In a move to redefine its future, used car digital marketplace Vroom on Tuesday (Sept. 23) said it completed the wind-down of its eCommerce and used vehicle dealership operations and released a long-term strategic plan leveraging its assets like United Auto Credit Corporation (UACC), a...
While the federal government last month allocated an additional $521 million for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, challenges persist in scaling EV production to meet market expectations. In July Ford shifted its strategy for the Oakville Assembly plant in Canada, pivoting from its original plan...
Fifteen years ago, Uber disrupted and transformed ride hailing. Uber, one of the platform economy’s original giants, announced Thursday (Aug. 29) that is making a strategic investment in autonomous driving software provider Wayve, agreeing to put self-driving vehicles powered by Wayve’s software on the Uber platform...
The automotive industry is facing an obstacle in switching to electric vehicles: traditional cars. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (July 28), pressures on car company profits only add to the challenge of embracing electric vehicles (EVs), with several major automakers recently releasing...
Curbee has launched its software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile service technology platform for car dealers nationwide. This move follows a successful limited launch of the platform in January, the company said in a Friday (July 26) press release. The company also said Friday that it has closed on additional...
General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra is focused on “winning new customers” as electric vehicle (EV) sales soared during the second quarter. In the second quarter GM reported a 40% year-over-year growth in U.S. EV deliveries, outpacing the industry’s 11% increase. The Cadillac Lyriq emerged...
Delta Air Lines’ handling of a recent mass IT outage is the target of a federal investigation. The investigation is to “ensure the airline is following the law and taking care of its passengers during continued widespread disruptions,” Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg...
Ford has announced its revised strategy for its Oakville Assembly plant in Canada, originally slated for electric vehicle (EV) production. Instead, the facility will focus on manufacturing larger gasoline-powered versions of its popular F-Series pickup trucks. Ford’s decision follows second-quarter EV sales in the U.S....
Fleetio has added two new integrations to its fleet maintenance management software. These integrations with FuelCloud and Fill-Rite will help businesses with on-site bulk tank fueling streamline fuel management, gain insights and optimize fleet fueling operations, the company said in a Tuesday (July 16) press...
