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Tesla Faces Declining Sales, Leadership Scrutiny Amid Safety Claims

5/5/2025

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Cristina Balan claims Tesla threatened her team after she raised safety issues, prompting her resignation.
Tesla experiences declining sales and a 71% decrease in net income amid rising competition from Chinese EV manufacturers.
Musk's leadership is under scrutiny as the board considers appointing a new CEO, facing political backlash.
Despite these challenges, Tesla maintains $37 billion in cash and sees growth in its energy storage sector.

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Story summary

Cristina Balan claims Tesla threatened her team after she raised safety issues, prompting her resignation.
Tesla experiences declining sales and a 71% decrease in net income amid rising competition from Chinese EV manufacturers.
Musk's leadership is under scrutiny as the board considers appointing a new CEO, facing political backlash.
Despite these challenges, Tesla maintains $37 billion in cash and sees growth in its energy storage sector.