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Audi to offer AT&T Mobile Share Value plan for Audi connect in 2015 A3, S3, Q3 models

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Audi of America and AT&T will provide owners of 2015 A3, S3 and Q3 models equipped with Audi connect the option of adding their connected cars to an AT&T Mobile Share Value data plan, starting 1 Oct. with the 2015 Audi A3. Owners of the all-new 2015 Audi Q3 will be able to sign up for the same data plan pricing.

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PwC’s Strategy&: Auto supplier M&A activity likely to hit record $48B transaction value globally in 2015

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The study shows that for the fifth consecutive year, North American suppliers are the strongest consolidators in 2015 as nine out of the top ten consolidators are North American suppliers. —Dietmar Ostermann, PwC Strategy&’s Global Automotive Advisory Leader. “In

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First drive: Volkswagen 2015 Golf SportWagen

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2015 Golf SportWagen. With the entry of the new 2015 Golf SportWagen, Volkswagen of America is bringing some dynamic and reasonably priced fuel-efficient verve to the non-luxury wagon segment in the US. Starting at $27,995, the TDI SE has the same list of equipment and optional packages as its gasoline-powered counterpart, the 1.8T

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 shows increasing demand for semi-autonomous driving technologies in Europe

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Ford Car Buying Trends 2015 , a study of new car buying habits in 22 countries across Europe, highlights regional trends and national differences. From first being introduced in Europe in 2012, Ford’s voice-activated connected systems have quickly found their way into most new cars. Powertrains.

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Study shows nearly half of Europeans text while driving

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The study was commissioned by Ford to underscore the safety issue as the company prepares to introduce its SYNC in-car connectivity system, which can read aloud incoming messages through a text-to-speech feature and enables drivers to send a text reply by voice from a predetermined list of responses.

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Examining the Impact of 6G Telecommunications on Society

Cars That Think

With greater global connectivity, the case for 6G telecommunications has become more apparent than ever before. Sustainable Development Goals adopted in September 2015 included ones aimed at industry, infrastructure, innovation, energy, education, and partnerships. We expect 6G to roll out in 2030.

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M-zero performance electric car

Electric Vehicles India

But a few startups from India are willing to take the risk and trying to put the nation on the list of performance EVs. In 2015 they showcased their initial concepts and they were able to raise the amount of 5 Cr (INR) through crowdfunding. Unlike Europe, the US or China, the focus on performance EVs in India is very low.