3 Florida dealerships investigated over lease-end fees
The Florida attorney general says other agencies, including federal, also may investigate after her office received 40 complaints about lease-end fees......»»
Globular cluster NGC 6558 explored with Gemini Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope
Using the Gemini Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), an international team of astronomers has investigated a Galactic globular cluster known as NGC 6558. Results of the new study, published July 22 on the pre-print server arXiv, deliver.....»»
SpaceX roars back to orbit barely two weeks after in-flight anomaly
"It was incredible to see how quickly the team was able to identify the cause of the mishap." Enlarge / The Starlink 10-9 mission lifts off early Saturday morning from Florida. (credit: SpaceX webcast) Early on Saturday.....»»
Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines......»»
Hyundai dealership customer sues CDK over cyberattacks
A Hyundai dealership lease customer on July 22 joined other consumers who have sued CDK Global, alleging their data was put at risk by the June 19 cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system provider. Ronaldo Proto of Connecticut filed.....»»
Curbee launches software platform to streamline dealership mobile service
Curbee has launched a software-service platform designed to help dealerships streamline and enhance their mobile services for technicians and customers, thereby improving customer loyalty, profitability, and the overall service experience......»»
FTC CARS Rule could put auto lenders at risk
The Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule poised to take effect upon car dealerships might have created risk for auto lenders, too, under the federal Holder Rule, experts say......»»
Dealers should adopt some practices now ahead of CARS Rule decision, experts say
The Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule is on hold pending a legal challenge in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals by the National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealers Association, but dealerships might still wish to take s.....»»
Female whale shark with satellite transmitter for record-breaking four years shows consistent migrations
A team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island and Nova Southeastern University in Florida have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark—named "Rio Lady"—with a satellite transmitter for more than four years—a record for whale sh.....»»
Another prison term in multimillion dollar ‘Ponzi-like" car export scheme
A top conspirator in a fraud and money-laundering scheme was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $3.5 million in restitution for his role in defrauding franchised dealerships and vehicle brokers......»»
Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, study reveals
As restaurants increasingly embrace technology for placing food orders, a new University of South Florida study reveals that digital ordering platforms significantly influence consumer behavior, often leading to more indulgent food choices and increa.....»»
NASA"s massive moon booster arrives at Kennedy Space Center
It's still covered up in what looks like the world's largest PEZ dispenser, but the core stage booster for NASA's Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis II moon mission arrived by barge to Florida on Tuesday......»»
Researchers: COVID-19 devastated teacher morale—and it hasn"t recovered
Kansas faces the worst teacher shortfall in its history. The 4,000 teaching vacancies Florida faces as the new school year approaches "is more than the population of teachers in 19 of Florida's smallest counties combined," the state's teachers union.....»»
Should you buy or lease an EV? We asked the experts
With cars quickly improving, it's becoming harder to decide whether you should buy or lease a car. We asked the experts to find out more......»»
Tesla to report Q2 earnings amid falling sales, hopes for a robotaxi future
To counteract falling sales in major markets including the U.S., Tesla has offered a series of price cuts and incentives, including subsidized financing and lease deals that could dig into second-quarter profits, analysts said......»»
The Falcon 9 rocket may return to flight as soon as Tuesday night
SpaceX is waiting for a determination from the FAA. Enlarge / File photo of a Falcon 9 launch on May 6 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (credit: SpaceX) It was only about 10 days ago that the Falcon 9 ro.....»»
Apple financial partner Green Dot slapped with millions in fines over hidden fees
Green Dot Bank, an Apple financial partner for Apple Cash and other services, has been fined $44 million by the Federal Reserve over its tax-preparation service. The penalty is unrelated to its role in any Apple services.Green Dot Bank is Apple's par.....»»
Carmakers need to stop locking hardware features behind paywalls
Carmakers are increasingly turning to additional fees and subscriptions to bring in more cash -- but they shouldn't force drivers to unlock a car's hardware......»»
Rare butterfly is behind "mass destruction" of rare Miami plants: Can both be protected?
A small butterfly once thought extinct has staged such a comeback in South Florida that it is now considered a bit of a garden pest—and a persistent problem for a renowned research facility where its caterpillars feast on a curated collection of tr.....»»
NASA’s mega moon rocket has just begun a 900-mile journey
NASA's powerful SLS rocket is set for an epic lunar flight next year. But first it has to get to the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»
Advanced deep learning and UAV imagery boost precision agriculture for future food security
A research team has investigated the efficacy of AlexNet, an advanced Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) variant, for automatic crop classification using high-resolution aerial imagery from UAVs. Their findings demonstrated that AlexNet consistently.....»»