Bangladesh, April 2 -- A Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome was set ablaze early On March 31 morning, destroying at least 17 electric vehicles and part of the building in what authorities are investigating as a potential arson attack. The incident marks the latest in a growing pattern of hostility toward Tesla, as a wave of vandalism and violence against the company spreads beyond the United States to Europe.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk swiftly condemned the attack, branding it as an act of “terrorism.” His remarks follow a series of similar incidents targeting Tesla-linked facilities and private vehicles, prompting concerns over an organized effort to undermine the company.

The Rome dealership fire follows an atta...