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Chevy 2015 City Express cargo van rated at 25 mpg combined

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Chevrolet’s 2015 City Express cargo van, the company’s first entry into the small van segment, will offer an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, resulting in 25 mpg combined (9.8, As point of comparison, Ford offers two engine options in its Transit Connect small van: a 1.6L In the 2014 Transit Connect, the 1.6L

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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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The plan is available to owners of certain units of Toyota connected cars, and uses driving data gathered via telematics technologies to adjust insurance premiums based on the level of safe driving every month. The insurance plan forms part of the appeal of Toyota’s connected cars. Background. Overview of new products and services.

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Groupe Renault changes China strategy: light commercial vehicles and electric passenger cars

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JMEV was created in 2015. Renault will continue to provide high quality aftersales service for its 300,000 customers through Renault dealers but also through Alliance synergies. Renault and Dongfeng will also engage in innovative cooperation in the field of intelligent connected vehicles. LCV market.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

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As the luxury division of the Hyundai Group (Genesis, Hyundai and Kia) it has gone from two models in 2015 to eight in 2023. The Dealer Son-Nim Experience Our silent, all-electric drive departed New York City and took us over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge onto Staten Island and then on to New Jersey.

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Chevrolet has sold more than 1.4M vehicles with 4G LTE

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million vehicles with 4G LTE connectivity since June 2014, exceeding the total sold by of the rest of the industry combined. Chevrolet offers 4G LTE connectivity across its full-range of retail cars, trucks and crossovers. Chevrolet offers 4G LTE connectivity across its full-range of retail cars, trucks and crossovers.

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Shanghai OnStar introduces new telematics services, opens 3rd call center to support demand

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Shanghai GM will begin offering OnStar 4G LTE service in a Cadillac model in 2015. The service will support Wi-Fi connectivity for multiple devices with mobile data speeds up to 10 times faster than today’s speeds. Users will be able to connect to mobile devices while up to 15 meters away from their vehicles.

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Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans; A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV confirmed for US

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announced that the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan will arrive in US showrooms in the first quarter of 2014. Audi connect. The modular infotainment platform in the Audi A3 also brings several upgrades to the industry leading Audi connect service. Click to enlarge. Audi of America, Inc. Earlier post.). European versions. TFSI; and 2.0

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