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An image of a social media post from the account "Tesla Owners Silicon Valley," featuring a list of car manufacturers with historical ties to Nazi practices. The post highlights General Motors, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, noting their involvement in forced labor during the holocaust 2. General Motors (GM) - Through its German subsidiary, Opel, GM produced vehicles for the German war effort. There's evidence that GM was aware of and benefited from these operations. 3. Volkswagen (VW) - Founded as a Nazi initiative, VW was intended to produce the "people's car." During the war, it switched to military production and used forced labor from concentration camps. M 4. BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) - BMW's involvement included producing aircraft engines and motorcycles for the German military. They utilized forced labor from concentration camps, and the Quandt family, major shareholders, were known Nazi supporters. 5. Mercedes-Benz (Daimler-Benz) - Produced vehicles and aircraft engines for the Nazis, with significant use of forced labor. The company was heavily involved in the war economy. 6. Audi - Under the name Auto Union during WWII, Audi collaborated with the SS to use concentration camp inmates for production. They also employed forced labor extensively.