Elon Musk has long been the linchpin of Tesla's appeal, commanding unbelievable hype that has elevated the automaker to a stellar stock position while giving it cultural staying power. But the marriage is getting ugly.

Tae Helton, a car aficionado who lives minutes from Tesla Inc.’s flagship California factory, bought one Tesla for the family fleet and nearly purchased a second one last year.After Elon Musk made gestures resembling a Nazi salute at an inauguration event for President Donald Trump last month,

As the world’s richest person, Elon Musk isn’t short of opportunity. From TikTok to Nissan, his name comes up time and again during potential deals across Asia, no matter how outlandish.