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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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Unlimited data enables superior connectivity and the C40 Recharge is designed to receive software updates over the air. Like the XC40 Recharge electric compact SUV, the C40 Recharge comes with an infotainment systems jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system.

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Volkswagen starts pre-booking for ID.3 EV in Europe; ID.3 1ST special edition

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Volkswagen started pre-booking in Europe for the first model in its new full-electric ID. 3 1 ST special edition, which has been especially configured for pre-booking, includes high-quality, high-performance equipment and is limited to 30,000 vehicles. The pre-booking special edition has a range of 420 km (261 miles) (WLTP).

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Booking Holdings invests US$500M in DiDi Chuxing; DiDi partners with Continental

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China-based Didi Chuxing, the world’s leading one-stop mobile transportation platform, and Booking Holdings, a global leader in online accommodations and travel e-commerce, have entered into a strategic partnership. Booking Holdings has invested US$500 million in DiDi, recognizing DiDi as a leader in the mobile transportation industry.

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Volkswagen’s new European charging service has 150K+ public charging points

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We Charge can be booked and used from mid-August. We Charge offers numerous digital functions relating to charging, all of which can be used via the We Connect ID. The We Charge charging card gives them easy access to these charging points. The charging tariffs are tailored to the different user groups.

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

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Bookings for the Tiago.ev Customers can reserve their car by paying a booking amount of INR 21,000 (US$254), at any authorized Tata Motors dealership or on the website. 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.

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OnStar bringing commerce to connected cars; also providing feedback on driving

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At the 2015 CES this week in Las Vegas, OnStar will preview AtYourService, a commerce and engagement offering that connects drivers with retailers and merchants on their drive, providing information, convenience and money-saving values tied to their specific destinations. Driving feedback.

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line to launch in India tomorrow, bookings already on

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Volkswagen has already started accepting bookings for the Tiguan R-Line, which will replace the Volkswagen Tiguan that has been already discontinued a few days ago from the German auto major’s India portfolio. The SUV can be booked via the automaker’s official website as well as at the physical sales outlets.

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