Amazon has begun offering used vehicles through its Amazon Autos platform, starting with Hyundai dealers in Los Angeles. Consumers can now browse, compare and purchase used and certified preowned Hyundai vehicles directly on Amazon, according to a company blog post on Monday (Aug. 4). More...
Alphabet’s Waymo autonomous vehicle division is exploring a collaboration with Toyota to develop an autonomous vehicle platform that would bring self-driving technology to personally-owned cars. The partnership, which would also include Toyota’s innovation arm Woven by Toyota, would accelerate the development of autonomous and driver-assisted...
Likely no business vertical will emerge unscathed from the latest round of tariffs imposed by the President Donald Trump administration, but the automotive industry stands to be hit the hardest. Manufacturers and dealerships are navigating a complex landscape of price adjustments, production halts and strategic...
Hyundai has launched a partnership with autonomous vehicle/robot delivery firm Avride. The collaboration will focus on the development of autonomous vehicles equipped with Avride’s driving system, while also expanding Avride’s fleet of Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles, according to a Wednesday (March 5) announcement on Avride’s blog. “Our...
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 […]
December 13, 2024
It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as part of its push into...
February 21, 2024
In today’s dynamic digital landscape, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers are constantly exploring fresh ways to leverage advanced technologies to enhance the in-car experience for drivers. For gaming enthusiasts,...
November 24, 2023
Amazon and Walmart are revving up their engines with initiatives set to hit consumers by the year’s end or the start of 2024. The projects go full throttle on transportation...
August 04, 2025
Amazon has begun offering used vehicles through its Amazon Autos platform, starting with Hyundai dealers in Los Angeles. Consumers can now browse, compare and purchase used and certified preowned Hyundai vehicles directly on Amazon, according to a company blog post on Monday (Aug. 4). More car brands and cities will follow in the coming months. […]
March 05, 2025
Hyundai has launched a partnership with autonomous vehicle/robot delivery firm Avride. The collaboration will focus on the development of autonomous vehicles equipped with Avride’s driving system, while also expanding Avride’s fleet of...
December 10, 2024
Amazon is partnering with automotive dealers and brands to bring the Amazon experience to the car-buying process. As of Tuesday (Dec. 10), with this Amazon Autos offering, shoppers in 48...
May 23, 2024
The U.S. car market is reportedly experiencing a surge in inventory levels, prompting automakers to offer significant discounts on their vehicles for the first time in years. This trend, which...