BMW UK's decision to stop posting on X (formerly Twitter) sparked backlash, drawing attention to the company’s World War II history with Nazi Germany. Critics highlighted BMW's use of slave labor during the era. Elon Musk, accused of making a Nazi gesture, dismissed the accusations, calling them outdated. BMW clarified its social media strategy would vary by region.
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