CROSSOVER SALE HIGHS TO LUXURY BRAND LOWS - AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 309

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This episode of Autoline After Hours delves into the ongoing Volkswagen emissions scandal, with the panel discussing new EPA findings regarding larger diesel engines and potential CO2 standard irregularities. They express skepticism about VW's denials and ponder the cultural issues within the company that may have led to the widespread cheating. The conversation then shifts to Hyundai's long-anticipated launch of its luxury brand, Genesis, with the panel analyzing the strategy and the planned lineup of six vehicles by 2020. They also touch upon the growing luxury market and how Genesis aims to compete. Finally, the discussion turns to autonomous driving, with Google reporting zero accidents in October and a Tesla Model S achieving a cross-country record with 96% Autopilot usage, sparking debate about the future of driving, safety, and insurance.