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From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Our internal review and the independent directors’ investigation are being conducted in line with our commitment to ensuring our technology is handled with the highest level of ethical and legal scrutiny.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Preston Tucker’s 1948 Tucker 48 featured innovations like a padded dashboard, four-wheel independent suspension, and a “frunk,” with 47 of 51 vehicles surviving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But he says some smaller independent forecourts - which buy oil as it costs on the day rather than in advance at a set price - may be quicker to pass on reductions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

He promised that this new book would make him financially independent.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock