Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns. The event’s executive director says the show asked the electric carmaker to withdraw because of a “primary concern” for the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors. Nicholl says Tesla was provided “multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw.” The automaker’s removal comes after so-called “Tesla Takedown” protests on the weekend, including in Ottawa and Vancouver, that denounced Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his role advising U.S. President Donald Trump, who has infuriated Canadians with talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state.