Las Vegas's tipped workers say their income has fallen by more than half as tourism plunges Tesla’s sales in Europe plunged 28% in May, marking the fifth straight month of declines as Musk’s firm cedes ground to BYD and other Chinese electric car makers, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. In late May, Musk ended his Washington stint as DOGE cost-cutter, offering some reassurance to investors concerned about brand damage and his limited focus on Tesla. Tesla will report its second-quarter delivery numbers next week – an announcement that will be closely watched by investors. Afshar, who reported directly to Musk, joined Tesla in 2017 and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the mogul’s most trusted lieutenants, playing a central role in major projects including the construction of the Texas Gigafactory. A 2024 Wall Street Journal profile referred to Afshar as Musk’s “fixer” and one of the most powerful executives at Tesla. As recently as Tuesday, Afshar posted on X touting progress in the performance of Tesla’s Robotaxis in Austin, Texas. On Monday, he described the Robotaxi rollout as an “absolutely historic day for Tesla.”