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......»»
Russian hackers use old Outlook vulnerability to target Polish orgs (CVE-2023-23397)
Russian state-backed hacking group Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a known Microsoft Outlook vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397) to target public and private entities in Poland, Polish Cyber Command has warned. Compromising emai.....»»
2024 cybersecurity outlook: The rise of AI voice chatbots and prompt engineering innovations
In their 2024 cybersecurity outlook, WatchGuard researchers forecast headline-stealing hacks involving LLMs, AI-based voice chatbots, modern VR/MR headsets, and more in the coming year. Companies and individuals are experimenting with LLMs to increas.....»»
Texas" ZT Automotive eyes dealership count of 50, 60
ZT Automotive, which rebranded from ZT Motors, is eying to expand its dealership holdings by five-fold in the coming years largely through acquisitions......»»
Porsche dealer is using a digital tool to bring in more customers
Porsche Brooklyn is a brand-new store in an urban area, not a takeover of another dealership, which has made customer reviews key to its success......»»
Veteran CDK sales exec Mark Hnilicka dies at 71
Hnilicka, who died of complications from Alzheimer's, was a 35-year veteran employee and leader going back to CDK's earlier incarnation as ADP's Dealer Services business......»»
It"s going to be an especially risky fire season for much of Eastern and Central Australia, says report
AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2023......»»
Study: Your local sea snail might not make it in warmer oceans, but oysters will
The frilled dog winkle may sound like a complex knot for a tie, but this local sea snail holds clues to our warmer future, including a dire outlook for species that can't move, adapt, or acclimate as fast as their environment heats up......»»
New horizons in cyber protection with 2024 trends to watch
2023 proved to be another challenging year for companies combating supply chain security and breaches. The 2024 outlook could be worse as attacks become increasingly sophisticated. In this Help Net Security video, Fei Huang, VP of Security Strategy a.....»»
Ford tweaks EV dealer program again, loses challenge in Illinois
The company is cutting dealer training costs by half and reducing the number of chargers its retailers must install. It is also delaying the deadline to install chargers, citing supply chain shortages......»»
Four dealership groups buy stores in Q3, Q4 deals
Four dealership groups expanded their presence with import and domestic stores across four states in third- and fourth-quarter acquisitions......»»
Google’s new AI model means the outlook for weather forecasting is bright
Google DeepMind has shared exciting news of GraphCast, an AI model that looks set to revolutionize weather prediction......»»
New AI model from Google means the outlook for weather forecasting is bright
Google DeepMind has shared exciting news of GraphCast, an AI model that looks set to revolutionize weather prediction......»»
VinFast plans U.S. dealer network with 125 sales points in first phase
The Vietnamese startup said it has applications from 70 dealers so far. By late 2024, it plans "hundreds" of sales points offering the VF 8 crossover to start and more models as they launch......»»
McGovern Automotive, Swickard Auto among buyers of luxury, domestic dealerships in deals across 4 states
Two of the transactions included groups ranked on top dealerships list. One selling dealer plans to stay and help train the dealership's new owner......»»
10 awesome things you can do with the iPhone 15 Pro Action button
The Action button found on the iPhone 15 Pro series is a lot more powerful than it looks on the surface. Here are 10 cools ways to use it......»»
Former Okla. Kia, Mitsubishi dealer gets nearly 11 years for fraud, tampering
U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot sentenced Bobby Mayes to 130 months in prison for defrauding car lenders at his Big Red Dealerships Group and a concurrent 65 months for tampering with his case after his conviction. He must also forfeit $1 million i.....»»
Network outage hits Nissan, retail network
The outage affects the company's internal email, applications, aftersales technical call centers, consumer finance and dealer ordering systems......»»
Dealer survey: Ford least, Toyota most trusted brand
A Kerrigan Dealer Survey shows auto dealers lack trust in some domestic brands, but their outlook on the industry is positive for 2024......»»
Genesis, BMW, Nissan and GMC dealerships among those sold across 4 states
The transactions involved a few first-time brand acquisitions and a dealer's retirement......»»
Survey: Ford least, Toyota most trusted brand
A Kerrigan Dealer Survey shows auto dealers lack trust in some domestic brands, but their outlook on the industry is positive for 2024......»»