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How established industries are striking back at upstart “disrupters”

Established industry giants are taking the fight to tech upstarts. They will have second-mover advantage, says Matthew Lynn.

by: Matthew Lynn
28 Mar 2021
VW ID.4 electric car

VW has trusted brands with huge production capacity and a powerful distribution network.

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