Musk effect? Tesla’s sales slump in Germany and other key European markets

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February 05, 2025 08:56 AM

Tesla posted lower sales in European countries in January, including in Germany, the U.K. and France, as competitors with newer models gained on the EV maker and polls showed public opinion souring on CEO Elon Musk.

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