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AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattacks

Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsJul 18th, 2024

Ford Q2 earnings: Net income falls 4.5%, but revenue rises on strong commercial vehicle sales

Ford attributed a 6.5 percent revenue increase to strong results from its Ford Pro commercial vehicle unit, which earned $2.6 billion and achieved a 15.1 percent margin......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

5 risks to watch as Nissan readies key earnings update

Nissan embarks on a new midterm business plan focused on growth. Here are the top risks to watch as CEO Makoto Uchida unveils the first quarterly earnings of the new era......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Top five risks to watch as Nissan readies key earnings update

Nissan embarks on a new midterm business plan focused on growth. Here are the top risks to watch as CEO Makoto Uchida unveils the first quarterly earnings of the new era......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

Mitsubishi pivots to North America as new profit engine as earnings dip

TOKYO — Mitsubishi, one of the smallest mass-market brands in the U.S., is getting bullish about North America with plans to enhance the local lineup with vehicle updates annually through 2030. The Japanese carmaker will introduce these new or u.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Nearly 90 percent of outside software rebooted after CDK cyberattacks, CEO Brian MacDonald says

CDK Global, working with outside experts, is continuing to investigate whether the June 19 ransomware event led to the theft of any personal information......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

New Ally CEO Michael Rhodes says he"ll play to bank"s auto strength

Ally Financial's new CEO Michael Rhodes said during the second-quarter earnings call July 17 that he would continue to prioritize Ally strengths such as its auto business rather than "emerging opportunities.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Pennsylvania dealership employees sue CDK, say cyberattacks risked their data

Five more dealership employees have sued CDK Global in the U.S. Northern District of Illinois, alleging the cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system in June threatened their personal information. Michael Paul Carvelli, Michael Robert.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

China claims Volt Typhoon cyberattacks were carried out by US agents

Volt Typhoon is a huge conspiracy, the Chinese are saying, with the goal of stealing money from US citizens......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

iPhone 16 may not see super cycle after all, according to analyst report

Earnings calls from key iPhone suppliers suggest iPhone 16 isn't being ordered in any greater quantity than iPhone 15, bringing the rumored Apple Intelligence spurred super cycle into question.iPhone 16 Analysts have been connecting the dots since WW.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattack

Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattacks

Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Q2 earnings: CDK Global shutdown will hit all 6 public auto retailers, analysts predict

Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

CDK ransom money goes through extensive money laundering schemes before reaching hackers

CDK Global likely paid a hacker group around $25 million in ransom June 21 to address the cyberattacks that led to significant software outages across the car dealer industry, CNN reported......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

Dealerships lost $1.02B in business after CDK cyberattack, updated AEG study says

Anderson Economic Group estimated auto dealerships lost 56,200 new-vehicle sales and more than $1 billion between June 19 and July 15 because of the CDK Global cyberattacks and subsequent software outages.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

AutoNation: CDK cyberattack will reduce Q2 2024 earnings by $1.50 per share

AutoNation said this impact would be split about evenly between lost income and guaranteeing commissioned employees' pay......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

What to know about dealer, consumer, employee CDK lawsuits

As of July 11, consumers, dealerships and current and former auto retail employees have filed 10 federal lawsuits against CDK Global in connection with the company's 2024 cyberattacks and outage. Here's an overview......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 13th, 2024

Dealership insurance claims follow CDK cyberattack recovery

Some dealerships have already notified their insurance carrier about the June 19 CDK Global cyberattacks. Others are in wait-and-see mode......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

CDK CEO pledges to compensate dealers after ransomware event

CDK CEO Brian MacDonald promised to dealers in a letter that they would receive "some financial relief" for interruptions stemming from the June 19 cyberattacks......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

CDK cyberattack and Hurricane Beryl: Texas dealerships weather a double blow

Keating Automotive Group in Texas faced the double disruptions of CDK cyberattacks and Hurricane Beryl. Said owner Bean Keating: "What other choice do you have other than to roll with the punches?".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024