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Automaker BMW says this year's profits will at least equal last year's results as the company sinks billions into developing electric and autonomous car technology to meet expected changes in how people get from one place to another.

The accident “may have an emotional effect,” the Japanese automaker says.

Federal officials say they're exploring new ways to reach out to car owners to get more people to participate in the Takata air bag recall.

The automaker is launching a device that brings 4G mobile hotspots and other technology upgrades to older models.

The accident involving the U.S. technology firm's car in Arizona marked the first fatality linked to an autonomous vehicle and a potential blow to the technology expected to transform transportation.

The world's largest automaker looks to capitalize on America’s growing appetite for larger vehicles.

A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle operating in autonomous mode with a human safety driver.

Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga.

A group representing European carmakers is urging Brexit negotiators to urgently address issues affecting the auto industry and prevent "potentially disastrous implications" for its supply chain.

Hyundai issued a recall last month for more than 150,000 U.S. Sonatas after incidents of non-deployment were linked to electrical overstress in the air-bag control unit, but said it did not have a final fix.

Hyundai Motor Co issued a recall last month for 154,753 U.S. Sonatas after non-deployment reports were linked to electrical overstress in the air bag control unit, but said it did not have a final fix yet.

U.S. regulators are preparing sanctions against Wells Fargo after learning the bank received commissions on auto insurance policies that were fraudulently applied to drivers when they took out car loans.

Ford is planning to revamp three-quarters of its models in the next two years to update one of the oldest model lineups in the industry and fight sagging U.S. market share.

Ford laid out its plans for new and refreshed vehicles coming in the next two years.

___ Trump picks camera-proven Kudlow as top economic aide WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has chosen Larry Kudlow to be his top economic aide.

Three class actions filed Wednesday allege that General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Volkswagen and Mercedes knew of problems with exploding Takata air bag inflators yet waited years to issue recalls.

The investment bank upgraded the company by two notches to overweight from underweight.