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Rising disposable income giving a thrust to connected cars in India – ET Auto

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Car variants that are connected feature-rich contribute as much as 45% of sales of a particular model, according to industry estimates. Connected cars are becoming the mainstream choice for many new car buyers in India fuelled by rising disposable incomes and an influx of new models. They are aware, tech-savvy and aspirational.

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Chinese EV company Xpeng Motors raises US$400M in Series C; Xiaomi strategic investor

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China-based Xpeng Motors has closed a US$400-million Series C capital funding from a group of strategic and institutional investors. Xiaomi Corporation and Xpeng Motors have achieved significant progress through in-depth collaboration in developing technologies connecting smart phones and smart cars.

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Tata Motors launches innovative Harman Ignite Platform in its passenger vehicles – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Tata Motors , India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has selected the Harman Ignite Store as its in-vehicle app store, bringing easily accessible, reliable and safe mobility experiences to more customers. Consumers can connect with their favourite digital services in the car, through an intuitive, safe, and secure interface.

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Ford introducing new midsize SUV in China; Territory will offer 48V mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants

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Ford has released the first images of the new Territory, a mid-size SUV targeted at new buyers in emerging cities in China. Ford developed the Territory together with its joint venture partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). For these buyers, the midsize SUVs such as Ford Territory is a highly popular choice.

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Ford investing $1.2B in 3 Michigan plants; focus on trucks, SUVs, big data & mobility services

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Ford Motor Company is investing $1.2 billion in three Michigan manufacturing facilities to strengthen its leadership in trucks and SUVs and support the company’s expansion to an auto and mobility company. This is especially true as Ford grows its leadership in connectivity, autonomous vehicles, electrification and mobility services.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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years as it replaces three-quarters of its lineup and adds four new trucks and SUVs. By 2020, trucks and SUVs—including electrified vehicles—are to represent 86% of Ford’s product mix. Ford also plans strengthening its position in trucks, SUVs (including off-road and performance versions), and commercial vehicles.

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Honda AWD hybrids are coming soon—and 2M EVs annually by 2030

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The all-wheel drive system for hybrids will use an electric motor developed for EVs to power one axle, eliminating the mechanical connection between the internal-combustion engine and that axle. Under this strategy, for example, the Honda Insight will be replaced by a Civic Hybrid.

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