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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Using the Open Mobility Cloud as a basis, it connects touchpoints such as smartphones and smartwatches with users’ cars, thus weaving the car into their digital lives.

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TomTom extends coverage of real-time traffic products for congestion reduction

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TomTom, the leading supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services, has extended its HD Traffic portfolio of real-time (updates every 2 minutes) traffic products for congestion reduction with the addition of Australia, Canada, Luxembourg and Poland, bringing the total count of countries covered to 18.

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Volvo joins Tesla in halting EV production due to Red Sea attacks

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Volvo said it would halt production at its factory in Ghent, Belgium, for three days after rerouting ships to avoid potential violence. Turning ships south to travel around Africa takes much longer than cutting through the Suez Canal. If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels.

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Ipsos study finds US among most skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles

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Democrats (59%) were more likely than Republicans (46%) to say they had a favorable view of self-driving cars. Cost will be a factor: 24% said they would switch to a self-driving car if it cost the same as their current car, but 45% would switch if it cost much less. Fewer think AVs will be faster.