Smart Cars news and trends

Google, GM and Dolby Weigh In on AI in Car Systems
Transportation // March 12, 2025

Industry executives from Google, General Motors and Dolby Laboratories said Wednesday (March 12) that they see a future where the personal automobile becomes a rolling smartphone, able not only to entertain drivers but also to make them more productive — all while keeping them safe....

Xiaomi’s EV Debut Shifts Connected Economy Into High Gear
Connected Economy // April 01, 2024

Following recent reports of Apple discontinuing its decade-long Project Titan, its rival, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has swiftly entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the formal launch of its much-anticipated electric car at an event in Beijing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Togg Taps SoundHound to Bring AI to Smart Vehicles
artificial intelligence // August 17, 2023

Voice artificial intelligence firm SoundHound has teamed with Turkish mobility provider Togg. 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...

Cars Become Mobile Payments Points of Sale and Drive Demand for New Partnerships
Connected Economy // September 23, 2022

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Cars Become Mobile Payments Points of Sale and Drive Demand for New Partnerships

September 23, 2022
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The Rumor-Filled Race For The Connected Car Future

August 11, 2018
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The Connected Car Race Kicks Into High Gear At CES

January 10, 2018
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 to live up to its...

NEW REPORT: Connected Cars Drive $212B Annually In Commerce Spend

January 08, 2018
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Amazon and Stellantis to Wind Down In-Car Technology Collaboration

May 28, 2025
Amazon and Stellantis are reportedly winding down their deal that aimed to add the tech giant’s in-car technology to the automaker’s vehicles. 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, […]

Togg Taps SoundHound to Bring AI to Smart Vehicles

August 17, 2023
Voice artificial intelligence firm SoundHound has teamed with Turkish mobility provider Togg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Tencent Puts WeChat Behind The Wheel

August 26, 2019
Chinese tech giant Tencent has said it will release a version of its ultra-popular WeChat app specifically for drivers to use in cars, according to a report by Reuters. Get...

Uber’s In-Car Convenience Store Cargo Raises $22M

September 27, 2018
Cargo, the startup that provides in-car commerce for the rideshare economy, announced on Thursday (Sept. 27) that it has raised $22 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete...