Tesla vice president of manufacturing and operations, Omead Afshar, a close confidant of Elon Musk, has been reportedly fired. The dismissal comes amid declining Tesla sales in North America and Europe, investor pressure, and a reputational hit for the brand. Afshar, known for his efficiency and involvement in key projects like the Austin Gigafactory and Musk's Twitter acquisition, was described as 'Musk's fixer.' His departure follows other high-profile exits at Tesla, adding to concerns about the company's future performance.

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