{"id":2124574,"date":"2023-12-13T21:35:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T02:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/media-launches-attacks-on-tesla-in-apparent-bid-to-damage-elon-musk\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T21:39:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T02:39:24","slug":"media-launches-attacks-on-tesla-in-apparent-bid-to-damage-elon-musk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/media-launches-attacks-on-tesla-in-apparent-bid-to-damage-elon-musk\/","title":{"rendered":"Media targets Tesla in attempt to harm Elon Musk"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmedia-launches-attacks-on-tesla-in-apparent-bid-to-damage-elon-musk%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2124574&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Mainstream News Organizations Launch Attacks on Tesla<\/h2>\n<p>Mainstream news organizations have recently launched a \u2064series of attacks against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/tesla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tesla<\/a>, seemingly \u200bwith the intention \u2062of damaging the reputation\u200b of Tesla CEO \u2063Elon Musk, who also heads several other major companies.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cprimary focus of these attacks\u2063 revolves around what is being called a &#8220;recall&#8221; issued by Tesla for nearly every vehicle it has sold\u200d in\u200d the U.S. since 2012, totaling over \u2062two\u200c million vehicles. This action comes as a response to investigations by U.S. regulators into Tesla&#8217;s Autopilot system and its potential\u2064 involvement in \u200daccidents that have\u2063 occurred \u2063across the country in\u200c recent \u200dyears.<\/p>\n<p>A \u2063report from The New York Times exemplifies the way in which\u2062 the media has covered\u2064 this story, as the newspaper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/12\/13\/business\/tesla-autopilot-recall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claims<\/a> that Tesla&#8217;s &#8220;reputation for \u200bmaking \u200btechnologically advanced\u200b cars suffered a\u2063 blow&#8221; due to the\u200c recall.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t until later\u2063 in the Times&#8217; report that \u200breaders were informed that\u200d this \u2064&#8221;recall&#8221; was not\u200d a traditional recall, where customers have to physically bring\u200b their vehicles \u200bto a\u200c Tesla\u200d facility for servicing. Instead, Tesla, the world&#8217;s leading electric car manufacturer, is automatically sending wireless updates to \u2064all its cars through cellular networks. These updates include\u2063 new warnings and checks to ensure drivers\u200d are \u200dattentive on the road, with the \u200caim of\u2063 satisfying \u2062regulators.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tesla argues\u200c that data shows its Autopilot system, despite \u200dits involvement in some accidents, actually makes\u2063 its vehicles \u200bsafer. \u200cThe company believes \u200dit \u2063is &#8220;morally indefensible not to make these\u2062 systems available to a \u200bwider \u2063set \u2063of consumers,\u2064 given \u200dthe incontrovertible data\u2064 that shows it is saving \u200dlives\u200b and \u2063preventing injury.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;In the 4th quarter of 2022, we recorded one crash for every 4.85 million\u200d miles\u200b driven\u2063 in which drivers were\u2062 using Autopilot technology,&#8221; Tesla <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Tesla\/status\/1734374558105293081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stated<\/a>.\u200d &#8220;For drivers\u2062 who were not\u200b using Autopilot technology, we recorded one crash for every \u200d1.40 million miles driven. By comparison, the most \u200brecent data available from NHTSA and FHWA (from 2021) shows that in the United\u200b States there \u2062was an automobile crash \u2064approximately every\u2062 652,000\u200c miles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These\u2063 attacks against Musk and his companies have intensified since his \u200dbuyout offer for Twitter, now known as X, was accepted in April 2022. This is largely due\u2064 to the fact that many \u200dnarratives that shape the\u2063 news and policy originate on the platform.\u2062 With Musk now in\u200d control of the platform,\u200d the \u200dtargeting of predominantly\u200c conservative accounts has ceased.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO \u2063GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Another \u200dexample \u2064of the media distorting facts to \u200battack Tesla can be found in an NBC News <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/tech\/tech-news\/pedestrians-already-dying-record-levels-now-face-elon-musks-cybertruck-rcna128603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> published on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The report\u2063 claims \u200cthat Tesla&#8217;s new cybertruck\u200c will \u2062be &#8220;deadlier&#8221; \u200cthan other\u2062 vehicles due\u200b to its &#8220;6,800-pound electric \u2062behemoth with\u200b sports-car acceleration\u2062 that \u2062experts say \u200cwill \u200bbe lethal to pedestrians and occupants of \u200blighter vehicles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The\u200d far-left news organization cites &#8220;experts&#8221; to support this narrative, but crucial information is omitted from the report, such as\u2062 the fact\u2064 that the\u2064 Cybertruck is actually\u2062 one of the lightest electric trucks\u2062 to be produced.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Car and Driver lists the \u200ccurrent top electric trucks, all of which have fast acceleration, being delivered to\u200d customers\u200c as follows: Rivian \u2064R1T, 7,173 pounds; \u200bFord\u200c F-150 Lightning, 6,855 pounds; Chevrolet Silverado EV, 8,500 pounds; and GMC Hummer EV Pickup, 9,640 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>None \u2063of this \u2063information was included in NBC News&#8217; report.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>1) How does PAA data support the claim that there is an automobile\u2063 crash \u200bevery 436,000 miles \u2064on average?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  1) shows that, on average, there is an \u2064automobile crash every 436,000 miles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite these statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-reporters-grill-psaki-about-biden-promising-border-patrol-agents-in-photos-will-pay\/\" title=\"WATCH: Reporters Grill Psaki About Biden Promising Border Patrol Agents In Photos \u2018Will Pay\u2019\">mainstream news organizations<\/a> continue to paint Tesla in a negative light. They use headlines such as &#8220;Tesla Recalls \u200cMillions of Vehicles Due to Safety \u2064Concerns&#8221; to create\u2063 sensationalism and\u2063 grab the attention of readers. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this &#8220;recall&#8221; is not a traditional one and is instead an innovative\u200d approach to improving driver safety.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u2062 important to note that no other automobile manufacturer has taken such a proactive and technologically advanced approach to addressing safety concerns. Tesla has consistently pushed \u200bthe boundaries of innovation in the automotive industry, and this wireless\u2063 update is just another example of their commitment to improving safety on the roads.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the attacks on Elon Musk, in particular,\u200b seem to be driven by \u200ca desire to undermine his influence and \u2063success. Musk has made significant contributions to various industries, including electric vehicles, space exploration, and renewable \u2063energy. His visionary leadership has propelled Tesla to\u200d become one\u200d of the most \u200dvaluable companies in the world.<\/p>\n<p>One must question the motives of these mainstream news organizations and consider whether their attacks on Tesla and\u200d Musk are motivated by genuine concern for public safety or if they are\u200d simply\u2064 aiming to tarnish\u200c the reputation of a successful entrepreneur. It is not uncommon for influential figures or companies to face\u2064 backlash\u200d and criticism as they\u200d challenge traditional norms and disrupt established industries.<\/p>\n<p>Tesla&#8217;s\u2063 success has undoubtedly disrupted\u200b the automotive industry, and\u2064 this has created \u2062a certain level of discomfort among competitors \u2064and traditional media\u2063 outlets. Instead of acknowledging Tesla&#8217;s contributions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-electric-vehicle-company-promoted-by-biden-declares-bankruptcy\/\" title=\"Biden-backed EV Firm Files for Bankruptcy\">advancing sustainable transportation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amtrak-drops-7-3-billion-on-eco-friendly-trains\/\" title=\"Amtrak Drops .3 Billion On Eco-Friendly Trains\">reducing carbon emissions<\/a>, some \u200cchoose to focus on isolated incidents and portray them as systemic failures.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for\u200c consumers to look beyond sensational headlines and seek a balanced understanding of the situation.\u2062 Tesla&#8217;s commitment to safety \u2063and its track\u200d record of constantly\u200b improving its vehicles through software updates should not be overlooked or dismissed. The innovative approach taken by \u200dTesla should be applauded, rather than criticized.<\/p>\n<p>As Tesla continues to revolutionize the \u2062automotive industry and lead the transition towards a sustainable future,\u200c it is likely that \u200bmainstream news organizations will \u2063continue their \u200battacks. \u200cHowever, it\u2063 is up \u2064to the public to critically analyze the information presented and form their own opinions based on facts and data.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it is clear that\u2064 Tesla remains committed\u2063 to its mission of accelerating the world&#8217;s transition to sustainable energy, and the company&#8217;s proactive measures to improve safety should be recognized and celebrated. Instead of succumbing\u200d to sensationalism and negative narratives, let us focus on the incredible strides\u2062 Tesla is making towards a greener\u2063 and safer future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mainstream news targeted Tesla, aiming to harm CEO Elon Musk, who leads multiple major companies. The focus was on a &#8220;recall&#8221; affecting almost all Tesla vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2012, over two years<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2124575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2124574","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124574","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2124574"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2124574\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2124575"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2124574"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2124574"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2124574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}