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Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized how consumers can secure pre-qualification for an auto loan online.  Vehicle listings company CarGurus is expanding the financing component of its vehicle shopping platform through an integration with RouteOne, CarGurus said last week during a call with analysts. The feature, which …

Henrik Fisker, CEO of EV company Fisker, tweeted out that the upcoming 2022 Fisker Ocean electric SUV will get Volkswagen’s MEB platform. The tweet coincides with an SEC slide deck that mentions the platform as a key element to bringing the Ocean to market. Neither Fisker the company nor Volkswagen …

Mazda’s next-gen BT-50 pickup, based on the Isuzu D-Max, was unveiled late this week in Australia. The Kodo design language, new powertrain, and Isuzu underpinnings add up to a winner. Sadly, it’s a winner that’s not scheduled to reach the U.S. market. After nine years, Mazda has finally given its …

2020 Chevy Blazer vs. 2020 Chevrolet Equinox: Compare Crossover SUVs  Some decisive new-car shoppers make it look easy to pick a new crossover SUV. This size, that brand—done. What happens if you’re wishy-washy like us—when the usual factors aren’t so clear-cut? Allow us to introduce you to the quandary that …

Cover Genius, an insurance software platform, is rolling out an integration with dealership software provider AutoMatrix to incorporate auto insurance offers into the finance and insurance process. It would allow dealers to introduce customers to a variety of insurance carriers inside their stores while skirting laws in certain states that …

Finance-and-insurance software provider MaximTrak’s new platform, MaximTrak GO, will allow customers to purchase F&I products from cellphones or tablets. The feature is the latest example of F&I software companies crafting consumer-facing content for a digital experience. “MaximTrak is dedicated to delivering innovative tools to dealers to improve processes and boost …