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Aptera Motors Appoints Automotive Industry Veteran Tony Kirton as Chairman of the Board of Directors
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptera Motors Corp. (NASDAQ: SEV), a solar mobility company advancing ultra-efficient transportation, today announced that Tony Kirton has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors. Kirton brings more than four decades of global automotive leadership experience, having held senior executive and board roles across leading automotive brands including Volkswagen, Audi, and BMW. His appointment follows his service as an independent board di
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