Bloomberg Steinhoff International Holdings NV ex-Chief Financial Officer Ben La Grange blamed departed leader Markus Jooste and auditors including Deloitte LLP for the retailer’s accounting scandal, saying he became aware of any wrongdoing only days before the crisis erupted. In his first public comments since being suspended by the company, La Grange said Steinhoff’s financials were corrupted by third-party transactions ...

Bloomberg Renault SA is betting on a sustained recovery in Russia’s car demand, unveiling a sleek coupe-style sport utility vehicle in Moscow that’ll be manufactured in the French carmaker’s second-biggest market. The Arkana coupe-crossover, due to first go on sale in Russia next year, will help to expand the manufacturer’s offering of popular SUVs such as the Kadjar or Koleos, ...

Bloomberg California lawmakers approved a measure mandating that all electricity come from wind, solar and other clean-energy sources by 2045, marking the state’s biggest step yet in the fight against global warming. The state Assembly voted 43-32 in favour of the legislation. It would eliminate the reliance on fossil fuels to power homes, businesses and factories in the world’s fifth-largest ...