automotive

Blockchain and Smart Contracts Put Germany’s Auto Dealers on Financing Fast Track

Blockchain and Smart Contracts Put Germany’s Auto Dealers on Financing Fast Track
Blockchain and Smart Contracts Put Germany’s Auto Dealers on Financing Fast Track
October 20, 2021  |  Blockchain

As the mobility sector continues its digital shift with a variety of vehicle sales platforms expanding capabilities — particularly into financing — the complexities of...

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That’s Not Just a Truck, it’s a ‘Rolling Data Center’
That’s Not Just a Truck, it’s a ‘Rolling Data Center’
October 18, 2021  |  Innovation

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Cazoo Expands to Commercial Vehicles With Vans365 Acquisition
Cazoo Expands to Commercial Vehicles With Vans365 Acquisition
October 18, 2021  |  Retail

U.K.-based online used car seller Cazoo on Monday (Oct. 18) announced that it has agreed to acquire Vans365 in a move that expands the company’s...

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Car Rental Demand Prompts Hertz To Try Again For IPO
Car Rental Demand Prompts Hertz To Try Again For IPO
October 17, 2021  |  IPO

Car rental firm Hertz exited bankruptcy in June and filed new paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO)...

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Connected Car Weekly: ‘Eye-Opening’ Telematic Insights and Garage Door Control From Anywhere
Connected Car Weekly: ‘Eye-Opening’ Telematic Insights and Garage Door Control From Anywhere
October 15, 2021  |  Innovation

Like other tech enthusiasts, drivers are also now looking forward to receiving the latest feature or software update for their other connected device — their...

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Chip Shortage Forces Toyota to Scale Back Production
Chip Shortage Forces Toyota to Scale Back Production
October 15, 2021  |  Retail

Toyota Motor Corp. on Friday (Oct. 15) announced scheduled shutdowns of its Japan production plants in November from one to five days, blaming the ongoing...

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Automotive SaaS Firm MotorK Preps $173M IPO 
Automotive SaaS Firm MotorK Preps $173M IPO 
October 15, 2021  |  IPO

MotorK, an Italian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company serving car dealers, is preparing to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the firm...

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From Safety Monitoring to Driver Coaching, Fleet Telematics Offer ‘Eye-Opening’ Insights
From Safety Monitoring to Driver Coaching, Fleet Telematics Offer ‘Eye-Opening’ Insights
October 13, 2021  |  Innovation

A growing number of tools are available to help fleet managers monitor their drivers’ safety practices. These telematics-based systems enable managers to see in real...

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