Bruton Smith was a "visionary" in retail and racing
Bruton Smith, a pioneer-turned-titan in both auto retailing and motorsports, leveraged small roles selling cars and promoting dirt-track races to create two business giants: Sonic Automotive and Speedway Motorsports......»»
The EV transition will require dealer support, experts say
The transition to electric vehicles, Tesla's alternative sales model, the expansion of charging infrastructure and more are pushing the automotive retail industry to evolve......»»
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video (February 2024)
The best movies on Amazon Prime Video include The Underdoggs, Yesterday, The Other Zoey, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fast X, The Passenger, Role Play, and more......»»
Apple is putting a giant Vision Pro on top of the cube for launch [Gallery]
Update February 1, 2024: Above is the final product, via Tim Cook on Twitter Ahead of Vision Pro’s launch on Friday, Apple has started preparing its retail stores for the festivities. In particular, Apple appears to be working a dramatic ove.....»»
Shelley Zalis: More women in auto retail is ‘good for business"
Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, said having more women working in auto retail is not only the right thing to do, but it's also good for business......»»
For dealerships, a ‘flexible" job can be many things, panelists say
A panel discussion at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA in Las Vegas on Thursday covered how to make jobs flexible for employees in ways that boost retention rates......»»
Apple Fifth Avenue store getting fitted for Apple Vision Pro replica
Passerby in New York may notice construction around the Apple Fifth Avenue cube as a giant replica of Apple Vision Pro is being built.Apple Vision Pro in Apple Fifth AvenueApple Vision Pro launches on February 2, and Apple is readying its retail stor.....»»
Andretti’s GM-backed entry wanted to enter F1 in 2025, but F1 says no
The sport's governing body said yes, but the commercial rights holder says no. Enlarge / Michael Andretti wants to take his racing empire to Formula 1, but he's facing resistance. (credit: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images) Th.....»»
Toyota racing exec talks NASCAR electric concept, potential pivot to hydrogen
Media are reporting that NASCAR, known for the rumble of its stock cars, is on the cusp of unveiling an electric race car concept......»»
Amazon delivery stations aided by UVeye"s Automated Vehicle Inspection system
The online retail giant has started incorporating technology commonly found in dealerships at some of its delivery stations......»»
Buy-sell consolidation and auto retail giants are everywhere you look, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona
When Lithia Motors bought Pfaff Automotive Partners in 2021, it opened the door to getting involved in racing......»»
DEAL: Grab the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X for Up to 18% Off!
This deal from Amazon brings down the processor's usual retail price by as much as $80 less. The post DEAL: Grab the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X for Up to 18% Off! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re looking to upgrade your desktop hardware.....»»
Vroom"s exit from used-vehicle retail follows struggles with too-fast growth, less forgiving market
Efforts by Vroom to raise additional capital to fund its operations were unsuccessful, leading the company to begin winding down its online used-vehicle sales platform on Jan. 22......»»
iPhone dominant in contracting Chinese smartphone market
IDC reports that Apple's iPhone is the best-selling smartphone in China, achieving a record high market share of 17.3% in 2023, although the market has contracted.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, BeijingPrevious reports fro.....»»
Pixel 8a Retail Box Shows Up to Tease Us
My brain is still mostly focused on the Pixel 9 Pro renders from yesterday and it doesn’t really want to switch off of that. If those renders are the real deal, Google is about to accept bundles of cash from me in the near future. But hey, we m.....»»
Apple Vision Pro AR preview and in-store pickup options
Can’t wait to get your hands on Apple Vision Pro? You can get closer than ever while you count the days ’till launch with Apple’s AR hardware preview. Apple is also saying more about launch day inventory at Apple retail stores in the US. mo.....»»
Pixel 8a Retail Packaging Leaks Online
The images showcase the front and sides of the Pixel 8a retail box, which supposedly come from a source based in Vietnam. The post Pixel 8a Retail Packaging Leaks Online appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been a while since we’v.....»»
Here are Apple’s secret plans for adding AI to your iPhone
The likes of Google Assistant are quickly racing ahead by adopting generative AI smarts, so are iPhone rivals. 2024 could finally see Siri getting the AI boost......»»
Study looks at delivery drivers becoming salespeople to increase revenue
Online shopping and home delivery have displaced the traditional trip to the shops for many people. This has been an ongoing process in retail that has seen the closure of high-street shops and many of the big department store chains as customers tur.....»»
Commercial Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education and Ethics
Commercial architects design buildings and spaces for commercial purposes, such as offices, retail outlets, restaurants, hotels, and factories. They create architectural plans, budgets, schedules, and specifications for their clients and oversee the.....»»
Waiting for Apple Vision Pro? Try the AR preview while you wait
Can’t wait to get your hands on Apple Vision Pro? You can get closer than ever while you count the days ’till launch with Apple’s AR hardware preview. Apple is also saying more about launch day inventory at Apple retail stores in the US. mo.....»»