Readers nominated automotive CEOs they'd most like as road-trip companions, highlighting Tesla CEO Elon Musk, former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne, longtime automotive executive Bob Lutz and others.
The poll asked voters to weigh practical habits such as stop frequency, snacking, driving preference and snoring, producing varied selections across the automotive CEOs featured.
Peter Wheeler, a chemical engineer who owned TVR from 1981 to 2004, was cited for likely engaging science-and-car conversations, and respondents referenced the "ghost of Sergio Marchionne" for industry foresight.
Some readers said they would pick Elon Musk to distract him from social media, while others praised Bob Lutz and former Chrysler CEO Bob Eaton for storytelling and bold management moves; choices ranged from practical to personal.
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