“Tesla vehicles have become powerful political symbols and are now perceived as true far-right ‘totems,’ much to the dismay of those who purchased them solely as innovative and eco-friendly vehicles”, the plaintiffs’ law firm GKA said in a statement reported by Reuters.

Musk's reaction surprised market participants, especially considering he had reportedly invested nearly $300 million

A small group of Tesla owners in France is suing the carmaker run by Elon Musk, alleging its vehicles have become "far-right totems" that are harming their reputation, the law firm representing the group said on Wednesday.

Last week, a social media post from Elon Musk caused many people to stop what they were doing and look down at their phones. Even for the Tesla (TSLA) CEO, known for his controversial and bold opinions,

Baird downgraded shares of Tesla from "Buy" to "Neutral," saying the Musk-Trump spat has led to more uncertainty and the potential for brand damage.

Optimus unites all the attributes Elon Musk loves in a killer product—one identical set of hardware that can be affordably produced at scale, yet capable of meeting various needs through intelligent software features.

A group of Tesla owners in France is suing Elon Musk 's car company, alleging its vehicles have become "far-right totems" that are harming their reputation, according to the law firm representing the group.