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Feb. 17, 2026 | Jesse Jackson's auto legacy; Elektrobit CEO Maria Anhalt

February 17 · 15 min · 11.1 MB
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A look at civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s impact on the auto industry, his advocacy for minority-owned dealerships and suppliers, and his push to preserve Detroit jobs during the financial crisis. Ford CEO Jim Farley reportedly discussed U.S.-China carmaking joint ventures with Trump officials. Plus, Maria Anhalt, CEO of Elektrobit, discusses how software-defined vehicles will change ownership cycles.