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Mercedes-Benz EQC EV soaking up summer heat of up to 50?C in trials in Spain

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Mercedes-Benz will run the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric vehicle through hot weather trials in Spain. Optimum management of these physical characteristics is the aim of the extreme tests in Spain. This tests and validates, for example, the durability of a powertrain connection or of individual axle parts.

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

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The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. Using the Open Mobility Cloud as a basis, it connects touchpoints such as smartphones and smartwatches with users’ cars, thus weaving the car into their digital lives.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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Daimler AG will make investments in the high nine figures (euro) in the new model series by the time of the market launch. The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. Drivers can connect with their pickup by smartphone, tablet or PC at any time and from anywhere.

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Continental calls for market-based adaptation of the legal framework to support autonomous driving

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International automotive supplier Continental is calling for a market-based adaptation of the legal framework for automated driving. However, the necessary adjustments to the traffic regulatory framework must not fail to take into account the connection with these market dynamics.

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Synovate Global Study Explores Future Car Buyers Sentiments

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Anger, frustration, greed, lack of trust are a few of the many sentiments expressed by consumers and future car buyers globally, according to a recent “Tipping Point” study by Synovate Motoresearch, the automotive division of global market research company Synovate. However, consumers across the 16 countries fell into three distinct groups.

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TomTom extends coverage of real-time traffic products for congestion reduction

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The other countries currently covered are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. We have shipped about 60 million devices to date, and the devices are progressively becoming more connected.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its mid-size pickup truck: the X-Class leans on diesel

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The market launch in Europe is scheduled for November 2017. At the beginning of 2018 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand will follow, and at the beginning of 2019 Argentina and Brazil. Mercedes-Benz developed the X-Class with the changing requirements of the international pickup markets in mind. Connectivity.

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