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Android Auto makes its debut with support from multiple automakers and tech companies

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Android Auto made its debut at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in San Francisco as the first innovation resulting from the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA)—a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders launched in January by Google, NVIDIA, Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai committed to bringing the Android platform to cars.

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Dealer Groups are Up In Arms About Potential for Scout and Sony Afeela to Sell Cars Directly to Buyers

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Dealers are often the first group to sound concerns when something changes in the auto industry, whether they’re justified in their complaints or not. After two years of asking and getting nothing, frustration is very high,” one person told Automotive News. “If

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Consumer preferences for ergonomics and comfort, and telematics/personal assistance services also rose significantly, according to executive perceptions captured by the KPMG survey. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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New milestone in 2023: What drove India to record over 41 lakh car sales

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REUTERS) The just concluded year 2023 was a cheerful one for the Indian auto industry, as the car manufacturers in the country breached the four million mark for the first time. This created quite a ruckus in the global auto industry. per cent growth over 39 lakh units registered in 2022.

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

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82% strongly agreed that they would like to have vehicle-to-vehicle safety features on their personal vehicle. These technologies may prove to be the next game-changer as we look at the future of auto safety. Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Earlier post.). —David Strickland, NHTSA Administrator.

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Personal mobility redefined. Honda demonstrated their “ Walking Assist Device ” at the Congress. Honda is still interpreting the data but they believe the user’s externally powered legs are acted like a second heart, helping pump blood. More detail can be found at autoaluminum.org. —Bill Cooke.

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Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

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In contrast, hatchback models have plummeted to 14 from 26 in the same period, with the discontinuation of beloved cars such as Hyundai Santro, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, and more. The gap between the ability of a person to buy a small car and the price of the small car will keep narrowing,” Bhargava said.

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