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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Elon Musk Launches Tesla Diner With Robot Servers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has launched the company's first Diner & Drive-In in Hollywood, Los Angeles, combining retro Americana with robot servers and synchronized movie screenings. The diner debuted on Santa Monica Boulevard, with hundreds of guests forming lines on opening day. Newsweek contacted Tesla for more information about the event via email. Why It Matters Since departing the White House, Musk has focused more on the tech companies that made him the richest man in the world, spending more time at Tesla, SpaceX and X to restore their reputations after his brands took a hit during his time on the front line of the Trump administration. Tesla, which became a focal point for anti-Musk protests during the first few months of Trump's second presidency, has been one of his main focuses. What To Know Located at 7001 West Santa Monica Boulevard, the Tesla Diner operates 24/7 and features both outdoor and indoor seating for up to 250 guests. The drive-in concept allows customers to order traditional American diner food—including burgers, chicken wings, hot dogs and hand-spun milkshakes—using the Tesla Diner app accessible on the car's touch screen or from pedestrian kiosks. The food is served in Cybertruck-shaped food boxes, and the site doubles as a retail space for Tesla merchandise. The Hollywood venue is not exclusive to Tesla owners. It welcomes pedestrians and tourists, seeking to serve as a pop-culture destination. Two massive LED screens, each about 45 feet wide, show curated short films with synced car audio. Elon Musk's new Tesla Diner & Drive-In, seen while undergoing testing, in Hollywood, California, on July 11. Elon Musk's new Tesla Diner & Drive-In, seen while undergoing testing, in Hollywood, California, on July 11. Getty Images Food is delivered by roller-skating staff and Optimus robots, a new Tesla android that Musk has pitched as the future of automated assistance following its launch in 2024. Musk originally floated the retro-diner concept in 2018, with city construction approvals for the Hollywood location secured in 2023. Prior to the public unveiling, Tesla hosted a soft launch for local first responders and car club members. Who People Are Saying Elon Musk wrote about the event on his social media platform X on Monday: "If our retro-futuristic diner turns out well, which I think it will, Tesla will establish these in major cities around the world, as well as at Supercharger sites on long distance routes. An island of good food, good vibes & entertainment, all while Supercharging!" What Happens Next Musk has indicated that Tesla could expand the Diner & Drive-In format to additional urban centers and select Supercharger locations across the U.S. and globally, if the Hollywood pilot generates enough public interest and income.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Stock Disemboweled After Elon Musk's Latest Bizarre Stunt
Billionaire Elon Musk is seemingly making good on his threat of creating his own "America Party" political party — and Tesla investors couldn't be more unhappy. After Congress passed president Donald Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" last week — a piece of legislation Musk has called a "disgusting abomination" and "utterly insane" — Musk announced that his new party could focus "on just two or three Senate seats and eight to 10 House districts." "When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste and graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," Musk tweeted over the weekend. "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom." The market clearly isn't convinced: Tesla shares took a nosedive in light of the news on Monday, sliding more than seven percent as the day opened. Investors in Musk's EV maker had already been highly wary of his political scheming. His latest comments appear to have hit a nerve, inciting fears that the richest man in the world has become far too distracted from effectively leading the company. The timing couldn't be worse. Musk has already greatly tarnished the company's brand due to his embrace of far-right extremist ideologies, with anti-Musk sentiment leading to cratering sales across the globe and leaving an enormous dent in the company's finances. The company's long-awaited launch of an autonomous ride-hailing service has also been chaotic — to say the least — showing that Tesla is still a very long way from meaningfully competing with the likes of Waymo. In May, Musk claimed that he would be taking a step back from politics, which sent Tesla's shares soaring. Now that the mercurial CEO is doubling down on doing the polar opposite, investors are predictably spooked by the huge swings in priorities. "Very simply Musk diving deeper into politics and now trying to take on the Beltway establishment is exactly the opposite direction that Tesla investors/shareholders want him to take during this crucial period for the Tesla story," Wedbush Securities analyst and Tesla bull Dan Ives wrote in a Sunday note. Ives argued that Musk's announcement of a new political party could place even more strain on his already troubled relationship with those who are propping up Tesla's astronomical $1 trillion valuation. "While the core Musk supporters will back Musk at every turn no matter what, there is broader sense of exhaustion from many Tesla investors that Musk keeps heading down the political track," Ives wrote. For his part, Trump wasn't impressed by Musk's declaration of war, calling his plans "ridiculous" in a Truth Social post, and arguing that the billionaire had gone "completely off the rails." In short, it doesn't take much to see the precarious position Tesla finds itself in. It remains to be seen whether Tesla investors will have finally had enough of his antics. Experts are already wary of the possibility that the company's stock is massively overvalued, with its share price serving as an indicator of Musk's popularity — rather than a healthy car business. More on Tesla: Tesla Fans Rage Against Elon Musk as They Lose Money on Polymarket After Doing Exactly What He Told Them to Do Sign in to access your portfolio
The Market Online
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Market Open: U.S. Job Data Silences Futures
US Job data data due out later today has stilled futures of Canada's main stock index today Market Numbers (Futures) TSX : Up ( 0.05%) 26,869.66TSXV: Up (2.52%) 751.85DOW: Up (0.13%) 44,832.00NASDAQ: Up (0.10%) 22,866.50 FTSE: Up(0.51%) 8,819.69 In the Headlines: Bombardier shares jumped after landing a blockbuster deal to sell 50 jets worth US$1.7 billion, marking a major boost for the Canadian aerospace giant And Tesla sales sank 13% in Q2 as the anti-Musk boycott persisted and rivals capitalized on the fallout. Currencies Update: (Futures) The loonie is flat this morning at 0.01% to $0.7357 U.S., inched up against the Euro by 0.10% to $0.6249 and Bitcoin lifted by another 2.18% to CDN$148,933.73 Commodities: (Futures) Natural Gas: Up (0.82%), 3.52WTI: Down (0.16%), 67.34Gold: Down (0.82%), 3,329.78 Copper: Down (0.05%) 6.23 To stay up-to-date on all of your market news head to Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. The material provided in this article is for information only and should not be treated as investment advice. For full disclaimer information, please click here
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Former Tesla Dealership Manager Says It's "Game Over" for Elon Musk
Back in May, as Tesla Takedown rallies and anti-Musk vandalism rocked the world, Tesla dealership manager Matthew LaBrot launched "Tesla Employees Against Elon" — an act of protest that swiftly got him fired. We wrote about LaBrot's symbolic act of defiance against Musk's political maneuvers at the time. Now, a fresh tell-all interview with Hard Reset is shining some light on just how drastically things have changed for Tesla over the past few months. LaBrot is, first and foremost, a Tesla superfan. He currently rotates between driving a Tesla Model Y and a Cybertruck, despite getting sacked by the company. A self-described "EV activist," LaBrot's issue isn't with the brand per se, as his website makes clear: "the problem is Elon." "You know, this wasn't a new thing for me," he said of his digital protest. "For almost six years, I've been focused on overcoming misinformation about EVs and helping grow that mission." "Once we hit a tipping point where the person who's running this company is now pushing customers away from the mission, then the priority shifted," he continued. "That priority was to be an activist to try to save the company." Having worked with Tesla since 2019, LaBrot had a front row seat as the trepidation with Musk began to set in. In recent years, he found it wasn't hesitation over electric vehicles, but with the noxious man the brand now seemed to represent pushing customers away. "We noticed customers, return customers, shying away from us a little bit," he noted. "And that's when I started to see the things that he [Musk] was putting on Twitter and the political views he started to have." The tipping point, the former EV salesman said, was the billionaire's infamous salute. "When it came to the salute — I still call it a salute — I was like, Tesla's going to take care of this," he told Hard Reset. "In 2010, CEOs were getting fired for having affairs. This guy's doing all this crazy stuff and Tesla's not going to do anything?" That was when he realized how deep Musk's rot went, especially when Tesla's board of directors "doubled down and made him even more of a figurehead." Now, LaBrot's not surprised that decision is biting those same executives in the craw. Going forward, "they're absolutely hosed," he said. "I expect gigantic drops in sales, even potentially lower than Q1 sales." Asked whether Musk can fix the damage he's caused the brand, the former manager isn't optimistic. "I don't think that there's anything he can do to change the people's opinion that have decided they're not going to support Tesla outside of him leaving," LaBrot asserted. "A lot of people that I've spoken to don't even think that's enough at this point," he added. "They want him to sell all his shares and things like that, which I don't expect. I think for Tesla, as far as vehicle sales go, it's game over." More on Tesla: Tesla Can't Find Legal Places to Store All Its Unsold Cybertrucks Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Trees Not Tesla': Australian city's protest ignites a war over environment- and Elon Musk
When two environmental activists began opposing Tesla's proposed battery recycling facility in Tonsley, a suburb south of Adelaide, they expected 's controversial reputation might sway local opinion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What they did not anticipate was the level of anti-Musk sentiment expressed globally, particularly outside the United States. The activists, who use pseudonyms Neon and Zane to shield themselves from potential harassment by Musk's supporters, founded a grassroots campaign called 'Trees Not Teslas.' Their aim was to protect approximately 60 trees located in one of the few remaining green spaces in Tonsley, a site that Tesla has proposed for the facility, as reported by CNN. Adelaide Tesla factory backlash as Marion locals revolt "We're struggling for designated green spaces … and it's just an insult to try and take away the one bit that's left within the Tonsley area," said Neon, a former Tonsley resident who now works nearby. The local council's community consultation revealed overwhelming public opposition to the plan, with 95 per cent of more than 900 submissions against it. Many responses cited hostility toward Musk himself, with a total of 229 mentions of the terms 'Nazi,' 'Nazism,' or related language recorded in the official consultation document. Musk's high-profile persona, polarising commentary, and visible online presence have made him a lightning rod for critics of Trump-era policies, even abroad. As the current head of Tesla and former leader of the US Department of Government Efficiency, Musk remains a controversial figure globally. One particularly scathing public submission read: "You and I both know it's getting torched every few months because of the Nazi implications. You really want that bought [sic] up every single meeting?" The backlash also references Musk's widely criticised hand gesture during Trump's January post-inauguration event, which some observers likened to fascist symbolism. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In response to the allegations, Musk posted on X: 'The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired.' Despite the community opposition, the Marion Council has approved the proposal to advance to the state government for consideration. The plan's future now rests with South Australian authorities, even as resistance within the community continues to grow. The council voted 8-3 in favour of the proposal, with the mayor Hanna highlighting the potential creation of 100 jobs and additional local tax revenue that would help residents during the economic downturn. The mayor emphasised these benefits as crucial factors in the decision. "To have a substantial new factory come into the area is very significant, and it's adjacent to a high-tech manufacturing area, which we developed in the place of an old car plant. So, it actually fits in very well to have a factory that recycles electric batteries," Hanna said. Councillor Sarah Luscombe, who opposed the proposal, expressed concerns about disregarding community wishes for increased greenery. She noted that the council's strategic vision emphasises creating a "livable, sustainable community." "The people that I've spoken to in the community are just sick and tired of seeing their interests overshadowed by those of large corporations," Luscombe said. "More and more, we're seeing communities just saying, 'Well, hang on, I do want to have a say here, and I do want my views to be counted.'" Tesla has faced recent challenges globally, with vandalism targeting their showrooms and vehicles due to Musk's support of far-right European parties and various policies. Members of Extinction Rebellion demonstrated their opposition by spray-painting anti-DOGE messages on a Tesla showroom in New York City on April 22. Despite receiving hostile correspondence following the approval, Mayor Hanna remained unconcerned about potential violent reactions. He maintained his neutral stance, stating, "I'm speaking as a mayor, and I don't actually take any political or ideological stance. I just try and make life beautiful for the people in my area." South Australian Local Government Minister Joe Szakacs indicated he would follow standard procedures regarding land sale approval. "Our Government welcomes investment and job creation in South Australia and is proud of its commitment to deliver 100 per cent net renewables by 2027," he told CNN. Meanwhile in another development, Musk is currently ongoing feud with President , which has further amplified scrutiny. Their alliance was driven by shared disdain for 'wokeism' and traditional institutions, and shaped by Musk's admiration for hardline thinkers like Curtis Yarvin. For a while, it was mutual admiration- Trump praised SpaceX launches, Musk posted memes from the White House. But cracks began to show over issues like H-1B visas, tariffs, and above all, Trump's sweeping 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' which slashed clean energy subsidies vital to Musk's businesses. By May 2025, Musk resigned from his government post. Then came the real rupture. Musk publicly opposed Trump's policies, floated alternate presidential picks, and hinted at forming a new political party. Trump, from his side, threatened Musk's government contracts, prompting Musk to escalate with wild insinuations- suggesting Trump's name appeared in the Epstein files.
