Overview

• Seven Tesla vehicles were set on fire near a dealership in Ottersberg, Germany, early Saturday morning, with investigations ongoing into potential links to 'Tesla Takedown' protests.
• Authorities in Ottersberg warned residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke from the vehicle fires.
• The 'Tesla Takedown' movement has organized protests across Germany and the United States, criticizing Elon Musk's political affiliations and Tesla's environmental and labor practices.
• The U.S. Justice Department has escalated its response, declaring acts of vandalism against Tesla as 'domestic terrorism' and pledging severe penalties for those involved.
• Protests in Germany are planned in cities including Berlin, Hamburg, and Grünheide, while demonstrations in the U.S. are expected at up to 100 locations.