Dealer Goes Joyriding In Customer’s C7 Corvette Z06
Dealer Goes Joyriding In Customer’s C7 Corvette Z06.....»»
German warship floats down Thames while playing Darth Vader’s theme
"No deeper meaning," says German navy. The German navy going "full Empire" down the Thames. The FGS Braunschweig is a German naval corvette made for stealthy littoral (shoreline) operations, but the Braunschweig ditched the stealth.....»»
Service tip: Use each customer"s data during phone calls to ensure meaningful engagement
Service-to-sales phone calls are a crucial touchpoint in any dealership's customer engagement strategy, says Kurt Philippsen, dealer relations manager at automotiveMastermind......»»
Customers can now extend AppleCare+ up to 45 days after it expires
Apple has recently increased the number of days a customer can extend their AppleCare+ coverage to 45 days, up from the previous 30.AppleCare+ plans can now be extended up to 45 days after they expire in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland,.....»»
Toyota confirms data breach after info leaked on cybercrime forum
Carmaker confirms losing hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive customer data to hackers calling themselves ZeroSevenGroup......»»
5 cool things about the 2025 Corvette ZR1
While special versions of previous models have kept pace with rival sports cars, the Corvette has never been a supercar contender. The 2025 ZR1 changes that......»»
Smart sous vide cooker to start charging $2/month for 10-year-old companion app
“You’ve just lost a LONGTIME and very faithful customer." Enlarge (credit: Anova) Anova, a company that sells smart sous vide cookers, is getting backlash from customers after announcing that it will soon charge a su.....»»
Apple Card is still best in its customer satisfaction category for four straight years
For the fourth year running, Apple Card has managed to snag best in customer satisfaction among co-branded credit cards with no annual fee as rated J.D. Power.Apple CardApple introduced the Apple Card in 2019 in partnership with Goldman Sachs. And, s.....»»
Dealership not on the hook for customer"s repairs done at independent shop, tribunal rules
A British Columbia dealership group isn't obligated to cover the parts, labor and towing costs for a service customer who had repairs done at an independent shop, the province's Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled......»»
Column: From atop the Mitten, suppliers" world looks challenging in 2024
Shifting customer plans, high interest rates and tight labor markets make it a tough world for suppliers......»»
Volvo ups sticker price on new EX90 EV by $3,300 despite missing features
One Volvo dealer said 40 percent of his EX90 reservations were canceled because the EV will be missing several safety and entertainment features at launch......»»
More dealerships close as Tropical Storm Debby lingers over Southeast
One state auto dealer association leader said he was concerned about the slow-moving nature of the storm......»»
TrueCar"s Q2 net losses decrease thanks to higher dealer franchise revenue
The CDK cyberattacks caused some impact, but the vehicle listings company reduced losses, grew revenue and formally launched its enhanced TrueCar+ pilot......»»
Toyota dealer donates van to paralyzed shooting victim
Toyota of Montgomery provided an accessible van to Amy Dicks, who was struck by a bullet and paralyzed while driving to work......»»
California dealership to pay $290,000 to settle environmental violations complaint
Del Grande Dealer Group, in California's Bay Area, improperly disposed of automotive waste and failed to shred documents with customer information, authorities said......»»
Lithia Motors promotes Adam Chamberlain to COO, Chris Holzshu still EVP
Lithia Motors promoted Chief Customer Officer Adam Chamberlain to COO and returned COO Chris Holzshu to solely an executive vice president role, the company said Aug. 1......»»
Ford facelifts its Maverick pickup, adds all-wheel-drive hybrid option
The AWD hybrid is Ford's response to overwhelming customer requests. Enlarge / The cosmetic changes to the MY25 Ford Maverick include a new front bumper, front grille, and new headlamps. (credit: Ford) Ford is giving its.....»»
Former dealer Joe Maus returns to auto retail with Chevrolet store
Former auto dealer Joe Maus purchased a Chevrolet dealership in South Carolina, his first acquisition after selling his stake in other stores the past few years......»»
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.....»»
Some dealer customers want higher CDK cyberattacks compensation
CDK said dealers it has spoken with have been ‘grateful and appreciative' of compensation offer. But some affected dealers said it doesn't cover their losses......»»
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......»»