automotive

Vehicle Debt FinTech Paydownhero Debuts Gas Rewards Debit Card
Vehicle Debt FinTech Paydownhero Debuts Gas Rewards Debit Card
June 16, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Boston FinTech Paydownhero, which lets customers pay off auto debt, has rolled out a new debit card with 3% cashback gas rewards, a press release...

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Mobile Payments a Win-Win For Mechanics, Drivers
Mobile Payments a Win-Win For Mechanics, Drivers
June 16, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

When a car is in the shop, customers and service advisors alike benefit when they have access to instant communication and fast payments.  For customers,...

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Truck Dealers Turn to Payments Tech to Break Check Dependency
Truck Dealers Turn to Payments Tech to Break Check Dependency
June 15, 2022  |  Accounts Payable

When members of accounts payable (AP) teams at specialty dealers suddenly had to start working remotely during the pandemic lockdowns, they quickly saw that they...

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Car Navigation Systems Go off the Beaten Path
Car Navigation Systems Go off the Beaten Path
June 14, 2022  |  Technology

How would you ask a vehicle’s navigation software for directions to a spot that doesn’t have a street address — such as a site that’s...

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Future of Connected Cars Puts Apps in the Driver’s Seat
Future of Connected Cars Puts Apps in the Driver’s Seat
June 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As operating systems increase their roles in today’s driving experience, companies are inviting third-party developers to continue creating apps that add functions designed for use...

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Connected Cars Add Digital Keys to Personalize Driver Experience 
Connected Cars Add Digital Keys to Personalize Driver Experience 
June 13, 2022  |  Transportation

A driver’s daily experience with a car starts just outside the vehicle — unlocking the door to gain access to the driver’s seat.  An increasing...

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Mechanics Hit the Road, as Mobile Payments Allow Mobile Repairs, Less Fleet Downtime
Mechanics Hit the Road, as Mobile Payments Allow Mobile Repairs, Less Fleet Downtime
June 13, 2022  |  Transportation

For both consumers and commercial fleets, getting a vehicle serviced at a repair shop means losing time and enduring inconvenience.  Consumers must spend time in...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Watch Upgrade to Expand Health Monitoring
June 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple’s watch will incorporate improvements to its health applications. Plus, the Bank of England (BoE) tests some of the country’s...

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Digital Payments Change Rules of the Road for Commercial Vehicle Parts
Digital Payments Change Rules of the Road for Commercial Vehicle Parts
June 10, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Like many industries, the commercial vehicle aftermarket has set a course for digital payments, and it isn’t looking in the rearview mirror.  To facilitate the...

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