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World premiere of BMW iX electric SUV in Shanghai

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The BMW iX electric SUV ( earlier post ) has its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show. The BMW iX is first model in the brand’s line-up to feature the new Operating System 8 and the latest generation of BMW iDrive. Market launch in China will get underway over the course of 2021. kWh per 100 kilometers.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

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BMW revealed first details of the new sixth-generation 3 Series; the 3 Series accounts for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. BMW is applying a range of technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Both the manual and the automatic models are equipped with the Auto Start-Stop function for further savings.

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ABI Research forecasts more than 143M units of OSes to support software-defined cockpits to ship in 2021

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Qualcomm recently partnered with Google and unveiled plans for an Android Nougat-based car platform. Yet, although car OEMs like Audi, BMW, Kia, and Toyota Motor currently use Google’s Android Auto technology for search, map, and other functions, ABI Research predicts Android N will likely not appear in cars before 2020.

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Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

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Tech Mafia—Google, Apple have invested billions of dollars in user experience. Of all locations, the Bay Area Silicon Valley is at pole position with 27 new R&D centers of auto companies and more than 50% of all auto start-up investments. Furthermore, leading automotive companies such as Toyota, Ford, Honda, BMW etc.,

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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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Fourteen speakers pumped-out quality sound for AM/FM HD radio, SiriusXM and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Google Built-In is included to access updated apps in your vehicle, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play. The display handles navigation and the AKG Studio audio system.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises. We recently took a look at a brand-new local iteration run by the local auto club, but using software developed and being used by many others. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. New ideas like Tesloop keep popping up.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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The wide and soft center console contains the gear selector, command wheel for the touchscreen, and buttons for the drive mode, auto hold, the seat climate selectors, the volume and channel selection wheels, and cup holders. Music is provided by AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM/HD Radio, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.