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Today in Data: Wells Fargo Updates
Today In Data // July 31, 2017

To say that it’s been a rough few years for Wells Fargo would be an understatement. Within just the last few months, we’ve reported on myriad scandals involving the banking giant. From news of it being ordered to pay out $142 million to its customers...

Honda Clarity EV Features Apple CarPlay In-Dash Platform
Retail // June 13, 2017

Honda’s new, all-electric connected car Clarity EV, set for an August 1 release, will feature Apple’s CarPlay in-dash platform, including a Display Audio touchscreen that supports both CarPlay and Android Auto. Apple calls CarPlay “the ultimate copilot,” touting it as a “smarter, safer way to use...

Uber Might Acquire Engineering Team From Car Valet Startup Luxe
Startups // June 12, 2017

Uber is in acquisition talks to fold in much of the engineering team from on-demand car valet startup Luxe. According to Fortune Magazine, Uber interviewed employees of Luxe’s 60-person staff last week to determine who would join the company as part of the “acquihire.” Last year, Uber acquired...

Carvana, Auto eCommerce Startup, Drives Change In Car Market
Retail // May 25, 2017

Carvana, a leading eCommerce platform for buying used cars, has lapped the competition by allowing users to buy, sell, or trade in a car at Carvana.com in 10 minutes or less and have their new vehicle delivered to their driveway as early as the following...

Quick Reads
UK Regulators Crack Down On Car Hacking

August 07, 2017
The U.K. government released new regulation guidelines on Sunday (August 6) that call on makers of internet-connected cars and trucks to place more stringent cybersecurity protections in the vehicles to prevent against hackers. According to a news report in Reuters, the U.K. government is worried that smart vehicles could become targets for hackers as a way […]

Uber Might Acquire Engineering Team From Car Valet Startup Luxe

June 12, 2017
Uber is in acquisition talks to fold in much of the engineering team from on-demand car valet startup Luxe. According to Fortune Magazine, Uber interviewed employees of Luxe’s 60-person staff last week to...

Carvana, Auto eCommerce Startup, Drives Change In Car Market

May 25, 2017
Carvana, a leading eCommerce platform for buying used cars, has lapped the competition by allowing users to buy, sell, or trade in a car at Carvana.com in 10 minutes or...

Declining Auto Sales Show Seven-Year Growth Might Be Over

May 04, 2017
U.S. auto sales fell for the fourth straight month, declining 4.7 percent in April — the biggest slowdown of the year, and a strong indication that 2017 will put an end to seven...