automotive

CarGurus Expands Instant Max Cash Offer to More US Markets
CarGurus Expands Instant Max Cash Offer to More US Markets
October 08, 2021  |  Retail

CarGurus on Friday (Oct. 8) announced it is expanding its Instant Max Cash Offer digital retailing feature to 11 new states and Washington, D.C., enabling...

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With the iCar in Limbo, Apple Moves to Put CarPlay Into Driver’s Seat
With the iCar in Limbo, Apple Moves to Put CarPlay Into Driver’s Seat
October 07, 2021  |  Apple

Until it launches its own car, Apple looks to be focused on taking more control of existing cars via a souped-up version of its CarPlay...

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Updated Hyundai Site on Amazon Lets Consumers Check Real-Time Inventory, Start Buying Process
Updated Hyundai Site on Amazon Lets Consumers Check Real-Time Inventory, Start Buying Process
October 07, 2021  |  eCommerce

Hyundai has rolled out new features on its showroom on Amazon for cars aimed at enhancing the car shopping experience. The expansion lets customers see available...

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Voice-Powered, In-Car Payment Systems Streamline Transactions on the Go 
Voice-Powered, In-Car Payment Systems Streamline Transactions on the Go 
October 07, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Voice assistants in cars are becoming more like co-drivers, said Christophe Couvreur, vice president, product at Cerence. They’re not only responding to commands, but are...

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Auto1 FT Rolls Out First Car Financing in Europe on Ethereum Blockchain
Auto1 FT Rolls Out First Car Financing in Europe on Ethereum Blockchain
October 07, 2021  |  Blockchain

European car financing firm Auto1 FT is shifting all manual processes to smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, the first firm in Europe to do...

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GM Plans to Boost OnStar, Vehicle Services Subscriptions
GM Plans to Boost OnStar, Vehicle Services Subscriptions
October 06, 2021  |  Subscriptions

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said during the company’s annual Investor Day presentation that GM plans to grow its subscriptions as part of a plan...

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Legacy Mobile Players Pursue New Digital Chassis and Cockpit Collaborations 
Legacy Mobile Players Pursue New Digital Chassis and Cockpit Collaborations 
October 06, 2021  |  Innovation

Two familiar names from the mobile tech space — BlackBerry and Qualcomm — have announced further collaborations in the automotive industry.  BlackBerry and automotive electronics giant Visteon...

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Today in Retail: Amazon Adds New Gifting Tool; Chip Shortage Drags Down Auto Sales
Today in Retail: Amazon Adds New Gifting Tool; Chip Shortage Drags Down Auto Sales
October 04, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Amazon is making it easier for shoppers to give gifts without knowing the recipient’s address, and the months-long semiconductor chip...

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From Insurance and Risk to Repair Appointments, the Connected Car Industry Is Growing Up 
From Insurance and Risk to Repair Appointments, the Connected Car Industry Is Growing Up 
October 04, 2021  |  Connected Economy

Imagine tooling down the Autobahn in Germany when your on-board diagnostic system notices that your oil is running low or your tail light is out,...

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