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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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In Japan, Nissan announced a new, comprehensive strategy to transform its customer aftersales experience through innovative technology and enhanced services. Connected car technology and expanding use of big data will enable Nissan to offer new services, improve the dealership experience and increase customer retention.

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SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M

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Sirius XM Radio has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the connected vehicle services business of Agero, Inc. The acquisition of Agero’s connected vehicle business is a natural fit for Sirius XM. Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisor to SiriusXM in connection with this transaction. for $530 million in cash.

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

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Connected vehicle technology offers tremendous promise—for improving safety, reducing traffic jams and increasing fuel efficiency. The driver clinics, the first phase of the Connected Vehicle Safety Pilot Program, were completed this past year to gather information on how drivers would interact with the technology. Earlier post.).

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FCA proposes 50:50 merger with Groupe Renault

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FCA also said that the case for combination is strengthened by the need to take bold decisions to capture at scale the opportunities created by the transformation of the auto industry in areas like connectivity, electrification and autonomous driving. Further, there would be no carryover of existing double voting rights.

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Apple veteran launches fleet management platform for Teslas and all other EVs

Teslarati

The fact that EVs tend to be connected to the internet makes them especially effective for fleet use. Electric cars such as Teslas, since they are constantly connected to the internet, are a lot simpler to manage with the right tools. These aftermarket systems tend to be expensive and unwieldy, however, and they can be disabled easily.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

Cars That Think

No less an auto industry titan as Ford has also made bidirectional charging a selling point of their F-150 Lightning electric truck, reportedly slated to roll off the lines this year. Battery-electric Nissan Leafs in the region were able to deliver spot backup power between the rolling blackouts in those days.

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: First of an aggressive wave of new EVs

Charged EVs

Upcoming entries include the Audi Q4 e-tron, Kia EV6, Nissan Ariya, Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X, and a Chevrolet crossover to be launched in 2023. Support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is pretty much mandatory, but Bluetooth Multi-Connection, which lets the car pair with two devices simultaneously, is newer.

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