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15 rumors we've investigated about Tesla

Written by: Caroline Wazer

March 17, 2025

From fatality rates to a Roadster in space, we've looked into a range of claims about the Americ ...

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No evidence Trump compared Musk to 'Isaac Neutron' instead of Isaac Newton

Written by: Amelia Clarke

March 14, 2025

Almost 1,000 TikTok videos have lip-synched or reacted to audio purportedly capturing Trump maki ...

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A silver angular truck known as a Cybertruck in front of an office building labeled "T" for Tesla.

Unpacking claims about $400M 'armored Tesla' State Department contract

Written by: Rae Deng

Feb. 28, 2025

NPR obtained a State Department document — verified by Snopes — that contradicts the Trump admin ...

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Musk mocked in Tesla 'Swasticar' poster at London bus stop

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 26, 2025

A group named Everyone Hates Elon claimed responsibility for the poster. "We don't want his cars ...

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Here's what we know about Musk's donation of Tesla shares to charity

Written by: Amelia Clarke

Feb. 26, 2025

Facebook users spread a rumor that Musk donated $112 million worth of Tesla shares to help the h ...

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Here's why some people think Tesla automobiles can 'see ghosts'

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 25, 2025

We tested the theory by driving a Model 3 through a cemetery.

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What we know about claims State Department was set to buy $400M in 'armored Teslas'

Written by: Rae Deng

Feb. 14, 2025

The department said via email that it has not awarded Tesla — or any manufacturer — a contract t ...

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Tesla 'Replaced' Laid-Off Staff with H-1B Visa Workers? Here's What We Know

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 17, 2025

In spring 2024, Tesla laid off roughly 6,600 workers. According to labor statistics, it filed ab ...

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A blue car appears crashed, with it appearing heavily dented with windows shattered.

Study Claimed Tesla Had Highest Fatality Rate of Any Car Brand – But Is It True?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 11, 2025

A car search-engine site analyzed nationwide data, but a closer look revealed possible problems.

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The Facts Behind Accusations Tesla 'Replaced' Laid-Off Staff with H-1B Visa Workers

Written by: Jack Izzo

Jan. 10, 2025

Tesla laid off roughly 6,600 workers in spring 2024 — around the same time labor statistics show ...

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Tesla Cybertruck Intentionally Blown Up in Front of Trump Hotel. What We Know About the Suspect

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona Alex Kasprak

Jan. 2, 2025

Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential terrorist act.

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Elon Musk Urged People to Stop Donating to Wikipedia. Here's Why

Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz

Dec. 27, 2024

Calling the free online collaborative encyclopedia "Wokepedia," Musk said it should "restore bal ...

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Misleading Meme Compares Ford Pinto and Tesla Fire Fatality Statistics

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 13, 2024

Snopes looked at the data after the politically progressive Facebook page The Other 98% compared ...

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A white man holding a coffee cup is pictured next to an article that says, "Elon Musk Considers Melting Down Statue of Liberty To Make Series of Limited Edition Cyber Trucks."

Fake CNN Article Claims Elon Musk Is Considering Melting Statue of Liberty to Make Cybertrucks

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 11, 2024

Musk jokingly responded to the rumor on X, "No, I definitely melted it down 1,000%."

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Tesla Made More Cars Than It Sold in Q1 2024, Some of Which Were Visible from Space

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Dec. 10, 2024

Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker picked up delivery following overproduction at the start of 2024.

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CNN Reported Elon Musk's Considering Melting Statue of Liberty to Make Limited-Edition Cybertrucks?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 4, 2024

One user said: "Letting Elon melt down the Statue of Liberty to make Cybertrucks is like… the mo ...

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Tesla Announced Release of Hydrogen-Powered Car, the 'Model H'?

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Dec. 3, 2024

Articles claimed that Elon Musk, once a critic of hydrogen-powered cars, reversed his position.

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Tale of Musk Rewarding Black Good Samaritan for Fixing His Mother's Flat Tire Is Fiction

Written by: Jordan Liles

Dec. 3, 2024

One commenter said of the story, "I am 67 and a veteran. This even brought a tear to my my eyes. ...

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No, Photo Doesn't Show 2 Tesla Cybertrucks Involved in Major Crash

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 4, 2024

One user sarcastically remarked: "I see things are going well for the Cybertruck."

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Video Shows Tesla Hitting Deer While in Self-Driving Mode. Here's What We Know

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 1, 2024

The owner of the car said the collision was caused by a "perfect storm" of factors, including lo ...

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