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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

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China-based Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop mobile transportation platform, and Booking Holdings, a global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, have entered into a strategic partnership. Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Bookings for the Tiago.ev Customers can reserve their car by paying a booking amount of INR 21,000 (US$254), at any authorized Tata Motors dealership or on the website. It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars.

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chark in-car delivery service expands to Berlin

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Drivers of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and the V-Class of model year 2015 and newer can use the Mercedes me connect service to have parcels or purchases delivered directly to their parked vehicle in the German capital. They positively highlighted the personal convenience, the greater ease in daily life as well as the speed of the delivery.

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United to buy 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom; option for 35 more; optimized for 100% SAF

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—twice the speed of today’s fastest airliners—at 60,000 feeet, Overture can connect more than 500 destinations in nearly half the time. Overture will also be designed with features such as in-seat entertainment screens, ample personal space, and contactless technology. Capable of flying at speeds of Mach 1.7—twice

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Porsche opens Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park in Leipzig; 7MW, all renewable energy

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All vehicles with a Combined Charging System connection (CCS2) can use the fast charging function. They can also book a range of driving experiences available at the Leipzig circuit. During waiting times, charging customers can use the services of the Porsche Customer Center, including a historical vehicle exhibition and shop.

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GfK says Gen Y buyers will be critical for connected car industry; suggests leveraging car-sharing

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Although Gen Y buyers are not yet very active in the new car market, global market research firm GfK suggests their preferences will be critical for the future of the connected car industry. GfK ran a 6-country study looking at which features of connected cars (such as entertainment, safety, behavioral tracking etc.) hours versus 5.6

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Automatic Refunds and No More Hidden Fees: D.O.T. Sets New Rules for Airlines

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The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced new rules taking aim at two of the most difficult and annoying issues in air travel: obtaining refunds and encountering surprise fees late in the booking process. Also, passengers who pay for services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are then unavailable will be refunded any fees.