Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become an increasingly public — and highly divisive — figure in the Trump administration, putting some Tesla drivers who disagree with his politics in a tough spot.

Footage of a car park full of brand new Teslas has highlighted a major "issue" Elon Musk's brand faces in the Australian market. The scene, spotted in Perth, shows hundreds of vehicles parked, with industry insider Paul Maric explaining the cars are in a "holding yard" waiting to be sold.

CEO Elon Musk returned to his day job on March 20 to hold an unexpected company all-hands. It was a subdued Musk leading the meeting, and at times, he seemed incredibly gracious to the staff of his electric vehicle company.

Musk defended smearing the Gulf War veteran and astronaut and Kelly accused Musk of crassly seeking tax cuts for billionaires.

Elon Musk’s EV is, by far, the most popular car make of its kind in Sonoma and Napa counties. But drivers are weighing the benefits of ownership against their political affiliations.

The NASCAR hero who used his helicopter to supply essential items and the internet has been named as the Honorary Pace Car driver for the Goodyear 400.

The vandalism comes as Tesla has become a prime target in the ongoing opposition against Musk and his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency under President Trump.

Tesla is pushing to change a Wisconsin law prohibiting it from opening car dealerships. That comes as CEO Elon Musk has been investing heavily to influence elections in that state, including in the judicial branch.