How Volkswagen lost its way in China

How Volkswagen lost its way in China

The high walls of industrial buildings at Volkswagen‘s assembly plant in the heart of northwest China‘s Xinjiang region extend for hundreds of yards, once a symbol of German industrial might and now a marker of Volkswagen’s business and political quagmire in China. For four decades, Volkswagen Group was the market leader in China, where drivers … Read more

Elon Musk’s price cuts show challenge for Tesla’s product strategy: Ford CEO Jim Farley

Elon Musk’s price cuts show challenge for Tesla’s product strategy: Ford CEO Jim Farley

Electric car giant Tesla‘s decision to cut prices to drive up sales volume reflects the pressure it faces from competition and an ageing product line-up, Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley said on Thursday. Farley said Tesla’s price cuts underscore intense competition in the two-row crossover or SUV segment of the auto market, where Tesla’s best-selling … Read more

Tesla claims engineer stole secrets just days into the job

Tesla claims engineer stole secrets just days into the job

By Joel Rosenblatt A former Tesla Inc. software engineer was ordered to appear before a judge to face allegations that three days into his job, he started stealing confidential files and transferring them to a personal storage account. During his two-week employment ending Jan. 6, Alex Khatilov stole more than 6,000 scripts, or files of … Read more