Elon Musk's rapprochement with U.S. President Donald Trump, his backing of European far-right parties and attacks on diversity policies could drive European buyers away from Tesla, analysts say. In both Germany and France, sales of the electric pioneer's cars were halved year-on-year in January 2025, while a series of isolated incidents targeting Tesla have set off alarm bells among buyers and industry analysts alike. "Nobody wants to be associated with Musk's behavior," said German automotive industry expert Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer. Yet the brand and its boss are "almost inseparable", he added. The backlash has been particularly strong in Germany, where Musk...
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