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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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Toyota reveals bZ Compact SUV Concept in US

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Toyota revealed its bZ Compact SUV Concept in Los Angeles, making its world premiere to kick off the opening of the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show at the LA Convention Center. An in-car personal agent named “Yui” connects the driver and passengers with the vehicle.

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BMW Connected North America makes its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016; powered by Azure

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BMW Connected, a new personal mobility companion, made its world debut at Microsoft Build 2016, Microsoft’s developer conference, last week. The first version—called BMW Connected North America—is now available at the Apple App Store to BMW ConnectedDrive customers in the US for iOS devices.

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HARMAN introduces range of connected vehicle technologies and Microsoft partnership at CES

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HARMAN International Industries made a number of connected vehicle technology announcements during CES 2016 last week, including a connected car computing platform, demonstrated in the Rinspeed Σtos concept car; an advanced navigation system with live data fusion; an open cloud-based software delivery system; and a new partnership with Microsoft.

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NHTSA to move ahead with regulations for vehicle-to-vehicle communications for light vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will begin taking steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology for light vehicles as the next generation of auto safety. Connected vehicles Safety V2X'

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

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DAC application were: EEBL: Emergency Electronic Brake Lights. Connected vehicle technology offers tremendous promise—for improving safety, reducing traffic jams and increasing fuel efficiency. 82% strongly agreed that they would like to have vehicle-to-vehicle safety features on their personal vehicle. Earlier post.).

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Tata unveils zero-emission Prima E.28K tipper concept at Auto Expo 2023

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On stage at Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, unveiled a range of safer, smarter, and greener vehicles and concepts designed to transform personal, passenger, and freight mobility. There are LED fog lights and LED safety lights (side indicators, ajar doors, and pedal lights).

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