Historical clue formulations

• Auto executive who developed the Mustang — 2015-11-07
• Former auto exec Lee — 2014-12-14
• Lee who led Chrysler, 1978-92 — 2014-10-07
• "If you can find a better car, buy it" pitchman — 2013-01-12
• 1984 best-selling business autobiography — 2011-04-13
• "Where Have All the Leaders Gone?" author — 2008-05-03
• "Talking Straight" author — 1998-07-10