Caculon

I look at it like this. Companies, and media frankly, are under no obligation to tell the truth. That doesn't mean they are lying it just means if it's more profitable to lie they will. Basically, lying is on the table and they are only interested in getting your money.

What else would you keep in your bag?

I would have though people would read autopilot and think automatic. At least that's what I do. I guess pilot is closely associated with planes but it certainly isn't what I think of.

I think they ment shell companies as in companies they own. E.g. Exxon create a company called ElectricCo and ElectricCo charging stations are what customers see.