Technology

Auto service/repair technology and data provider Repairify and Autel U.S., a provider of automotive diagnostic, calibration and scan tools and software, announced integrations aimed at improving workflows and processes for collision and glass repair shops, as well as plans for product and service launches for 2024. Repairify’s remote services and authentic OEM tool scans have […] [Read More]

Repair OnDemand, a provider of repair and reconditioning services technology, has added Bill Robinson as managing director of the repair exchange, a newly created role the company calls “pivotal.” Repair OnDemand president Randy Kobat said the move “marks a transformative moment” for the company. “His track record of spearheading innovation and driving growth aligns perfectly […] [Read More]

Smartcar, a developer platform for mobility businesses, has joined with Uber Technologies in a partnership to make it easier for electric vehicle drivers on the app to take on trips without range anxiety. As a result of the collaboration, Uber will use Smartcar’s API to integrate EV battery level data into its driver app, enabling […] [Read More]

There’s a new online automotive marketplace on the scene. Startup turbu.com said its platform aims to “reshape the landscape of peer-to-peer car buying and selling” with its “free” and “no upfront fee” approach that the company said will provide a “win-win situation” for buyers and sellers. In a news release, turbu touted features such as […] [Read More]

Freezing temperatures can lower the range of battery electric vehicles by 16-46% depending on the make, model and year, according to the annual winter range report from EV analytics firm Recurrent. The report analyzes 17 popular EV brands in various driving conditions to compare their actual range at freezing temperatures, using range data from more […] [Read More]

Automotive communication intelligence provider CallRevu has named Keri Cohen as its new chief marketing officer, a move the company said “coincides with a pivotal moment in CallRevu’s trajectory of rapid expansion and innovation.” CEO Ben Chodor called the hire “a significant milestone” in his plan to build a “world-class” leadership team. “Her dynamic leadership, coupled […] [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, which is a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy, inaugurated its first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub at the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz USA in Sandy Springs, Ga. The hub is the first of a network of premium electric vehicle charging stations planned across North America by Mercedes-Benz HPC NA. In a news […] [Read More]