Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk
1. Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired VP Omead Afshar amid declining car sales. 2. Afshar's dismissal follows a fifth consecutive month of falling European sales. 3. Tesla's stock is down 19% this year, underperforming major tech peers. 4. Musk's political activities have caused significant brand and reputational damage. 5. Tesla's new sales strategies face competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles.