Analysis, Opinion & Data – Page 3
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FCA partners with Harman, Google for connectivity
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will use Harman and Google technology to offer owners of its cars an expanded range of connected services.
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Poll: Culture change the biggest challenge in digital transformation of car industry
Automotive companies are aware that they need to change, but a “digital-ready” culture is missing across much of the industry (Image: Shutterstock) Changing the corporate culture remains one of the biggest challenges faced by the automotive industry as it attempts to implement its digital transformation. ...
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Analysis: Tougher EU safety regulations will drive vehicle connectivity
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved tougher safety regulations in a move that is likely to trigger increased demand for digital, connected in-car safety technologies.
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Truck makers count on connected tech to improve productivity
Truck makers are embracing connectivity, data and digital tools to improve logistics and fleet efficiency.
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Analysis: Dual role for Porsche CIO Ulbrich combines IT operations and digital strategy
Mattias Ulbrich’s dual role, and the departure of previous CDO and head of Porsche Digital, Thilo Koslowski, suggests that digital transformation at many OEMs might be most effective by those with hands-on IT roles.
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Report: Government support vital if UK is to lead connected vehicle development
A report published by the SMMT and Frost Sullivan says the UK is well positioned to lead the development of connected and autonomous vehicles – provided there is enough government support, and it avoids crashing out of the EU.
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Analysis: Building trust key to using driver and vehicle data
As vehicles and their users become more digitally connected, private data will increasingly be used to generate new revenue streams, improve safety and make urban traffic flow more smoothly. But experts at the SMMT Connected conference in London asked whether data protection efforts can keep pace with the rate of ...
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Analysis: Plan for supply chain attacks
The US Department for Homeland Security sees risks in the supply chain increasing, including for the aumotive industry
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Analysis: Why VW chose Amazon for its industrial cloud
Volkswagen is partnering with Amazon Web Services for its manufacturing and supply chain cloud, after choosing Microsoft for mobility. Why does it need two clouds with different providers?
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Study: UK drivers know relatively little about electric cars
A new survey conducted in the UK found that potential car buyers know relatively little about currently available electric vehicles.
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Nissan turns to tablets to increase sales in competitive digital market
Nissan has been introducing tablet technology to improve customer experience in its retail and aftermarket network.
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Visteon's digital timeline
Visteon has gone from one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to a more niche player dedicated to digital products
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VW calls for more decisive German government intervention to boost electric mobility
Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess is calling on the German government to act decisively to adopt an extensive package of measures that will make electric vehicles more popular.
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German auto industry debates its electric future
Electrification, driverless-car technology, environmental strategies and new business models are among the top priorities of the German auto industry, but executives, in town for a two-day meeting last week, emphasized vastly different priorities.
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Norway is the global leader in electric car sales
As a percentage of total sales, Norway’s car buyers are wholeheartedly embracing electric vehicles as this chart form Statista shows. Other European countries remain behind, while China has a huge lead in numbers of electric vehicles sold.
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Most German CIOs say their companies aren't agile
A majority of CIOs says the IT department continues to be seen first and foremost as a cost center in their companies (Photo: VW) A mere 14% of German IT bosses say their companies have adopted agile working methods, according to a new study. The main ...
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Poll: German car buyers look for ADAS, alternative powertrains
As more cities ban diesel cars from their centers, owners worry that their vehicles will decline further in value (Photo: Shutterstock) Germans are focused on alternative powertrains and advanced driver assistance systems when buying a new car, but their number one priority is to get a good ...
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Tesla to close showrooms and move sales online
Tesla is closing its showrooms globally and moving to an online sales model to reduce overheads across the business. The carmaker hopes this will deliver its Model 3 at a lower price of $35,000.
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The wind of change blowing through car retail
In recent years, a number of shifts in the industry have begun to affect traditional dealership models, changing the types of relationships that exist between dealers, OEMs and customers.
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Waymo leads the autonomous pack in California
Waymo has logged more than double as many autonomous miles as its nearest rival