A U.K. group called Everyone Hates Elon is branding hundreds of Tesla vehicles in London with stickers saying "don't buy swasticars," according to a Novara Media Instagram post. Newsweek has reached out to a Tesla via email, and to Everyone Hates Elon via social media for comment.

The British campaign group Led By Donkeys has claimed responsibility for the stunt that authorities say may have breached German laws on the use of symbols linked to illegal organizations.

Online users shared videos showing Musk twice extending his hand outward from his heart but omitted his words explaining the gesture.

Elon Musk referenced Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders in a social media post filled with puns early Thursday taunting those who accused him of doing a Nazi salute at an event after President

Elon Musk is mulling legal action against “creepy” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for suggesting he performed the Nazi salute during his speech after Trump’s inauguration.

“Elon Musk was criticised for his speech at a rally after the inauguration in which he appears to give the Nazi salute. But come on, Elon Musk is not a Nazi,” Che said of the man behind the much maligned Cybertruck. “The Nazis made nice cars,” quipped Che, referencing the origins of Volkswagen.

"I’m ending my lease two months early. When the Tesla rep asked why I’m not considering another Tesla, I said I’m sick of being associated with Elon."

Musk then slapped his chest with his right hand, before flinging it diagonally upwards, palm face down. He turned around to audience members behind the podium, and repeated the gesture. “My heart goes out to you,

Musk's response to the accusations has included the complaint that the "legacy media" is trying to cancel him.

Tesla shareholders are raising concerns about CEO Elon Musk’s political activities ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report. More than 100 investor inquiries on Tesla’s Say platform ask about Musk’s role in Donald Trump’s administration and his endorsement of far-right candidates.

Elon Musk has once again caused a stir in Europe after making a controversial 'Nazi guilt' comment just days before the anniversary of the liberation of the notorious concentration camp, Auschwitz. It comes just over a week after the world's richest man was accused not once,