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Core Viewpoint - Since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now X) in 2022, Tesla has faced significant challenges, including declining brand reputation, slowing global sales, and shaken investor confidence, compounded by frequent changes in its executive team [4]. Group 1: Executive Changes - Tesla's North America and Europe operations VP, Omead Afshar, was recently fired amid declining sales in these key markets [4][12]. - Afshar had a varied background, including roles at St. Jude Medical and Abbott, before joining Tesla and leading significant projects like the Austin Gigafactory [6][8]. - His departure is part of a broader trend of executive turnover at Tesla, which has seen several high-profile exits in the past 14 months, including leaders in robotics, battery technology, and public policy [16][20]. Group 2: Sales Performance - Tesla's sales in Europe have dropped significantly, with a reported 37% year-over-year decline in the two months leading up to May [20]. - In the U.S., Tesla's sales are also weak, with a 15% year-over-year decline in China reported in May [21]. - Analysts predict a global delivery drop of at least 10% for the second quarter, with expected deliveries around 392,800 vehicles compared to 444,000 in the same period last year [21]. Group 3: Strategic Shift - Tesla is shifting its strategic focus towards AI-driven autonomous driving technology and robotics, moving away from solely relying on electric vehicle sales [16][23]. - The recent launch of the Robotaxi pilot program in Austin has faced scrutiny, with reports of unstable driving behavior during tests, raising concerns about Tesla's readiness to compete with established players like Waymo [23].