Dealer outlook cools on acquisitions
Nearly half of dealers plan to buy one or more dealerships in the next 12 months, while only 2 percent expect to sell in that time frame, according to a survey by Kerrigan Advisors......»»
Rumored iOS 18 Siri boost will be driven by massive acquisitions over years
Apple's investment in more AI firms than any of its major rivals, and a marked increased in related job ads, backs up claims that Siri will see significant improvements at WWDC 2024.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkAgain belying the claim that A.....»»
Apple aims to run AI models directly on iPhones, other devices
Apple has acquired 21 AI startups since the beginning of 2017. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/AFP/Getty Images) Apple is quietly increasing its capabilities in artificial intelligence, making a series of acquisitions, staff.....»»
Honda to offer wireless CarPlay retrofit for select cars later this month
Honda is planning to make a retrofit available to older model-year Accords to enable wireless CarPlay. The process will begin later this month and will require a trip to the dealer, Honda says. more….....»»
Attackers can steal NTLM password hashes via calendar invites
A recently patched vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook (CVE-2023-35636) that can be used by attackers to steal users’ NTLM v2 hashes can be exploited by adding two headers to an email carrying a specially crafted file, security researcher Dolev.....»»
Xbox’s first big showcase of 2024 set Series X up for success
At the recent Developer_Direct, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, and more painted a healthy outlook for Xbox in 2024......»»
VinFast U.S. plans rise above early setbacks
The startup is committed to a national dealer network, North Carolina factory and a broad vehicle lineup that will include a pickup and a sub-$20,000 micro car, Chairwoman Le Thi Thu Thuy tells.....»»
Flexible dealer loans paid back using vehicle and F&I sales
Dealer Benefit and Notre Dame Federal Credit Union have partnered up to create a dealership-specific loan program that launched Jan. 2......»»
How to recall an email in Outlook on Windows and Mac
Recalling a message is one of the most useful features of Microsoft Outlook. Here's how to recall an email you didn't mean to send in Outlook on desktop......»»
Ally names president of dealer financial services as interim CEO
Douglas Timmerman has been with Ally for more than 30 years and is credited with strengthening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers......»»
Buick-GMC makes top 10 list in NADA Dealer Attitude Survey for first time
Lexus and Toyota took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, followed by Porsche, Subaru and BMW......»»
Cruise casts shadow on self-driving tech at CES 2024
Cruise-related headwinds dampened the outlook in some quarters, but autonomous trucks may keep on rolling......»»
VinFast to show electric pickup concept, VF 3 microcar at CES
The Vietnamese automaker says the pickup concept and VF 3 ‘mini eSUV' are part of its future lineup. VinFast already has four crossovers slated for the U.S. through its recently launched franchised dealer network......»»
NADA, Texas Automobile Dealers ask Fifth Circuit to review FTC CARS Rule
The National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealer Association on Thursday petitioned the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to review the Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule.....»»
VinFast opens first U.S. dealership with Leith Automotive Group in N.C.
The Vietnamese EV maker's first franchised store opened in late December in Cary, N.C., marking the first step toward a national dealer network. The company sells direct to consumers in California, its first U.S. market......»»
Former Lincoln marketing boss Doug Gilmour switches careers, becomes Ford dealer
Over the last 13 years, Gilmour held several positions at Ford Motor Co., in customer service and sales, including leading Lincoln's nationwide incentive programs and approving dealership buy-sells......»»
The video game industry flew too close to the sun in 2023. Now, its crashing back to Earth
After a few years of pricey acquisitions, the video game industry came crashing back to Earth in 2023......»»
How do quark-gluon-plasma fireballs explode into hadrons?
Quark gluon plasma (QGP) is an exciting state of matter that scientists create in a laboratory by colliding two heavy nuclei. These collisions produce a QGP fireball. The fireball expands and cools following the laws of hydrodynamics, which govern ho.....»»
Pick up Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac for $39.94
Groupon's epic offer on Microsoft Office 2021 is an unbeatable software bargain without the hassle of a subscription. For just $39.94, Mac users can get a standalone license for essential apps like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and OneNo.....»»
Asbury closer to 2025 $32B revenue goal with Jim Koons megadeal
National car dealership group Asbury Automotive bought more than $3 billion of the $6.9 billion from acquisitions it needs to reach its 2025 target......»»
Dealer"s two Nissan stores abruptly close just ahead of floorplan lender lawsuit
Two Stephanie Morris Nissan dealerships, one each in Missouri and Colorado, abruptly closed this fall and the dealer and her companies now face at least three lawsuits, including one from a floorplan lender who claims dozens of vehicles are missing......»»