The mainline auto makers get kid gloves compared to Tesla. But then again, auto press always knows who pays for the buffets and junkets.
I've been on jalopnik for what seems like a decade now, through the Univision years and the PE Spanfeller years, and the death of deadspin.
The top article on Jalopnik right now: "The Mercedes G-Wagen Is Objectively Impressive But Still A Dumb Car"
The next article: "Jaguar XE And XF Sportbrake Wagon: Dead"
Followed by "Mercedes-Benz Gives Up On Manuals"
Meanwhile, after a Tesla suffered catastrophic structural failure that could have killed or maimed someone, the title of the related article is simply: " Brand-New Tesla Model Y's Roof Flies Off on First Drive Home."
What's the deal with tesla fans? Sure, every brand has fanatics and haters, but tesla fans are special. They froth at the mouth like an attack dog. Any single miniscule criticism of tesla is treated like you'd pisssed on the dinner table. They're like some hybrid of a 12-year old who thinks the supra has 1000 horsepower stock, and a basement dweller who thinks the Oculus is the pinnacle of technology.
Seriously, what's in the kool-aid and why has no one called the FDA about it?
On Jalopnik today, Wednesday October 7, 9:30 pm:
3 Tesla - roof flies off! They're ignoring me! Tesla alleges sabotage!
One BMW - NEW $40000 motorcycle! 0 GM 0 Toyota 1 Ford - Mach-E $3000 cheaper!