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TomTom partners with Microsoft on location technology and product innovation

TomTom has announced that it will deepen and extend its collaboration with Microsoft. Through the signing of a new long-term agreement with the tech giant, TomTom’s maps and traffic data will power location-based services across Microsoft’s software solutions. The companies will also work closely together on bringing new innovations to market, including AI-infused products, while… Continue reading TomTom partners with Microsoft on location technology and product innovation

PowerCo and QuantumScape partner to industrialize solid-state batteries

PowerCo, the Volkswagen Group’s battery company, has announced a new agreement with QuantumScape to industrialize QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. Upon satisfactory technical progress and certain royalty payments, QuantumScape will grant PowerCo the license to mass produce battery cells based on its technology platform. Under the non-exclusive license, PowerCo will be able to manufacture up… Continue reading PowerCo and QuantumScape partner to industrialize solid-state batteries

AirConsole launches ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ game in BMW vehicles

AirConsole, an in-car gaming platform, has announced a new partnership with Sony Pictures Television to launch a vehicle-focused version of the game ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ in select BMW vehicles. The companies confirmed that the game can be played by drivers and passengers alike. The app itself can be either be played in… Continue reading AirConsole launches ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ game in BMW vehicles

Harman and CARIAD partner to bring new apps to Volkswagen Group vehicles

Harman has announced a new partnership with Cariad, the vehicle software division of the Volkswagen Group, to strike new cross-industry collaborations that will bring new apps to vehicles spanning the Group’s brand portfolio. The partnership will help launch more than 70 new apps (depending on the model and market) in the Group Application Store, the… Continue reading Harman and CARIAD partner to bring new apps to Volkswagen Group vehicles

Ayvens and BYD partner to accelerate fleet electrification in Europe

Ayvens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BYD to support the distribution of electric passenger cars and LCVs for its corporate and retail customers in Europe. The MoU itself was signed by Tim Albertsen, Group CEO of Ayvens, and Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, during a ceremony at BYD’s global headquarters… Continue reading Ayvens and BYD partner to accelerate fleet electrification in Europe

NNG and Dacia offer drivers OSM-based maps for navigation

NNG announced its partnership with Dacia to provide NNG Maps, an OpenStreetMap-based map solution, for Dacia vehicles. NNG Maps is a new, value-driven, and community-sourced map solution that lets Dacia drivers benefit from frequent map updates, fresher map data, and richer content including greater road network coverage and more points of interest (POIs). OpenStreetMap is… Continue reading NNG and Dacia offer drivers OSM-based maps for navigation

Volkswagen Group UK announces EV charging partnership with OVO Energy

The Volkswagen Group’s UK arm has partnered with British energy company OVO to offer customers preferential rates and bonuses as part of an effort to drive EV uptake in the country. From 1 July 2024, the new partnership will allow customers purchasing a Volkswagen Group-brand EV (from Audi, CUPRA, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and… Continue reading Volkswagen Group UK announces EV charging partnership with OVO Energy

Volkswagen Group invests $5 billion in Rivian, establishes vehicle software JV with OEM

Rivian and the Volkswagen Group will form an equally controlled, equally owned, joint venture (JV) to develop new electrical architecture and vehicle software technologies. Underpinned by the vision of this new partnership, Volkswagen likewise announced a $5 billion investment (€4.6 billion / £3.9 billion) into Rivian. The parties currently expect the completion of the JV… Continue reading Volkswagen Group invests $5 billion in Rivian, establishes vehicle software JV with OEM

JLR and Chery to develop EVs for China through new Freelander brand

JLR and Chery have signed a letter of intent to strengthen the offering of CJLR, an established joint venture between the companies, for the next stage of electrification in China. Through the partnership, the companies will look to leverage their respective strengths – namely Chery’s popularity in the China market and JLR’s experiences in vehicle… Continue reading JLR and Chery to develop EVs for China through new Freelander brand