Kia trolls Tesla with scathing Elon Musk callout

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(Image credit: KIA Norway)

Kia recently launched a bold campaign criticising Tesla's controversial CEO, Elon Musk. The brazen ad features a sticker that reads "I bought this after Elon went crazy,” pasted on the rear bumper of its EV3 model in a cheeky dig that illuminates Kia as a reliable alternative.

From its infamous overlord to its multiple Cybertruck design fails, Tesla has transformed from an electric vehicle pioneer to a highly divisive brand. With Musk becoming an increasingly contentious figure in the public eye, Kia's callout makes crafty use of viral controversy, suggesting that Musk's actions could be Tesla's final nail in the coffin.

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Natalie Fear
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Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.

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