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Ford launches app developer challenge to improve consumer understanding of personal fuel efficiency

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Ford launched a $50,000 challenge for software developers to write innovative apps to help consumers better understand and improve their personal fuel efficiency. Participants will have access to Ford’s OpenXC connectivity research platform as a sandbox to create and test their ideas for the Personalized Fuel Efficiency Apps Challenge.

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

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With 4G LTE, the A3 models will have download speeds of up to 100 megabits per second. 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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Honda and Google to collaborate on in-vehicle connected services

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As a result of this collaboration, Honda began adopting Android Auto starting with the Accord in 2016. Android Auto optimizes smartphone functions for drivers and allows Honda vehicles to offer UX (user experience) that Honda customers can enjoy safely and comfortably.

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2015 Chevy Cruze features connectivity updates; 4G LTE and Siri

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The 2015 Chevrolet Cruze will debut at the New York International Auto Show with greater connectivity—including new Text Message Alerts, Apple Siri integration and OnStar 4G LTE with available Wi-Fi hotspot—in addition to revised exterior styling, enhanced interior convenience.

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Banks quietly raise interest rates on car, personal loans – ET Auto

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SBI, which offered auto loans beginning at 8.65% until December has hiked the starting rate to 8.85% to clients with high credit scores. Several other banks have increased their personal loan rates as well. on auto loans last month, is charging 8.8% Bank of Baroda, which was charging 8.7%

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Download trend paper: Supercharging data connectivity to meet next-generation automotive expectations – Charged EVs

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Automotive consumers demand more personalization, autonomy and connectivity from their driving experience. Download the trend paper to learn about the future of vehicle technology and the connectivity solutions that enable this evolution of superior mobility. Sponsored by TE Connectivity.

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

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While Automatic’s device has been available in Apple and Best Buy stores since last year, this is the first time the company has teamed up with an auto manufacturer to experiment with its in-vehicle entertainment and communications system. Customers will be given the option to opt-in to Automatic. —Automatic CEO Thejo Kote.

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