Clarkson Wins Tesla Review Case: Jeremy Clarkson, the American Journalist and host of BBC’s Top Gear was sued for defamation 17 years ago after giving a bad review about Elon Musk’s Tesla. He called Tesla unreliable and ridiculously expensive. Clarkson also jokes about how it weighed more than most moons, which basically meant it didn’t handle very well. He resurfaced on the internet because of a segment with The Times after the Tesla Takedown Movement. If you are someone who wants to know more about what Clarkson said in the segment, this article is for you. It brings you everything you need to know about Clarkson declaring his win 17 years after the suit was filed.
Clarkson Wins Tesla Review Case: The Lawsuit
Jeremy Clarkson and the BBC were sued for defamation after he gave a firm but fair review of Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster. The review was officially aired on Top Gear which was one of the most popular shows around the globe. The review featured Jeremy Clarkson, who was at times referring to it as “brown rice eco-cars.” However, he also praised the Roadster for being biblically fast. However, during the test, two of the Tesla cars broke down. The lawsuit Tesla filed was dismissed in 2013.
Clarkson Statement To The Times
On the 23rd of March 2025, which was a Sunday, Clarkson, in a segment with The Times, explained how Musk was very angry about the review and sued him for defamation. Clarkson also added that Musk claimed he had a problem with electric cars and had written that piece even before setting foot in the car. Jeremy also mentioned how Elon lost the case and that he thinks he never really got over it.
Clarkson Statement About The Suit And The Current Situation
Jeremy Clarkson also explained how Elon still claims that Jeremy was biased and pretended his car broke down when it hadn’t. However, in reality, it really breaks down. He also added that he really thinks he should have sued Musk back. But, he did not because he feared Musk would call him a paedo. Therefore, instead of suing him, he just waited on the riverbank for his body to float past. Considering the current situation of Tesla, he also added that it has finally. Clarkson also stated that his reviews were always scrupulously fair. He added that he’s happy to see Elon being pecked to death by the very people who put him on the pedestal in the first place.
Clarkson’s Comment On Tesla’s Downfall
In another one of his features, Clarkson commented on Tesla’s downfall since Trump appointed Elon Musk. He mentioned that things in the current situation are so bad that one of his friends who was trying to save the world now fitted a sticker to his Tesla that says he bought it before he knew Musk was an idiot. The vandalism, as well as the whole Tesla Takedown Movement, has resulted in a great loss for Tesla. He also stated that he warned the Tesla buyers 17 years ago of what good would come of their buying choice, but they listened to Musk instead.
Musk’s Thoughts After The Dismissal Of The Lawsuit
Elon Musk, after the dismissal of the lawsuit, mentioned how he was surprised to find out Top Gear was even on the BBC. He also added saying Clarkson’s show is much more about entertainment than about truth. He also stated that he has enjoyed Top Gear shows in the past, and Clarkson can be very funny and irrelevant. But, according to Elon, Jeremy has a strong bias against electric cars, and Americans and Tesla were both. So, they were in the worst possible situation for someone like Clarkson.
