Automotive news and trends

Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike
Economy // March 06, 2026

Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion and Preps London Robotaxi Launch
Investments // February 25, 2026

Wayve, a United Kingdom-based self-driving vehicle startup, is now valued at $8.6 billion, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 25) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Apple Set to Bring Car Keys Function to Toyota Vehicles
Technology // February 18, 2026

Apple is reportedly expanding its car keys wallet feature with carmaker Toyota launching support for the tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Early Buying Spree Cannibalizes Fourth Quarter Car Sales
Transportation // February 06, 2026

AutoNation saw a year-over-year decline in vehicle sales during the fourth quarter due to a tough comparison to 2024 and a race to buy vehicles earlier in the year before the implementation of tariffs and expiration of electric vehicle tax credits, executives said Friday (Feb....

Interviews & Exclusives
Mercedes and Nvidia Redesign Cars Around Machine Judgment

January 07, 2026
At CES 2026 this week, automakers and suppliers showed vehicles designed with the assumption that humans will not always be driving, shifting attention from driver-assist features toward software that increasingly manages control inside the car. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Earnings Tariff Tally Headlined by Shein, Aston Martin, Levi Strauss and More

October 15, 2025
The tit-for-tat of global tariffs is back on. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Agentic AI Rewrites the Auto Buying Playbook From Lot to Bot

September 04, 2025
Watch more: Agentic AI Is Rewriting the Auto Buying Playbook From Lot to Bot Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Uber Partners Up for Margin Gains via Fully Self-Driving Taxis

June 10, 2025
Many innovations have a crucial graduation date: when they move from speculative R&D to real-world deployment and utility. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Ford Pro Virtual Assistant Simplifies Commercial Fleet Management

March 11, 2026
Ford now offers fleet managers a virtual assistant that can perform tasks such as reporting on the condition of company vehicles and scheduling service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Tax Refunds Fuel Unexpected Used Car Price Spike

March 06, 2026
Wholesale used vehicle prices increased by 4% year over year in February, driven by warmer weather and larger-than-usual tax refunds, Cox Automotive reported Friday (March 6). Get the Full Story...

Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion and Preps London Robotaxi Launch

February 25, 2026
Wayve, a United Kingdom-based self-driving vehicle startup, is now valued at $8.6 billion, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 25) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Apple Set to Bring Car Keys Function to Toyota Vehicles

February 18, 2026
Apple is reportedly expanding its car keys wallet feature with carmaker Toyota launching support for the tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...