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Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla

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Like many rivals, the two believe that software (including autonomous driving, connectivity, and AI) will “determine the value of vehicles in the future.” Nissan and Honda will also develop battery tech and e-Axles to power new global vehicles. Nissan and Honda view the new tech as a “source of competitiveness.”

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CAM/PwC name Volkswagen Group most innovative global automotive company, Mercedes-Benz most innovative brand

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Along with hybrid models from Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, the Group also offers a number of natural gas powered models. The study identified the most powerful innovation as the Porsche Panamera S E Hybrid—the first plug-in hybrid in the premium class. and the e-Golf. Source: CAM. Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz. Honda Motor Co.;

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Infineon and XAIN to collaborate on bringing blockchain into the car

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In connection with cars, feasible applications for this technology include automated payments, keyless access for car sharing schemes, on-demand services, tuning protection and automated driving functions. —Peter Schiefer, President of Infineon’s Automotive Division. —Leif-Nissen Lundbæk, founder and CEO of XAIN AG.

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Volkswagen Group and Tata Motors Ltd. to explore strategic alliance for joint development projects; ŠKODA to lead

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Our aim with the envisaged strategic partnership with Tata Motors is to lay the foundations in the Group and the brands that will enable us to offer customer-oriented mobility solutions in the emerging, fast-growing automobile markets, as elsewhere. Global ŠKODA sales reached 1.3 Global ŠKODA sales reached 1.3

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Volkswagen Group and ride-hailing provider Gett to expand on-demand mobility solutions & activities in Europe

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One week after the Volkswagen Group announced a US$300-million strategic investment in global ride hailing provider Gett ( earlier post ), the two companies laid the cornerstone for their strategic partnership at a kick-off event at the DRIVE Volkswagen Group Forum in Berlin.

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Smartphone builder Xiaomi’s first EV coming in Q2 and looks to capitalize on 20M current users

Baua Electric

That led to EVs, and by 2021, Xiaomi Automobile was incorporated in China. By December 2023, Xiaomi had officially launched the SU7 as a challenger to Porsche and who else but Tesla. We’ve followed the tech company along its journey to joining an exciting but saturated EV space, especially in China.

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Report: Porsche Killing Combustion Models Sooner Than Anticipated

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With loads of automakers walking back past promises of electrification, Porsche seems committed to staying the course. Porsche executive board member Albrecht Reimold has confirmed with Germany’s Automobilwoche that the combustion version of the Macan SUV would not be produced beyond 2026.

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