The cause of a fire at a Tesla dealer in Rome early on Monday remained under investigations, firefighters told BI.

Summary

A fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome’s Torre Angela district early Monday destroyed 17 cars and damaged the building. No injuries were reported, but investigators are exploring multiple causes, including arson.

The incident follows recent Tesla vandalism in Rome amid rising backlash against Elon Musk’s leadership and cost-cutting at DOGE.

Tesla has faced arson, protests, and boycott calls across the US and Europe.

The company’s stock fell 5% Monday, down 34% this year, with sales dropping sharply in both the US and Europe.

  • DaddleDew@lemmy.worldEnglish
    114·
    2 days ago

    And this is why most corporations get rid of their CEOs if they become toxic to the brand. But Musk has placed people who are loyal to him on the board. That’s how he stole the company from its original founders and this is how he’ll be allowed to run the company into the ground as if he owned it.

    • TronBronson@lemmy.worldEnglish
      43·
      2 days ago

      Just like trump in the white house, we should experience similar trajectories. Maniac in charge sorrounded by yes men.