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Renault Group and Google partner on digital architecture for software-defined vehicles

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Renault Group and Google announced an expanded partnership aimed at designing and delivering the digital architecture for the “Software Defined Vehicle” (SDV) and accelerating the group's digitalization.

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Ford and Google enter 6-year strategic partnership

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Ford and Google announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of Ford’s customer experience. Ford also named Google Cloud its preferred cloud provider to leverage Google’s expertise in data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML).

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Electric Volvo XC40 features new infotainment system powered by Android with Google technologies built-in

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Powered by Android, the new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalization, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services. The Google Assistant also allows a driver to interact with smart-home devices from the car. —Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars.

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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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Hyundai Blue Link to support wearable devices such as Google Glass; 2015 Genesis to be the first

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Hyundai’s cloud-based Blue Link platform makes features like remote start and service information quickly accessible through new devices like Google Glass and others. On Google Glass, vehicle information will be presented as cards optimized for the Glass user interface.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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AutoNation will provide vehicle preparation, delivery services, and subscriber activation, as well as maintenance, repair, and reconditioning services for Autonomy’s growing subscription fleet of electric vehicles. Autonomy subscribers can pay their subscription entirely on their credit card or through their bank account.

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Hyundai announces Evolve+ EV subscription program

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Evolve+ is a month-to-month subscription service that covers 1,000 miles per month (additional mileage charges accrue for overage), insurance, maintenance, registration, and road-side assistance at a starting price of $699 per month for a Kona Electric and $899 per month for an IONIQ 5. It is a no haggling, stress-free delivery experience.

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