Elon Musk joins VW executive conference as ‘surprise guest’

Elon Musk joins VW executive conference as ‘surprise guest’

Elon Musk made a surprise appearance at a Volkswagen AG conference, addressing 200 executives of one of his biggest competitors about the German company’s pivot to electric vehicles, his management style, and supply chain and production issues. In a rare move by a corporate titan addressing a competitor, Tesla Inc.’s chief executive officer spoke in … Read more

US auto safety regulator asks 12 automakers for assistance in Tesla probe

US auto safety regulator asks 12 automakers for assistance in Tesla probe

The U.S. auto safety regulator said Tuesday it has asked 12 major automakers for assistance as part of its probe into crashes involving Tesla vehicles striking emergency vehicles while using advanced driver assistance systems like Autopilot. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent letters to General Motors Co, Toyota Motor Corp , Ford Motor … Read more

Sweden’s Scania admits ‘misconduct’ in India after contract-for-bribes report

Sweden’s Scania admits ‘misconduct’ in India after contract-for-bribes report

An internal investigation at Scania into its Indian operations found evidence of misconduct by employees including senior management, the Swedish bus and truck maker said on Wednesday, adding the individuals involved had all left the company. The news comes after three media outlets, including Swedish news channel SVT, reported Scania paid bribes to win bus … Read more