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KDDI, AT&T to connect Toyota and Lexus vehicles in US with 4G LTE starting in the fall

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Toyota and Lexus are bringing connected car capabilities to their vehicles in the United States. Toyota Motor North America, KDDI and AT&T will collaborate to enable 4G LTE connectivity for all new model Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks. This will start with 2020 model year vehicles in the fall of 2019, across all 50 states.

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Ford Launches Cool Off-Road App Only for Its Owners

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Simply downloading the app onto one’s device permits the use of trail maps, waypoint system, or navigation kit. Connecting with other riding buddies to form a group ride or simply for security purposes is no trouble at all – even if some users are on a Can-Am or Kawasaki.

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Tesla-style Over-the-Air updates will save OEMs $1.5B: research

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Tesla has routinely fixed issues with its cars, remedying everything from faulty rear-view cameras to tail light issues , with OTA updates that are downloadable with an internet connection and applied, in some instances, while drivers are asleep.

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VW launches Car-Net

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When applicable, most of these features can be accessed three different ways: in-car, via the dedicated VW Car-Net buttons on the overhead console; by visiting the VW Car-Net Web Portal ; or, through the VW Car-Net Mobile App on a customer’s iPhone (Android version coming soon), which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.

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“Better off sharing”: Opel launches CarUnity brand-agnostic carsharing concept

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The CarUnity app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Many private individuals, Opel employees and dealers have already made their cars available to the community for the premiere of CarUnity. It does not matter if the car is an Opel or a different brand. We are taking a new approach with CarUnity.

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Kia Motors integrating Google Maps into 2nd-generation UVO eServices telematics system

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KMA and Google say they look forward to continuing to work together to bring innovative navigation solutions to enhance the connected car experience. —Henry Bzeih, head of the connected car program and chief technology strategist, KMA.

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Ford introduces SYNC 3, next generation of its communications and entertainment system

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Those buyers are less impressed with glitzy name-brand chipsets and find more value in something they can understand the minute they take the keys from dealer. … When connected to an Apple iPhone, SYNC 3 offers seamless integration of Siri Eyes-Free control.

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