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Car Rentals Becoming Contactless, Connected, Convenient
Car Rentals Becoming Contactless, Connected, Convenient
May 30, 2022  |  Technology

As Americans begin to travel this summer — perhaps for the first time in two years — they may find that, in some cases, renting...

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Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Gives Vehicles 360-Degree View, Safety 
Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Gives Vehicles 360-Degree View, Safety 
May 27, 2022  |  Technology

A car pulls away from a curb while a bicycle is approaching on the road from behind. A fast-moving vehicle illegally drives around a stopped...

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Over-the-Air Updates Add Functions to Millions of Vehicles
Over-the-Air Updates Add Functions to Millions of Vehicles
May 26, 2022  |  Transportation

Making the most of their ability to deliver over-the-air (OTA) updates to a growing number of cars, automakers continue to add new features to the...

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Smart Car Firm ECARX Plans $3.8B SPAC
Smart Car Firm ECARX Plans $3.8B SPAC
May 26, 2022  |  SPAC

Smart car tech startup ECARX said it is going public through a special purpose acquisition company merger that values the firm at $3.8 billion. According...

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Used Car Marketplace Sylndr Raises $12.6M
Used Car Marketplace Sylndr Raises $12.6M
May 23, 2022  |  Investments

Egyptian online used car marketplace Sylndr is looking to expand after raising $12.6 million in a pre-seed funding round. As Tech Funding News reported Monday...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon, Walmart Vie for Metropolis Partnership
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon, Walmart Vie for Metropolis Partnership
May 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. looks for a strategic partner, and Amazon and Walmart are both reportedly in the running. Also, Square...

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When the Driver Doesn’t Own the Vehicle, Who Pays Tolls, Tickets?
When the Driver Doesn’t Own the Vehicle, Who Pays Tolls, Tickets?
May 20, 2022  |  Transportation

A driver of a rental car gets a traffic violation via a closed-caption camera. A salesperson who uses a company car for both work and...

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Uber Unveils Autonomous Deliveries, Charter Bus Reservations, Other New Features
Uber Unveils Autonomous Deliveries, Charter Bus Reservations, Other New Features
May 16, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Uber on Monday (May 16) announced several new innovations it will roll out to enhance its ride-hailing core business, including autonomous deliveries and charter bus...

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Auto Retailer: Offering Payment Options, Including Crypto, Simplifies Car Buying
Auto Retailer: Offering Payment Options, Including Crypto, Simplifies Car Buying
May 16, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

When customers are buying a luxury vehicle, they’re probably expecting white-glove treatment throughout the shopping and buying journey — and that includes being able to...

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