German carmakers optimistic on 2018 growth despite looming tariffs
German auto trade body VDA said it now expects Germany’s market to grow by 1 percent to around 3.5 million vehicles this year, compared with a previous guidance for 3.4 million.
Chamber of Commerce maps out states most vulnerable to Trump tariffs
States with large automobile production facilities, such as Michigan and South Carolina, are among the most exposed to the tariffs, according to the chamber’s analysis.
Tesla taking break after hitting Model 3 production target
Even real car companies need a breather now and then.After working around the clock for weeks on end to surpass a production goal, Tesla Inc.
From executive suite to jail: One German CEO's tales of prison
While jailing executives is an almost unheard of occurrence in Germany, that’s just what happened to Audi CEO Rupert Stadler last month. One of the few other corporate leaders to suffer a similar fate was Thomas Middelhoff.
Inside Tesla's Model 3-building sprint: Shouting Elon Musk, changing rules
A short-tempered CEO barked at engineers on the assembly line. Workers were pulled from other departments to keep pumping out the Model 3s, disrupting Model S and X production. And weekend shifts were mandatory.