Dealers caught in middle of EV transition, panel says
The 2023 Automotive News Congress Retail Future panelists identified affordability, range anxiety, education and regional climate concerns as key barriers to EV adoption during the discussion Tuesday......»»
Oil firms want to drill in four of the UK"s areas of outstanding natural beauty
Think of onshore oil fields and images of oil derricks and "nodding donkeys" may spring to mind, perhaps in Texas or the Middle East. So it might come as a surprise to learn that the UK has its own onshore oil fields, mostly scattered across the east.....»»
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Plus is More Affordable with $150 Off!
Samsung's impressive middle child flagship is on sale right now. The post Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Plus is More Affordable with $150 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series phones are some of the best Android.....»»
Franchised used-car dealer sentiment lowest since pandemic, Cox survey shows
Franchised and independent dealers also reported year over year growth or stability in used-car inventory mix, Cox Automotive's latest Dealer Sentiment Index says......»»
Nissan offers some U.S. dealers cash to take inventory in 11th-hour wholesale push
Nissan retailers began receiving emails and calls from factory reps offering $500 to $2,000 for every vehicle they accept. But dealers are already struggling with a triple-digit days' supply......»»
No limits: Small dealers go national with video streaming ad pilot
Technology from marketing software company Constellation is helping smaller auto dealers place affordable national advertising through NBCUniversal streaming options......»»
Honda Canada to slash dealer margins by up to 44%, several dealers say
Honda Canada would not confirm the details nor address questions about the changes to margin for its close to 250 dealers across the country. In a statement, the company said it does not “share the details of our business relationship with our deal.....»»
Franchised dealer sentiment lowest since pandemic, Cox survey shows
Franchised and independent dealers also reported year over year growth or stability in used-car inventory mix, Cox Automotive's latest Dealer Sentiment Index says......»»
Next-gen battery tech: Reimagining every aspect of batteries
From more efficient production to entirely new chemistries, there's a lot going on. Enlarge (credit: MirageC) The race is on to generate new technologies to ready the battery industry for the transition toward a future w.....»»
Tropical birds could tolerate warming better than expected
Consider the globe, spinning silently in space. Its poles and its middle, the equator, remain relatively stable, thermally speaking, for the duration of Earth's annual circuit around the sun. The spaces between—Earth's temperate zones—experience.....»»
Researchers teach kids to code with cultural research and embroidery machines
Even in tech-heavy Washington state, the numbers of students with access to computer science classes aren't higher than national averages: In the 2022–2023 school year, 48% of public high schools offered foundational CS classes and 5% of middle sch.....»»
Increasing participation in the energy transition: Making community energy cooperatives more diverse
The term "community energy" can be applied to a variety of projects, some of which are more grassroots-focused ("grassroots movement"), while others are professionally managed, large-scale energy projects. In some towns, for example, it was the membe.....»»
Farley, top Ford execs hit road to hear dealers" concerns
The tour comes as dealer trust levels within Ford have plummeted as the company faces continued quality woes and questions over its electrification strategy......»»
2024 Lincoln Nautilus first drive: A sea change for Lincoln’s middle child
The Nautilus might just be enough to finally get people into Lincoln dealerships. Enlarge / The Lincoln Nautilus is now in its fourth generation. (credit: Lincoln) Lincoln provided accommodation so Ars could drive the ne.....»»
Polar plastic: 97% of sampled Antarctic seabirds found to have ingested microplastics
Anthropogenic plastic pollution is often experienced through evocative images of marine animals caught in floating debris, yet its reach is far more expansive. The polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica are increasingly experiencing the impacts o.....»»
Dealers begin deliveries of delayed Lotus Emira
The British automaker finally cleared a last-minute snag with obtaining the emissions certification for the car from the California Air Resources Board. Deliveries of the low-slung, $99,000 Toyota-powered two-seater are underway......»»
Cox: Dealers feel falling profits amid inventory growth, weaker market
Franchised dealers polled by Cox Automotive perceived their markets weren't improving — but weren't worsening — continuing to show the sourest sentiment since the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S......»»
Electric Fiat 500e drawing dealer interest ahead of launch
The brand's buzz-building strategy has prompted some dealers to ask about adding the single-vehicle line, Fiat North America chief Aamir Ahmed said......»»
Need a cheap, reliable 5G phone? The Google Pixel 6a is $270 today
The Google Pixel 6a, which comes with support for 5G technology and a 6.1-inch OLED panel with Full HD+ resolution, is on sale from Amazon's Woot for just $270......»»
Nissan returns to sales playbook to move old Rogue supply
Nissan is offering dealers a $1,000 bonus on each 2023 Rogue sold in March if they meet their volume target, which varies by store......»»
Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit
Four astronauts from four countries caught a lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at the International Space Station......»»