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UK court dismisses Tesla libel suit against BBC's Top Gear

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UK court dismisses Tesla libel suit against BBC's Top Gear

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Tesla sued the BBC over a 2008 Top Gear segment depicting the Roadster running out of charge; the High Court struck out the claims in 2011 and the Court of Appeal upheld that in 2013.

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Source: Top Gear row: Tesla loses appeal over Jeremy Clarkson review | Media law | The Guardian

  1. Top Gear row: Tesla loses appeal over Jeremy Clarkson review | Media law | The Guardian
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