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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

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Ronin will be ultra-luxury priced and built in limited quantities. Fisker PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) is Fisker’s vision of a sustainable EV as a connected mobility device. feet, and a Houdini bed divider which hides away to connect cargo bed and rear cabin. Q2 results.

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Mercedes-Benz USA announces performance acceleration on-demand upgrade for EQE and EQS

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It is available to customers in the Mercedes me connect Store with the option of a one-time purchase for the lifetime of the vehicle or the flexibility of monthly and yearly options. Model Output Increase Acceleration Change (0-60 mph) Pricing EQE 350 4MATIC Sedan From 288 hp to 348 hp (+60 hp) From 6.0

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Geely launches Lynk & Co; a new electrified and connected global car brand

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Full mobile connectivity will also be standard, working in partnership with Ericsson. Each vehicle will be a Wi-Fi hub, with the cellular data plan included in the price.) Our aim is to enrich and simplify car ownership by redefining how they are bought, owned, connected, serviced and used.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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Tata is offering special introductory prices starting INR 8.49 It will be the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across all trims, that are usually offered in more premium cars. Equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, Tiago.ev

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Arity partners with Ford to enable more efficient usage-based insurance (UBI) offerings

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Arity , a mobility data and analytics company, is teaming up with Ford Motor Company to enable any participating insurer to deliver simple and secure usage-based insurance (UBI) programs to eligible connected Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners.

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Ford and Automatic Labs working together to support connected-car solutions

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The app will display actual mpg for all trips; detect fill-ups; and track local gas prices. Ford’s interface—coupled with Automatic’s connected services platform—enables us to bring customized one-touch applications to Ford drivers that go beyond the capabilities of either technology on its own. The Automatic device.

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