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October 20, 2020

Carmakers struggle with new style of car ownership

Younger drivers want car shares and subscriptions but carmakers have struggled to create their own services. Partnerships may be a way in.


Maija Palmer

5 min read

Photo by Jan de Keijzer on Unsplash

Buying a new car has become an “old people” thing, it seems.

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