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AI Takes the Wheel at Europe’s Biggest Carmakers
artificial intelligence // May 01, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is running on the production line, inside the vehicle and within the investment thesis. Europe’s premium automakers are moving on all fronts at once. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Automakers Anticipate $2.3 Billion Payday From Tariff Refunds
Legal // April 30, 2026

Car companies are reportedly expecting a combined $2.3 billion in refunds on tariff payments. 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...

CarMax Bets on Tech to Streamline Used Car Buying Journey
Earnings // April 14, 2026

Using technology to streamline the buying and selling of cars is on the agenda at CarMax, as the used car retailer prepares a new strategic plan under the leadership of a new CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Amazon Autos Ramps Up Focus on New Car Sales
Amazon // April 13, 2026

Amazon is reportedly expanding its car-selling program as it focuses on partnerships with automotive dealers. 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,...

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
Hertz Teams With eBay to Drive More Digital Auto Sales

May 06, 2026
Hertz Car Sales is teaming with eBay to expand its digital retail footprint. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Automakers Anticipate $2.3 Billion Payday From Tariff Refunds

April 30, 2026
Car companies are reportedly expecting a combined $2.3 billion in refunds on tariff payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

CarMax Bets on Tech to Streamline Used Car Buying Journey

April 14, 2026
Using technology to streamline the buying and selling of cars is on the agenda at CarMax, as the used car retailer prepares a new strategic plan under the leadership of a...

Amazon Autos Ramps Up Focus on New Car Sales

April 13, 2026
Amazon is reportedly expanding its car-selling program as it focuses on partnerships with automotive dealers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...