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Why a Car in Oslo and a Car in Finnmark Need Completely Different Connectivity
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Automotive & Mobility 5 MIN

Why a Car in Oslo and a Car in Finnmark Need Completely Different Connectivity

A connected car in Oslo and one in Finnmark are solving completely different problems. Marqstats explains Norway's sharp regional divide in what connectivity is actually for.

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Indonesia Says It Has 164 Million Vehicles. It Doesn't.
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Automotive & Mobility 8 MIN

Indonesia Says It Has 164 Million Vehicles. It Doesn't.

Indonesia's official vehicle count is roughly four times too high. Marqstats explains why, and what number to actually use instead.

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How a Kei Car Became a Connected Vehicle
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Automotive & Mobility 8 MIN

How a Kei Car Became a Connected Vehicle

Japan's cheapest cars were the last place you'd expect connectivity. Marqstats explains how electric kei cars changed that, and why it wasn't about price at all.

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Why Does a Province With 2% of Italy's Population Get 28% of Its Leased Cars?
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Automotive & Mobility 8 MIN

Why Does a Province With 2% of Italy's Population Get 28% of Its Leased Cars?

One Italian province captures 28% of national leased-car registrations with just 2% of the population. Marqstats explains the tax arbitrage behind the number.

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Company Car or Personal Car: Which One Gets the Connected Features First in France?
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Automotive & Mobility 8 MIN

Company Car or Personal Car: Which One Gets the Connected Features First in France?

A French company car is far more likely to be connected than your own. Marqstats explains why fleets pay for telematics without hesitating while private buyers say no.

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Rogers Shut Down 3G in July 2025 — Does Your Connected Car Still Work?
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Automotive & Mobility 8 MIN

Rogers Shut Down 3G in July 2025 — Does Your Connected Car Still Work?

Rogers shut down 3G on 31 July 2025, and some connected cars silently stopped reporting. Marqstats explains who is affected and how to check.

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Hyundai Bluelink After the Free 5 Years: Is 11,000 Won a Month Worth It?
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Automotive & Mobility 8 MIN

Hyundai Bluelink After the Free 5 Years: Is 11,000 Won a Month Worth It?

Hyundai Bluelink jumps from free to 5,500-11,000 KRW a month after five years. Marqstats breaks down which features are actually worth paying for.

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Which V-16 Beacon Should You Actually Buy Now That the Mandate Is Enforced?
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Automotive & Mobility 8 MIN

Which V-16 Beacon Should You Actually Buy Now That the Mandate Is Enforced?

Not every beacon that flashes meets Spain's V-16 requirement. Marqstats explains what DGT certification actually requires and how to avoid an unverified device.

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GM OnStar vs Free Smartphone Mirroring: Is Saudi Arabia's Priciest Connected Service Worth It?
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Automotive & Mobility 9 MIN

GM OnStar vs Free Smartphone Mirroring: Is Saudi Arabia's Priciest Connected Service Worth It?

OnStar costs three to five times Saudi Arabia's commercial telematics rate. Marqstats breaks down what that premium buys that free smartphone mirroring genuinely cannot replicate.

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Toyota VTS or Honda CONNECT: Which Costs Less After the Free Trial Ends?
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Automotive & Mobility 9 MIN

Toyota VTS or Honda CONNECT: Which Costs Less After the Free Trial Ends?

Honda CONNECT undercuts Toyota VTS on sticker price by RM 500. Neither company discloses what happens after the free trial ends — and that is the number that actually matters.

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