I clienti di Tesla francese intendono una causa sul marchio che diventa simbolo “estremo di destra”

Around 10 French clients with leases on Teslas are suing the US carmaker, run by Elon Musk, because they consider the vehicles to be “extreme-right” symbols, the law firm representing them said on Wednesday.

They feel they suffered “direct and concrete” damage from the way Teslas are now associated with “Elon Musk’s actions”, the GKA law firm said. They are demanding the Paris commercial court order their lease contracts be terminated and legal costs reimbursed, it said in a statement, signed by lawyers Patrick Klugman and Ivan Terel. The lawsuit comes as Tesla sales in the European Union have almost halved since the beginning of the year, a slump attributed to Musk’s political activities.

Better avoid those Citroëns, Renaults and Peugeots too, don’t want to be bundled with the nationalists….

Oh and avoid the german & japanese brands, for… historical reasons.

Go with Ford, wait, no. Kia, Dacia, Byd? What else?

On the plus side if this goes ahead I can maybe sue volkswagen

When a brand’s public image starts to reflect controversial it’s not surprising that loyal customers feel betrayed.