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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already found its applications across sectors, and nowadays, it has become a hot-selling potato in the automotive industry, especially in cars. The global automotive industry is projected to reach $9 trillion by 2030, as per the Statista report. As a result, carmakers are embedding AI-based solutions for a better customer experience, thereby ensuring good market share for themselves. In this article, we list recent AI features embedded in cars by auto firms in 2021. The British automotive company MG featured a personal AI assistant and first-in-segment Autonomous Level 2 technology in their soon to be launched mid-size SUV – Astor.

Unveiled on Wednesday, the Astor will have Autonomous Level 2 technology. This implies that the car can temporarily take control of the steering and speed of the vehicle. It is also referred to as an advanced driver assistance system, or Adas. The unit of China's SAIC Motor Corp. says the Astor will also be the first vehicle in the global MG portfolio to have personal AI assistant. This is not the first connected car in India, and neither is Level 2 autonomous driving.