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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. The ultimate goal is hyper-personalization.” —Kent O’Hara. —Kent O’Hara.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Minda, CMD, Uno Minda Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry ‘s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The past two years have seen a remarkable transformation in the Indian auto and auto component industry.

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

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Connected vehicle technology offers tremendous promise—for improving safety, reducing traffic jams and increasing fuel efficiency. The driver clinics, the first phase of the Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot Program, were completed this past year to gather information on how drivers would interact with the technology. Earlier post.).

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New Ford Escape launching with two new EcoBoost engines with standard Auto Start-Stop

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The new Ford Escape, being showcased at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is the first Ford vehicle to make Auto Start-Stop standard with either of two EcoBoost engines new to the model—a 1.5-liter SYNC Connect, available with SYNC 3 for the new Escape, comes with complimentary activation for five years. liter and 2.0-liter

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Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

Teslarati

The Rivian user experience is built around personalization, seamless connectivity and a platform that will constantly evolve thanks to over-the-air updates. Subscription or membership fees for infotainment and other connectivity-based services could be $5,500 over 10 years per vehicle.

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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

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Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry. Under the partnership, DiDi and Booking Holdings will leverage their technology capabilities and local operating expertise to offer more comprehensive and personalized quality travel experiences across the world.

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Volkswagen extending Automotive Cloud to China and US in addition to Europe; core markets for future ID. EV

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Among the coming developments, the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will be extended step-by-step to further regions of the world and to be available in Europe, China and the USA—the core markets for the future full-electric, fully connected ID. Volkswagen and Microsoft are also working on first lighthouse projects for connected vehicles.

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