Tesla is paying price for Elon Musk taking eye off road long before joining Trump’s orbit
EV carmaker, struggling with a dated selection of models, is being outmanoeuvred by China’s BYD
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The markets could yet save us from Trump’s worst excesses
Trump has blinked three times already when the consequences of his actions manifested themselves in falling stock markets
European shares rally towards three-week highs on easing US-China tensions
Banks stand out among the main gainers
Musk says he will cut back work for Doge as Tesla profit slumps 39%
Weak product line-up and consumer backlash to Elon Musk’s increased involvement in US politics hit sales
Tesla earnings: Musk’s robotaxi ambitions under the microscope
Businessman has convinced many that Tesla should be valued as an AI and robotics stock, not an EV maker
Investor heartburn? Blame Nvidia and the magnificent seven
Tech stock oscillations are having an outsized impact on indices
Elon Musk calls US trade adviser Peter Navarro a ‘moron’ as row escalates on social media
White House press secretary says pair obviously have ‘very different views on trade and tariffs’
BYD shows off megawatt EV charger – 400km for five minutes’ charging
The rapid-charging figure is a potential game-changer as Chinese car maker BYD begins to set up its own charging network
Tesla’s troubles mount as Musk’s politics take a toll
‘The brand is broken and may not be fixable,’ is Tesla investor and Musk critic Ross Gerber’s view
European stocks decline ahead of Trump’s tariff announcement
Iseq All-Share index manages to end session 0.2 slightly higher
Tesla suffers worst quarter since 2022 as deliveries tumble
Shares rise on report the company’s chief executive Elon Musk is to leave Trump administration shortly
Trump tells his cabinet that Elon Musk will leave government role soon, Politico reports
Shares of some companies, including government contracting companies, rose following the report
Wisconsin election gives Democrats glimmer of hope as Trump tariff decision looms
Party emerges from relentlessly dark winter with poll win and voter snub of Elon Musk’s interference
Tesla car sales in France drop to lowest first-quarter in four years
Market share drops as Tesla cedes ground to BYD and other Chinese brands
Magnificent seven stocks are cheaper, but are they cheap enough?
Might the worst be over for Big Tech?
Which will get to Musk first: Tesla’s falling share price or Trump’s Maga clique?
Tesla’s market value has slumped in recent weeks while he has potentially big enemies among Donald Trump’s Maga clique
Just six people turn up for Tesla protest in Dublin as thousands demonstrate worldwide
Few heed call to join Tesla Takedown global day of action
Attacking Tesla will not help Europe’s car industry
Elon Musk’s company sells carbon credits to the likes of Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Fiat and Alfa Romeo
Irish Tesla owners on Musk’s EV company: ‘I’m either stuck with it, or I have to take a big financial hit’
What do Irish Tesla owners think about Elon Musk and his EV company? Here, they have their say
European shares fall as investors fret over looming US tariff deadline
UK equities close higher after Rachel Reeves pushes back spending plans
What damage is Elon Musk doing to Tesla’s shares and sales?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
How bad might things get for Tesla?
Irish sales of the controversial electric car brand are holding up and will probably increase overall this year
Popularity of electric and hybrid cars surge
Combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed so far this has fallen from 51% to 42%
Are Elon Musk’s antics just a blip for Tesla or permanent brand breakdown?
Tesla bull analyst ignores impact outside the US of founder’s support for certain causes
Howard Lutnick is wrong about ‘unbelievable’, ‘cheap’ Tesla
Valuation expert estimates car maker’s shares are worth about $150, about 35% below current levels
Musk tells Tesla staff ‘hang on to your stock’ after 50% plunge
Blowback against Musk spurred Trump to arrange parade of Teslas at White House
Donald Trump and Elon Musk won’t be able to go on ignoring the damage to the bottom line
The state of the US stock market is the only metric that matters to Trump, while Musk has done real harm to the Tesla brand
Can software updates make my EV better?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Investors seeking refuge from the not-so-magnificent seven
An alternative for investors seeking greater global diversification is the MSCI World Equal-Weighted index
About 20 Tesla cars damaged at Belfast dealership
Wing mirrors broken, windows smashed and dents to bodywork perpetrated
Musk – not Soros – is to blame for the ‘Tesla Chainsaw Massacre’
Shares have more than halved since peaking at $488 in December, erasing some $800 bn in market capitalisation
Never mind the shamrocks: White House showroom opens for business amid ‘Tesla Chainsaw Massacre’
Planet Business: Prime Video’s Apprentice nostalgia, Porsche executives’ sleepless nights and the EU’s proposed counter-tariffs. It’s another week on Planet Trump
Tesla tells Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US
Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Could boycotts be an effective way of protesting against the Trump administration?
The allure of America has already dimmed since the first Trump administration. As calls for boycotts grow in Europe, the second Trump administration may break the spell entirely
Tesla shares hurt by political backlash and bursting of the ‘bro bubble’
Company’s car deliveries in what was its biggest European market – Germany – are down 70%
Elon Musk’s Doge era puts Tesla in the doghouse
A comeback for the brand dubbed the ‘Swasticar’ could prove an uphill battle
EV sales up 25% despite overall decline in new car sales
Tesla sales in Ireland rise 31% despite declines in other European Markets
EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BYD pledges to work with rival Tesla to combat petrol cars
China ‘more open’ to foreign business than the west, says executive vice-president Stella Li
EU eases emissions rules on petrol cars to help industry
Fines for failing to meet CO₂ targets will only be levied in 2027 in recognition of slow EV take-up
Driving my Tesla in Ireland sometimes feels like wearing a red Maga hat
Musk-shame made me pause the day I completed my Tesla purchase. But any negativity I’ve felt since then is not based on genuine reaction to my car - it has more to do with my skewed social media bubble
‘Don’t buy a Swasticar’: Elon Musk is wrecking Tesla’s brand
Tesla is facing rising competition in the EV space, but that’s not its biggest problem
Irish Tesla owners: How do you feel about your car as Elon Musk makes the headlines?
Have your say: Sales of the electric car across Europe almost halved in January
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Trump and his contradictory economic agenda
US president stood for election on a pro-growth platform but with ostensibly anti-growth policies
Tesla reaches Irish milestone with 10,000 EVs sold and delivered
Elon Musk-helmed company will launch the Model Y SUV to the Irish market in May
Are the magnificent seven losing their shine in 2025?
Hedge funds are reducing exposure to mega-cap tech stocks
Elon Musk’s distractions imperil Tesla as rollercoaster ride continues
Crazy market behaviour cannot persist indefinitely
Forget Nvidia – the world’s hottest stock is Palantir Technologies
Company was the top-performing S&P 500 stock in 2024
How will Elon Musk’s business empire benefit from his relationship with Trump?
The world’s richest man now holds huge sway over its most powerful leader — and the US government
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
The baffling working from home puzzle. Something doesn’t make sense
Businesses are tightening hybrid work rules but homeworking levels have so far barely budged
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