automotive

From Safety Monitoring to Driver Coaching, Fleet Telematics Offer ‘Eye-Opening’ Insights

From Safety Monitoring to Driver Coaching, Fleet Telematics Offer ‘Eye-Opening’ Insights
From Safety Monitoring to Driver Coaching, Fleet Telematics Offer ‘Eye-Opening’ Insights
October 13, 2021  |  Innovation

A growing number of tools are available to help fleet managers monitor their drivers’ safety practices. These telematics-based systems enable managers to see in real...

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Digital Car Platform Vroom Acquiring United Auto Credit for $300M
Digital Car Platform Vroom Acquiring United Auto Credit for $300M
October 12, 2021  |  Partnerships

Online automobile eCommerce startup Vroom is moving to acquire automotive finance firm United Auto Credit Corporation (UACC) for $300 million in an all-cash transaction, according...

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Prospect Of Recurring Billing Revenue Drives Automakers’ Investment In Connected Services
Prospect Of Recurring Billing Revenue Drives Automakers’ Investment In Connected Services
October 10, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

When General Motors announced Wednesday (Oct. 6) that connected services will play a large role in its plans to double its revenue by 2030, the...

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Connected Car Weekly: Automakers Ramp up Subscriptions, Payments and Repair Appointments 
Connected Car Weekly: Automakers Ramp up Subscriptions, Payments and Repair Appointments 
October 08, 2021  |  Innovation

It was a big week for in-car connected services subscriptions, with General Motors going all-in by forming a digital business team and announcing that growing...

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CarGurus Expands Instant Max Cash Offer to More US Markets
CarGurus Expands Instant Max Cash Offer to More US Markets
October 08, 2021  |  Retail

CarGurus on Friday (Oct. 8) announced it is expanding its Instant Max Cash Offer digital retailing feature to 11 new states and Washington, D.C., enabling...

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With the iCar in Limbo, Apple Moves to Put CarPlay Into Driver’s Seat
With the iCar in Limbo, Apple Moves to Put CarPlay Into Driver’s Seat
October 07, 2021  |  Apple

Until it launches its own car, Apple looks to be focused on taking more control of existing cars via a souped-up version of its CarPlay...

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Updated Hyundai Site on Amazon Lets Consumers Check Real-Time Inventory, Start Buying Process
Updated Hyundai Site on Amazon Lets Consumers Check Real-Time Inventory, Start Buying Process
October 07, 2021  |  eCommerce

Hyundai has rolled out new features on its showroom on Amazon for cars aimed at enhancing the car shopping experience. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Voice-Powered, In-Car Payment Systems Streamline Transactions on the Go 
Voice-Powered, In-Car Payment Systems Streamline Transactions on the Go 
October 07, 2021  |  Voice Activation

Voice assistants in cars are becoming more like co-drivers, said Christophe Couvreur, vice president, product at Cerence. They’re not only responding to commands, but are...

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