Chinese carmaker’s absence from the US, once seen as a weakness, has turned into an asset
Cull of watchdog’s workers disproportionately affected staff overseeing tech on which billionaire has staked his company’s future
Glut of former fleet cars may explain fall rather than link to Elon Musk
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Shares rise on report Elon Musk to leave Trump administration
Chinese manufacturer sold just under 1mn passenger vehicles in first quarter
US state fears a number of recent rulings are making companies consider relocating to more lax jurisdictions
The perils of cash flow accounting
Falling market share comes in wake of Elon Musk’s intervention in region’s politics and carmaker’s ageing portfolio
Plus, European meme stocks, Tesla’s rise and fall, and Leigh Bowery at Tate Modern
Billionaire rails against vandalism of cars and protests at dealerships in the US and Europe
As Elon Musk’s popularity nosedives, car sales and the share price of his EV company have swiftly followed
More than a quarter of factory’s workforce call for more breaks and staffing and an end to management harassment
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says panel may fall off pick-up truck causing a ‘road hazard’
Bagholders unite
Sellside, meet oligopoly
Chinese carmaker’s second shock announcement of the year could put others out of business, say analysts
When money spent on assets doesn’t result in assets
Tesla sinks as investors shift away from riskier holdings
Also in today’s newsletter, traders make $16bn shorting Tesla and economists warn of US economic slowdown
Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car maker
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports deal
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US
Plus, the private equity group going after Walgreens Boots and the uncertain future for Seven & i as it gets a new boss
US president’s late-night social media post follows company’s 15% share price drop
