automotive

Auto1 FT Rolls Out First Car Financing in Europe on Ethereum Blockchain

Auto1 FT Rolls Out First Car Financing in Europe on Ethereum Blockchain
Auto1 FT Rolls Out First Car Financing in Europe on Ethereum Blockchain
October 07, 2021  |  Blockchain

European car financing firm Auto1 FT is shifting all manual processes to smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, the first firm in Europe to do...

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GM Plans to Boost OnStar, Vehicle Services Subscriptions
GM Plans to Boost OnStar, Vehicle Services Subscriptions
October 06, 2021  |  Subscriptions

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said during the company’s annual Investor Day presentation that GM plans to grow its subscriptions as part of a plan...

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Legacy Mobile Players Pursue New Digital Chassis and Cockpit Collaborations 
Legacy Mobile Players Pursue New Digital Chassis and Cockpit Collaborations 
October 06, 2021  |  Innovation

Two familiar names from the mobile tech space — BlackBerry and Qualcomm — have announced further collaborations in the automotive industry.  Get the Full Story...

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Today in Retail: Amazon Adds New Gifting Tool; Chip Shortage Drags Down Auto Sales
Today in Retail: Amazon Adds New Gifting Tool; Chip Shortage Drags Down Auto Sales
October 04, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Amazon is making it easier for shoppers to give gifts without knowing the recipient’s address, and the months-long semiconductor chip...

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From Insurance and Risk to Repair Appointments, the Connected Car Industry Is Growing Up 
From Insurance and Risk to Repair Appointments, the Connected Car Industry Is Growing Up 
October 04, 2021  |  Connected Economy

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Semiconductor Chip Shortage Limits Auto Sales in Q3
Semiconductor Chip Shortage Limits Auto Sales in Q3
October 03, 2021  |  Retail

New vehicle sales dropped in the third quarter due to ongoing supply chain issues and a shortage of semiconductor chips, CNN Business reported. Get the...

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Connected Car Weekly: Automakers Expand Drive to Engage, Retain Consumers
Connected Car Weekly: Automakers Expand Drive to Engage, Retain Consumers
October 01, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

It was a busy week of new developments as automakers continued their drive to add vehicle technology that will engage consumers in multiple ways and enable them to easily use their favorite tech while on...

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GM Moves to Make Connected Vehicles Perform Like Smartphones 
GM Moves to Make Connected Vehicles Perform Like Smartphones 
September 30, 2021  |  Innovation

Beginning in 2023, select next-generation vehicles from General Motors will be able to receive over-the-air upgrades, personalization options and app selections that look and act...

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