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Renault talks to China’s Li Auto and Xiaomi on tech collaboration – ET Auto

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Renault already partners with China’s Geely in thermal and hybrid powertrains, and collaborates with tech companies Google and Qualcomm in smart cockpits. Renault already partners with China’s Geely in thermal and hybrid powertrains, and collaborates with tech companies Google and Qualcomm in smart cockpits.

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

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But other Chinese automakers, including state-run companies that were later entrants to the EV race, have closed the gap on sub-USD 10,000 EVs at the Beijing auto show that began Thursday. Last year, BYD shocked the automotive industry with the release of its Seagull EV, now priced under USD 10,000, at the Shanghai auto show.

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US regulator opens preliminary probe into Ford’s hands-free driving tech BlueCruise – ET Auto

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NHTSA opened a probe into whether Tesla’s recall of more than 2 million vehicles announced in December to install new Autopilot software updates was adequate following a series of crashes.

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Stellantis has cut 400 salaried engineering, tech, and software positions

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In a statement on Friday, Stellantis said it was laying off roughly 2 percent of its jobs in engineering, tech, and software, largely due to “unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world,” along with “rigorous organizational reviews” (via Automotive News ). by the same year.

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Huawei’s smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales – ET Auto

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It’s taken Huawei just four years to become a force in smart car technology , navigating the devastation of trade sanctions on its smartphones business while simultaneously developing a driver assistance system that is the darling of the Beijing auto show.

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ETAuto Tech Summit ’24: Engineering sustainable transitions – ET Auto

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Industry stakeholders are looking for new solutions, and more clarity about the future technology landscape. And, that’s what the best minds from the industry would offer at ETAuto ’s 5th edition of its flagship event, the ETAuto Tech Summit , on June 20 and 21, 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center.In

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Hinduja Tech secures USD 50 mn investment from private equity fund Creador – ET Auto

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Hinduja Tech has been making significant strides in the mobility industry, by expanding its capabilities and partnerships to drive innovation and growth. Hinduja Tech has been making significant strides in the mobility industry, by expanding its capabilities and partnerships to drive innovation and growth.

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