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Autonomous Vehicle Startup Applied Intuition Raises $600 Million for AI
Investments // June 17, 2025

Autonomous vehicle startup Applied Intuition has reportedly raised $600 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Waymo and Toyota Explore Partnership to Bring Self-Driving Tech to Personal Vehicles
Technology // May 01, 2025

Alphabet’s Waymo autonomous vehicle division is exploring a collaboration with Toyota to develop an autonomous vehicle platform that would bring self-driving technology to personally-owned cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
Connected Economy // February 03, 2025

The everyday goods of life increasingly come from everywhere. Tomatoes are shipped in from Canada, avocados and beer from Mexico, and cheap electronics and apparel from China. And that’s just across grocery and retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future
Regulation // January 14, 2025

The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future

January 14, 2025
The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Lipstick Goes AI at CES

January 10, 2024
CES 2024 is shaping up to be a watershed event for artificial intelligence (AI) and the connected economy. After the pre-show hype focused on robotics and the connected home, the...

Beyond Paying for Gas and Tolls, J.P. Morgan’s Max Neukirchen Envisions ‘Delightful’ Connected Economy on...

September 20, 2021
The car — that steel horse that’s the main way we get to where we need to go — is rapidly becoming a conduit of commerce. Get the Full Story...

AutoGravity On Why Car Buying Can Be Friction-Free

July 11, 2017
There’s nothing like that new car smell. And the fun of driving a new car off the dealer’s parking lot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nuvei to Power In-Vehicle Payments for Volkswagen Brazil

October 09, 2025
Some Volkswagen models in Brazil will be equipped with a customized payment infrastructure from Nuvei. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Autonomous Vehicle Startup Applied Intuition Raises $600 Million for AI

June 17, 2025
Autonomous vehicle startup Applied Intuition has reportedly raised $600 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Volkswagen Begins Rollout of GenAI-Powered Virtual Assistant for Vehicle Owners

September 24, 2024
Volkswagen of America partnered with Google Cloud to integrate a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant into its myVW mobile app for vehicle owners. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Volkswagen Expects Slower Growth Amid Macroeconomic Challenges

March 01, 2024
Volkswagen Group expects its sales revenue growth to slow in 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...