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US Airlines, Hotels Lean Into Digital Tools Amid Uptick in Corporate Travel
October 25, 2024

As business travel rebounds in the United States, airlines are reaping the benefits of renewed spending from corporate clients. Consider that 62% of CEOs expect their companies to increase travel budgets this year, according to a TravelPerk-commissioned report. This resurgence is fueled by the recognition...

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BizzyCar Streamlines Automotive Service With Automated Recall Management
October 21, 2024

Founded in 2018, BizzyCar is a player in the auto tech sector, transforming how automotive dealerships manage service operations with its automated platform focused on recalls.  In 2024 alone, more than 21 million vehicles in the U.S. have been recalled due to 635 safety-related issues....

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Brex and Navan Launch Integrated Business Travel and Payments Solution
October 15, 2024

Brex and Navan have launched a new joint offering for enterprises that streamlines travel payments into one workflow when using the Navan travel management system. The new BrexPay for Navan provides an integrated business travel and payments solution by bringing together Navan’s travel services and...

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Tesla’s ‘Cybercab’ Event Shows Autonomy Still More Hollywood Than High-Impact
October 11, 2024

What has four wheels, two seats, no steering wheel and arrived a few years late? Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi, which CEO Elon Musk had predicted in 2019 would be launched by 2020. But it wasn’t until this Thursday evening (Oct. 10), in the year 2024, that Musk...

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EVgo Secures $1 Billion Federal Loan Guarantee to Expand US Charging Network
October 03, 2024

As the electric vehicle (EV) industry pursues mainstream adoption, the demand for robust charging infrastructure is more critical than ever. With global efforts to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, governments, automakers and technology providers are focused on building a system that...

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Shifting Tides: European and North American EV Demand Drops as China Flourishes
September 30, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) market is turbulent. As governments reduce financial incentives, sales growth stagnates, and automakers are evaluating their investment strategies that anticipated a swift transition to electric. What has caused this downturn, and what does it mean for the future of EVs? While...

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CellPoint Debuts Alternative Payments Hub for Travel Merchants
September 25, 2024

CellPoint Digital has launched a suite of alternative payment methods for the travel sector. The payment orchestration company’s APM Hub debuts as travelers are increasingly turning to alternative payment methods (APMs) like digital wallets. “The launch of the APM Hub underscores the growing importance of APMs...

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Vroom Completes Business Wind-Down; Shifts Focus to Core Assets
September 23, 2024

In a move to redefine its future, used car digital marketplace Vroom on Tuesday (Sept. 23) said it completed the wind-down of its eCommerce and used vehicle dealership operations and released a long-term strategic plan leveraging its assets like United Auto Credit Corporation (UACC), a...

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Travala Integrates Solana Blockchain With Crypto Travel Platform
September 23, 2024

Cryptocurrency-native travel platform Travala integrated the Solana blockchain network. As part of the integration, Travala will add SOL travel rewards as an option for loyalty program members, while also deploying its AVA token — used to access its loyalty program — on Solana, according to...