News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Tesla Sales Down 55% UK, 58% Spain, 59% Germany, 81% Netherlands, 93% Norway. Parent comment

Re:Tesla Sales Down 55% UK, 58% Spain, 59% Germany, 81% Neth... by ndsipa_pomu on Wednesday February 18, 2026 @06:37AM (#47059971)
A symbol of being a white nationalist racist?
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Tesla Sales Down 55% UK, 58% Spain, 59% Germany, 81% Neth... by hirako2000 on Wednesday February 18, 2026 @11:59AM (#47063198)
That escalated quickly. No I meant that owning a Tesla, like Apple or Prada is a status symbol. Income status. So if maintainance costs a lot it will reinforce that.

by no mean calling this out is advocating for status signaling , I myself would never buy a Tesla for this very reason.

[ Parent | on HN ]