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Rethinking automotive compute in the software-defined era
The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Vehicles are no longer static machines defined at production. They are becoming dynamic, software-defined platforms that evolve over time through updates, new features, and…
Slate Auto teams up with Crayola to color its EV truck
Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has built its business around the idea of simplicity and customization. Start with a $24,950 unpainted gray electric truck with 205 miles of range — and none of the technological flair…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0752 GMT – Chinese automakers are likely to report relatively weak 2Q results due to soft…
Volkswagen leads Europe's automotive retrenchment
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. European carmakers have too much capacity Diego Faßnacht reports that Volkswagen's retrenchment reflects a broader structural crisis…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0752 GMT – Jet2's shares remain undervalued relative to European airline peers, despite the…
Auto Nissan Tekton First Look: Bold SUV Debut
While the starting price is the same as the Duster at Rs 10.4 lakh, the top-end is slightly cheaper at Rs 18.5 lakh for the 1.3l automatic. Nissan has re-entered India's competitive compact SUV segment with the Tekton, targeting buyers in the Rs…
Group 1 Automotive Stock: How Maintenance Services Redfine The Company's Future (NYSE:GPI)
Group 1 Automotive is shifting toward Parts & Service, driving 46% of gross profit from just 13% of revenue with 56.8% margins. Owning 72% of dealership real estate ($2.7B) shields GPI from rent inflation and provides flexibility for acquisitions…
Chery's Rosslyn Takeover Signals a New Phase in South Africa's Automotive Realignment
Chery Automobile's formal takeover of Nissan's Rosslyn plant on 3 July 2026 is more than a change of factory ownership. Chery Automobile's formal takeover of Nissan's Rosslyn plant on 3 July 2026 is more than a change of factory ownership. It marks…
O'Reilly Automotive Offers $10 Billion To Buy Napa, And There May Be A New Monopoly In Town
Specialty auto parts retailer O'Reilly Automotive has floated a $10 billion bid to purchase the Napa Auto Parts brand, among others, from Atlanta-based Genuine Parts Co. While consolidation seems to be the name of the game in retail these days, a…
European New Car Sales Strong, But China Reaping The Benefits
Chery's Jaecoo 7 SUV has had a spectacularly succesful introduction to Europe. Photographer: Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg © 2026 Bloomberg Finance LP European sales of sedans and SUVs were surprisingly strong in the first half of 2026. So why have…
I finally found a way to watch videos on Android Auto; it changed my waiting game
Android Auto is excellent at the basics. Things like navigation, playing music, and access to phone calls on the go all work great. But if you push the functionality towards video-focused entertainment, it falls apart. That's mostly by design…
Motorcyclists Can Now Access Dedicated Navigation on Android Auto and CarPlay!
For a long time, motorcyclists had to make do with navigation systems designed primarily for cars, like Android Auto or CarPlay. These interfaces, while functional, didn't cater specifically to the needs of two-wheelers. This disparity was…
Automobile dealers' summit to tackle auto lending, EV finance, dealer funding
As India's automobile retail market looks set to cross the three-crore annual vehicle sales milestone in the current fiscal year, the rapidly expanding opportunities — and evolving challenges — across vehicle finance, dealer funding…
£50m fund boost for automotive sector
A major £50 million to boost West Midlands companies in the automotive sector transform has been launched. Mayor Richard Parker said match funded grants are being made available to help businesses capitalise on new opportunities in…
3 Android Auto apps I never knew existed - and now I can't drive without them
I'm a longtime Android Auto user, and one of the things I enjoy most about it is how much control it gives me. Over time, I've tweaked the interface, experimented with different apps, and shaped the experience to fit exactly how I use my car. It…
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