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Safeguarding connected cars from cybersecurity threats – ET Auto

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These modern vehicles boast an array of features aimed at enhancing convenience, safety, and connectivity. Utilize Secure Wi-Fi Networks: Smart cars often rely on Wi-Fi connectivity for various functions, including software updates and data transmission.

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BMW integrates Ubigi’s global Personal eSIM solution for premium connectivity – ET Auto

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BMW customers in France and Germany can activate the Personal eSIM of their vehicle with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy additional infotainment features and WiFi connectivity, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription. and 9 with the option Personal eSIM (SA6PA).

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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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US looks at regulating connected vehicles to prevent abusers from tracking victims – ET Auto

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telecommunications is considering a rule that could stop domestic abusers from tracking victims through vehicles that are connected wirelessly. Nearly all new vehicles have convenience features that use telecommunications to find cars in parking lots, start the engine remotely, and even connect with emergency responders.

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Honda and Google to collaborate on in-vehicle connected services

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Honda and Google have agreed to integrate Google’s in-vehicle connected service into an all-new model that will come to market in the second half of 2022 in North America. As a result of this collaboration, Honda began adopting Android Auto starting with the Accord in 2016.

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Volvo Cars’ connected safety technology can alert drivers of accidents ahead – ET Auto

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With our new Accident Ahead Alert, we introduce another pioneering connected safety feature in Volvo cars : for the first time, cars can alert drivers of accidents ahead directly using real-time data from a traffic management centre. As you calmly decelerate and come around the next curve, you see a crashed car in your lane.

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Tata Motors files 222 patent applications and secures 333 patents in FY24 – ET Auto

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Tata Motors’ strong commitment to engineering excellence, cleaner powertrains, design, connectivity, and intelligent safety features ensures that its innovations seamlessly align with real-world needs. As mobility evolves, Tata Motors remains at the forefront, shaping a smarter, more connected future for all.”

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