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Tesla customers in France sue over brand becoming 'extreme right'

A demonstrator holds a placard outside a Tesla centre, as part of a campaign encouraging people to boycott the brand, in London, Saturday, 15 March, 2025. © Alberto Pezzali / AP

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.

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