As the billionaire and his allied groups pour more than $20 million into a race for the state’s top court, his car company is suing Wisconsin over a law restricting vehicle sales.

Walter Manzke, who owns République with his wife, Margarita Manzke, was quoted in an article about the Tesla café that Musk plans to open on Santa Monica Boulevard, saying the idea 'sounds exciting.'

Tesla trade-ins have reportedly hit a record high amid a brand crisis linked in part to CEO Elon Musk's involvement in the Trump administration. According to the Washington Post, Teslas made up 0.4% of all vehicles traded at traditional dealerships a year ago.