John DeLorean

John DeLorean

entrepreneur United States

John DeLorean was an American engineer and automobile executive known for founding the DeLorean Motor Company and creating the iconic DMC-12 sports car, which gained fame as the time machine in the 'Back to the Future' film series. After leaving General Motors, DeLorean's ambitious dream to revolutionize the automotive industry quickly turned into a nightmare as he faced financial difficulties, legal troubles, and a high-profile arrest in the early 1980s for drug trafficking. Despite his initial success and innovations, including the use of stainless steel in car manufacturing, his company ultimately went bankrupt, marking a significant chapter in automotive history.

Born on Nov 06, 1925 (99 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,511
Power
25$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Croatia 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 4,105,267 1,511 $68,000 25$
Totals 1 4,105,267 1,511 $68,000 25$
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Croatia Croatia: John DeLorean founded the DeLorean Motor Company after leaving General Motors, but his dream turned into a nightmare involving financial troubles and legal issues. 4

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Auto Klub - Skandali koji se pamte: Pet najružnijih epizoda iz autoindustrije gdje su kupci izvukli deblji kraj