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arstechnica.com - Ryan Whitwam - Google's new version of Android Automotive will move beyond infotainment
Google's new version of Android Automotive will move beyond infotainment
Ars Technica

Android has been creeping into cars for more than a decade, first with the phone-based Android Auto and later with built-in Android Automotive OS. Even when Android is running on cars, it has not been allowed outside of the infotainment box. That…

marketwatch.com - Li Auto Shares Rise After Buyback Plan
Li Auto Shares Rise After Buyback Plan
MarketWatch

The stock rose as much as 5.5% in Hong Kong early Wednesday and was recently 3.4% higher at 69.90 Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to US$8.93. Li Auto's American depositary receipts closed 3.6% higher overnight. The electric-vehicle maker said late…

theverge.com - Andrew J. Hawkins - Google's Android Automotive is moving from the dashboard to the 'brain' of the car
Google's Android Automotive is moving from the dashboard to the 'brain' of the car
The Verge

Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open architecture' for non-safety parts of the car's internal computer. Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles is an ‘open architecture' for non-safety parts of…

androidauthority.com - Stephen Schenck - Your next car could be packed to the brim with Android Automotive
Your next car could be packed to the brim with Android Automotive
Android Authority

Android Automotive already powers the dash UI of some vehicles. Google wants to make it easy for manufacturers to use software to control car systems with Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles. Renault Group and Qualcomm are early…

wsj.com - Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Wall Street Journal

The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0714 GMT – President Trump's claim of “very good and productive” negotiations with…

koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - 1st funeral held for auto parts factory fire victims
1st funeral held for auto parts factory fire victims
The Korea Times

The first funeral for 14 auto parts company workers killed in last week's factory fire was held in the central city of Daejeon on Wednesday. The funeral for one of the 14, known only by his family name Choi, took place at Chungnam National…

androidauthority.com - Adamya Sharma - Google says Android Auto fixes are rolling out after user complaints spike
Google says Android Auto fixes are rolling out after user complaints spike
Android Authority

Andy Walker / Android Authority Google has confirmed that it's aware of the ongoing Android Auto connectivity issues. A company representative told Android Authority that fixes are now rolling out. The root cause of the problem is still unknown.

rediff.com - Shine Jacob - Auto: New Renault Duster Launched: Price, Specs, and Key Features
Auto: New Renault Duster Launched: Price, Specs, and Key Features
Rediff.com

Renault India has launched the all-new Renault Duster with a powerful turbo petrol engine, advanced RGMP platform, and a host of new features designed for the Indian market. Renault India launches the new Duster with a turbo petrol engine, built on…

arkansasonline.com - William Wilkes Bloomberg (WPNS) - European auto suppliers predict losses | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
European auto suppliers predict losses | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas Online

A quarter of Europe's automotive suppliers expects to post losses this year, underscoring the growing strain on a sector squeezed by rising costs and deep structural change. Some 24% of suppliers forecast a deficit, up from 15% in the previous…

androidpolice.com - Timi Cantisano - The Android Auto update you've been waiting for is finally here
The Android Auto update you've been waiting for is finally here
Android Police

It's not the first time, nor will it be the last time that some Google product has an issue. We've covered a range of problems that have popped up on Android and other Google services over the past year alone, with the most recent being the…

9to5google.com - Abner Li - New Android Automotive version will control more of your car
New Android Automotive version will control more of your car
9to5Google

Google is announcing a new version of Android Automotive that goes beyond infotainment use cases to control more of the car. At the moment, Google's Android Automotive OS (AAOS) lets carmakers “build premium infotainment experiences while…

digitaltrends.com - Paulo Vargas - Android Auto connection issues leave Pixel and Samsung users stuck
Android Auto connection issues leave Pixel and Samsung users stuck
Digital Trends

Android Auto connection issues are leaving Pixel and Samsung users stuck at the worst moments, often when they need navigation or music during a drive. Reports have surged across forums, with drivers saying setups that worked reliably before are…

androidheadlines.com - Sai Krishna - Android Auto Connections Reportedly Breaking for Pixel & Samsung Users
Android Auto Connections Reportedly Breaking for Pixel & Samsung Users
Android Headlines

Android users are complaining that they're unable to connect their phones to Android Auto anymore. The issue appears to be affecting both wired and wireless Android Auto connections, with Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users reporting in large numbers.

benzinga.com - Why Is Li Auto Stock Gaining Tuesday? - Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)
Why Is Li Auto Stock Gaining Tuesday? - Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)
Benzinga

The company will repurchase Class A ordinary shares and/or American depositary shares through March 31, 2027. The move comes as Li Auto seeks to reinforce investor confidence and support shareholder returns. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer…

birminghammail.co.uk - Jordan Coussins - Dozens of job cuts as automotive firm closing West Midlands plant
Dozens of job cuts as automotive firm closing West Midlands plant
Birmingham Live

A company in the West Midlands' all important automotive industry has announced it is closing its plant here leading to dozens of job losses. Automotive seating supplier Adient has confirmed it will close its Black Country manufacturing plant with…

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