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• The global market for automotive fabrics is anticipated to grow with approximately 3.89% CAGR during the year 2019-2027 and is expected to gain $45,919 million until the year 2027. - PRNewswire

  16-07-2019 23:55 via prnewswire.com
  The global market for automotive fabrics is anticipated to grow with approximately 3.89% CAGR during the year 2019-2027 and is expected to gain $45,919 million until the year 2027.  PRNewswireNEW YORK, July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KEY FINDINGS The automotive fabric mainly helps in enhancing the safety of the driver and other occupants ...
  
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• Prime Day 2019: The best automotive deals for your car and garage - CNET

  16-07-2019 23:39 via cnet.com
  Prime Day 2019: The best automotive deals for your car and garage  CNETIt's that time of year again, when Amazon decides to rain down deals like it's going out of style during its Prime Day celebration. For us car geeks, it's a good ...
  
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• Watch the 2020 Toyota Supra get some air in its new commercial

  16-07-2019 23:10
  
  Filed under:Marketing/Advertising,Toyota,Coupe,Performance,VideosContinue reading Watch the 2020 Toyota Supra get some air in its new commercial Watch the 2020 Toyota Supra get some air in its new commercial originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• This Dyson V7 cordless vacuum is $120 cheaper for Prime Day

  16-07-2019 22:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsThis Dyson V7 cordless vacuum is on sale for 30% off today thanks to Amazon Prime Day. Perfect for your house or your car, check it out here for $279.99.Continue reading This Dyson V7 cordless vacuum is $120 cheaper for Prime Day This Dyson V7 cordless vacuum is $120 cheaper for Prime Day originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• NYT investigation uncovers how Kim Jong-un gets his armored Mercedes limos

  16-07-2019 22:38
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Read This,Mercedes-Benz,Luxury,sedanContinue reading NYT investigation uncovers how Kim Jong-un gets his armored Mercedes limos NYT investigation uncovers how Kim Jong-un gets his armored Mercedes limos originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Apple Car: 3 Futuristic Automotive Technologies Apple Patented Last Month - Inverse

  16-07-2019 22:00 via inverse.com
  Apple Car: 3 Futuristic Automotive Technologies Apple Patented Last Month  InverseReports and rumors about Apple's Project Titan, a mysterious self-driving car venture, have swirled since early 2015. Four years of hirings, firings, and ...
  
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• The Lotus Evija is the company’s first all-electric hypercar

  16-07-2019 21:35
  
  Filed under:Green,Lotus,Electric,Luxury,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading The Lotus Evija is the company’s first all-electric hypercar The Lotus Evija is the company’s first all-electric hypercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:35:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy pricing announced

  16-07-2019 21:25
  
  Filed under:Subaru,Crossover,sedanContinue reading 2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy pricing announced 2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy pricing announced originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:25:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Nissan Skyline revealed with GT-R styling cues for Japan

  16-07-2019 20:44
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Nissan,PerformanceContinue reading Nissan Skyline revealed with GT-R styling cues for Japan Nissan Skyline revealed with GT-R styling cues for Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:44:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Autoblog is Live: Playing MudRunner

  16-07-2019 19:50
  
  Filed under:Affiliate Posts,Videos,Original VideoWe're playing F1 2019 today.Continue reading Autoblog is Live: Playing MudRunner Autoblog is Live: Playing MudRunner originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 710-HP Roush 'Old Crow' Ford Mustang GT inspired by WWII pilot Bud Anderson

  16-07-2019 19:40
  
  Filed under:Aftermarket,Ford,Coupe,PerformanceContinue reading 710-HP Roush 'Old Crow' Ford Mustang GT inspired by WWII pilot Bud Anderson 710-HP Roush 'Old Crow' Ford Mustang GT inspired by WWII pilot Bud Anderson originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe spied testing in colorful camouflage

  16-07-2019 18:57
  
  Filed under:Spy Photos,BMW,Coupe,Luxury,sedanContinue reading BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe spied testing in colorful camouflage BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe spied testing in colorful camouflage originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:57:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro costs $200,000

  16-07-2019 18:24
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Convertible,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro costs $200,000 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro costs $200,000 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:24:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Toray to make EV battery separators in Hungary

  16-07-2019 18:04
  Japan's Toray Industries announced plans to build a new facility in Hungary for the production of separator film for lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
  
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• 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire First Ride Review | This hog is shockingly good

  16-07-2019 18:03
  
  Filed under:Mercedes-Benz,Convertible,Coupe,Performance,SupercarsContinue reading 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire First Ride Review | This hog is shockingly good 2020 Harley-Davidson LiveWire First Ride Review | This hog is shockingly good originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:03:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• New 2019 Mercedes CLA 45 S Shooting Brake revealed with 415bhp

  16-07-2019 17:33
  
  James Brodie2019-07-16 23:01
  More practical alternative to the Audi RS3 saloon arrives with brand-new turbocharged powerAnother hot new Mercedes has arrived in the form of the new CLA 45 Shooting Brake, bringing the total number of hot ‘A-cluster’ AMG models to six.
  Sitting above the 302bhp CLA 35 Shooting Brake, the newcomer is equipped with the same brand-new, turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as found in other 45-badged AMG cars. Prices for the new car have not be
  
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• Hyundai to test autonomous taxis in Russia with Yandex

  16-07-2019 17:28
  Hyundai Motor said it plans to begin trials of an autonomous taxi fleet in Russia later this year, according to local reports in South Korea.
  
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• Special edition Ssangyong Tivoli LE launched

  16-07-2019 17:25
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-16 16:20
  The Korean manufacturer has released a special edition Tivoli for UK customers, priced from £17,745Ssangyong has launched a special edition variant of the Tivoli, exclusively for UK customers. Called the Tivoli LE, it builds on the specification of the mid-range ELX model with some additional styling and equipment tweaks. Prices start from £17,745 for the petrol powered manual, climbing to £20,245 for the diesel powered automatic option.
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• Ian Callum launches a new design and engineering brand

  16-07-2019 17:11
  
  Luke Wilkinson2019-07-17 07:30
  Jaguar’s former chief of design has launched his own styling house, with plans to release his first project this SeptemberJaguar’s former design director Ian Callum has announced that he is setting up his own styling and engineering consultancy, called CALLUM. The Scot, who left the Jaguar role last month after two decades at the helm of its design team, is teaming up with senior engineers for the project, which will be based in Warwickshire and release
  
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• These 4 great racing game accessories are all on sale today

  16-07-2019 17:06
  
  Filed under:Affiliate PostsContinue reading These 4 great racing game accessories are all on sale today These 4 great racing game accessories are all on sale today originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:06:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Renault sales decline 6.7% in first half of 2019

  16-07-2019 16:57
  
  Filed under:By the Numbers,Renault,Africa,Asia,Europe,India,Middle East,Russia,South AmericaFrench carmaker Renaultposted a 6.7% decline in first-half vehicle sales amid a global auto slowdown, but said a forthcoming product offensive would begin to help soften the blow in key markets.The slump was outpaced by a 7.1 percent global market contraction, it added.The sales announcement comes amid gathering gloom for the global auto industry, with major markets in decline and trade barriers looming.C
  
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• New BMW M135i 2019 review

  16-07-2019 16:40
  
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  Image 1 of 47 17 Jul, 2019 (All day)Steve Sutcliffe
  BMW's M135i 1 Series hot hatch moves to XDrive all-wheel drive in its latest all-new form. What's it like on the road?On paper the new £36,430 BMW 135i xDrive has it all. A brand new 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces more power than any other four-cylinder production motor in BMW’s history. A highly sophisticated new part-time four-wheel drive system that generates enough traction to make your hair fall out.
  
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• Junkyard Gem: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

  16-07-2019 16:15
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Mercedes-Benz,Automotive HistoryContinue reading Junkyard Gem: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Junkyard Gem: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:15:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Recaro overhauls production transport system

  16-07-2019 15:49
  Recaro said it would be first manufacturer worldwide to use the montrac intelligent rail and shuttle transport system for seat production.
  
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• Prime Day 2019: The Best Automotive Electronics Deals on Amazon - Forbes

  16-07-2019 15:40 via forbes.com
  Prime Day 2019: The Best Automotive Electronics Deals on Amazon  ForbesFrom dash cams to battery chargers, the best Prime Day deals (offering real value) on car electronics.
  
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• New BMW 1 Series 2019 review

  16-07-2019 15:39
  
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  Image 1 of 45 17 Jul, 2019 (All day)Steve Sutcliffe
  BMW's 1 Series family hatch has gone front-wheel drive. What does that mean for its rivalry with the A3 and A-Class?Back in 2003, when BMW first unleashed its all-new 1 Series into the premium family car market, the firm proudly claimed it as the best rear-wheel-drive hatchback in the world. But although the then-new 1 Series was good to drive, practical it was not – certainly not alongside the front-driven hatchbacks of the
  
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• Tesla drops Standard Range Model S and X, adjusts pricing across the board

  16-07-2019 15:01
  
  Filed under:Green,Tesla,Car Buying,Crossover,Electric,sedanTesla Inc has dropped the standard-range variants of its Model X and Model S from its product lineup and adjusted prices across its range, in a sales push that comes days after the U.S. electric vehicle maker reported record deliveries.To simplify its offerings, the automaker on Tuesday limited variants of its Model X sport-utility vehicle and Model S sedan to "Long Range" and the more expensive "Performance".It also trimmed the price of
  
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• South Korea sees boost in hybrid car exports

  16-07-2019 14:41
  South Korean exports of hybrid and electric vehicles have grown rapidly in recent years according to industry data.
  
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• K.C.-area woman's car is stolen, so she tracks it down and takes it back

  16-07-2019 14:40
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Weird Car News,Toyota,VideosContinue reading K.C.-area woman's car is stolen, so she tracks it down and takes it back K.C.-area woman's car is stolen, so she tracks it down and takes it back originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• JTEKT to acquire 100% stake in Toyo Seimitsu

  16-07-2019 14:23
  JTEKT Corporation, a manufacturer and seller of steering systems, driveline components, bearings, machine tools, electronic control devices, home accessory equipment, has agreed to acquire 100% stake in Toyo Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd., engaged in manufacturing of differential gears, from Toyota Motor Corporation. All companies involved in the transaction are based in Japan.
  
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• SMMT claims UK auto industry one of most efficient in Europe

  16-07-2019 14:19
  The UK automotive sector is now one of the most efficient in Europe, outperforming the EU average for energy, CO2 and water, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) claimed in a new report.
  
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• Ford planning Bronco pickup to fight Jeep Gladiator?

  16-07-2019 14:12
  
  Filed under:Rumormill,Ford,Truck,Future,Off-RoadContinue reading Ford planning Bronco pickup to fight Jeep Gladiator? Ford planning Bronco pickup to fight Jeep Gladiator? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:12:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• ZF introduces electric two speed drive for passenger cars

  16-07-2019 13:04
  Soon after announcing a second huge order for eight-speed automatics plus a 'hybridised' eight-speed automatic for 2022, ZF has launched an electric two speed drive for passenger cars.
  
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• Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Automotive and Roadside Specialist | Business Leader News - Business Leader

  16-07-2019 12:57 via businessleader.co.uk
  Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Automotive and Roadside Specialist | Business Leader News  Business LeaderCushman & Wakefield has appointed Tom Rigg to head its UK Automotive and Roadside business. Read more UK business news here.
  
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• Teijin and AEV Robotics: Automotive Solutions - NETCOMPOSITES

  16-07-2019 12:51 via netcomposites.com
  Teijin and AEV Robotics: Automotive Solutions  NETCOMPOSITESTeijin announces that it has signed a joint development agreement with an Australian venture AEV Robotics (AEV). Teijin and AEV will use the first two years of ...
  
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• Spain to attract CASE business - acting Industry Minister

  16-07-2019 12:26
  Spain's acting Industry Minister says she wants the country to become a platform to attract companies involved in CASE technologies as the industry transits from conventional fuel burn to cleaner propulsion alternatives
  
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• Motorola Solutions acquires WatchGuard

  16-07-2019 12:23
  Motorola Solutions has announced it has acquired WatchGuard, Inc., a manufacturer of in-car video systems.
  
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• BMW Group uses artificial intelligence in series production

  16-07-2019 11:59
  BMW says it is using artificial intelligence (AI) in its quality control and monitoring systems in automotive production.
  
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• New Audi S4 2019 review

  16-07-2019 11:52
  
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  Image 1 of 29 16 Jul, 2019 11:00pmAlex Ingram
  The New Audi S4 performance saloon has made the ostensibly unfashionable switch to diesel but could it be an inspired move on Audi's part?This is the new Audi S4. Like the rest of the range, the subtle sports saloon (and estate) has been refreshed for 2019, with revised styling, improved lighting tech, and a faster, prettier infotainment setup. 
  But the big change comes under the bonnet, where petrol makes way for diesel. The timin
  
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• Knorr-Bremse and Continental complete truck platooning demonstrator

  16-07-2019 11:14
  Knorr-Bremse and Continental announced they had completed and shown some customers at testing grounds their truck platooning demonstrator operating.
  
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• New Audi A4 Avant 2019 review

  16-07-2019 11:11
  
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  Image 1 of 20 16 Jul, 2019 11:00pmAlex Ingram
  The facelifted 2019 Audi A4 Avant estate gets a big technology boost including a mild-hybrid system. Is it enough?Buyers in the compact executive class have never had it so good. In the past year the Mercedes C-Class and the Jaguar XE have each upped their game with facelifts, and an all-new BMW 3 Series has elbowed its way straight to the top of the class. Now Audi has responded with a refreshed A4.
  Driven here in Avant estate form, th
  
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• UK gov gives JLR GBP500m loan guarantee for EVs

  16-07-2019 10:56
  UK prime minister Theresa May has signed off a GBP500m loan guarantee to help Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover build electric cars in Britain.
  
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• Renault records H1 volume falling 6.7% to 1.9m vehicles

  16-07-2019 10:56
  Renault has posted first half volume down 6.7% with 1.9m vehicles sold, in a global market which fell 7.1%.
  
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• Automotive Emblem Markets: Global Forecasts Through 2019-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire

  16-07-2019 10:44 via businesswire.com
  Automotive Emblem Markets: Global Forecasts Through 2019-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business WireDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Emblem Market 2019-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Growing use ...
  
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• Jaguar Land Rover gets £500m government loan guarantee to build EVs

  16-07-2019 10:09
  
  Hugo Griffiths2019-07-16 09:15
  Prime Minister announces guarantee, which will help JLR secure loans to further develop electric vehicles Jaguar Land Rover has received a £500-million loan guarantee from the government, after Theresa May hosted automotive industry heads at 10 Downing Street in her final days as Prime Minister.
  The fund – while not a loan in itself – is a state-backed guarantee that will allow Jaguar Land Rover to easily secure credit and direct funding in order
  
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• Skoda Parent Taxi app lets children pay fares with chores

  16-07-2019 09:56
  
  Tristan Shale-Hester2019-07-16 08:53
  New app shows parents how many miles they’ve driven their children and says what chores they should do to pay for itSkoda has launched a new ‘Parent Taxi’ app that allows parents to calculate how far they’ve driven their children and then give them chores to do as payment for the trips.
  Parents in the UK drive an average of 1,648 additional miles every year ferrying their kids around, equivalent to £12,565 if the average London t
  
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• Scandals That Rocked The Automotive Industry - CarBuzz

  16-07-2019 08:33 via carbuzz.com
  Scandals That Rocked The Automotive Industry  CarBuzzThe automotive industry is a huge business with tight bottom lines that have only become tighter and tighter since Ralph Nader took to grandstanding on ...
  
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• Turkish H1 automotive production down 13% y/y - association - Reuters

  16-07-2019 08:12 via reuters.com
  Turkish H1 automotive production down 13% y/y - association  ReutersProduction in Turkey's automotive sector fell 13% year-on-year in the first six months of the year to 735062 vehicles, the Automotive Industry Association (OSD) ...
  
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• Versarien receives graphene orders from Japanese automotive company - Graphene-Info

  16-07-2019 07:44 via graphene-info.com
  Versarien receives graphene orders from Japanese automotive company  Graphene-InfoVersarien, UK-based advanced materials engineering group, has announced that it has secured its first graphene orders from the North American corporate ...
  
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• When It Comes To Automotive CEO Longevity, Tesla's Elon Musk Is Now King - CleanTechnica

  16-07-2019 04:02 via cleantechnica.com
  When It Comes To Automotive CEO Longevity, Tesla's Elon Musk Is Now King  CleanTechnicaJuly 15th, 2019 by Carolyn Fortuna. Elon Musk is trying to change the world into a better, longer-lasting place. In 2006, he wrote a Tesla Master Plan focused on ...
  
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