automotive

Fleet Demand for EVs is ‘Booming,’ Requiring Software Platforms, Apps
Fleet Demand for EVs is ‘Booming,’ Requiring Software Platforms, Apps
May 27, 2022  |  Technology

There are a lot of details to consider when moving to electric vehicles. Managers of commercial fleets who are considering transitioning to electric vehicles must...

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Over-the-Air Updates Add Functions to Millions of Vehicles
Over-the-Air Updates Add Functions to Millions of Vehicles
May 26, 2022  |  Transportation

Making the most of their ability to deliver over-the-air (OTA) updates to a growing number of cars, automakers continue to add new features to the...

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Fleet Operators Optimize Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance With Digital Solutions
Fleet Operators Optimize Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance With Digital Solutions
May 26, 2022  |  Technology

Drivers and managers of commercial vehicles generate documents having to do with vehicle inspection and maintenance every day — and most of those documents are...

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Smart Car Firm ECARX Plans $3.8B SPAC
Smart Car Firm ECARX Plans $3.8B SPAC
May 26, 2022  |  SPAC

Smart car tech startup ECARX said it is going public through a special purpose acquisition company merger that values the firm at $3.8 billion. According...

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Developers Compete to Find New Use Cases for Connected Car Data
Developers Compete to Find New Use Cases for Connected Car Data
May 25, 2022  |  Innovation

Connected car data will lead to new applications and new customer experiences, according to Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). After hosting a competition in which...

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Car Subscription Firm FINN Raises $110M to Expand Across US, Europe
Car Subscription Firm FINN Raises $110M to Expand Across US, Europe
May 25, 2022  |  Investments

Car subscription platform FINN on closed a $110 million Series B fundraising round that it will use for continued growth across the U.S. and Europe,...

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Today in Data: Consumer Electric Vehicle Buying Habits Change
Today in Data: Consumer Electric Vehicle Buying Habits Change
May 25, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, new reports show consumers are keeping their cars longer and demanding new kinds of vehicles. Data 45M: Number of electric vehicles (EVs)...

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EV Charging Stations’ Digital Screens, Apps Promote Nearby Stores
EV Charging Stations’ Digital Screens, Apps Promote Nearby Stores
May 24, 2022  |  Retail

Electric vehicle (EV) charging networks’ stations and apps are promoting commerce beyond just charging vehicles. Increasingly, they’re being used to promote other brands and stores...

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From Aging Cars to EVs to Record Gas Prices, Auto Parts Retailers Face Big Changes
From Aging Cars to EVs to Record Gas Prices, Auto Parts Retailers Face Big Changes
May 24, 2022  |  Retail

The American love affair with cars may still be intact but that special, 100-year-old relationship has never faced more changes and challenges at one time...

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