In Canada and the U.S., there have been incidents of people lighting Tesla vehicles, chargers on fire
The organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show have decided to remove Tesla from the lineup.
Auto show executive director Eric Nicholl said in an emailed statement Tuesday (March 18) that the organization decided to remove Tesla as a participant in the event, “after the automaker was provided multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw.”
“The Vancouver Auto Show’s primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff. This decision will ensure all attendees can be solely focused on enjoying the many positive elements of the event,” Nicholl added.
The Vancouver International Auto Show runs March 19 to 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event is described as “Western Canada’s premiere automotive experience and B.C.’s best attended consumer show.”
The move comes as tensions have heightened around Tesla products and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has become a senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump amid an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada.
More to come.
