FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Toyota: Driver’s Training Should Educate on Autonomous Tech

Guardian-type autonomous systems that protect drivers by intervention should spur acceptance of true autonomous technology where vehicles operate on their own without restrictions.

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Autoline Daily

Daimler Sacrifices Profit for R&D, Fords Depreciate the Least, Sales By Segments

Most Powerful Skoda Headed for Geneva Stage

The new Octavia vRS 245, whose name denotes its power output, boasts 15 hp more than the standard Octavia vRS and claims a 0-62 mph sprint time of 6.6 seconds.

Dieselgate Continues as Luxembourg Moves to Prosecute VW

Luxembourg's infrastructure minister alleges Volkswagen's use of software designed to produce misleadingly favorable emissions data undermined the European country's type-approval authority.

World Vehicle Sales Grew 6.0% in 2016

More vehicles were sold in 2016 than ever before, with growth coming from every region except South America.

BMW 240i 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6 -- 2017 Award Acceptance

10 BEST ENGINES
Roberto Rossetti, vice president-engineering, accepts BMW's award at the 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines ceremony.

Toyota Raises Full-Year Profit Outlook on Weaker Yen, Cost Cutting

Toyota has been cutting costs by sourcing more car parts locally and marketing locally produced cars more aggressively to mitigate the impact of yen strength as part of emergency measures implemented last year.

Most U.K. Car Dealers Positive About 2017 Prospects

Of 514 new- and used-car dealerships asked why they were optimistic about their 2017 growth prospects, 58% cited the proliferation of new finance products as the main factor, up from 47% in the previous review in November.

Chevrolet Volt 1.5L DOHC 4-cyl./Dual Motor EREV -- 2017 Award Acceptance

10 BEST ENGINES
Tim Grewe, chief engineer-electrification, accepts General Motors' award at the 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines ceremony.

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