Automakers

Vancouver auto show boss on Tesla’s removal and whether it’s welcome back

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 dominated the automaker's global sales in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Tesla’s removal from the show had no political element, Vancouver International Auto Show Executive Director Eric Nicholl said. (LAURENCE ILIFF/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
April 01, 2025 11:32 AM
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 dominated the automaker's global sales in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Tesla’s removal from the show had no political element, Vancouver International Auto Show Executive Director Eric Nicholl said. (LAURENCE ILIFF/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

Following weeks of worsening vandalism at Tesla dealerships across North America and threats of violence accompanying expected on-site demonstrations, Vancouver International Auto Show Executive Director Eric Nicholl made what he described as the “hardest decision” of his career.

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