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Hyundai previews Connectivity Concept with smartphones and NFC

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Hyundai previewed near its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, a prototype of its Connectivity Concept which leverages smartphones and NFC (Near Field Communication). The company suggested the technology could be in its cars as soon as 2015.

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Connecting home door to car: Volkswagen Car-Net App-Connect & the Door Bird app

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Together with DoorBird , the Berlin-based start-up, and Hörmann, the gate and door manufacturer, Volkswagen is presenting a world exclusive at the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) in Berlin: the means to connect to the door station at home using your vehicle’s infotainment system. App-Connect (incl.

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DOT awards more than $45M to three Connected Vehicle Pilot sites for phase two

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded three cooperative agreements collectively worth more than $45 million to initiate the design/build/test phase of the Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program. Selected in 2015, the Connected Vehicle Pilot sites include Wyoming, New York City, and Tampa. Earlier post.).

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SEAT, Samsung and SAP partner on connected car technology

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group; Samsung Electronics; and SAP SE are working together to develop future projects for the connected car. The R&D teams of SEAT, Samsung and SAP are presenting several future connected car concepts at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.

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USDOT preparing to issue solicitation for Phase 1 of Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment program

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The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is preparing to issue (on or before 15 January 2015) a solicitation for a full and open competition to procure services for the Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot Deployment program, Phase 1: Concept Development. USDOT intends to enter into contracts for performance of Phase 1 only.

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VW e-Golf to be enhanced with improved infotainment, connectivity and range

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For the full-year 2015, Volkswagen of America reported e-Golf sales of 4,232 units. For December 2015, sales were 609 units. For the first time, the exit screen will offer personalized, simplified access (one touch) to functions relevant to the real world, in real time. Personalization 2.0. Each tile area, sized 1.7

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. In the US, 73% agree that “As a society, we have given up on the concept of privacy.”

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