The UK's SMMT automakers association said the new British government's priority must be to restore business and economic confidence at a critical time for the industry.

Manley will head the European automakers lobby group ACEA at a time when the EU is pressuring the industry to reduce emissions from new cars.

VinFast began delivering cars with BMW engines to customers in Vietnam this year. Pham Nhat Vuong, the billionaire behind the startup, aims to expand into EVs that will be exported to the U.S. and Europe in 2021.

The driver of the Tesla Model 3 told police that his car’s Autopilot feature had been activated and he was not facing forward.