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Summary List PlacementA global shortage of computer chips has caused shutdowns at several automotive manufacturing plants — and car dealerships are already reflecting the shortage. Car shoppers can expect to see an impact in the availability of certain car models due to the chip shortage, as well as a price increase, according to Cars.com executive editor Joe Wiesenfelder. Dealerships may also be less likely...

Summary List PlacementAurora Innovation has announced three major deals in the past three months that have given the autonomous-vehicle company access to ride-hailing and vehicle-manufacturing expertise. In December, Aurora partnered with Uber and acquired its automated-driving division. Since then, the Amazon-backed startup has announced it's teaming up with truck maker Paccar and Toyota to develop self-driving trucks and ride-hailing vehicles, respectively. "A global manufacturing...

Summary List PlacementA board of executives from leading US computer chip companies pushed for President Joe Biden to take action against dwindling semiconductor supplies on Thursday. The shortage of semiconductor chips,  driven by disruptions in the supply chain due to COVID-19, could cause car companies to lose as much as $61 billion in revenue this year, Bloomberg reported in January, citing estimates from the...

Summary List Placement WhereIsMyTransport, the London-based urban mobility startup, has just announced plans to map 30 of the world's largest cities by 2023.  The startup collects local transport data in developing nations where public transport varies from unreliable to non-existent. Many people in these areas depend on private taxi services or friends and relatives to get around — WhereIsMyTransport works with both local authorities...

StrongArm Technologies, a startup that helps large corporations keep their industrial workers safe by analyzing data from smart devices, is turning its attention to the coronavirus.  The startup is working on using its experience and technology to establish standards for industrial workers around social distancing and contract tracing.  The efforts are an example of companies using data from smart devices, also known as IoT,...

Automotive research firm iSeeCars.com has compiled a list of the most popular new cars by state. The Ford F-150 is by far the most popular new car in America, taking the top spot in 22 states Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Automotive research firm iSeeCars.com has compiled a list of the most popular new cars by state. Pickup trucks dominate the list:...

The long-awaited, fifth-generation Toyota GR Supra went on sale in 2019 for the 2020 model year. The Supra comes from an iconic line of cars that dates back to the late 1970s. The new model was controversial because it shares many components — including its engine and transmission — with BMW and is made in Austria. I tested a $56,220 Supra that was nicely...

This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here. Current subscribers can log in and read the report here. New technology is disrupting legacy automakers' business models and dampening consumer demand for purchasing vehicles. Tech-mediated models of transportation — like ride-hailing, for instance — are presenting would-be car owners with alternatives to...

The Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord are two of the best-selling and most respected cars in the world. Both the Toyota and the Honda are known for being exquisitely engineered and expertly put together with top-notch reliability. The base 2018 Honda Accord starts at $23,570, and our mid-tier Sport model starts at $25,780. The top-spec Touring starts at $33,800. With fees and the...