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  | Who is the most influential person in auto-industry? -
10-20-2005, 01:51 PM
So, what do you think, who is the most influential person in auto industry?? Henry Ford, Ferdinand Porsche, Sergio Pininfarina.....whoever you want, just say something about your choice.. *(it can be car designer, company director...) We might have a poll later! |
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10-20-2005, 02:24 PM
Well, there were many influential people in the car industry, I can't think of someone in particular who was THE most influential. |
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10-20-2005, 03:50 PM
the CEO of Toyota - whoever that might be. Toyota posted 13 BILLION dollars in profits last year. Largest manufacturer in Japan. Prius sales inventory in the U.S. is measured in hours- not days. (James Brooke/ New York Times/ 10/20/2005) Toyota has cornered the market on lithium ion battery manufacturers-crucial in hybrid technology (Fuji Heavy Industry & Panasonic EV Energy) There was an article -posted on thecarconnection website- about top Ford execs meeting with Toyota brass at the Tokyo Auto Show- speculation is that Ford (or parts of Ford) is for sale. |
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10-21-2005, 06:01 AM
I think in modern times Carlos Ghosn is one of the most influential figures in the industry and one of the most capable too. Look at how he turned Nissan around. Watch when he really rolls up his sleeves with Renault. |
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10-21-2005, 02:38 PM
Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz - invented the car. Chris Bangle - modernized production car design. Ferdinand Porsche - created some of thee most sporting cars ever made, not to mention pracitcal ones. |
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