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

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Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s UVO (“Your Voice”) eServices telematics system, introduced in November 2012 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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QOTD: Autocrossing

The Truth About Cars

I head to Los Angeles today for a press drive that will include some autocrossing. I, personally, am not a fast autocrosser. I'll let y'all in a secret -- after being among the slowpokes my last time out back in May, I googled for some tips on being faster. But, as noted above, my times are often embarrassing.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. and Google, Inc. Click to enlarge. Honda Motor Co. Partners in the program will include Stanford University, City of Torrance, Calif.

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Peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace RelayRides acquires Wheelz

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DriveBox allows renters to reserve, find, and unlock a car in minutes all from a smartphone, without having to meet with the owner in person. Wheelz first introduced its service on college and university campuses throughout California before expanding to the urban centers of San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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A Waymo robotaxi hit a cyclist in San Francisco – here’s what happened

Baua Electric

This all falls as Waymo is looking to expand its full driverless robotaxi service in Los Angeles , where it is currently testing rides. The company already has a large fleet of robotaxis in San Francisco, which can be ordered and paid for via its app, and hopes to procure a license in Los Angeles to operate and expand its service.

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Audi of America to introduce 4G LTE Audi connect service with A3 in Spring 2014

Green Car Congress

In a press conference at the 2013 Connected Car Expo at the Los Angeles Auto Show today, Audi officials detailed the services and long-term opportunities enabled by technology, which it had announced in January. Earlier post.).

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IEEE Honors Pioneering Engineers

Cars That Think

MADNI University of California, Los Angeles “For pioneering contributions to the development and commercialization of innovative sensing and systems technologies, and for distinguished research leadership.” Meet the recipients of the 2022 IEEE medals, service awards, honorary membership, and corporate recognition. IEEE FRANCES E.

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