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Jun 24, 2020, 5:50 PM

Mercedes-Benz Cars To Be Built On Nvidia Autonomous Driving Platform From 2024

Semiconductor maker Nvidia Corp said on Tuesday it struck a deal with Germany's Daimler Mercedes-Benz to provide cars produced from 2024 with a chip and software platform that can eventually be used for autonomous driving functions.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jun 23, 2020

  WWDC 2020: Apple CarPlay Receives Minor Updates & New EV Routing Feature

  The 2020 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) was held on Monday and saw the company announce some major updates for its devices and operating systems. In addition to iOS 14, the tech giant has announced updates to Apple CarPlay for the new year. Now, for those that were looking forward to a more dramatic update to the in-car infotainment system, you will have to wait a little longer. However, the latest update brings some minor yet usable new features that users will appreciate.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 23, 2020

  Kia, Hyundai And LG Chem Launch Global Competition To Invest In EV, Battery Startups

  Kia, Hyundai and LG Chem have come together and launched a competition at a global level wherein top 10 EV and battery startups will be identified for potential investment and collaborations.

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  Ameya Naik | Jun 23, 2020

  Now You Can Unlock Your Car And Start It Too Using An iPhone

  The upcoming BMW Digital Key for the iPhone will enable customers to just tap to unlock and easily get going by placing the iPhone in the smartphone tray and pushing the start button.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 19, 2020

  Ford To Offer Hands-Free Driving From 2021; To Be Introduced With Mustang Mach-E

  Ford Motor Co said on Thursday that it will offer hands-free driving on its new Mustang Mach-E in fall 2021, six years after Tesla Inc and four years after General Motors Co introduced similar systems.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 11, 2020

  Volkswagen Says Deliveries Of ID.3 Electric Car To Start In September In Germany

  Volkswagen on Wednesday said its "first edition" ID.3 electric car will go on sale for under 40,000 euros ($45,484.00) next week, with deliveries due from September, as the German carmaker embarks on a mass production push for zero-emission cars.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Jun 10, 2020

  Piaggio India Launches Online Sales Platforms For Vespa And Aprilia Brands

  Piaggio India has announced launching two new eCommerce platforms to sell the Vespa and Aprilia branded scooters online. The new online sales platforms will not just offer buyers the option to select and book their desired scooter, but also allow them to complete the buying process digitally and get the vehicle delivered at their doorstep.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jun 9, 2020

  Actor Amitabh Bachchan Likely To Lend His Voice For Google Maps

  One of the most recognisable voices in the world, superstar Amitabh Bachchan's baritone has been the voice of many ads, social campaigns and voice overs for decades now, and it could soon help you navigate to your preferred destination. According to a recent report, tech giant Google has approached the iconic Indian actor to lend his voice for Google Maps in India. The report further states that the two are currently in talks for the same and the actor is yet to sign on the dotted line.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 8, 2020

  Bosch Introduces Automatic Emergency Call Systems For Motorcycles

  Bosch has revealed new automatic emergency call systems called Bosch Help Connect, which can cut down the response time to half in case of motorcycle crashes.

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