Alibaba, a Chinese internet giant and e-commerce company that was founded in 1999 by Jack Ma, has not only gone on to becoming the largest retail in the world as of 2016, but has also introduced the world to its first extraordinary internet-connected car.
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The Roewe RX5, built with state-owned manufacturer SAIC, is the Chinese giant’s first automobile following a year of intense research. With deliveries set to commence in August, the Roewe RX5 is already available for pre-orders and will feature a smart dashboard based on Alibaba’s YunOS which powers devices such as phones, tablets, refrigerators and air conditioners.
According to the video seen above, Alibaba executives explain that the RX5 is unique, in that it can pay for fuel without the driver having to take out a credit card or pay through a mobile application. Due to its web connectivity, it can also send a signal to the A/C units at home to switch on before you arrive – a blessing in the sweltering heat of the UAE had the Roewe RX5 been available in our market.
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Engines on offer are believed to be a 1.5-liter turbo and a 2.0-liter turbo with prices ranging from approximately AED 55,000 to AED 103,000 depending on feature sets. Baidu, another Chinese web giant, is also working with BMW to produce driverless cars in China.
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