Tesla's Top Exec Exit: What's Really Going On?

Tesla has seen another high-profile departure. Omead Afshar, who led manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, is out. He's the latest in a string of executives to leave the electric car maker. Just last month, Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus robot, also departed. Afshar's exit comes at a tough time for Tesla. Car sales in Europe have been dropping for five months straight. In May, new Tesla registrations fell by nearly 41 percent. Things aren't much better in China, where sales dropped by 15 percent in the same month. Some might blame Afshar for these struggles. But let's be real. Tesla's problems run deeper. The company's public image has taken a hit. Protests outside dealerships and negative public opinion aren't helping. Plus, Tesla's CEO has been busy with other ventures, like funding political campaigns and pushing a controversial cryptocurrency. Firing Afshar is just one move in a series of attempts to turn things around. The company is also launching a robotaxi service in Austin. Will these changes make a difference? Only time will tell. Tesla isn't the only company facing challenges. Many automakers are struggling with shifting market trends and increasing competition. But Tesla's situation is unique. Its CEO's public persona and controversial decisions add another layer of complexity.