automotive

Huawei Bets $1 Billion On Electric Car Market In China
Huawei Bets $1 Billion On Electric Car Market In China
April 12, 2021  |  Investments

Car companies around the world are speeding forward with their electric car programs. Now, Huawei Technologies Co. said it wants to take on market leader...

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Sonic Automotive Opens EchoPark Dealership In Alabama
Sonic Automotive Opens EchoPark Dealership In Alabama
April 12, 2021  |  Retail

Sonic Automotive, Inc. has grown its network of EchoPark pre-owned vehicle stores with the opening of a new location in Birmingham, Alabama, according to a...

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BigTech, OEMs Rev Up Connected Cars’ Future
BigTech, OEMs Rev Up Connected Cars’ Future
April 06, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Another connected car partnership is making its way onto the track as Google and Fiat are teaming up to take on connected cars. A variation...

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Subprime Auto Loan Delinquencies May Point To Bumpy Road For Lenders
Subprime Auto Loan Delinquencies May Point To Bumpy Road For Lenders
April 05, 2021  |  Loans

It tends to be a truism that in managing daily financial life, success comes down to a matter of triaging. We tackle the most pressing,...

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Fiat Unveils ‘Hey Google’ Line Of Connected Cars
Fiat Unveils ‘Hey Google’ Line Of Connected Cars
April 04, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Fiat has unveiled a version of its popular 500 level cars equipped with Google technology and sporting Google trim elements, according to a press release....

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Airtel Africa, Visa Direct Payouts, Open Banking Top This Week’s News
Airtel Africa, Visa Direct Payouts, Open Banking Top This Week’s News
April 02, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, DoorDash sued Olo for alleged overcharging, proposed USPS changes could mean slower mail delivery, and we spoke with 34 CEOs about...

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Today In Retail: Kohl’s Board Aims For Re-Election; reCommerce Platform Backflip Officially Launches
Today In Retail: Kohl’s Board Aims For Re-Election; reCommerce Platform Backflip Officially Launches
April 01, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Kohl’s present board is seeking re-election amid an activist challenge, while Backflip has left stealth mode and officially rolled out....

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CarMax Investing In Digital And Adding Stores As Finance Unit Soars
CarMax Investing In Digital And Adding Stores As Finance Unit Soars
April 01, 2021  |  Retail

CarMax, the country’s largest chain of over 200 used car dealerships, said Thursday (April 1) it planned to return capital investment to pre-pandemic levels with...

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US Car Sales Shift Into High Gear In Q1
US Car Sales Shift Into High Gear In Q1
March 31, 2021  |  Retail

The car buying craze is on. According to recent reports, consumers are snapping up new vehicles at pre-pandemic levels, as a  massive case of FOMO...

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