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Hyundai Home officially launching in 16 states; solar, energy storage and charging

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Last year, we introduced Hyundai Home as a proof of concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the response was outstanding. Inside the Hyundai Home Marketplace, customers can purchase their home charger, learn about home solar, home energy storage, and access their own dedicated Energy Advisor.

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Lincoln unveils MKC Concept at Detroit Show, targeting fast growing small luxury utility segment

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Lincoln introduced the MKC Concept, a vision of how Lincoln will enter the small luxury utility segment, which grew nearly 60% in 2012 and more than 200% in the last four—the fastest growing segment of the luxury market. Many new buyers are coming into affluence and purchasing their first luxury vehicle.

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Lincoln introduces the MKC Concept for fast growing small luxury utility segment

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At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Lincoln introduced the MKC concept, targeting the small luxury utility segment. The just-introduced MKZ re-establishes Lincoln in the largest luxury segment, and the MKC Concept highlights a key opportunity in the fastest-growing part of the luxury market. Click to enlarge.

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Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking Technologies introduce iCar M2M solution for US car dealers and their customers

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The solution enables car dealerships to offer value-added services to purchasers of any vehicle, un-tethered to the proprietary technology of individual vehicle manufacturers. For Deutsche Telekom, the cooperation with car dealers is part of an expanding M2M portfolio for connected cars.

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IHS Markit: brand loyalty among US auto consumers drops to six-year low, body style loyalty still strong

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This decline in loyalty is inevitably due, at least in part, to the major declines in dealer inventory stemming from the global microchip shortage, IHS Markit said. Households with a pickup in the garage like the concept of a pickup, and therefore will acquire another one. percentage points (PP) to 51% in June (vs. percentage points.

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Vinfast updates troubled VF 8 EV—with Sony entertainment

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That includes “unlimited replays of up to 100 movies” as well as “premium titles” accessible by redeeming credits or via in-app purchases or rentals. sales appearing to be lagging behind targets , the company is continuing the process of pivoting to a franchised dealer model. Despite U.S.

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Testing Hydrogen Vs Electric Cars, Infiniti QX30 Concept Teased, Audi Buys Fuel-Cell Patents: Today's Car News

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Today we look at a way to test battery-electric cars against hydrogen fuel-cell cars, a teaser for an Infiniti Geneva Motor Show concept, and Audi''s purchase of patents for fuel-cell technology from Ballard Power Systems. The battle between Tesla Motors and franchised car dealers heats up again in Arizona.'