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......»»
Micron cements market share with enhanced NAND portfolio
US memory maker Micron Technology has given a positive outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 (March-May), expecting its DRAM sales to grow slightly in the quarter and NAND shipments to surge significantly, as customer inventories are getting b.....»»
Packaging substrate demand remains promising
The outlook of mid- to long-term demand for substrates supporting the packaging of HPC chips remains bright despite recent speculation that the market for related substrates is oversupplied......»»
GlobalWafers remains upbeat about 3rd-gen semiconductor demand
The outlook for third-generation semiconductor demand remains positive, according to GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu, who was speaking in the wake of Tesla's intention to slash its use of SiC components in EVs......»»
‘Grim outlook’ as criminals commandeer AI chatbots, Europol says
Europol this week issued a stark warning highlighting the risks posed by criminals as they get to grips with the new wave of advanced AI chatbots......»»
Moving on up: Toyota-Lexus dealer transforms a Manhattan high-rise
BRAM Auto Group built new Toyota and Lexus dealerships on the fourth floor of what will soon be a multiuse high-rise in Manhattan. To make it work — and make money — they had to use every trick in the book, including keeping their cars in another.....»»
Surprise effect: Methane cools even as it heats
Most climate models do not yet account for a new UC Riverside discovery: methane traps a great deal of heat in Earth's atmosphere, but also creates cooling clouds that offset 30% of the heat......»»
Acquisitions can nix existing partnerships
Business alliances are valuable because they help companies supplement critical skills, enter new markets, and gain competitive advantages......»»
Chevy, Buick, Honda and Acura dealerships sell in 4 states
Two dealership groups entered new states, a dealer and his group expanded in Chicago and an entrepreneur purchased his first franchised dealership — all in transactions that closed in the fourth quarter......»»
EV push could spur more supplier mergers and acquisitions
The pace of supplier mergers and acquisitions could soon pick up as companies look to reposition themselves for the EV era and as private equity firms seek to put hundreds of billions of dollars in outstanding capital to work......»»
IC design houses still under price pressure
IC design houses expect their business to hit bottom in the first quarter but the outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain despite seeing price pressure ease slightly, according to industry sources......»»
Handset sales turn brisk in Taiwan
Sales of handsets in the Taiwan market have been brisk recently, defying the industry's conservative outlook for a sluggish performance on the ground of high market penetration and rising inflation......»»
PCB makers cautious about spending in 2023
PCB manufacturers will be cautious about spending this year amid the still unfavorable macro outlook, according to industry sources......»»
Genesis dealer says standalone stores are critical
Tim Bergstrom, dealer principal of Genesis of Appleton, the brand's third standalone store, says that top-notch treatment for Genesis buyers is key to the brand's ability to compete against other luxury makes......»»
Dealer Fred Beans finds a mutually beneficial partnership with driving school
The dealership began partnering with John's Driving School in 2019. Since then, the school has administered roughly 1,000 drivers' tests and some of those new drivers have become customers......»»
Numerical simulation of materials-oriented ultra-precision diamond cutting: Review and outlook
Publishing in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing , researchers from Harbin Institute of Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Guizhou University and Ruhr-University Bochum present a brief review on the application.....»»
ChatGPT-style tech brought to Microsoft 365
The tech giant reveals how AI will be embedded into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams......»»
Drought over? Spring outlook finds relief—and flood risk
Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen drought's grip on parts of the western U.S. as national forecasters and climate experts warned Thursday that some areas should expect more flooding as the snow begins to melt......»»
Microsoft is bringing ChatGPT technology to Word, Excel and Outlook
Microsoft on Thursday outlined its plans to bring artificial intelligence to its most recognizable productivity tools, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word, with the promise of changing how millions do their work every day......»»
Foxconn expects flat growth in 2023
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) expects flat revenue growth in 2023 amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and a neutral outlook for the ICT industry......»»
Former N.H. dealer, NADA president Paul Holloway dies at 84
Former NADA president Paul Holloway was a Buick district manager before buying his first dealership in 1967. He once owned 13 stores before he began selling most of his dealerships in 2000......»»