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BMWs to feature in-car intelligent personal assistant

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The BMW Group is introducing the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant—a new proprietary in-car AI assistant intended to enhance the BMW driving experience. BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant combines with the new BMW Operating System 7.0 BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant combines with the new BMW Operating System 7.0

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AlixPartners finds limited consumer willingness to pay for autonomous vehicles but enthusiasm for robo-taxis

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When asked if they’d be willing to consider switching from personal-vehicle ownership to using autonomous-vehicle ride-hailing services, or “robotaxis,” if the monthly cost were from 40% cheaper to even 20% more expensive than vehicle ownership, 44% to 84% across the six countries said they would. male and 49.5%

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Volkswagen to start fitting vehicles with pWLAN technology as standard from 2019 on for V2X communication

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From 2019, Volkswagen will start fitting its first models with pWLAN as standard in order to serve as an additional communication technology for the exchange of selected information relevant to traffic between cars made by different manufacturers. the processing of personal data).

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Ipsos global study finds vehicle owners continue to show interest in self-driving technology despite COVID-19

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Ipsos see gains in experience (driven + ridden) with semi-autonomous driving between 2019 and 2020 in each of the four key regions. Interest in autonomous among new vehicle owners has remained stable for the key regions between 2019 and 2020. and personal security (connectivity, cybersecurity, etc.) ADAS, warnings, alerts, etc.)

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Tesla Model 3 windshield survives intentional rock-throwing attack

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Fortunately for a Tesla Model 3 owner in Portland, OR, the all-electric sedan’s windshield turned out to be sturdy enough to tank a moderately sized rock that was intentionally thrown by a person on the side of the road. The shocking video was initially shared on the @posportland Instagram account.

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Audi updates RS 4 Avant with new B-cycle twin-turbo V6; 17% lower fuel consumption than predecessor

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The driver can create a personal driving experience via the standard Audi drive select dynamic handling system. The RS 4 Avant will make its debut at the DTM finale at the Hockenheimring on 4 to 6 October 2019. Sales in Germany and other European countries will start in October 2019.

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Volkswagen and Siemens partnering on traffic light V2X tests using WLANp in Wolfsburg

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In February, the Volkswagen Group had announced that from 2019 onwards, its brands will use the WLANp standard for communications among vehicles and between vehicles and their environment (V2X). —Manfred Fuhg, Head of Siemens Mobility Germany. Earlier post.). An essential condition for avoiding false warnings.

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