An employee who was fired after expressing safety concerns leaked personnel records and sensitive data about driver-assistance software.
Growth is brisk but slower than expected, causing automakers to question their multibillion-dollar investments in new factories and raising doubts about the effectiveness of federal incentives.
The decision by a California jury is the first involving a fatal accident that lawyers representing the victims said was the fault of Tesla’s self-driving technology.
The Department of Justice has sought documents related to vehicle range and “personal benefits,” Tesla said.
The three U.S. automakers say they are already at a disadvantage to nonunion rivals while labor leaders hope that big gains in negotiations will inspire workers in Southern states to unionize.
The carmaker made less money in the third quarter as it cut car prices to attract buyers amid stronger competition.
Analysts expected a decline in sales for the quarter. Still, the dip may raise concerns about flagging demand.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of mistreating Black employees at its factory in California.
The Canadian government matched financial incentives available in the U.S. to attract the investment from Northvolt, a Swedish company.
The company cited concerns about operating the factory competitively. It’s not clear if the pause is linked to its dispute with the United Auto Workers.