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Lyft Pays $197 Million to Pick Up German Taxi App FreeNow
Lyft Pays $197 Million to Pick Up German Taxi App FreeNow
April 16, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Lyft is expanding into Europe with its $197 million purchase of taxi app FreeNow. The deal, announced Wednesday (April 16), will see Lyft acquire the Germany-based company from BMW and Mercedes-Benz Mobility....

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Tariffs Drive Automakers to Adapt Quickly as Consumer Costs Climb
Tariffs Drive Automakers to Adapt Quickly as Consumer Costs Climb
April 04, 2025  |  Economy

Likely no business vertical will emerge unscathed from the latest round of tariffs imposed by the President Donald Trump administration, but the automotive industry stands...

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Amazon Goes for a Drive; Walmart Leans Into Health and Wellness
Amazon Goes for a Drive; Walmart Leans Into Health and Wellness
January 09, 2025  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart are each carving out new territories in response to consumer demands, but their approaches are quite different. Amazon is focusing on the...

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Could AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Be Coming to Retail Stores?
Could AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Be Coming to Retail Stores?
August 12, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robots in factories and stores is sparking debate among experts on the future of work and commerce. While...

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Cyberattack on Software Provider Stalls Out US Car Dealership Sector
Cyberattack on Software Provider Stalls Out US Car Dealership Sector
June 21, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Software, and digital transformation more broadly, have transformed the business landscape. Nearly every modern business relies on software to run their operations, and digital technology...

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Gaming and Entertainment Options Forge New Roads for Connected Cars
Gaming and Entertainment Options Forge New Roads for Connected Cars
February 21, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In today’s dynamic digital landscape, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers are constantly exploring fresh ways to leverage advanced technologies to enhance the in-car experience...

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Lipstick Goes AI at CES
Lipstick Goes AI at CES
January 10, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

CES 2024 is shaping up to be a watershed event for artificial intelligence (AI) and the connected economy. After the pre-show hype focused on robotics...

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Yahoo Launches BMW In-Car Entertainment Project With Xperi
Yahoo Launches BMW In-Car Entertainment Project With Xperi
October 30, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Yahoo is teaming with Xperi to bring in-car video content to BWM drivers. The partnership between the tech company and the automotive entertainment platform, announced Monday (Oct. 30), will bring video...

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BMW Tapping D2C as Auto Companies Turn to Omnichannel
BMW Tapping D2C as Auto Companies Turn to Omnichannel
October 19, 2023  |  eCommerce

BMW Group is dipping its toe in the water with direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales, beginning with its Mini brand, as the auto industry increasingly integrates eCommerce....

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