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VW to stage world premiere of ID. Buzz on 9 Mar; two versions to be sold in Europe

Green Car Congress

The new model line is based on the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). Official figures for range are not yet available. This technology opens up a whole new spectrum of possibilities, such as the ability to store excess power from a home’s solar panels in the ID. And just like the original ‘Bus, the ID.

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Toyota’s new telematics service features interactive voice response, third-party apps; Toyota Open Vehicle Architecture

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T-Connect improves on Toyota’s current “G-BOOK” service in several key ways: in addition to interactive voice response, it features a service that allows third-party apps to be downloaded to the car’s navigation system and an online help service that integrates and improves on the functions currently provided by G-BOOK.

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Ford Launches Cool Off-Road App Only for Its Owners

The Truth About Cars

Simply downloading the app onto one’s device permits the use of trail maps, waypoint system, or navigation kit. Yes, yes – concerns about privacy and OEMs harvesting your data; tinfoil hats are available in the cupboard over the fridge, okay? The Bronco Trail App is available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Mercedes-Benz integrates iPhone and Siri into user experience of new A-Class

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Via a new “Digital DriveStyle App”, developed in-house, together with the “Drive Kit Plus for the Apple iPhone”, drivers can now access all the key content of their iPhone through the in-vehicle display and enjoy safe and convenient operation of the device via the Controller on the center armrest. Access to Siri.

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Tesla launches Event Data Recorder Resources to help owners access vehicle data

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These data are then stored in the vehicle’s Restraints Control Module (RCM). With the launch of its Event Data Recorder (EDR) Resources page, Tesla now provides free, publicly available software that could be used to access and retrieve a vehicle’s EDR data.

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Continental Demonstrates AutoLinQ and Outlines Plans for Android in the Automotive Industry

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As part of the demonstration, the company is debuting the first automotive-grade head unit capable of downloading Android applications. The AutoLinQ SDK, which Continental expects will be available by the end of the first quarter of 2010, consists of API documentation, a Vehicle Simulator, a Vehicle Emulator, and the HMI design guide.

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The Soviet-Era, Z80-based Galaksija Dared to Be Different

Cars That Think

As a retrocomputing nerd, when I saw early last year that the Galaksija was being reissued as a complete kit through Crowd Supply , I placed an order on general principles. Figuring it was plain sailing from there, I canceled my Crowd Supply kit order and set off on my own.

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