Musk sees German automakers coming back after Tesla Model 3 tops sales chart

Tesla Musk Berlin 2021 — Musk is seen during a visit to Tesla's new European factory near Berlin. (Michele Tantussi/REUTERS)

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October 26, 2021 02:07 PM

Elon Musk expects German automakers will mount a comeback after the Tesla Model 3 topped European monthly sales charts for the first time.

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