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IDTechEx: buying an autonomous electric car will feel more like buying a laptop than a car

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Source: IDTechEx What are the main concerns when buying a laptop? In the future, automakers like Mercedes and BMW will be selling vehicles with marketing like Nvidia inside or Mobileye inside, just like a laptop might be bought that says intel inside today. Semiconductor devices found on autonomous electric vehicles.

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SiriusXM buying connected vehicle unit of Agero for $530M

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Sirius XM Radio has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the connected vehicle services business of Agero, Inc. The acquisition of Agero’s connected vehicle business is a natural fit for Sirius XM. Morgan Stanley acted as financial advisor to SiriusXM in connection with this transaction. for $530 million in cash.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Autonomy’s order was placed with the fleet departments of the following automakers: BMW, Canoo, Fisker, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Rivian, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VinFast, Volvo and Volkswagen. Telematics: Fully connected. Battery Range: 250 miles minimum (with some exceptions).

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Tencent buys 5% stake in Tesla for $1.8 billion

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Tencent and China Harmony Auto Holding began a partnership to develop connected, electric cars. In January 2016, they formed a joint venture company, Harmony Futeng Internet & Intelligent Electric Vehicle New Energy Company Limited, led by Dr. Carsten Breitfeld, formerly the VP of Engineering and Head of the i8 vehicle program at BMW.

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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This data-driven approach extends to customization and personalisation, as AI algorithms analyze customer data to recommend bespoke features, enhancing the buying experience. Luxury electric vehicles boast cutting-edge infotainment systems, advanced connectivity options, and state-of-the-art driver assistance technologies.

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Tata Technologies prepares for an SDV era and a world ‘moving towards a software driven enterprise’ – ET Auto

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Tata Technologies’ JV with BMW is a major move under its strategy to pivot from an engineering services firm to offer digital engineering services also a couple of years ago. An SDV connects the car to the cloud, which requires a new kind of a gateway or platform. billion by 2028.

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Everything you need to know about owning a Tesla: From tech to charging, haggling to hardware

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But what’s it like to step from a Toyota/Mazda/Hyundai/BMW/Mercedes-Benz into the car that’s been likened to a computer on wheels? Forget about crunching a deal Even buying a Tesla is a unique experience. Tesla doesn’t have dealers but instead has showrooms that allow you to buy the car from head office.

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