Driving news and trends

Waymo Uses 3D Mapping To Gauge LA Self-Driving Logistics
Mobile // October 08, 2019

Waymo announced that it will use its 3D mapping technology to figure out if its self-driving cars can navigate the heavy traffic congestion in Los Angeles. While there are no immediate plans to launch in the city, the company is sending a small fleet of...

Shopping While Driving Gains Traction
Mobile Commerce // April 25, 2019

Voice-activated commerce has been the key to connecting commuters. These in-car shoppers spent $230 billion last year and with new retail initiatives and mobile features, this figure is set to increase in 2019.

Motus Allows Mileage Reimbursements Via The Cloud
Mobile // March 29, 2019

Motus has grown into a $100 million business in a little more than five years by making mileage reimbursement easier for companies and their employees. Craig Powell, CEO and president of Boston-based Motus, said the cloud-based platform is used by employees in a variety of...

Motus On Mapping Mileage Reimbursement
Regulation // December 18, 2018

Tax season looms. Firms would do well to examine the latest standard mileage rates published by the IRS — and more. Motus’ Chief Legal Officer steers PYMNTS to the questions that must be asked and answered along a journey toward compliance (and corporate strategies) tied to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Motus On Mapping Mileage Reimbursement

December 18, 2018
Tax season looms. Firms would do well to examine the latest standard mileage rates published by the IRS — and more. Motus’ Chief Legal Officer steers PYMNTS to the questions that must be asked and answered along a journey toward compliance (and corporate strategies) tied to reimbursement policies, aided by tech-driven analytics.

Quick Reads
Road Tech That Can Alert Drivers To Hazards, Congestion In Testing

July 19, 2020
Utah officials estimate that new vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, technology could reduce the severity of traffic crashes by 80 percent, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. Motor vehicle crashes claimed the lives of around 36,120 people in 2019, WSJ reported, and the V2X technology has been touted as a possibility for reducing that number. According to […]

Waymo Uses 3D Mapping To Gauge LA Self-Driving Logistics

October 08, 2019
Waymo announced that it will use its 3D mapping technology to figure out if its self-driving cars can navigate the heavy traffic congestion in Los Angeles. While there are no...

Motus Allows Mileage Reimbursements Via The Cloud

March 29, 2019
Motus has grown into a $100 million business in a little more than five years by making mileage reimbursement easier for companies and their employees. Craig Powell, CEO and president...

Apple Watch Working To Automatically Limit Text Alerts When Driving

March 24, 2017
Apple Watch might soon be able to detect when you’re driving and suspend or limit notifications to make sure you’re not distracted while on the road. According to 9to5Mac, a...