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Elon Musk Fires Tesla Exec Amid Sales Plunge

6/26/2025

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Elon Musk has dismissed Omead Afshar, head of Tesla's North American and European operations, due to declining sales.
European sales fell by 28%, contributing to a 13% drop in Tesla's stock this year.
Afshar's exit highlights ongoing instability at Tesla, marked by several recent executive departures.
He played a significant role in key initiatives, such as the Texas Gigafactory.

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Story summary

Elon Musk has dismissed Omead Afshar, head of Tesla's North American and European operations, due to declining sales.
European sales fell by 28%, contributing to a 13% drop in Tesla's stock this year.
Afshar's exit highlights ongoing instability at Tesla, marked by several recent executive departures.
He played a significant role in key initiatives, such as the Texas Gigafactory.