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BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover to collaborate for next-generation electrification technology based on Gen 5 eDrive system

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The BMW Group and Jaguar Land Rover are joining forces to develop next-generation electric drive units in a move that supports the advancement of electrification technologies necessary to transition to an ACES—autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification and services—future. Earlier post.)

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HARMAN acquiring Red Bend Software and Symphony Teleca for growth in connected vehicle space

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HARMAN International announced the acquisition of Israel-based Red Bend Software, a leading provider of software management technology for connected devices, and over-the-air (OTA) software and firmware upgrading services. By 2020, it is expected that more than 90% of vehicles on the road will be connected (Frost and Sullivan).

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Tesla unofficially tops J.D. Power’s APEAL Study once again

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Power’s APEAL study, which tests how an owner emotionally connects with their new car. APEAL stands for Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout, and ranks how owners feel when purchasing a car. ” Behind Tesla was Porsche with a score of 882, Genesis and Land Rover with scores of 879, and Lincoln with a score of 876.

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Teslas are worth longer term auto loans, study finds

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Car buyers who ultimately end up purchasing Tesla electric vehicles end up having the longest average auto term loans, a new study from LendingTree says. months, and Land Rover at 64.3 months, and Land Rover at 64.3 The industry average was 12.1 On average, Tesla drivers have an auto loan term of 67.1

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TCS Jaguar Formula E title partner & eBikeGo acquires tech firm for EVs 

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TCS has partnered with Tata Group owned Jaguar Land Rover as Jaguar’s Formula E outfit will compete as Jaguar TCS Racing in the upcoming 2022 season. eBikeGo India’s electric two-wheeler mobility platform has announced that it has acquired tech firm, Kustard Technologies for $2 million to modernize the EV industry.

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Volkswagen’s Golf Alltrack challenges the Subaru Outback; directions for 4MOTION and vehicle dynamics

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Although not a Land Rover with a fully articulated suspension, the Alltrack was able to pick its way up and down a rough, rocky trail with no missteps or mishaps—impressive performance for a wagon. App-Connect can be used free-of-charge and is not included as part of the subscription-based services.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Consulting firm KPMG , for example, estimates that in addition to the 179 new battery EV model launches and refreshes between 2016 and 2020, at least another 251 are expected between 2021 and 2023 by traditional auto manufacturers, or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as they are referred to in the industry, as well as start-ups.