This is absolutely disgraceful journalism from the @dailyecho.
A 93-year-old man has tragically lost his life following a collision involving THREE vehicles.
A Ford Focus, a Kia Sportage and a Tesla Model Y.
Yet which vehicle does the Daily Echo choose to single out in its headline?
The Tesla.
Not the Ford Focus, which the deceased man was actually driving.
Not the Kia Sportage, which was also involved.
Just the Tesla.
Why?
There is absolutely nothing in the information presented to suggest that the Tesla, its technology or the fact it was electric caused the collision.
So why is Tesla the only manufacturer considered important enough to feature in the headline?
This is a perfect example of the selective reporting that fuels misinformation and negative perceptions around electric vehicles.
Three cars involved.
Three different manufacturers.
One singled out for the headline.
A man has lost his life.
His death deserves accurate, respectful reporting, not a headline that unnecessarily draws attention to one particular brand.
Journalism should be about reporting the facts, not exploiting a tragedy for clicks.
The Daily Echo should be ashamed of this headline.
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@kalkiverxe@elonmusk Shouldn't this request go to the president of the US? And there is no monopoly here, just very little competition by their choice.
@fxcarden@CKEVS1998 Their vehicles used to be equipped with Homelink. A lot of people don't need it. Why would they be made to pay for something they couldn't use? Btw, you can either get Homelink with no subscription or MyQ with a subscription.
Halloween Mode now rolling out ๐
This spooky update turns your Tesla into a haunted house on wheels
โ Ghost costume on your car's avatar
โ Enable Trick or Treat to play spooky sounds & flicker the lights when visitors approach
โ New haunting lightย show, wraps & lock sound
โ A rather chilling Photobooth
โ Frighten people remotely by speaking through the app...your car will say it in a voice of its own
Side effects may include neighborhood notoriety