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BMWs to feature in-car intelligent personal assistant

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The BMW Group is introducing the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant—a new proprietary in-car AI assistant intended to enhance the BMW driving experience. BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant combines with the new BMW Operating System 7.0

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

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At the Paris Motos Show, BMW introduced an expanded set of services, device support and availabilitiy in more countries. The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. The update of BMW Connected will also cover the new Apple Watch Series 2.

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Ford launches FORD2GO car sharing program with its German dealer network; Ford poll shows 56% of Europeans would consider car sharing

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BMW is also exploring car-sharing services ( earlier post ), as is GM ( earlier post ) and Toyota ( earlier post ), but none have directly involved their dealer network at this point as Ford is. Daimler, with its car2go effort, was an early OEM entrant into car-sharing. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. Sara Soria, Spain. And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.”

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With only days before initial testing, the Formula E grid is finalized

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Despite the departure of notable teams, including Mercedes and BMW, as Formula E begins its 9th season with its new third-generation car, it has also attracted three new brands, including Cupra (VW Group’s Spanish sub-brand), Maserati, and McLaren. During which, the series garnered record viewership; in person, online, and on TV.

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Europe December 2020

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Unless Hyundai lowers its price.But enough of futurology, and back to last month performance, the Netherlands was the best market for the Hyundai nameplate, with a record 4,441 deliveries, followed by Germany (2,995 units), with Spain (578) being a distant 3rd. #5

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Ride Vision launches AI-based collision-avoidance system for motorcycles

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This data can be exported for personal use, such as fuel-consumption calculations or even insurance-rate reduction inquiries. Ride Vision’s board of advisors includes a number of automotive industry veterans, namely Continental Head of Advanced Engineering ADAS Christian Weber; former BMW-Motorrad Executive VP of Motorcycle Engineering, Prof.