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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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The company anticipates that, as a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in its aftersales business, anticipated to contribute 25% of aftersales revenue by 2022. —Kent O’Hara. The ultimate goal is hyper-personalization.” —Kent O’Hara.

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EV Preventative Maintenance: Why It’s Important and How To Do It

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Just as regular internal combustion engine (ICE) cars need oil changes, tune-ups and regular tire rotation — to name just a few things that go into preventative maintenance — electric vehicles also require preventative maintenance to continue running their best. Fortunately, EVs require far less — and less frequent — maintenance.

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VW Car-Net mobile app integrates with Siri to enable new features

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announced that its VW Car-Net mobile app added a new Apple mobile device feature, available now. Available with iOS 12 on Apple devices, owners can now use Siri to help control their vehicle. Features available through Car-Net are divided into three key areas: “App-Connect,” “Security & Service,” and “Guide & Inform.”.

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GM launches BrightDrop: first-to-last-mile electric ecosystem for goods & services

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Available in early 2021, the EP1 can help reduce package touch points, costs and physical strain on delivery drivers. Available at a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. BrightDrop expects to make the EV600s available to more customers to order starting in early 2022. More than 600 cubic feet of cargo area. Future concepts.

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Toyota Financial Services partners with Launch Mobility to support rideshare drivers

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Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is partnering with Launch Mobility, a developer of shared mobility solutions, to develop a product that will make previously leased vehicles available for short-term rentals to rideshare drivers. access to the TFS field teams to market test a new solution.

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Saturna Green Systems partners with evolve Motorcycles to equip electric bikes with digital dashboard and connected wireless services

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The Saturna Platform will be available on certain evolve 2013 models, and represents the first time that LBS and telematics devices are installed on an electric scooter OEM’s assembly line. It also allows manufacturers, such as evolve, to proactively engage with customers for warranty, maintenance and CRM initiatives.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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Available Pro Power Onboard turns E-Transit into a mobile generator with up to 2.4 kilowatts of available power to help customers use and recharge job site tools ranging from belt sanders to miter saws. With a usable battery capacity of 67 kWh, the low-roof E-Transit cargo van has a targeted driving range of 126 miles.