It sells?

Bit like Paris Hilton and her buddy who had the TV show where they pretended to be much dumber than they are. Sad of course.

I think he is actually fairly smart and doing an act.
He is 100% willing to be an ass "for view and clicks". This is a shame in my books. More respect to folks who carry themselves respectably.

yes, the mental process is fundamentally different.

what interest rate was the basis for $1600 payment?
Here (Finland) current rates are in the 3-3.5% range I think.

1.5% and the like cause a lot of bad decisions imo.

I think giving Tucker a voice and a platform is the wrong play.

Too bad Tesla critics' visas will be voided so we can't make it to the eventual TSLAQ party.

Had to check the year. Felt very 2020 but then again every year is like 2019 or 2017 when it comes to Tesla autonomy.

I agree I'm sentiment but...

say is say: "bananas are my thing, you'd never hear me say 'I hate bananas'" and then the media published:
"Heikki says he hates bananas.
Yesterday he said: 'I hate bananas'

Context can matter enough. I haven't paid too much attention to this case.

*correction:
I've been aware of it being like this for 7 years. It was likely like that already way before.

4 pictures.
1. Ark model from few years back.
2. Tesla vs VW group European sales.
3. Tesla sales in Europe
4. VW group sales in Europe.

I absolutely expose my kids to lame things and boredom on purpose. But I don't think it sucks ass. They fill the void with things I couldn't come up with.

☝️It's been like this for 7 years. You look back what was the story 2 years ago and nothing has gone like the rosy prediction (Ark's monte carlo simulation said 9 million cars sold this year and 18 million next). But this is how it's been already for years. Reality is not a factor.
One day maybe.

Not only because of that. In many places 2024 numbers were down from 2023. They have nothing new to offer. Competition is fierce. In EU VW group has 25% market share of EVs, Tesla 7%. And there are no real follow up or expansion products in sight.
The margin crusher model might sell some.

The other picture was meant to be this to show the context.

(one) Person of the year

**pretty pricey price of 0.15€....

Now it is a power bank with 2kWh battery.

I still think you are better off buying a 5kWh LFP home battery (1500€, maybe 2000€ with inverter)
AND
a really good smart exercise bike for 1200€.

You can buy nice thins with the remaining 500+ € and have A LOT better battery and bike.

You are right to call me out on that. Now here is the correct answer.