<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div><p><strong>Tesla, Inc.’s </strong><span>TSLA</span> top sales leader in North America has left the company, marking another significant executive exit as the automaker grapples with a sharp decline in sales.</p><p><strong>The Details: Troy Jones</strong>, who served as vice president of sales, service and delivery in Tesla's largest market, departed after a 15-year tenure, according to the Wall Street Journal.</p><p>This latest executive departure follows the recent exit of <strong>Omead Afshar,</strong> a close advisor to CEO <strong>Elon Musk</strong>. Afshar, who was promoted less than a year ago to oversee all sales and manufacturing operations in North America and Europe, left the company less than a month ago.</p><p>Other notable departures include<strong> Jenna Ferrua</strong>, Tesla's director of human resources for North America, who left in June. </p><p>Earlier in the year, <strong>Milan Kovac</strong>, a vice president of engineering responsible for the development of Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot, also exited the company. The Optimus project is a key part of Musk's vision to transform Tesla into a leader in robotics and artificial intelligence.</p><p>To counteract falling sales and increased competition, Tesla has introduced several new vehicle updates and offered low-cost financing options to attract buyers. Recent product launches include:</p><div><div><h3>Trending Investment Opportunities</h3></div></div><ul> <li>A refreshed Model Y midsize SUV in March</li> <li>A more affordable, simplified version of the Cybertruck in April</li> <li>Updated versions of the Model S and Model X luxury vehicles in June</li> </ul><p>Despite concerns from Wall Street about declining sales and shrinking profit margins, Tesla's leadership has emphasized the long-term potential of its investments in autonomous driving technology — branded as Full Self-Driving — and the Optimus robot.</p><p><strong>Why It Matters: </strong>Tesla recorded a 9.09% year-over-year increase in Model Y sales in China during June, reflecting a strong rebound that aligned with the company's better-than-expected second-quarter deliveries. </p><p>According to data from CnEVPost, Tesla sold 44,848 Model Y units in China during the month, recovering from two consecutive months of declining sales. </p><p>Tesla also experienced growth in the U.K. market, where it saw a 12% increase in sales as the company delivered 7,189 vehicles during the second quarter of 2025.</p><p>This comes as Musk assumed direct oversight of Tesla’s sales operations in Europe and the U.S. following the departure of Afshar. </p><ul> <li><strong>Joby Aviation Stock Goes Vertical As Secret, Massive Drone Achieves 9-Hour Flight</strong></li> </ul><p><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Tesla's North America sales chief, Troy Jones, has left the company amid declining sales and a series of executive departures, including Omead Afshar and Jenna Ferrua. To combat falling sales, Tesla has introduced new vehicle updates and financing options. Despite concerns over profit margins, Tesla reported a 9.09% increase in Model Y sales in China and a 12% rise in the U.K. market. Elon Musk has taken direct control of sales operations in Europe and the U.S. following these changes.</p>

- Tesla, Inc. faces significant executive departures, including top sales leader Troy Jones, amid declining sales.  
- The company has introduced new vehicle updates and financing options to attract buyers, while emphasizing long-term investments in autonomous driving and robotics.  
- Despite challenges, Tesla reported a 9.09% increase in Model Y sales in China and a 12% rise in the U.K. market during the second quarter of 2025.  

Tesla's Sales Turmoil Deepens With North America Sales Chief's Exit