automotive

Automakers Use Augmented Reality to Engage Car Shoppers, Sales Staff
Automakers Use Augmented Reality to Engage Car Shoppers, Sales Staff
December 02, 2021  |  Innovation

Augmented reality (AR) is being used by automakers to give potential customers a chance to explore their vehicles as if they were in a showroom...

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UK’s Cazoo Launches in France and Germany, Intensifies Competition in Europe’s Used Car Market
UK’s Cazoo Launches in France and Germany, Intensifies Competition in Europe’s Used Car Market
December 01, 2021  |  Retail

Cazoo, one of Europe’s leading online car retailers, announced on Wednesday (Dec. 1) that it has launched its used car marketplace in both France and...

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Spotify to Integrate Voice With In-Car Streaming Service
Spotify to Integrate Voice With In-Car Streaming Service
November 30, 2021  |  Voice Activation

In a move highlighting the importance of voice control in cars, Spotify has pulled Car View, a feature that included a simplified interface for in-car use, and will soon...

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LendingClub Drives Auto Refinance Across 40 States, Reaching 94% of US Population
LendingClub Drives Auto Refinance Across 40 States, Reaching 94% of US Population
November 30, 2021  |  Loans

Digital marketplace bank LendingClub now offers automobile refinance loans in 40 states, reaching 94% of the population nationwide and saving the average borrower about $4,000...

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British Used Car Website Carzam Nets Almost $150M in Funding
British Used Car Website Carzam Nets Almost $150M in Funding
November 28, 2021  |  Investments

Carzam, the used car site, has raked in £112 million toward its business to keep selling used cars, a report from The Telegraph says. Get...

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Spotify Disconnects Car View Feature, Has No Hands-free Alternative, Report Says
Spotify Disconnects Car View Feature, Has No Hands-free Alternative, Report Says
November 28, 2021  |  Subscriptions

Spotify is taking away the Car View feature, a report says, just as users began to notice it unexpectedly missing. Get the Full Story Complete...

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

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...

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Augmented Reality Helps Deliver Technical Assistance to Frontline Workers 
Augmented Reality Helps Deliver Technical Assistance to Frontline Workers 
November 24, 2021  |  Innovation

When automotive technicians need help diagnosing a problem, they can share what they’re seeing and receive helpful information through a pair of smart glasses. On...

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Mazda Uses Digital to Give Consumers New Ways to Book, Pay for Auto Repair
Mazda Uses Digital to Give Consumers New Ways to Book, Pay for Auto Repair
November 24, 2021  |  Digital Payments

When a vehicle is in the shop for service, there are several processes that can cause headaches for both the customer and the service professionals. There’s...

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