VW's 2016 range: driving technology into the mainstream

Safety features: Volkswagen is bringing adaptive cruise control (ACC) to its cars. Photo: Volkswagen

The US arm of Volkswagen has announced that for its 2016 range, drivers won’t have to look to its flagship models to get a car with the latest active safety technology.  

Active safety systems such as lane departure assist and adaptive cruise control have, until recently, been the preserve of range-topping luxury cars or premium models, but for the 2016 model year, Volkswagen is bringing a host of these systems to its mass-market cars in the US.