A whistleblower. A 100BG-leak of confidential internal documents. A corporation in crisis. This is the story of the fight to expose the truth of Tesla. Elon Musk, the self-appointed savior of civilization, the genius intent on leading us into a new age of electric vehicles, is one of the wealthiest people on the planet. But a whistleblower, a 100GB-leak of confidential Tesla documents and two investigative journalists reveal the frightening truth behind the fa ade- an unusually high number of workplace accidents in Musk's factories, dangerous errors in Tesla's autopilot software, a culture of fear and deception, and countless broken promises. Through its chilling analysis of leaked internal Tesla data and court documents set alongside the astonishing first-hand accounts of employees, customers and their bereaved families, The Tesla Files is the definitive expose of the world's most powerful businessman and the rise and fall of his empire.

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ISBN13: 9781405984829
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 368
Edition:
Publication Date: 29 Jul 2025
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication City, Country: Australia
Dimensions (cm): 23.4(H)x15.4(L)x2.8(W)451
Weight (gm): 451

Author Biography

S nke Iwersen (Author) S nke Iwersen is an award-winning journalist who has led the investigative team at Germany's top business newspaper, Handelsblatt, since 2012. Known for uncovering complex stories with precision, he has received numerous accolades, including four Watchdog Awards, the Kurt Tucholsky Prize for Literary Journalism, and the German Reporter Prize. Named Business Journalist of the Year, Iwersen also teaches at the Georg von Holtzbrinck School for Business Journalists and hosts the acclaimed podcast Handelsblatt Crime, where he merges investigative rigor with compelling storytelling. Michael Verf rden (Author) Michael Verf rden is a distinguished investigative journalist at Handelsblatt, renowned for his in-depth reporting on topics such as abuse of power in the financial sector, questionable real estate practices, and corporate-targeted cyberattacks. His relentless investigation into the Wirecard scandal unearthed secrets that even German law enforcement agencies had missed. Verf rden teaches research methods in cyberspace at the Georg von Holtzbrinck School for Business Journalists, blending traditional investigative techniques with advanced digital tools.

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