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‘I’m selling the Nazi mobile’: Tesla owners offload cars after Musk’s fascist-style salutes
- After Elon Musk's fascist-style salutes, some Tesla owners are selling their cars and offloading Tesla stock, as they can't align with his politics and behavior.
- The movement of turning against Tesla is growing, with some enthusiasts explicitly citing Musk's salutes during an inauguration as the reason for parting ways.
- Protests against Musk have led to Tesla showrooms being targeted, and anti-Musk websites and social media accounts emerging.
- The protest movement began when Tesla owners started displaying bumper stickers expressing disillusionment with Musk's political engagements.
- Some owners, like Ron and Rebekkah, sold their Teslas at a loss, feeling uncomfortable supporting Musk's ideologies.
- Tesla sales have declined, with registrations falling and a significant hit in Europe, potentially affected by Musk's controversial statements and political affiliations.
- Despite Tesla's stock price initially soaring in 2024, Musk's involvement in politics has led to a 25% drop in share value since mid-December.
- On social media, there is encouragement to sell Tesla stock, with a notable selloff post-inauguration leading to Musk's significant personal wealth loss.
- Filipos, a former Tesla enthusiast, sold his Tesla stock and vehicles, feeling relieved to be free of all ties to the automaker and its controversial CEO.
- The impact of Musk's actions and affiliations on Tesla's brand loyalty and financial performance is evident in the growing dissent among former supporters.
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