How have technology, natural, and cultural macro-environmental forces impacted Tesla? What can Zachary recommend in his report to adapt (a proactive approach) and hold off the competition with Tesla in the electric car market?

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Volkswagen—the world’s 2nd largest automaker (Toyota is #1) with its VW, Audi, Bentley, Porsche, and Lamborghini brands—bplan to launch 50 electric models and achieve annual fully electric car sales of three million units by 2025.
However, despite potential bumps in the road, Tesla continues its journey from upstart niche to full mass-market brand. It is further diversifying its vehicle portfolio with self-driving EV semi-trucks and the new Cyberstruck slated for 2023—one that promises to shatter more records for speed, acceleration, range, and coolness.
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Since Tesla started selling automobiles, Zachary, Tesla's CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) has guided the brand to go further and faster than any other vehicle startup in history. He has created the image that Tesla is to cars what Apple has long been to consumer electronics, with the same kind of innovative products and cult brand following. With an ever-changing business environment, Zachary is being asked to create a report detailing a strategy to remain agile and ahead of the competition.
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  • How have technology, natural, and cultural macro-environmental forces impacted Tesla?
  • What can Zachary recommend in his report to adapt (a proactive approach) and hold off the competition with Tesla in the electric car market?
 
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