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Buick debuts V2X technology in China; first V2X vehicle to roll out by year end

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Buick’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology made its debut at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. The most up-to-date connected services will be provided through over-the-air updates. V2X technology has a crucial role to play in improving safety and reducing traffic congestion. Past work on V2X in China.

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Volkswagen and JAC launch new JV for electric cars for mass market in China; 1st vehicle in 2018

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In the presence of Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Berlin, Volkswagen signed a joint venture agreement with the Chinese automaker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC). It is planned that the new joint venture with JAC should produce its first jointly developed electric vehicle in 2018.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils new Sprinter; focus on connectivity; electric drive in 2019; realizing adVANce

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As the first fully connected integral system solution, the third generation of the Sprinter demonstrates the development of the division from purely a vehicle manufacturer into a provider of complete transport and mobility solutions, the company said. New Sprinter embodies the adVANce future initiative. billion (US$3.1 million times.

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Audi introducing Q2, new Q5 in 2016, confirms electric SUV for 2018; investing more than €3B in 2016

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In 2018, Audi will launch its first large‑series battery‑electric vehicle, based on the Audi e-tron Quattro concept. By 2020, Audi will expand its model range to include 60 different automobiles. “ Audi plans to enter a new market segment with the Audi Q2 model next year, and will also present the the successor of the Audi Q5.

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Toyota invests $600M in Didi Chuxing, JV vehicle-related services for ride-hailing drivers

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Toyota and DiDi announced collaboration on e-Palette in January 2018 ( earlier post ), and launched vehicle-related services, including a vehicle leasing service and various services for DiDi ride-hailing drivers at a Toyota dealer in May 2018. (GTMC) for vehicle-related services for ride-hailing drivers.

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Volkswagen Group China, JAC and SEAT sign new deal advancing e-mobility in China

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Spain-based SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Volkswagen Group China and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp., The R&D center, which will be established through joint efforts, aims to develop connectivity and autonomous driving technologies specifically tailored to the Chinese market.

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5G mobile network goes live at all BMW Brilliance Automotive production sites in China

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BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) has become the first automobile manufacturer to enable full 5G wireless coverage at all its plants. In this way, vehicle updates involving large volumes of data and real-time diagnostics could also be conducted remotely in the future. Full 5G coverage, transfer rate of 1 Gbps.

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