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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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Optionally available as an Over-the-Air update, this new feature raises the vehicle’s output by up to 80 hp and improves acceleration from 0 to 60 mph by as much as a full second. second quicker acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (SUV). More offerings will launch in the Mercedes me connect Store continuously in the months ahead.

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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Highway speeding may not save you much time, but driving 10 mph over the speed limit reduces fuel efficiency by 12-15%. Ford’s interface—coupled with Automatic’s connected services platform—enables us to bring customized one-touch applications to Ford drivers that go beyond the capabilities of either technology on its own.

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Delphi introducing new plug-and-play cloud-based connectivity service for drivers; key fob functions and alerts

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Delphi is releasing a new cloud-based automotive connectivity service for consumers. At the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the company will be demonstrating Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi, a device that provides a car-to-cloud/cloud-to-car connectivity service. High speed (over 75 mph for 5 seconds).

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Starlink gets contract with US Air Force for Europe and Africa airlift operations 

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The United States Armed Forces air service branch expects Starlink to provide throughput capabilities of up to 500 Mbps download speed and low latency connectivity. For fixed-site services, internet connection will be assigned to an individual 22-km diameter Starlink cell. Starlink aces 80 mph connectivity test in Ukraine.

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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge

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MyFord Mobile and myfordmobile.com allow plug-in electric vehicle owners to have a seamless connected car experience, giving them the ability to easily lock and unlock their vehicle, find where they parked, access charge status, mileage and driving efficiency, as well as schedule charge times—all with the touch of a finger.

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2017 Range Rover picks up suite of ADAS and semi-autonomous driving technologies

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The introduction of Jaguar Land Rover’s InControl Touch Pro infotainment system delivers improved satellite navigation functionality and connectivity. As part of an InControl Connect Pro pack, InControl Touch Pro incorporates a series of new app services to Range Rover. seconds with a top speed of a 140 mph (225 km/h).

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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The new Focus also includes the European debut of SYNC 2, Ford’s advanced in-car connectivity system that features high-resolution color touch screen and advanced voice control for easier access to audio, navigation, climate control and mobile phones. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new 1.5-liter Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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