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Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Expects Recurring Revenue From Connected Services
December 20, 2021

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian says its vehicles will come with connected services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle, deepen its customer relationships and provide recurring monthly subscription revenues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Automakers are Adding Insurance and Other Services That Use Driving Data
December 10, 2021

Toyota owners in select states can now get auto insurance that’s integrated with other vehicle ownership benefits and that they can purchase through the Toyota’s mobile app, call center, participating dealers or a dedicated website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Automakers Roll Out Connected Services Designed for Commercial Customers
December 09, 2021

With its launch of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tool that helps tradespeople schedule, quote and invoice, Ford expanded upon two strategies that it has been accelerating this year — offering dedicated services to commercial customers and expanding its range of subscription-based connected services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Stellantis Targets $22.5B in New Software by 2030
December 07, 2021

Automaker Stellantis expects threefold increases in its connected vehicles — featuring GPS, infotaintment systems, driver assistance capabilities and other tech — from 12 million today to 34 million by 2030 to add $22.5 billion in annual revenue from software services and subscriptions. Get the Full...

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What Happens to the Personal Data in a Connected Car When the Car is Sold?
December 07, 2021

When he ran a vehicle inspection company, Andrea Amico was often surprised by the personal property people left behind in the cars they’d sold, traded or returned from a lease. Often, that personal property was virtual and stored in the car’s electronic systems — phone logs, contact lists, text messages and more....

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Connected Cars Make the Busiest Travel Weekend of the Year Safer, Faster, Saner
November 25, 2021

Planning to drive somewhere over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend? There may be nearly 4 million more people on the road than there were last year. AAA forecasts that the number of Americans traveling by car for the holiday will be up 8% from 2020...

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Tesla Drivers Learn What Happens When Connected Cars Meet a Software Outage
November 22, 2021

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Selling Connected Car Data is Booming Business for Auto Insurers
November 15, 2021

Simply put, the connected car data sharing business is hot and growing. 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...

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Connected Car Weekly: Auto Insurers and Fleets Use Telematics Data to Make Better Decisions 
November 12, 2021

This week’s news about connected cars has to do with using data to save, spend or make money. For example, owners of Mitsubishi cars can now share data to save on auto insurance, and fleet managers are using data to boost the efficiency of their drivers and vehicles. Hertz, meanwhile, is planning...