automotive

Mazda Uses Digital to Give Consumers New Ways to Book, Pay for Auto Repair
Mazda Uses Digital to Give Consumers New Ways to Book, Pay for Auto Repair
November 24, 2021  |  Digital Payments

When a vehicle is in the shop for service, there are several processes that can cause headaches for both the customer and the service professionals. There’s...

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Cerence Gains First Customers for Voice Assistant in Elevators, Motorcycles 
Cerence Gains First Customers for Voice Assistant in Elevators, Motorcycles 
November 23, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Cerence, a provider of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) products and technology, announced Monday (Nov. 22) that it has gained its first customers in two new...

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Tesla Drivers Learn What Happens When Connected Cars Meet a Software Outage
Tesla Drivers Learn What Happens When Connected Cars Meet a Software Outage
November 22, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

When you’re dealing with digital files, it’s always good to have a backup. On Friday (Nov. 19), some owners of Tesla vehicles found that to be true of the...

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Automotive Industry Market Cap Defies Consumer Appetite for Buying New Cars
Automotive Industry Market Cap Defies Consumer Appetite for Buying New Cars
November 22, 2021  |  Markets

On Wall Street, market capitalizations might be viewed as a proxy for how investors view a given company’s prospects, its position in its chosen vertical(s)....

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Morgan Stanley: Apple Car Will be a ‘Shared Service’
Morgan Stanley: Apple Car Will be a ‘Shared Service’
November 19, 2021  |  Transportation

Investment bank Morgan Stanley says Apple’s anticipated car will be the “ultimate EV bear case,” impacting stocks in other auto companies, according to published reports. But...

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Apple Speeds up Self-Driving Car Project
Apple Speeds up Self-Driving Car Project
November 18, 2021  |  Apple

Apple wants to ramp up the development of its electric car with a new focus on making a fully self-driving vehicle, Bloomberg News reported on...

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India’s Mahindra Finance Launches Car Subscription Service 
India’s Mahindra Finance Launches Car Subscription Service 
November 17, 2021  |  International

India’s Mahindra Finance has launched a vehicle leasing and subscription service known as “Quiklyz,” aimed at making car purchases quicker and simpler.  As Car and...

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Stressfreecarrental.com Expanding Into Europe 
Stressfreecarrental.com Expanding Into Europe 
November 16, 2021  |  International

Online car rental company Stressfreecarrental.com is expanding into Europe after a 534,000 pound ($717,234) funding round led by investment firm DSW Ventures. Also included in...

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Cazoo Snaps up Swipcar for €30M to Hit the Gas on Growing Across Europe
Cazoo Snaps up Swipcar for €30M to Hit the Gas on Growing Across Europe
November 16, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Online car retailer Cazoo has acquired motor vehicle subscription platform Swipcar for €30 million in cash and Cazoo shares, according to a press release on...

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