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Daimler investor Li Shufu says automakers must talk or face oblivion

Li: "Those prepared to come together to forge proprietary digital platforms that will be used by their different brands will have the recipe for success."
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By:
Elisabeth Behrmann
April 16, 2018 05:00 AM

The guessing game on Li Shufu’s intentions after buying the biggest stake in Daimler is up: Automakers must cooperate, or risk being swallowed up.

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