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Volkswagen, Mobileye to bring new automated driving functions to series production – ET Auto

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Israeli automotive tech company Mobileye will provide driving assistance software based on its SuperVision and Chauffeur platforms to VW’s luxury brands such as Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche. “New automated driving functions will significantly boost convenience and safety,” VW Chief Executive Oliver Blume said.

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Naxnova acquires Austria based Advanced Thermal Technologies – ET Auto

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With R&D capabilities and a track record of servicing marquee customers worldwide that includes prestigious OEM brands such as Porsche, Airbus, Daimler, Valeo, among others, ATT brings invaluable expertise and experience to the Naxnova family.

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BMW, Croatia’s Rimac partner on high-voltage EV battery technology – ET Auto

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Rimac, an electric hypercar maker owned 45% by Porsche AG , is expanding its reach as a supplier of battery systems and powertrain components to other automakers, with the aim of reaching 100,000 batteries a year between 2024 and 2026.

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A mini industry spawns under the hood of a booming car market – ET Auto

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Under the auto boom, a smaller industry is also growing: the used or pre-owned car market, where for every two new cars, three used cars are sold. Under the auto boom, a smaller industry is also growing: the used or pre-owned car market, where for every two new cars, three used cars are sold. As per industry estimates, about 4.1

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EV charging is changing, Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector

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The question is most acute for 800-volt pioneer Porsche, but it also applies to increasing numbers of EVs from GM, Hyundai, Kia and Lucid, with more to come. Can carmakers educate their buyers appropriately, given the generally dismal understanding of EV charging among auto salespeople and EV novices? “We

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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Luxury seating for five The touchscreen houses the knob-switch-and-button-free Pivi Pro infotainment system for navigation and entertainment, and is how the Velar becomes a ‘connected car’ through a mobile phone after downloading the iGuide App. liter $62,775 P250 Dynamic SE 2.0-liter liter $64,875 P400 Dynamic SE 3.0-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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Please note this is not Android Auto. What you can control is the excellent sound system that has Spotify downloaded and doesn’t require an account to use. What isn’t included is Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM or AM radio, all of which are scheduled to be downloaded by the end of 2022 via over the air updates (OTA). Speak to me.

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