automotive

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

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...

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

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...

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Car Loans Marketplace Advances Automotive Commerce Across Africa
Car Loans Marketplace Advances Automotive Commerce Across Africa
December 08, 2021  |  Loans

Leading auto loan services platform Autochek Africa has announced the launch of a dedicated brand-new cars section on its website and mobile app, allowing customers in...

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Car OEMs Use Subscription Services to Boost Resale Value, Drive Personalization
Car OEMs Use Subscription Services to Boost Resale Value, Drive Personalization
December 08, 2021  |  Subscriptions

With the Tuesday (Dec. 7) announcement of its software strategy through 2030, Stellantis followed other automakers in outlining plans that will transition them from being...

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Auto Parts Sales Get Boost From New Car Shortage
Auto Parts Sales Get Boost From New Car Shortage
December 08, 2021  |  Retail

With the automotive microchip shortage expected to last well into 2022, prices for new and used cars remain elevated, leading many consumers to consider repairs...

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Balloon Payments Making a Comeback in Auto Sector as Car Prices Keep Accelerating
Balloon Payments Making a Comeback in Auto Sector as Car Prices Keep Accelerating
December 07, 2021  |  Loans

For all the trouble balloon payments caused in the housing crash of 2008, used properly, such loan terms can be a viable option for lowering...

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Volkswagen Considering Taking Porsche Public
Volkswagen Considering Taking Porsche Public
December 07, 2021  |  IPO

Volkswagen is exploring a possible initial public offering (IPO) of luxury brand Porsche AG as an option to pay for its pricey transition to a...

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

Automaker Stellantis expects threefold increases in its connected vehicles — featuring GPS, infotaintment systems, driver assistance capabilities and other tech — from 12 million today...

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Mobileye IPO Paves Way for Wall Street Bets on Autonomous Vehicles
Mobileye IPO Paves Way for Wall Street Bets on Autonomous Vehicles
December 07, 2021  |  IPO

The road to connected cars, to autonomous vehicles, is only as smooth as the technology under the hood, so to speak. Get the Full Story...

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