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Howes: Crucial developments in US, Germany show this is not your father's auto industry

If you grew up in Michigan, you've probably got a pretty fair idea how the auto business works, including the basic fact that the vehicles rolling off assembly lines are going to be driven by people.

Daniel HowesDetroit News business columnist, joined Stateside to talk about the auto industry's innovative practices and what lies ahead. 

Listen above for the full conversation to hear how recent regulations in Germany and California will affect the auto industry, how future pollution-curbing regulations will influence our buying habits, and if government regulation can keep up with self-driving technology.

You can also read Howes' recent Detroit News story on this topic here.

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