Musician James Hetfeld of Metallica has donated 10 of his custom-built hot rods to the Petersen Automotive Museum, including this 1937 Lincoln, Voodoo Priest. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. 

+  The FBI broadened its probe of corruption in the U.S. auto industry by raiding locations in four states, including the home of United Auto Workers President Gary Jones. More at The Detroit News. 

+  Industry peers and European leaders continue to mourn the passing of Ferdinand Karl Piech, 82, who built the Volkswagen Group into a global automotive leader. More at Automotive News Europe. 

+  Ford will invest $550 million to modernize its Louisville, Kentucky plants as the automaker prepares to launch the revamped Escape and Lincoln Corsair models. More at the Detroit Free Press. 

+   NASCAR reinstated Gander Outdoor Truck Series driver Tyler Dippel after drug possession charges in Orange County, New York were dropped by the court. More at NBC Sports. 

+  Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc., has urged the federal government to remove regulatory barriers for cars without human driver controls. More at Reuters. 

+   Mopar has rolled out a limited-edition 2019 Dodge Challenger with a 485-hp Hemi V8, exclusive wheels and graphics, and two available colors, Pitch Black and White Knuckle. More at Autoblog. 

+  Jessi Combs, noted race car fabricator, driver, and television personality, was killed when her jet-powered land-speed racer crashed on Oregon’s Alvord Desert. More at National Public Radio. 

+   Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Maurizio Reggiani says hybrid sports cars represent the brand’s future as the company strives to keep its famed V12 engines relevant. More at The Drive. 

+   Esteban Ocon of France, currently a Mercedes reserve driver, will be back on the Formula 1 grid in 2020 after signing a two-year contract to replace Nico Hulkenberg at Renault. More at Racer. 

+   Metallica frontman James Hetfeld, a Founding Member of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, has donated 10 of his custom-made hot rods to the collection. More at Hemmings Daily. 

Review the previous Executive Briefing from August 26 here.

Photo courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum. 

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