Musk Dismissed Longtime Aide Afshar From Tesla, Reports Say
1. Elon Musk fired top aide amid declining Tesla sales this year. 2. Tesla's sales in key markets, Europe and China, are falling. 3. Several executives, including HR director, also departed Tesla recently. 4. Musk plans to refocus on his companies after political backlash. 5. Tesla shares have dropped 20% this year, recovering slightly recently.