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Karma and PATEO announce strategic partnership to develop automotive technologies

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Karma offers a technology-focused vehicle platform powered by advanced connectivity, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence; the platform can be utilized as a test-bed to help drive innovation. In terms of intelligent connectivity patents, PATRO ranks first for two years in a row.

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Volkswagen Group of America opens new Tradepoint Atlantic vehicle terminal at Port of Baltimore; formerly site of Bethlehem steel

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Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley vehicles will be imported and processed at the port. The combination of a direct connection to the national rail network and easy access to major highways will lead to enhanced customer service and faster vehicle delivery times for dealerships throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

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Volkswagen Group ERL working on more intuitive communications between driver, car and environment

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As vehicle connectivity and advanced assistance systems become a ubiquitous part of driving, researchers at Volkswagen Group’s Electronics Research Laboratory ( ERL ) are working to create a “perfect driving experience” by enabling more intuitive forms of communications between the driver, the car and the external environment.

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Porsche SE acquires ~10% stake in real-time traffic information company INRIX; 1st step to complementing investment in VW AG

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The Volkswagen Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Connectivity between cars and infrastructure is one of the important mega trends in the automotive industry.

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Michelin logs 20th consecutive Le Mans win for its tires

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Since the beginning of its uninterrupted sequence of 20 Le Mans victories in 1998, Michelin has won the Le Mans 24 Hours in association with Audi, Bentley, BMW, Peugeot and Porsche. Michelin is currently working on a new generation of more energy-efficient, connected tires incorporating advanced biotechnologies. —Pascal Couasnon.

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Genesis teased a new concept electric car

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The Genesis teased video clearly shows the distinctive grille design connected with headlamps. It is the brainchild of ex-Bentley, Lamborghini, Audi and Skoda design director, Luc Donckerwolke. Its headlights seem to LED matrix and it has sleek taillights and a concave rear just like Essentia. Genesis teased a new concept electric car.

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Audi using swarm data to improve car-to-X service local hazard alerts

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The service is available in the new models from Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda, Porsche, Bentley, and Lamborghini. In Europe, more than 1.7 million vehicles from the Volkswagen Group will supply current data for the hazard information service in 2021, and this number will increase to more than three million in 2022.

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