Nevertheless, the uptick offers at least a glimmer of hope for German manufacturing, which has been hit hard in recent years, Commerzbank economist Ralph Solveen said in a note. "This gives hope ...

The projection appeared on the outer facade of the electric vehicle factory in Grünheide ... on Thursday night, with the image of Tesla owner Musk accompanied by the German word "Heil" (hail).

Mr Musk has faced criticism both inside Germany and beyond for Monday night’s salute ... The Tesla factory in Germany, one of the biggest foreign investments in German manufacturing in years ...