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Car manufacturing companies are clearly trying to stay relevant by creating their own driverless cars. What...

Car manufacturing companies are clearly trying to stay relevant by creating their own driverless cars. What impact will the widespread use of driverless vehicles have on other industries related to the automotive industry? Will any industries be created or eliminated because of this advancement in technology? Has their been an uptick in acceptance and use with the pandemic?

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