RUMOR: The China Syndrome? Tesla Said To Be Cutting Jobs In China After Poor Sales

The company has suffered through a trademark dispute, and still faces an uphill battle convincing Chinese consumers to switch to electric cars.

Now, after disappointing sales in China, the firm is scaling back its staff.

Tesla has been cutting jobs since early this year as part of a larger restructuring plan, said spokesman Gary Tao. Much of that has already taken place, and Tao described the current team as "strong and steady."

He also said that it's normal for people to come and go in companies, and declined to confirm a Chinese media report that Tesla was eliminating 180 jobs, or 30% of its workforce...

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mre30 - 3/9/2015 11:30:13 PM

+1 Boost

Is it me, or after 4 years on the market, is the Tesla starting to look like a lot like a Honda Accord Crosstour hatchback?

Yes, I know the Tesla is a quick car, but it really is channeling the 5-door hatchback family moniker a bit too much for my taste. When is the mid-cycle refresh coming?

Agent00R - 3/10/2015 10:44:41 AM

+1 Boost

I think that's a bold claim.

I am too detail-oriented to weigh in on this. I think the Model S looks great, still. BUT, I will admit I am getting bored of it quicker than I did with the Audi A7.

No idea on when a refresh is due but one would assume Musk would want to have something done for 2016 as much of the competition has upped the ante.