Auto News For Monday, February 15, 2016 – Volkswagen Group Global Sales Rise In January

Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories and videos for Monday, February 15, 2016.

Based on 2015 year end sales figures reported by every automaker, BMW sold more new vehicles than any premium brand operating in America. The registration figures, however, differ slightly. And let it be noted, the differences are slight indeed, and relate perhaps as much to timing as anything else. Undeniably, the U.S. totals achieved by Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are essentially statistical ties.

Valentine’s Day is over. Which means you’re now realizing you just might need a people carrier. Here are Canada’s top 25 three-row vehicles since last Valentine’s Day.

U.S. sales of the BMW 7-Series are a fraction of what they were when the Bangle 7-Series debuted some 14 years ago. Between 2002 and 2015, the 7-Series tumbled 58%. But there’s a new 7-Series once again, and of all the crazy 7ers you won’t see, this twin-turbocharged, V12-powered M760Li xDrive must top the list.