automotive

Goodyear-Cooper Tire Merger Heats Up Competition Among Auto Service Chains
Goodyear-Cooper Tire Merger Heats Up Competition Among Auto Service Chains
February 23, 2021  |  Retail

The announced combination of Goodyear and Cooper Tire, the largest and fifth-largest tire manufacturers in North America, is set to not only increase competition with...

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EV Maker Lucid Motors Seeks $1.5 Billion In SPAC Deal
EV Maker Lucid Motors Seeks $1.5 Billion In SPAC Deal
February 16, 2021  |  IPO

Lucid Motors, the luxury electric vehicle maker, is close to a deal for an initial public offering (IPO) at a $12 billion valuation after a...

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AutoNation’s Same-Store Revenues Rise 5 Pct
AutoNation’s Same-Store Revenues Rise 5 Pct
February 16, 2021  |  Retail

AutoNation, Inc. reported as part of its financial results that same-store revenue climbed 5 percent from Q4 2019 to Q4 2020, according to a Tuesday...

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Self-Driving Cars, Product Drops, Loyalty Programs Top This Week’s News
Self-Driving Cars, Product Drops, Loyalty Programs Top This Week’s News
February 12, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, BMW, Magna or others might team with Apple on self-driving cars, while product drops and exclusive sales bolster retailers’ bottom lines. Plus,...

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CarGurus Approaching Pre-COVID Levels, Looks To Enable Fully Online Transactions
CarGurus Approaching Pre-COVID Levels, Looks To Enable Fully Online Transactions
February 12, 2021  |  Retail

The newly installed CEO of CarGurus said Thursday (Feb. 11) the online automotive marketplace left 2020 with good momentum, citing increased subscription and average revenue...

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Car Subscriptions Misfire, But Stay On Track For Future
Car Subscriptions Misfire, But Stay On Track For Future
February 11, 2021  |  Subscriptions

Subscriptions in the world of cars has had some trouble getting into gear. In 2018, both Audi and BMW announced subscription programs that would allow...

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Plus Raises $200 Million To Mass Produce Autonomous Trucks
Plus Raises $200 Million To Mass Produce Autonomous Trucks
February 10, 2021  |  Investments

Plus, formerly known as Plus.ai, which works in automated trucking, is done with a $200 million funding round, according to a press release. The round...

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Amazon-Backed Electric Vehicle Startup Rivian Eyes 2021 IPO
Amazon-Backed Electric Vehicle Startup Rivian Eyes 2021 IPO
February 10, 2021  |  IPO

Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive, which counts Amazon and Ford Motor Company among its investors, is eyeing the possibility of a September initial public offering...

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Bonds Backed By Auto Loans Hit Multi-Year Highs
Bonds Backed By Auto Loans Hit Multi-Year Highs
February 10, 2021  |  Loans

Bonds backed by auto loans are seeing an unprecedented rise in prices, the Financial Times (FT) reports. The riskier triple-B groups are now trading with...

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