automotive

CarParts.com Introduces Shopping Hub For EVs, Hybrids
CarParts.com Introduces Shopping Hub For EVs, Hybrids
January 27, 2021  |  Retail

Torrance, California-based CarParts.com, Inc. rolled out a centralized shopping location for the electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid and hybrid community, according to an announcement. The...

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Today In Retail: L’Occitane’s US Division Files For Chapter 11; AutoFi Rolls Out Division For Corporate Clients
Today In Retail: L’Occitane’s US Division Files For Chapter 11; AutoFi Rolls Out Division For...
January 26, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, the U.S. division of L’Occitane has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, while AutoFi is shifting into high gear with the debut of its...

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FinTech AutoFi Launches Division For Businesses That Offers Financing Services
FinTech AutoFi Launches Division For Businesses That Offers Financing Services
January 26, 2021  |  Retail

San Francisco’s AutoFi is shifting into high gear with its launch of a “lending as a service” division aimed at business customers. In a press...

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Today In Retail: Cox Automotive Rolls Out End-To-End Retail Experience; Pinterest Debuts AR Eyeshadow Try-On Tech
Today In Retail: Cox Automotive Rolls Out End-To-End Retail Experience; Pinterest Debuts AR Eyeshadow Try-On...
January 25, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Cox Automotive has released its Complete Retail online experience, and Pinterest is introducing an augmented reality (AR) try-on tool to...

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Cox Automotive Launches End-To-End Car Retail Experience
Cox Automotive Launches End-To-End Car Retail Experience
January 25, 2021  |  Retail

Cox Automotive has rolled out its Complete Retail online experience, which lets merchants and shoppers finish the shopping and purchasing processes in any location. The...

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MOBI Releases Second Installment Of Blockchain Standard For Vehicle Identity
MOBI Releases Second Installment Of Blockchain Standard For Vehicle Identity
January 20, 2021  |  Blockchain

The Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI)’s Vehicle Identity (VID) II Working Group unveiled the second part of a vehicle identity standard that uses blockchain technology, according...

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Electric Truck Maker Rivian Gains $2.65 Billion In T. Rowe Price-Led Funding Round
Electric Truck Maker Rivian Gains $2.65 Billion In T. Rowe Price-Led Funding Round
January 19, 2021  |  Investments

Southern California-based electric truck maker Rivian closed a $2.65 billion investment round led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price, with participation from Fidelity...

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Microsoft Joins $2 Billion Funding Round For Self-Driving Carmaker Cruise
Microsoft Joins $2 Billion Funding Round For Self-Driving Carmaker Cruise
January 19, 2021  |  Investments

Microsoft is participating in a new $2 billion equity funding round for self-driving carmaker Cruise, bringing the startup’s post-money valuation to $30 billion. Other participants...

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CarLotz Aims To Disrupt Used-Car Business (And Go Public This Week)
CarLotz Aims To Disrupt Used-Car Business (And Go Public This Week)
January 18, 2021  |  Retail

CEO Michael Bor of CarLotz — a used-car platform he co-founded and expects to take public this week via a SPAC — says selling used...

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