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August 05 August 05     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   cars   Analysis: Toyota-Mazda plant deal shows how rivals can be buddies     The deal between Toyota and Mazda signals an acceleration of global consolidation as auto companies grapple with vehicle development costs.     Read Story     cars           VW executive pleads guilty in emissions scandal A German Volkswagen executive pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy and fraud charges in Detroit in a scheme to cheat emission rules.     cars           New Toyota-Mazda plant will bring Corolla output to USA, not Mexico Toyota and Mazda confirmed plans for a sweeping alliance, including a new $1.6 billion U.S. plant where Toyota will make the Corolla.     cars           Toyota, Mazda to build $1.6B, 4,000-job U.S. automotive assembly plant Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda will build a new $1.6 billion vehicle assembly plant in the U.S. with 4,000 jobs by 2021.   Advertisement   cars           Concept cars keep getting crazier     news           How unbuckled rear passengers fare during a crash The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows risks of not wearing a seat belt in the back seat -- both to themselves and those in the front seats.       Personal Finance           The 10 most-stolen cars and the cost of theft insurance Whether or not your car is on the most-stolen list, buying the right car insurance can help you avoid paying for a new car yourself if yours is stolen.     cars           Nissan workers divided as UAW tries to plant flag in the South The vote starting today will decide whether the union can make inroads in the South     money           This machine could help Musk whisk you from NY to DC in 29 minutes Billionaire innovator Elon Musk has struck a deal for a huge tunneling machine to advance his dream of faster commuting.     news           Unbuckled in the back seat? You'll become a human missile in a crash Not using a seatbelt in the backseat and in ride hailing services can be fatal to other passengers in the car     The Day In Pictures Gallery Slackliner Kai is blindfolded as he walks on a highline over the river Elbe at the Koenigstein Fortress in Koenigstein near Dresden, eastern Germany, during an outdoor and trend sports festival.     Popular Stories Special counsel Robert Mueller's grand jury raises stakes in Russia investigation Strip club near Starkville, Miss., prepares for 'Hugh Freeze Tribute Party' Russia's 'sexiest biker' dies in high-speed crash   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bimagroup2.onlineincome@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108