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The Race To Build Technology For Connected Cars Speeds Up
The Race To Build Technology For Connected Cars Speeds Up
June 15, 2018  |  Innovation

As cars and trucks become “smarter” (deeper connections to the web, improved self-driving capabilities), the technology required to keep those vehicles connected to the digital...

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Blockchain-based Uber App Planned By Kuaidi Dache CEO
Blockchain-based Uber App Planned By Kuaidi Dache CEO
May 29, 2018  |  Blockchain

Chen Weixing, Founder of Chinese ride-hailing app Kuaidi Dache and CEO of app developer Funcity, is gearing up to create a ridesharing service using blockchain technology....

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Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017
Automakers Rev Up Venture Capital Engine With 38 Investments in 2017
January 19, 2018  |  Investments

Automakers that want in on ridesharing, self-driving cars or innovative car financing options aren’t always developing their own technologies or starting their own ventures. Some...

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The Connected Car Race Kicks Into High Gear At CES
The Connected Car Race Kicks Into High Gear At CES
January 10, 2018  |  Mobile Order Ahead

It’s hard to look at the explosion of order-ahead capabilities for coffee, food and even groceries, and to think, “Now that is a concept that is failing...

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Toyota Enters Delivery Biz With Amazon, Uber Partnership
Toyota Enters Delivery Biz With Amazon, Uber Partnership
January 09, 2018  |  Delivery

Toyota has moved one step closer to making its self-driving cars a reality, partnering with several companies – including Amazon – to develop the vehicles...

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December Auto Sales Drop – 2018 Forecast Looks Grim
December Auto Sales Drop – 2018 Forecast Looks Grim
January 04, 2018  |  Retail

December auto sales were lower than expected in the U.S., with the majority of the big vehicle manufacturers reporting a decline year-over-year. According to Wednesday (Jan....

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Toyota’s Going Electric By 2025
Toyota’s Going Electric By 2025
December 18, 2017  |  Retail

Tokyo-based car manufacturer Toyota led the clean cars movement with its release of the hybrid Prius a little more than a decade ago, but it...

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Toyota’s AI Assistant Wants To Be The Consumer’s Car Buddy
Toyota’s AI Assistant Wants To Be The Consumer’s Car Buddy
October 31, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Toyota drivers are about to gain a new best friend in Yui, an onboard virtual assistant that uses artificial intelligence to do everything from talk to...

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EY To Use Blockchain For Auto Industry, Ride-Hailing Services
EY To Use Blockchain For Auto Industry, Ride-Hailing Services
August 31, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Blockchain, the technology that makes cryptocurrency like bitcoin possible, is moving into the auto and ridesharing markets. According to a news report in Reuters, EY,...

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