mentality is always dangerous. Who's next? Chinese product users when the tariff wars heat up? German product users if the AFD starts to show influence?

I will repeat it: Tesla is not the problem, one man is. Tesla is a publicly owned company. Musk only owns 13% of the shares. 87% is not his. The best thing that could happen would be that all Tesla employees demand a new CEO (and a new board should they not do their job and dismiss Musk), even if it means a worldwide strike. Better if the 110,000+ make a stand now, rather than the brand wither and fail.
 
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