https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-tesla/vw-not-seeking-a-deal-with-tesla-ceo-diess-says-idUSKBN25Y1RQ

Volkswagen's Chief Executive Herbert Diess on Monday sought to quell speculation that the world's largest carmaker, which is on a mass production push for electric cars, has plans to develop deeper ties with start-up rival Tesla.