Fire Destroys 17 Teslas at Dealership Near Rome as Investigations Continue

Italian authorities are probing the possibility of arson in the latest attack on Tesla, following a wave of vandalism and protests tied to Elon Musk's political role.

A fire at a Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome destroyed 17 vehicles, with no injuries reported as the site was unoccupied at the time.
Italian fire officials are investigating the cause, with arson being considered as a potential factor in the incident.
Local police are reviewing surveillance footage and have interviewed the dealership owners as part of the ongoing investigation.
The fire follows weeks of vandalism across Italy targeting Tesla vehicles with anti-Elon Musk and anti-Donald Trump graffiti.
Environmental groups have also targeted Tesla dealerships in Milan recently, highlighting broader discontent with Musk's political and corporate actions.