Elon Musk's picture of dinner with Donald Trump, Melania goes viral; Tesla boss says '2026 is going to be amazing'.

President Donald Trump said he would be buying a “brand new” Tesla to support his senior adviser Elon Musk, as the stock market shows shares of the electric car company tumbling.

Two names dominated the automotive headlines last year like no others: Donald Trump and Elon Musk, whether in combination or, at one point, in fierce opposition. But there were plenty of other headline makers in a year that saw the auto industry wracked in turmoil.

Elon Musk has responded to online claims that he is heavily funding Republican campaigns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Photos from Donald and Melania Trump's New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. Elon Musk and son attended as did vice president-elect JD Vance.