German automaker Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday (22nd) that it will cooperate with Google in navigation.

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[Financial Channel/Comprehensive Report] German automaker Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes-Benz) said on Wednesday (22nd) that it will cooperate with Google in navigation and provide " Supercomputer-like performance," challenging Tesla and new Chinese competitors.

Automakers old and new are trying to catch up to Tesla's pioneering software-driven features that allow remote updates to vehicle performance, battery range and self-driving features, Reuters reported.

Mercedes said the partnership with Google will allow the company to provide traffic information and automatic rerouting in cars.

Drivers will also be able to watch YouTube through the car's entertainment system when the car is parked or in Level 3 autonomy.

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Automakers including General Motors, Renault, Nissan and Ford have built the full suite of Google services into their cars, offering features like Google Maps, Google Assistant and other apps.

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius also mentioned that the German automaker agreed to share revenue with semiconductor maker Nvidia, its self-driving software partner since 2020, in order to reduce the cost of buying expensive high-performance chips. upfront costs.

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