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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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Banks quietly raise interest rates on car, personal loans – ET Auto

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SBI, which offered auto loans beginning at 8.65% until December has hiked the starting rate to 8.85% to clients with high credit scores. Several other banks have increased their personal loan rates as well. on auto loans last month, is charging 8.8% Bank of Baroda, which was charging 8.7%

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Tesla receives mind-blowing interior ‘personalization system’ patent

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Tesla has received a patent for an incredible new “personalization system,” which could make its vehicles more accessible and comfortable than ever before. The system uses the car’s interior camera system to identify occupants, approximate their size, and personalize settings to optimize comfort and ease of use.

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Odd Car Designs Are Lacking In Today’s Auto Industry

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Is it just me, or has all the fun been sucked out of the auto industry? Cars were an extension of one’s personality and were intended to make a statement. In previous decades, the unique design of a car was something to be celebrated. A bit before my time, not just fish could have fins […].

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Honda combines personal mobility and VR in extended reality mobility experience – ET Auto

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The all-new Honda XR Mobility Experience integrates digital environments with the real-world experience of riding the Honda UNI-ONE, a hands-free, personal mobility device. UNI-ONE features a seat that can be raised and lowered, making mobility more fun when interacting with people at the same eye level.

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Comment on Xiaomi founder sees auto industry as 'winner takes all' by JohnW

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That's in contrast to Nio's William Li's view that the automotive industry is not a winner-take-all business, but rather one where there is a great deal of personalized demand to be met.

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Elon Musk is TIME Magazine’s 2021 Person of the Year

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Elon Musk has been dubbed by TIME Magazine as its 2021 Person of the Year. Musk, however, tends to lean on the former, as his influence, from saving American taxpayers billions through SpaceX and shifting the auto industry towards electric vehicles, has been relatively positive overall. .

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