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Report: Auto Finance Departments Worried About Losing Billions On Used EVs
Automakers are apparently worried about losing billions of dollars thanks to the steep deprecation curve on all-electric vehicles. The industry expected them to be worth significantly more and are reportedly growing extremely concerned as demand…
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. 0808 GMT – Any attempts by the Houthi rebels to disrupt flows through the Red Sea and Bab…
Google Maps simplifies battery predictions and trip planning for 350+ Android Auto EV models.
We're bringing Maps' AI-powered EV charging features to over 350 car models with Android Auto. Now, Maps will recommend when and where to charge based on your EV model and battery level, reducing range anxiety and the need to juggle multiple apps.
Zanchin Automotive Group Establishes Scholarship Honouring Retiring Employee Carmen Scaglione
The 'Car-Man' Charisma Automotive Award celebrates 38 years of dedicated service, charisma, and excellence in the automotive industry VAUGHAN, ON, March 30, 2026 /CNW/ - Zanchin Automotive Group, one of Canada's leading automotive dealership…
YouTube quietly adds Android Auto support, but it's not what you think
Andy Walker / Android Authority YouTube now shows basic playback controls in Android Auto. You can play/pause or skip videos, but you can't watch them. The feature requires YouTube Premium (including Premium Lite) for background audio. Google seems…
Android Auto might soon get smarter about disabling autoplaying music (APK teardown)
Andy Walker / Android Authority An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Android Auto could get a new autoplay notification. This notification lets you permanently turn off autoplaying music when Android Auto connects to your phone. The…
EVs are worry free with Android Auto's AI battery predictions for Maps
Google Maps announced a new EV-focused feature rollout for Android Auto users that adds battery predictions for planning trips. Maps will ask the driver to enter their 'starting percentage,' before delivering charging stations along the route and…
BYD's Runaway Growth Hits First Roadblocks in Setback for EV Maker
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome back to Bloomberg's Auto Monitor, a weekly roundup of stories on the automotive industry from reporters around the world. Sign up now if you're not already on the list. BYD's meteoric rise looks to be…
Android Auto is working on a useful update for its autoplay behavior
Android Auto comes with a couple of media-friendly features built in, such as the ability to autoplay music when you return to your automobile. While this behavior can be disabled in Settings, it appears that few users are aware of this toggle.
YouTube is finally on Android Auto, but there are some big limitations
It's no secret that Android Auto makes driving a lot more convenient by mirroring your phone to your car's infotainment display, allowing you to use tons of apps safely while driving. Of course, because driving demands your full attention, Android…
Bitcoin payments go mainstream as Square auto-enables BTC for small businesses
Jack Dorsey's Square on Monday announced it began automatically enabling bitcoin payments for millions of eligible U.S. small businesses, marking one of the most aggressive pushes yet to integrate crypto into mainstream commerce. The Block (XYZ)…
YouTube is coming to Android Auto but there's something you should know
Android Auto can now run YouTube. | Image by Google The YouTube app is getting support for Android Auto at last. However, due to the fact that it could very easily result in distracted driving, the actual functionality itself is much more limited…
Google Maps extends very useful feature to more vehicles using Android Auto
Google announced today some news that some of those with an Electric Vehicle (EV) will be happy to hear. Google Maps is adding over 350 car models to the list of EVs that support the navigation and mapping app's AI-powered charging features on…
These Automotive CEOs Would Make The Best Road Trip Companions, According To Our Readers
Road trips are great, but one unfortunate downside of choosing to spend long hours in a cramped box is that there's no guarantee your real-life buddies make good road trip buddies. Until you finish loading the car and hit the road for the first…
Your Android Auto can now plan EV trips with AI-powered charging stops
For years, EV drivers using Android Auto have been struggling with a major problem — pulling up charging stop suggestions on their phones and awkwardly cross-referencing them on their car's screen mid-highway. Navigation was never a problem;…
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