German far-right party taps Musk for a company car after BMW pulls out
A German far-right party has asked Elon Musk's side for a company car after BMW backed out of supplying one, Bloomberg reports — reviving scrutiny of Musk's ties to Germany's far right.
According to Bloomberg, a German far-right party asked Elon Musk's side for vehicle support after its plan to get an official car from BMW fell through. The report didn't detail why BMW pulled out.
Musk has previously drawn controversy in German politics for publicly voicing support for far-right parties. It's unclear whether the request will be fulfilled, or how it could affect Tesla's brand if it is.
It isn't a direct earnings issue for Tesla, but it's a reputational risk worth watching for shareholders, given Germany is one of Tesla's largest European markets and the brand could again be drawn into political controversy there.
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