On Saturday, protests against Tesla's CEO Elon Musk took place along the A40 in west London as part of the global Takedown Tesla movement. Protesters expressed their frustrations with Musk's actions and rhetoric, labeling him as a figure connected to broader social issues such as fascism and white supremacy. Louise Cobbett-Witten, a participant, emphasized the need for collective action despite the protest's lack of a formal strategy. While Tesla faces declining sales in Europe, UK sales rose notably, highlighting the complex dynamics the company faces amidst rising dissent.
"We haven't got a big strategy besides just standing on the side of the street, holding signs and screaming." - Louise Cobbett-Witten, reflecting on the grassroots nature of the Takedown Tesla movement.
"As much as people are trying to not say these words, they are fascists, they are white supremacists, they're xenophobes, they're misogynists, and they're coming for everyone." - Louise Cobbett-Witten, addressing the perceived dangers of the groups she protests against.
"Dozens turned up on Saturday, their largest turnout since they began weeks ago." - An observation on the growing momentum of the protests against Tesla.
"Tesla sales have fallen in Europe, they rose in the UK by more than a fifth in February." - A contrast highlighting the mixed performance of Tesla in different markets.
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