“Tesla vehicles have become powerful political symbols and are now perceived as true far-right ‘totems,’ much to the dismay of those who purchased them solely as innovative and eco-friendly vehicles”, the plaintiffs’ law firm GKA said in a statement reported by Reuters.

A group of Tesla owners in France is taking the carmaker to court, alleging that CEO Elon Musk's political activities have made their vehicles "extreme-right" symbols. The lawsuit, brought by approximately 10 customers,

The latest tempest around Tesla's shares appears to have passed. Tesla’s (TSLA) stock rose for a fourth straight day Wednesday, climbing intraday well above the price at which it closed June 4. That was the session before a spat between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump led to a remarkable series of social-media posts and statements that

Tesla stock was rising early Tuesday, after a few comments from President Trump and a few tweets from Elon Musk, have investors less worried about last week’s feud. Shares of the electric vehicle maker were 2.

What Happened? Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after tension between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump continued to cool off. This de-escalation is likely a major relief for investors who had been worried about the potential negative impacts on Tesla's business,