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Rearview camera standard on all 2015 Buick models

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Every 2015 Buick model will come standard with a rearview camera. —Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book. In a collision, a specially trained Emergency Advisor is connected to the vehicle the moment a crash is detected. The increased confidence these cameras provide make them a must-have feature.

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OnStar bringing commerce to connected cars; also providing feedback on driving

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At the 2015 CES this week in Las Vegas, OnStar will preview AtYourService, a commerce and engagement offering that connects drivers with retailers and merchants on their drive, providing information, convenience and money-saving values tied to their specific destinations. Driving feedback.

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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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The years examined were 2015 through 2019. The results indicate that, between 2015 and 2019, e-commerce retail sales per capita increased every year, with the increases averaging about 12%, while the annual changes in traditional sales hovered near zero. books vs. gasoline).

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chark in-car delivery service expands to Berlin

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Drivers of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and the V-Class of model year 2015 and newer can use the Mercedes me connect service to have parcels or purchases delivered directly to their parked vehicle in the German capital. It makes no difference whether the car is privately owned, leased or a company car.

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Ford targeting smart parking as element of Smart Mobility; vehicle sensors, connectivity and big data

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At CES 2015 in January, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Natl Book Network, 2011. Big Data Connected vehicles Mobility services Sensors Urban mobility'

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Volkswagen raises EV forecast for 2025 to 1.5M vehicles from ID. family; 1M by 2023

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The brand’s electrified model range has been continually expanded in the following years: e-Golf and Golf GTE followed in 2014, the Passat GTE and Passat Variant GTE in 2015. For the first time, Volkswagen also offered pre-booking for the ID.3. 3 and paid a pre-booking deposit. Volkswagen ID.3. Production of the ID.3

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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The vehicles are 2015-2016 models, with battery technology that enables an everyday range of about 80-90 miles—suited for in-town driving, and enough for travel between Davis and Sacramento. The other two will be used by project researchers. —ITS-Davis Director Dan Sperling.

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