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Honda and Google to collaborate on in-vehicle connected services

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Honda and Google have been collaborating since 2015 with the broader automotive industry to introduce the Android platform to automobiles. In-vehicle apps: With Google Play, users can easily enjoy and download their favorite apps. As a result of this collaboration, Honda began adopting Android Auto starting with the Accord in 2016.

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

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2015 Ford Focus. Ford revealed the redesigned 2015 Ford Focus at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. Android and iOS smartphone owners can download more than 60 AppLink-enabled apps from the Apple App Store and Android market. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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2015 Focus four-door sedan. 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Android and iOS smartphone users can download more than 60 AppLink-enabled apps from the Apple App Store and Android market. Click to enlarge. Ford unveiled the new Ford Focus four-door sedan prior to its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show next week.

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Propel Fuels reports strong consumer adoption of renewable diesel in SoCal; retail sales up 300% over biodiesel

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Propel launched Diesel HPR across Southern California in August 2015, and consumer adoption of the fuel has risen 300% compared to its former biodiesel product (B20). Drivers can easily find the nearest Propel Diesel HPR location and real time pricing by downloading Propel’s mobile app available in the Android and Apple app stores.

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

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While Automatic’s device has been available in Apple and Best Buy stores since last year, this is the first time the company has teamed up with an auto manufacturer to experiment with its in-vehicle entertainment and communications system. Customers will be given the option to opt-in to Automatic. Behavior Connected vehicles'

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Hyundai introducing augmented reality owner’s manual app

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At launch, the Hyundai Virtual Guide is compatible with the 2015 Sonata model, and will soon become available for additional models. The new app recognizes more than 45 major features of the Sonata and is available for free download on the Apple App store and Google Play.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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This allows the vehicle to supply enough electricity to power the typical household’s domestic appliances for a full day from energy stored within the main-drive lithium-ion battery pack and up to a maximum of 10 days when the engine (with a full tank of gas) is used to recharge the energy supply within the main-drive lithium-ion battery pack.