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First driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance developed for Toyota connected cars in Japan

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have jointly developed Japan’s first driving behavior-based telematics automobile insurance. The plan is available to owners of certain units of Toyota connected cars, and uses driving data gathered via telematics technologies to adjust insurance premiums based on the level of safe driving every month. Background.

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New Mazda3 to offer Mazda Connect connectivity system; HMI based on heads-up cockpit concept

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The new Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) will feature a next-generation car connectivity system, Mazda Connect, when it goes on sale this autumn. One of the functions available through Mazda Connect is access to the Aha by HARMAN web content platform for automobiles (Aha).

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept that debuted at the Japan Mobility Show recently probably isn’t going to be the MR2 successor everyone has been hoping it would be. Still, it’s always smart to remain cautious when dealing with concept vehicles. Mazda has been doing this for years with would-be RX successors. This is very evident.

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Honda presents ‘Honda 0 Series’ EV concept models, new ‘H’ mark for EVs at CES 2024 – ET Auto

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In 2026, Honda will begin introducing the first model of the Honda 0 Series globally, starting from North America, then to Japan, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East and South America. The new H mark: The current “H mark” has a long history, dating back to 1981 when it was renewed from the previous version.

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Teijin and AEV Robotics to co-develop lightweight automotive solutions for future transportation

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In recent years, EVs have rapidly progressed as a practical solution for environmental load reduction based on the concept of connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) next-generation automobiles. Teijin says that AEV has developed innovative ideas and construction methods that are not offered by major OEMs.

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Lexus brand will lead Toyota on Tesla’s Gigacasting techniques

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Toyota said it would adopt Gigacasting manufacturing techniques earlier this year, and Lexus President Takashi Watanabe said at the recent Japan Mobility Show that the company would use Gigacasting to produce the upcoming LF-ZC (via Automotive News ).

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TRI-AD demonstrates successful creation of HD maps for automated driving on surface roads using two techniques

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TRI-AD), Toyota’s automated driving software development company, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrating high definition (HD) map-building for surface roads with a relative accuracy of less than 50 centimeters—a good level that is required for automated driving—using two techniques.

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