Automotive publications for 17 August 2026

Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota Executive Who Gave the World the Prius, Dies
Under his leadership, the automotive giant sharply expanded production outside Japan and accelerated the development of the first mass-produced hybrid.

Volvo to start evaluating driving style: good drivers promised insurance discount
The new system analyzes braking, acceleration, and turns, then converts vehicle data into a personal safety rating

AvtoVAZ returns to work after a three-week vacation: the plant is being prepared for the production of Lada Azimut
During the shutdown, the enterprise completed more than 13 thousand works

First Electric Ferrari Sold for $40 Million: Almost 40 Times the Original Estimate
The anniversary Luce "Chassis 0" became the most expensive new car sold at auction
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August 17, 2026