Tesla’s quarterly registrations drop 15% in key California market amid Elon Musk backlash

Tesla’s electric-vehicle registrations in California dropped 15.1% during the first quarter, industry data showed, signaling an accelerated decline and growing challenges for the Elon Musk-led automaker in its biggest U.S. market. In California, often viewed as a bellwether for EV trends, Tesla’s share has fallen to 43.9% from 55.5% a year earlier, while brands such as Honda, Ford, and GM’s Chevrolet have grown their footprint,...