Lucid Motors & BNP Paribas Join Forces to Make Luxury EVs More Affordable in Europe

FordDirect & Podium Bring AI “Virtual Employee” to Dealers

FordDirect has teamed with Podium to give U.S. Ford and Lincoln dealers access to an AI-powered assistant that automates lead responses, follow-ups, and customer conversations across text, chat, and social platforms.
Read more: https://www.just-auto.com/news/forddirect-partners-with-podium-for-ai-powered-dealer-conversations-with-customers/

Driver Technologies Launches AI Driving Coach in Android Automotive

Driver Technologies has integrated its AI-powered driving coach and dash cam app directly into Android Automotive. Drivers get trip data, safety scores, and natural language feedback, with privacy-controlled data sharing for insurers, employers, and more.
Read more: https://fox40.com/business/press-releases/accesswire/1060351/driver-technologies-launches-driving-app-with-personalized-ai-coaching-in-android-automotive/

Honda Gears Up for LA28 with AI Chatbots & Media Strategy Shift

Honda’s top U.S. marketer revealed plans to maximize its 2028 LA Olympics sponsorship and deploy AI chatbots to boost customer engagement. The brand is also shifting its media spend for higher efficiency and impact.
Read more: https://adage.com/brand-marketing/aa-honda-marketing-leader-talks-olympics-la28-ai-chatbots-budgeting/

Tesla, VW & Renault Drive Toward Autonomous EV Future

Major automakers are pursuing different strategies to merge autonomy and electrification. Tesla’s upcoming $30K Cybercab—fully driverless and control-free—aims to redefine urban mobility by 2027.
Read more: https://opentools.ai/news/autonomous-highway-how-vw-tesla-and-renault-are-steering-the-future-of-evs

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