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KDDI, AT&T to connect Toyota and Lexus vehicles in US with 4G LTE starting in the fall

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Toyota and Lexus are bringing connected car capabilities to their vehicles in the United States. Toyota Motor North America, KDDI and AT&T will collaborate to enable 4G LTE connectivity for all new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. This will start with 2020 model year vehicles in the fall of 2019, across all 50 states.

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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Car variants that are connected feature-rich contribute as much as 45% of sales of a particular model, according to industry estimates. Connected cars are becoming the mainstream choice for many new car buyers in India fuelled by rising disposable incomes and an influx of new models. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational.

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GM and AT&T to bring 5G to GM vehicles with enhanced core network; first available in MY2024

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General Motors and AT&T will bring 5G cellular connectivity to millions of GM vehicles coming off the assembly line over the next decade in the United States. Faster music and video downloads with higher quality. 5G connectivity will first be available in select model year 2024 vehicles.

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Varroc appoints Dixit Roy Mahidhara as CEO of subsidiary, CarIQ Tech – ET Auto

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He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this critical role and will help drive the future of connected vehicles at Varroc, the company said. Dixit Roy Mahidhara Varroc , a leading global tier-1 automotive supplier, has appointed Dixit Roy Mahidhara as Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary – CarIQ Technologies Private Ltd.

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ZTE and Deutsche Telekom develop second version of CarConnect smart adapter

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Car drivers connect the adapter as usual via the OBD2 port of their car. The new edition offers LTE with Cat-4 standard and transfer rates of up to 150 Mbit/s in downloads. 10 devices can now connect to the hotspot at the same time—twice as many as the previous model.

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Qualcomm Automotive Solutions to power next-gen infotainment for Volkswagen vehicles; Snapdragon 820A Processor, Snapdragon X12 & X5 LTE modems

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These chipsets include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A processor ( earlier post ) for advanced infotainment systems, as well as the Snapdragon X12 and X5 LTE modems, for connected car and telematics systems. As we look at the future of the automotive industry, we see mobile technologies at its core, and connectivity as its foundation.

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Former ARAI director Rashmi Urdhwareshe joins Sterling Tools Board as independent director – ET Auto

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Recognized for her outstanding contributions, she has received several awards, including the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019, presented by the President of India. Additionally, Agarwal serves as a Director on the Board of Sheeva Connected India Private Limited, engaged in the space of vehicle commerce and monetization.

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