Automotive supplier Yanfeng hit by cyberattack; GM monitoring "closely"
GM confirmed the disruption at its supplier. "We're closely monitoring the situation working closely with the supplier to help limit any impact to our operations," he told Crain's Detroit Business, an affiliate of Automotive News......»»
Penske Automotive Q2 net income falls 20% on higher interest costs
Penske Automotive Group net income dropped in the second quarter, though the auto retailer posted record second-quarter revenue of $7.7 billion......»»
Sports car seating supplier Recaro files for bankruptcy in Germany
Recaro, the legendary sport seat supplier, is insolvent. The company has a long tradition, but now fears for its future......»»
Asbury: Tekion DMS pilot in Ga. might get pushed to October over CDK dispute
Asbury Automotive Inc.'s dispute with CDK Global over data access might delay the national dealership group's plans to test Tekion at four Georgia dealerships by a month, Asbury told a Georgia court last month......»»
Legendary sports car seating supplier Recaro files for bankruptcy in Germany
Recaro, the legendary sport seat supplier, is insolvent. The company has a long tradition, but now fears for its future......»»
Data analytics leaves many dealers wary, confused, study finds
A new Cox Automotive study found that data analytics tools aren't yet meeting their potential......»»
Asbury, CDK locked in legal fight over data control ahead of Tekion pilot
Asbury Automotive has sued CDK Global and sought an injunction compelling the release of four dealerships' data so Asbury could pilot Tekion's DMS software at the locations, accusing CDK of "holding its data hostage." .....»»
Researchers develop high-sensitivity technique to detect mercury in soil
Environmental pollution by heavy metals is a major social problem. Among these metals, mercury (Hg) is strictly controlled due to its high toxicity. Focusing on soil, which is closely related to our daily lives, the environmental standard for mercury.....»»
Cox: Wholesale vehicle valuations tool adds automakers" factory-installed options
Cox Automotive said it has enhanced the Manheim Market Report, its wholesale vehicle valuations tool......»»
Gentex Q2 net income falls 21% on lower vehicle production
The mirror supplier said net income and revenue declined after a drop in light-vehicle production......»»
Automotive tech company CDK must face antitrust class action, judge says
Software vendors can band together as a class to sue automotive technology giant CDK Global for allegedly restricting access to data and causing them to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges, a federal judge in Chicago has ruled. .....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Toyota engine recall; Stellantis CEO calls out U.S. plants
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Threat of slimmer used-car profits, supply allows for little slack in 2024, dealers say
Franchised dealership and auto retail group leaders spoke with Automotive News in June and July about used-car market certainties and uncertainties in 2024......»»
Apple Intelligence will adhere to new and vague federal artificial intelligence safeguards
Apple, amongst other big tech companies, has agreed to a voluntary and toothless initiative that asks for fairness in developing artificial intelligence models, and monitoring of potential security or privacy issues as the development continues.Futur.....»»
4 takeaways from Tesla"s Q2 earnings as profit plunges
Automotive gross margin, a key indicator of profitability, fell to just under 15 percent in the second quarter, its lowest level in five years. Tesla's operating margin fell to 6.3 percent from 9.6 percent a year earlier......»»
Are chemicals still spreading near Placer County missile site in Northern California? New probe data show the latest
The most recent data collected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Titan-1 missile silo site in Placer County found that despite longstanding concerns, new soil vapor monitoring probes closest to homes in the Sun City Lincoln Hills development.....»»
Systematic monitoring: Gray wolf autopsy findings since the species" comeback to Germany
At the turn of the millennium, gray wolves returned to Germany after 150 years and subsequently established territories in many parts of the country. But coexistence harbors challenges—for both humans and animals. Since 2006, almost all gray wolves.....»»
GM Wentzville production idled by UAW strike at Lear seating plant
Production of midsize pickups and full-size vans at GM's Wentzville, Mo., assembly plant has been impacted by a strike at a nearby supplier factory......»»
New automated system provides a way to detect elusive volcanic vibrations
A new automated system of monitoring and classifying persistent vibrations at active volcanoes can eliminate the hours of manual effort needed to document them......»»
Afeela EV makes center field appearance at Dodger Stadium
An electric prototype under the Afeela brand, a new automotive nameplate by Sony Honda Mobility, made its sporting debut at Dodger Stadium as part of a marketing partnership with the Los Angeles baseball club......»»
What Trump vs. Harris means for the auto industry
Vice President Kamala Harris will likely inherit President Joe Biden's sweeping automotive and labor agenda if she clinches the Democratic nomination for president in August......»»