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CEO’s Take On 2024: Tech-driven auto industry targets to be smarter, greener, says Prashanth Doreswamy – ET Auto

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After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? 2024 is likely to see the industry stabilize and return to normal. Connected features and Driver Assist functions will no longer be seen as luxury. Localization will continue to be a focus.

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NHTSA Tells Auto Industry Not to Comply With Massachusetts Data Laws

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However, the above is really more of a problem with vehicular connectivity in general than anything else. The NHTSA seems to be doing little more than protecting the massive companies that have the most to gain by furthering the connectivity agenda. Having purchased a product seems as though it should be the threshold.

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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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The company anticipates that, as a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in its aftersales business, anticipated to contribute 25% of aftersales revenue by 2022. —Kent O’Hara.

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Toyota invests $11.1M in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs

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The investment supports future STEM careers in the area, including job opportunities in the auto industry. Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC), North Gibson School Corporation, Building Blocks, and Youth First Inc. Toyota invested $11.1 million in schools in Indiana to boost their STEM programs.

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CAR report quantifies automotive’s position as a leading high-tech industry

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A newly-released report by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) concludes that the automotive industry is not only “high-tech,” it is frequently a leader in technological developments and applications. Additionally, the auto industry provides 16% of total worldwide R&D funding for all industries. Click to enlarge.

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Suzuki joins Automotive Grade Linux

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Adopting an open source approach to software development is a key part of our technology strategy and will help us to keep pace with the rapid advances happening across the auto industry. —Hisanori Takashiba, Executive General Manager of Research & Development at Suzuki Motor Corporation.

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

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We will be exploring innovative vehicle connectivity and mobility service solutions for a new generation of young city-dwelling Chinese customers. Zotye Auto is a pioneer in the Chinese all-electric vehicle segment. Ford already operates successful vehicle joint ventures with Changan Ford Automobile Corporation, Ltd.

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