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AutoNation CEO Calls Elon Musk's Promise About Self-Driving Cars 'Almost Unethical'

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According to a report by Business Insider, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson chimed in on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent promises about autonomous vehicle technology. In an interview with CNBC, Jackson said, "I think he is overpromising on autonomous vehicles in an almost unethical way." On Tuesday, ARK Invest released an article in which Musk said that, pending regulatory approval, he is 'certain' Tesla vehicles will be able to operate without any driver intervention by the end of this year. Jackson reportedly also criticized how Tesla has sold its Model 3 sedan, which Musk said would have a base price of $35,000 when Tesla began taking reservations for it in 2016. Business Insider reports that Tesla has yet to begin selling a $35,000 version of the vehicle, which starts at $42,900 before federal and state incentives.

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