Tesla investors brace for global sales data amid consumer backlash over Elon Musk
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor from on (#6W9MY)
First-quarter deliveries will be significantly down, say analysts, with the CEO and his links with Donald Trump the core toxic issue'
Tesla investors are bracing for evidence of declining global demand this week as the electric carmaker battles headwinds including a consumer backlash against its chief executive, Elon Musk.
On 2 April, the US company will release data for first-quarter deliveries - a proxy for sales - that is expected to show a dip on the same period last year. The figures follow global protests on Saturday against Musk and Tesla, targeting the carmaker's showrooms.
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