Volkswagen will offer automated features to help drivers stay in a lane and automatically maintain a safe distance behind another vehicle in traffic, according to Reuters.
VW said automated safety features would be standard on higher-priced versions of models such as the CC, Golf, Jetta and Touareg sport utilities, as well as on a redesigned Chattanooga-made Passat sedan expected later this year.
Several VW brand models will also get new technology to automate the process of steering into a parallel parking space or backing into a perpendicular parking space.
Toyota earlier this year said it would offer automatic braking on a wider range of U.S. models at prices ranging from about $300 to $500.