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Google, AutoNation Partner on Self-driving Car Program

by Associated Press

   FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA --

   Google is partnering with AutoNation, the country's largest auto
   dealership chain, in its push to build a self-driving car.

   AutoNation said Thursday that its dealerships will provide maintenance
   and repairs for Waymo's self-driving fleet of Chrysler Pacifica
   vehicles. The agreement will include additional models when Waymo
   brings them on line.

   Terms of the multi-year deal were not disclosed.

   Google has been partnering with a number of car-centric companies like
   Avis, the ridesharing company Lyft, and Fiat Chrysler.

   AutoNation Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, runs about 360
   dealerships in the U.S.