Tesla buys German firm in push toward plant automation

Tesla's push on automation is extending beyond just self-driving cars. The electric car maker confirmed on Tuesday that it would be buying German automated manufacturing company Grohmann Engineering. Grohmann's 700 workers will join Tesla, with the unit being renamed Tesla Grohmann Automation. Its base in Prüm, Germany, will become the headquarters for Tesla Advanced Automation Germany. Tesla is going to need all the help it can get.