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Driving change: Innovation is key to the future of the U.S. auto industry

Government needs to support research for clean energy-powered cars. But auto makers need to make their own success.

By Steve Westly and Mindy Lubber

America's auto industry is at an unprecedented crossroads.

At the core of the debate is whether American car companies can adapt to a changing marketplace where the demand for greater fuel efficiency and cutting edge design supersedes brand loyalty and vehicle size.

The auto industry of tomorrow – which MORE

Tesla's wild ride continues

By Michael V. Copeland

Maybe Tesla chairman Elon Musk flipped through the "R.I.P. Good Times"  slide deck that Sequoia Capital showed its startup CEOs last week about the tough road ahead. Whether he did or didn't, Musk pulled a few pages from it, as he announced Wednesday on the Tesla blog that not only would there be layoffs at the electric car  startup, he would be taking over as CEO from  MORE