Cars.com Q1 revenue and net income climb; dealer customers dip
The company's acquisitions of Accu-Trade and CreditIQ over the last two years are helping to boost results......»»
Klarna becomes official Apple reseller with payment options and upgrade plans
Klarna, which offers monthly payment plans as a service, is now an official Apple reseller. Customers can purchase iPhone, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac and more directly from Klarna’s app or website with monthly payment options. more….....»»
Car dealers renew their opposition to EV mandates
An EV mandate would make gasoline cars too expensive, say the dealers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) A group of more than 5,000 car dealers have made public their worries about a lack of demand for elect.....»»
Farmer sentiment reaches lowest levels since 2016 as income expectations weaken
In September, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016. Declining income expectations pushed farmer sentiment down as the barometer fell 12 points to 88, and the Index of Future Expectations.....»»
Responding to dealer feedback, Santander expands small business auto financing
The lender plans to offer automotive financing primarily to small franchises and startups......»»
Kia goes commercial with EV fleet gambit in new markets, including Japan
Kia enters the finicky Japan market for the first time in decades with plans to sell its Platform Beyond Vehicle commercial EVs to fleet customers. The Korean carmaker pushes PBVs that stretch its carefully curated, consumer-oriented brand image......»»
Exabeam introduces AI-driven LogRhythm Intelligence
Exabeam announced its first quarterly product release since merging with LogRhythm. The latest innovations provide global customers with increased flexibility to choose the security solutions that best meet their specific needs based on infrastructur.....»»
Tesla investor Ross Gerber says he"s been dumping the stock because no one wants the company"s cars or robots
Tesla investor Ross Gerber says he"s been dumping the stock because no one wants the company"s cars or robots.....»»
Rolls-Royce CEO says hybrid powertrain can"t deliver the brand"s trademark ‘waftability"
The exotic car maker is growing its revenue from bespoke creations, in part by opening its first U.S. design studio in New York......»»
Verizon customers face mass-scale outage across the US
More than 100,000 reports appeared on Downdetector. Enlarge / A Downdetector map showing where Verizon outages are reported. (credit: Downdetector) Wireless customers of Verizon and AT&T have found that they cannot make.....»»
GM, Magna-backed automotive software marketplace SDVerse opens
SDVerse, open to automakers, suppliers and relevant tech companies, is a marketplace designed to connect developers of automotive software with potential customers......»»
Hurricane Helene totals 672 Kia cars at Florida dealership
Ganley estimates the value of the vehicles between $28 million and $30 million......»»
California enacts car data privacy law to curb domestic violence
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors......»»
BYD seeks further easing of Mexico EV tariffs
BYD launched sales in Mexico last year via imports, and the company has since announced plans to build a local plant to push out up to 500,000 cars a year for the domestic market......»»
A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know
The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker......»»
A 20-year struggle for environmental justice—and a public park—in one California city
Just up the road from Oakland and Berkeley, the city of Richmond is a minority and low-income community of 115,500 people—mainly Latino, Black and Asian American—with a major Chevron refinery whose pollution has been an ongoing source of conflict.....»»
The price of ChatGPT Plus could more than double in the next five years
The current subscription price of $20 a month is tipped to climb as high as $44 by 2029......»»
Edmunds" new digital campaign turns to TikTok, YouTube, Meta
Online car shopping guide Edmunds is running a sports-themed fall social media advertising campaign to boost brand awareness and help retailers sell more cars......»»
Hackers expose flaw in Kia"s dealer portal that would have put millions of vehicles at risk
A report issued by the group said millions of Kia's connected vehicles were at risk of remote control by bad actors......»»
Chinese automaker BYD seeks further easing of Mexico EV tariffs
BYD launched sales in Mexico last year via imports, and the company has since announced plans to build a local plant to push out up to 500,000 cars a year for the domestic market......»»
McLaren to reveal 1,200-hp plug-in hybrid hypercar to customers this weekend
The roughly $2 million plug-in hybrid succeeds the iconic McLaren P1 at the top of the brand's Ultimate Series lineup......»»