automotive

Semiconductor Chip Shortage Limits Auto Sales in Q3
Semiconductor Chip Shortage Limits Auto Sales in Q3
October 03, 2021  |  Retail

New vehicle sales dropped in the third quarter due to ongoing supply chain issues and a shortage of semiconductor chips, CNN Business reported. Compared to...

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Connected Car Weekly: Automakers Expand Drive to Engage, Retain Consumers
Connected Car Weekly: Automakers Expand Drive to Engage, Retain Consumers
October 01, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

It was a busy week of new developments as automakers continued their drive to add vehicle technology that will engage consumers in multiple ways and enable them to easily use their favorite tech while on...

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GM Moves to Make Connected Vehicles Perform Like Smartphones 
GM Moves to Make Connected Vehicles Perform Like Smartphones 
September 30, 2021  |  Innovation

Beginning in 2023, select next-generation vehicles from General Motors will be able to receive over-the-air upgrades, personalization options and app selections that look and act...

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CarMax Struggles to Build Inventory as Vehicle Shortage Continues
CarMax Struggles to Build Inventory as Vehicle Shortage Continues
September 30, 2021  |  Retail

Used car dealership chain CarMax said its inventory remains about 30% lower than it expected and down 15% year over year, cutting into vehicle availability...

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Goodyear-Gatik Partnership Pairs Connected Smart Tires With Autonomous Trucks 
Goodyear-Gatik Partnership Pairs Connected Smart Tires With Autonomous Trucks 
September 29, 2021  |  Transportation

Goodyear and autonomous trucking company Gatik have forged a multi-year collaboration to advance the development of mobility solutions for the driverless B2B short-haul logistics industry.  Under the...

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Auto Tech Firm Keyloop Snaps up SaaS FISC to Optimize New Car Sales
Auto Tech Firm Keyloop Snaps up SaaS FISC to Optimize New Car Sales
September 29, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Motor vehicle technology firm Keyloop is finalizing a deal to acquire the software-as-a-service (SaaS) company FISC to drive new car sale optimization for dealers, financiers...

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UK Online Car Retailer Cazoo Projects $1B in Revenue by the End of 2021
UK Online Car Retailer Cazoo Projects $1B in Revenue by the End of 2021
September 28, 2021  |  Earnings

Cazoo Holdings, a U.K.-based online seller of used cars, announced strong performance for its first-half 2021 financial results on Tuesday (Sept. 28), registering a 521%...

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Google Adds More Vehicles That Offer Voice-Powered ‘Built-in’ Automotive Tech  
Google Adds More Vehicles That Offer Voice-Powered ‘Built-in’ Automotive Tech  
September 28, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Drivers of the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban will be able to adjust HVAC, control media and perform other actions with their voice, thanks to...

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Automotive Alexa Applications to Star at Amazon Hardware Event
Automotive Alexa Applications to Star at Amazon Hardware Event
September 27, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Connected car fanatics are eagerly awaiting Amazon’s annual fall hardware event on Tuesday (Sept. 28), in hopes that whatever cards the platform giant is holding...

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