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#Tesla is suing drivers who complain about their cars after accidents – and winning

Zhang gazed at the deflating airbag in front of her. She could never have imagined what was to come: Tesla sued her for defamation for complaining publicly about the car’s brakes — and won.

It is not common practice for #automakers — in China or elsewhere — to sue their customers. But Tesla has pioneered an aggressive legal strategy and leveraged the patronage of powerful leaders in China’s ruling Communist Party to silence critics, reap financial rewards and limit its accountability.

Tesla owner Elon #Musk is a self-described ‘free speech absolutist’ [except in practice]

https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/tesla-china-elon-musk-crash-b2696806.html

#bullying #bullies #corruption #AuthoritarianCapitalism