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Verra Mobility Debuts In-Vehicle Commerce Platform AutoKinex
Connected Economy // November 20, 2025

Verra Mobility has introduced AutoKinex, calling its “OEM-ready” in-vehicle commerce platform. The platform integrates payment technology for mobility services such as tolls, parking, fueling and electric vehicle charging, the company announced Wednesday (Nov. 20). “With AutoKinex, we’re improving the driving experience and simplifying payments to...

Apple’s CarPlay Could Soon Become Part of Tesla Vehicles
Mobile Commerce // November 13, 2025

Tesla is reportedly developing support for Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. That’s according to a report Thursday (Nov. 13) from Bloomberg News, which noted that this is one of the most-requested features from Tesla’s customers. Sources tell the news outlet that Tesla has begun testing...

Nuvei to Power In-Vehicle Payments for Volkswagen Brazil
Connected Economy // October 09, 2025

Some Volkswagen models in Brazil will be equipped with a customized payment infrastructure from Nuvei. Through a partnership with Volkswagen Brazil, Nuvei will provide this solution that will enable the automaker to offer subscription-based connectivity services through an integrated app in its multimedia system, the...

Car IQ Offers Tool to Bypass High-Cost Fueling Stations
B2B Payments // October 06, 2025

Vehicle-based payments firm Car IQ has introduced a new fuel-spend control feature. Station Controls, announced by the company Monday (Oct. 6), is part of the Car IQ Pay platform that offers fleets real-time control over fuel spend by automatically blocking high-cost stations and steering drivers...

Interviews & Exclusives
US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future

January 14, 2025
The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. Automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai and Volkswagen, are calling for a delay in the rule’s enforcement, citing potential disruptions to production timelines. The ban, which targets components […]

Amazon Goes for a Drive; Walmart Leans Into Health and Wellness

January 09, 2025
Amazon and Walmart are each carving out new territories in response to consumer demands, but their approaches are quite different. Amazon is focusing on the automotive industry, particularly through connected...

Digital Ecosystems and AI Take the Wheel at CES

January 08, 2025
Partnerships between automakers and tech giants are reshaping vehicles into interconnected, software-driven products, with AI poised to redefine customer interactions and revolutionize the driving experience. The automotive industry is undergoing...

Commerce Department to Release Rules on Connected Vehicles

July 23, 2024
The U.S. Commerce Department plans to unveil proposed regulations next month concerning connected vehicles, with a specific focus on critical software components manufactured in China and other nations deemed as...

Quick Reads
Verra Mobility Debuts In-Vehicle Commerce Platform AutoKinex

November 20, 2025
Verra Mobility has introduced AutoKinex, calling its “OEM-ready” in-vehicle commerce platform. The platform integrates payment technology for mobility services such as tolls, parking, fueling and electric vehicle charging, the company announced Wednesday (Nov. 20). “With AutoKinex, we’re improving the driving experience and simplifying payments to enable drivers to pay for everyday services, such as tolls, […]

Apple’s CarPlay Could Soon Become Part of Tesla Vehicles

November 13, 2025
Tesla is reportedly developing support for Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. That’s according to a report Thursday (Nov. 13) from Bloomberg News, which noted that this is one of the...

Nuvei to Power In-Vehicle Payments for Volkswagen Brazil

October 09, 2025
Some Volkswagen models in Brazil will be equipped with a customized payment infrastructure from Nuvei. Through a partnership with Volkswagen Brazil, Nuvei will provide this solution that will enable the...

Car IQ Offers Tool to Bypass High-Cost Fueling Stations

October 06, 2025
Vehicle-based payments firm Car IQ has introduced a new fuel-spend control feature. Station Controls, announced by the company Monday (Oct. 6), is part of the Car IQ Pay platform that...