York has hired an executive search firm to identify potential candidates to succeed Wagoner's team, according to one Detroit auto industry executive, who says he was contacted by a headhunter claiming to represent York.

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And therefore, to support demand for auto sales during this period, I'm directing my team to take several steps.

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The arrangement follows a similar one between Take Two and the team at Rockstar Games behind the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise.

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Obama said last month that he's made it a "high priority" for his transition team to work on additional policy options for the auto industry.

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On the first day, the team unveiled its eco-friendly dashboard to a panel of auto experts, including representatives from Ford and General Motors.

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To all Grand Theft Auto fans, please accept our apologies for the delay, and our promise that the entire team here is working very hard to make the game all it can be.

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