automotive

Smoother Payments Key to Streamlining Electric Vehicle Charging, Stakeholders Say
Smoother Payments Key to Streamlining Electric Vehicle Charging, Stakeholders Say
July 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As automakers, charging networks and others work to speed the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by streamlining the ownership experience, payments at charging stations are...

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Kavak Expands to EMEA With Turkey Launch
Kavak Expands to EMEA With Turkey Launch
July 06, 2022  |  International

Mexican used-car platform Kavak is set to open its first office outside Latin America, the company announced Wednesday (July 7). Currently, the business operates in...

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AR Headsets Speed Auto Repair, Mechanic Training
AR Headsets Speed Auto Repair, Mechanic Training
July 05, 2022  |  Technology

An automotive technician needs help diagnosing a difficult problem on a vehicle. A student needs training but doesn’t want to incur the cost of travel....

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Online Payments Speed Traffic Through Auto Dealers’ Service Lanes 
Online Payments Speed Traffic Through Auto Dealers’ Service Lanes 
July 05, 2022  |  Payment Methods

The last step in getting a vehicle serviced at a dealership — paying — can be an inconvenient one. If the shop is busy, the...

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Automakers Add Biometrics to Make Sure Motorists are Healthy, Happy
Automakers Add Biometrics to Make Sure Motorists are Healthy, Happy
July 01, 2022  |  Transportation

A growing number of automotive suppliers are developing technologies that use a variety of sensors and software to monitor the well-being of drivers and passengers...

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Today in FinTech: GetVantage Raises $36M; Apple Allows Third-Party Payments in S Korea
Today in FinTech: GetVantage Raises $36M; Apple Allows Third-Party Payments in S Korea
June 30, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, GetVantage secures $36 million to grow its footprint in Southeast Asia, while Apple has to take a reduced commission in South...

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Today in The Connected Economy: Apple Wants Drivers Paying For Gas With CarPlay
Today in The Connected Economy: Apple Wants Drivers Paying For Gas With CarPlay
June 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple is set to debut a new version of its CarPlay technology that lets drivers buy gas right from their...

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Apple Wants Drivers to Buy Gas With CarPlay
Apple Wants Drivers to Buy Gas With CarPlay
June 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

When the next version of Apple’s CarPlay rolls out this fall, drivers will be able to buy gas directly from their car’s dashboard. That’s according...

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Mobile Tech Matches Mechanics to Drivers in Need
Mobile Tech Matches Mechanics to Drivers in Need
June 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As with many other products and services, consumers increasingly expect to be able to arrange for automotive repair and maintenance through digital channels.  When they’re...

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