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Hyundai upgrading Bluelink connected car services technology; Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation

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Hyundai Motor is upgrading its Bluelink connected car services technology with a range of new features. Connected Routing. With the new cloud-based Connected Routing navigation, driving routes are calculated on a server inside the Bluelink cloud environment, rather than through the car’s infotainment system. User Profile.

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Kia Motors integrating Google Maps into 2nd-generation UVO eServices telematics system

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Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Apple iOS6 compatibility is expected early in 2013.

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Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus home EV chargers now available for purchase at NAPA Auto Parts

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NAPA Auto Parts stores will be an authorized dealer of Pulsar Plus, Wallbox’s award-winning smart home EV charger, online and in-store at more than 6,000 locations across the United States and Canada. Pulsar Plus is available for purchase in select retail locations as of mid-February 2022.

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The Odysse VADER Electric Bike is booming the Indian electric vehicle market

Electric Vehicles India

The e-bike also features a 7-inch Android display, an 18-liter trunk, Google Maps navigation, OTA updates, and Bluetooth connectivity, making it a convenient and fulfilling means of transportation. Google Navigation: Not only that, Vader also comes with Google Maps navigation to help riders explore unexplored corners of the world.

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J.D. Power: automakers spending billions on technologies many consumers don’t use; user preferences for smartphones and tablets

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Automakers are investing billions of dollars to put connectivity technologies in their cars and light trucks that are not being used by many of the owners of those vehicles, according to the J.D. In-vehicle connectivity technology that’s not used results in millions of dollars of lost value for both consumers and the manufacturers.

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Ford Launches Cool Off-Road App Only for Its Owners

The Truth About Cars

Connecting with other riding buddies to form a group ride or simply for security purposes is no trouble at all – even if some users are on a Can-Am or Kawasaki. In the interest of science, we did try downloading this new app onto a device, even going so far as to adding a Bronco to our account using a VIN grabbed from a dealer listing.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. Next-Generation Blue Link Connected Car System. For example, charging could be set to start at 10 p.m. Car Finder.

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