Teslas Torched at Las Vegas Facility in 'Targeted Attack'
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Several cars were damaged in what police have called a 'targeted attack' at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas.

Summary

A suspect vandalized and set fire to Teslas at a Las Vegas Collision Center early Tuesday in what police call a “targeted attack.”

The assailant, dressed in black, shot at five vehicles, torched two, and left an undetonated Molotov cocktail. They also spray-painted “Resist” on the building.

Authorities have not confirmed a political motive but noted Elon Musk’s ties to Trump. The FBI is investigating, warning that such acts are federal crimes.

Tesla has faced backlash amid Musk’s government role and far-right politics.

  • Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world
    15·
    23 hours ago

    I just came across this relevant article this morning.

    “If vandalism involving Tesla vehicles continues to rise and doesn’t go back down, we could see rates rise for comprehensive coverage in the future,” he said.

    Martin explained that when carried, vandalism is covered by the comprehensive portion of an auto policy. While vandalism claims typically don’t increase insurance rates as much as collision claims, they can impact rates, she explained.

    Martin added: “Since the recent rise in vandalism is focused on Teslas and not other make vehicles, drivers who carry Tesla Insurance may see a higher premium hike than those who have coverage with other carriers, since the risk of loss isn’t as diversified.”

    • drzoidberg@lemmy.world
      4·
      16 hours ago

      Absolutely. Insurance companies are in the business of not paying insurance claims. They’re not in the business of just wantonly giving out money. If they pay out to a client often enough, they drop that client. It’s even worse for the insurance companies, cause the cars haven’t even depreciated in value yet, they’re still on the lot and unsold. Their retail value is set, and every swasitruck that burns, is another $100k payout. Insurance companies will only pay out so many times before their risk assessment team says it’s not worth it.

      And once you’re dropped from one company cause you’re a high risk, every other insurance provider raises their rates for you, or they refuse because they don’t want the loss.

      Burn enough swastikars and there’s no insurance, and that’s when you start to literally burn his money.