automotive

Connected Cars to Strut Their Stuff at CES

Connected Cars to Strut Their Stuff at CES
Connected Cars to Strut Their Stuff at CES
December 29, 2021  |  CES

Automakers will be among the more than 2,200 exhibitors displaying their latest technology at CES, running Jan. 5-8. The annual tech event is to be...

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Ferrari Partners With Blockchain Firm Velas to Launch Digital Assets
Ferrari Partners With Blockchain Firm Velas to Launch Digital Assets
December 28, 2021  |  Partnerships

Ferrari has launched a partnership the Swiss blockchain and NFT company Velas Network, the car maker announced Monday (Dec. 27).  Get the Full Story Complete...

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ekar Brings Car-Sharing Service to Saudi Arabia
ekar Brings Car-Sharing Service to Saudi Arabia
December 27, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The UAE-based car-sharing service ekar is expanding into Saudi Arabia.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Voice Assistants Give Drivers Information on the Go
Voice Assistants Give Drivers Information on the Go
December 27, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Drivers of Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with the automaker’s latest multimedia system will be able to ask a voice assistant questions about general topics...

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Nigerian Mobility Tech Startup Metro Africa Xpress Nets $31M for Expansion
Nigerian Mobility Tech Startup Metro Africa Xpress Nets $31M for Expansion
December 22, 2021  |  Investments

Metro Africa Express (MAX), a Nigerian mobility tech startup, has raised $31 million in a Series B funding round and is looking to enter more...

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Edelweiss General Insurance, PhonePe Partner on Digital Motor Insurance 
Edelweiss General Insurance, PhonePe Partner on Digital Motor Insurance 
December 22, 2021  |  Partnerships

Indian InsurTech Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) recently partnered with digital payments platform PhonePe to offer digital motor insurance products.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Auto Industry Sees Windshields As New Augmented Reality Platform
Auto Industry Sees Windshields As New Augmented Reality Platform
December 22, 2021  |  Innovation

Drivers can expect to see augmented reality images on the windshields of more vehicles in the coming years. Three partnerships announced over the last month...

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CarMax Sales Set Quarterly Record, Buybacks Blow Away Previous High
CarMax Sales Set Quarterly Record, Buybacks Blow Away Previous High
December 22, 2021  |  Retail

Used car retailer CarMax, Inc.’s retail and wholesale sales shot up almost 30% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, largely because of increased consumer...

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