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Sep 6
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Sept. 6, 2025 | Weekend Drive: Elon Musk...

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Automotive News’ Larry P. Vellequette and Hannah Lutz discuss Tesla’s proposal to give CEO Elon Musk a compensation package worth up to $1 trillion. They also talk about three automakers announcing EV production or staffing cuts amid headwinds and demand challenges.


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