Dealerships acquired in Calif., Ga.
Three dealership groups acquired stores in California in separate deals, while another group added a second Stellantis store in Georgia......»»
Zeigler Auto buys 2 Subaru dealerships in Indiana
Zeigler Auto Group, which bought three franchised dealerships in Michigan last month, expanded its Indiana presence with its latest acquisition......»»
How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse
The world is burning. Death Valley, Calif., shattered the record in July 2023 for the hottest temperature on earth. Meanwhile, July 2023 is now the hottest month in recorded history and scientists have noted heat waves are 1,000 times more likely wit.....»»
Penske buys 2 North Carolina luxury dealerships
Penske Automotive Group chairman Roger Penske said the publicly-held retailer is pleased to enhance its premium retail automotive brand mix in the Southeast......»»
Dealerships on track to sell more new vehicles in 2023
U.S. dealerships are expected to sell higher volumes of new vehicles than they did in the past three years, according to a midyear report from Urban Science......»»
Gizmodo author sues Apple over "Tetris" movie
Author Dan Ackerman claims that Apple, The Tetris Company, and others adapted his book about the famous puzzle game for their film without permission or payment.Taron Egerton in "Tetris" (Source: Apple)"Tetris" was acquired by Apple TV+ in 2020, foll.....»»
Researchers use SPAD detector to achieve 3D quantum ghost imaging
Researchers have reported the first 3D measurements acquired with quantum ghost imaging. The new technique enables 3D imaging on a single photon level, yielding the lowest photon dose possible for any measurement......»»
NADA, National Urban League team up to train auto techs
The first group of 23 participants have completed a life skills course, ASE-certified instruction at a local community college and are now learning on-the-job at partner dealerships in Louisiana......»»
Kia, Stellantis and Toyota dealerships sell across 3 states
One dealer bought his second store, a bustling auto retailer stayed busy and another group added two stores in one transaction in second- and third-quarter deals......»»
Languages are both acquired and learned, so conscious and unconscious effort is needed when picking up a new one
Two concepts—acquisition and learning—play key roles in the study of language. Although there are people who use the two terms interchangeably, in reality they embody two different processes in the development of communicative competence......»»
iOS 17 lets users create Shortcuts actions to open specific Camera app modes
Apple’s Shortcuts app has evolved a lot since the company acquired Workflow in 2017. For those unfamiliar, it lets users create a series of automated processes on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch. And with iOS 17, Apple is adding even more f.....»»
I never thought Twitter would let you hide your Blue checkmark out of shame
One of the first things Elon Musk broke at Twitter after he acquired the social network was the service’s Blue checkmark verification system. Musk thought … The post I never thought Twitter would let you hide your Blue checkmark out of sh.....»»
Sonic Automotive sells Alabama, North Carolina car dealerships
Sonic Automotive revealed last week that it sold three dealerships in the second quarter. The separate deals involved two stores in Alabama and one dealership in North Carolina......»»
Ken Garff Automotive buys 7 Hawaii Kia dealerships
The seven dealerships will retain their names and leadership teams......»»
Three R.I. Grieco stores to pay $557K for deceptive sales
The combined sum three Rhode Island dealerships must pay for alleged deceptive trade includes $457,815 to customers and $100,000 to the Office of the Attorney General for costs of the investigation and lawsuits......»»
CDK"s Salty embedded insurance tech provider shuts down
The dealership management system giant acquired Salty Dot Inc. less than two years ago. A spokesperson said the company shut it down as part of an effort to "focus our investments on innovation and market growth.".....»»
Fed raises interest rates 0.25 of a point as new-car loans loom at 7%
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, July 26, increased its benchmark rate target 0.25 points to 5.25-5.5 percent,a decision that could leave auto dealerships and customers dealing with higher interest rates on car loans. New-vehicle auto loans were up.....»»
Tennessee Titans owner sells remaining 3 dealerships
KSA Industries, the owner of the Tennessee Titans football team, has sold its three dealerships, all in Texas......»»
Apple Car external displays could use hi-viz tech to advise other road users
One of the features of Drive.ai, a self-driving car startup acquired by Apple back in 2019, was the use of external displays intended to let pedestrians and other road users know what the car was doing. A new patent for Apple Car external displays s.....»»
Meta tells news publishers to talk to the hand
Growing rift with publishers has Meta downgrading news on Threads, Facebook. Enlarge / A worker picks up trash in front of the new logo in front of Meta's headquarters on October 28, 2021, in Menlo Park, Calif. (credit: Justin Su.....»»
Logitech acquires streamer tool maker Loupedeck
Accessory maker Logitech has acquired Loupedeck, known for its innovative creation tools for streamers.Logitech x LoupedeckOn July 18, Logitech announced that it had acquired the Helsinki-based Loupedeck, a company that manufactures custom consoles s.....»»