automotive

Carla’s $20M Funding to Grow EU Electric Vehicle Marketplace
Carla’s $20M Funding to Grow EU Electric Vehicle Marketplace
June 21, 2022  |  Investments

In the field of online used car marketplaces, Swedish startup Carla differentiates itself from competitors by allowing only full-electric cars and plug-in hybrids to be...

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Without Digital Payments, Auto Parts Platforms Would Grind to a Halt
Without Digital Payments, Auto Parts Platforms Would Grind to a Halt
June 21, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Like many industries, auto parts retailing is seeing a digital transformation driven by sellers’ need for efficiency and buyers’ need for streamlined purchasing and regular...

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F1 Teams Deploy APIs for Edge on Track, in Stands
F1 Teams Deploy APIs for Edge on Track, in Stands
June 17, 2022  |  API

When members of a Formula One (F1) racing team are working at the track, they’re not just carrying tools and containers of fuel — they’re...

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IoT Gives Fleets an Edge in Safety, Efficiency — and Customer Service
IoT Gives Fleets an Edge in Safety, Efficiency — and Customer Service
June 17, 2022  |  Internet of Things

The digital transformation enabled by Internet of Things (IoT) devices and services has driven improvements in everything from vehicle maintenance and asset management to employee...

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Vehicle Debt FinTech Paydownhero Debuts Gas Rewards Debit Card
Vehicle Debt FinTech Paydownhero Debuts Gas Rewards Debit Card
June 16, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Boston FinTech Paydownhero, which lets customers pay off auto debt, has rolled out a new debit card with 3% cashback gas rewards, a press release...

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Mobile Payments a Win-Win For Mechanics, Drivers
Mobile Payments a Win-Win For Mechanics, Drivers
June 16, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

When a car is in the shop, customers and service advisors alike benefit when they have access to instant communication and fast payments.  For customers,...

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Truck Dealers Turn to Payments Tech to Break Check Dependency
Truck Dealers Turn to Payments Tech to Break Check Dependency
June 15, 2022  |  Accounts Payable

When members of accounts payable (AP) teams at specialty dealers suddenly had to start working remotely during the pandemic lockdowns, they quickly saw that they...

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Car Navigation Systems Go off the Beaten Path
Car Navigation Systems Go off the Beaten Path
June 14, 2022  |  Technology

How would you ask a vehicle’s navigation software for directions to a spot that doesn’t have a street address — such as a site that’s...

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Future of Connected Cars Puts Apps in the Driver’s Seat
Future of Connected Cars Puts Apps in the Driver’s Seat
June 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As operating systems increase their roles in today’s driving experience, companies are inviting third-party developers to continue creating apps that add functions designed for use...

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