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Nissan announces new strategy for customer ownership experience; leveraging connected car, big data, and personalization

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The company anticipates that, as a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in its aftersales business, anticipated to contribute 25% of aftersales revenue by 2022. The ultimate goal is hyper-personalization.” —Kent O’Hara. —Kent O’Hara.

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Ford launches FORD2GO car sharing program with its German dealer network; Ford poll shows 56% of Europeans would consider car sharing

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Ford of Germany has signed a cooperation agreement with the German Ford dealers association FHD GmbH and DB Rent GmbH —the company behind Flinkster car sharing—for a new car sharing platform. FORD2GO will be the first automotive manufacturer-backed, nationwide car sharing program incorporating dealerships. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen selects Hughes Telematics as exclusive provider of advanced connected vehicle services to US market

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VWGoA) to deliver Volkswagen connected vehicle services beginning in 2013. Hughes Telematics and Volkswagen say they will bring to market a comprehensive suite of connected services for safety and security, convenience, and diagnostics, while offering drivers a new level of service and accessibility. Hughes Telematics , Inc.

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Sprint using IBM MessageSight in connected vehicle platform

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Sprint is the first mobile carrier to use IBM MessageSight, a full-featured messaging appliance specifically designed for machine to machine (M2M) and mobile environments, to deliver a more personalized, responsive connected car experience. The connected car is part of the M2M space being targeted by mobile carriers such as Sprint.

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Saturna Green Systems partners with evolve Motorcycles to equip electric bikes with digital dashboard and connected wireless services

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Saturna’s On-Vehicle Device also provides CAN bus connectivity to the scooter or motorcycle’s electrical system, and in the case of electric vehicles, motor controllers (MC) and battery management systems (BMS), in order to gather accurate vehicle range and diagnostic information.

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New Honda 2012 Civic Natural Gas goes on sale 18 October at Honda dealers in 35 states, up from 4

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To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. The compression ratio is increased to 12.7:1, 1, compared to 10.6:1

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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The new C+pod is a two-seater BEV designed as a mobility option that improves per-person energy efficiency. The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging. The C+pod launch will also demonstrate new services that can only be provided by BEVs.

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