Now California is pitting itself against Washington, D.C.The brewing battle makes investing in Tesla—and all the other car stocks—more difficult heading into 2025.Tesla stock took it on the chin Monday,

Tesla's electric vehicles likely would not qualify for California's new state tax credits under a proposal in the works if President-elect Donald Trump scraps the federal tax credit for EV purchases,

Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicles would be shut out from consumer rebates under a proposal by California Governor Gavin Newsom, pitting the prospective Democratic presidential hopeful against Republican power player Elon Musk.