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Toyota's Akio Toyoda flies solo at media event, in change of style

It was as much a change for Akio Toyoda as it was for Toyota Motor Corp. In unveiling the company's new mid-term business plan this week, the media-shy president flew solo at a news conference without the usual safety net of being flanked by his top brass. The move was a departure for Toyoda, who -- in his two years as president -- has tended to divert technical or detailed questions to a panel of executives sharing stage with him.

Transmissions gone wild!

If you've been car shopping recently, or just paying attention to Autoweek car reviews, you've noticed that the six-speed automatic -- de rigueur as recently as a year ago -- suddenly has ratio envy. The new hotness? Eight- and nine-speed automatic transmissions.

Computers help to prepare teen drivers

From simulated driving to choosing the best driving school, teen drivers have more options than the standard state-mandated course. Supplemental programs may further help teen drivers to prepare for on-the-road experiences. Simulators are among new technology that has recently been introduced to teen drivers, and it is considered beneficial training as it is able to offer diverse experiences.