Employee ordered to pay back nearly $50K to Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership
Nicole Bradley tampered with financial records and used unauthorized funds from Erwin Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in Troy, Ohio......»»
The CISO’s approach to AI: Balancing transformation with trust
As organizations increasingly adopt third-party AI tools to streamline operations and gain a competitive edge, they also invite a host of new risks. Many companies are unprepared, lacking clear policies and adequate employee training to mitigate thes.....»»
NHTSA investigates Stellantis over engine stalling concerns
NHTSA is investigating the 2022 Ram 1500 pickup and Jeep Wagoneer crossover over concerns related to Fiat Chrysler Automobile's 5.7L Hemi eTorque system. Consumers have reported engine stalling and loss of power......»»
Jeep"s big Wagoneers seeing growth as Grand Cherokee, Wrangler struggle
The burly three-row Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are the only Jeep nameplates to post higher U.S. sales in the first half of 2024, nearly doubling their combined volume from a year ago......»»
Supplier employee killed days before layoff
A die setter at Dexter Stamping in Jackson, Mich., was killed on the job right before everyone at the plant was set to be laid off......»»
Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers
A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Penske buys largest Ford dealership; the economics of EV ownership
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Pennsylvania dealership employees sue CDK, say cyberattacks risked their data
Five more dealership employees have sued CDK Global in the U.S. Northern District of Illinois, alleging the cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system in June threatened their personal information. Michael Paul Carvelli, Michael Robert.....»»
iPhone 16 may not see super cycle after all, according to analyst report
Earnings calls from key iPhone suppliers suggest iPhone 16 isn't being ordered in any greater quantity than iPhone 15, bringing the rumored Apple Intelligence spurred super cycle into question.iPhone 16 Analysts have been connecting the dots since WW.....»»
AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattack
Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»
A two-way street: Mental health can"t be ignored during work injury recovery
Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and organizational success. As occupational health researchers, these discussions have helped us shed light on the precursors a.....»»
AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattacks
Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»
Q2 earnings: CDK Global shutdown will hit all 6 public auto retailers, analysts predict
Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»
New $200 million Tekion funding to fuel expansion
The dealership management system upstart will use the financing from Dragoneer Investment Group to expand product offerings, speed up implementation times and more......»»
Penske Automotive buys Bill Brown Ford, the world"s largest Ford dealership
Penske said it estimates the suburban Detroit dealership, founded in 1941 by the Brown family, will add $550 million in annual revenue. The dealership's name will stay the same. .....»»
Solar energy-driven H₂O₂ photosynthesis from water and oxygen using Ba-implanted ordered carbon nitride
H2O2, a green oxidant and clean fuel, is in high demand across chemical industries, environmental treatments, and even aerospace. However, traditional production methods rely on energy-intensive processes that are not environmentally friendly. Scient.....»»
Appeals court rules parts adviser jointly employed by Herb Chambers dealership and management company
A Boston dealership and the company that has a management agreement with the store are joint employers of a parts adviser who sued them both over alleged wage violations, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts ruled......»»
Stellantis sues another supplier it says withheld parts to extract price increase
Stellantis NV has filed another lawsuit against a parts supplier over a pricing dispute, this time targeting the manufacturer of fuel tanks for the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The automaker sued Quebec-based Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions Ltd......»»
What to know about dealer, consumer, employee CDK lawsuits
As of July 11, consumers, dealerships and current and former auto retail employees have filed 10 federal lawsuits against CDK Global in connection with the company's 2024 cyberattacks and outage. Here's an overview......»»
Dealership insurance claims follow CDK cyberattack recovery
Some dealerships have already notified their insurance carrier about the June 19 CDK Global cyberattacks. Others are in wait-and-see mode......»»
Settlement near in Conn. Subaru dealership spot delivery lawsuit after March ruling
A settlement is near after U.S. District of Connecticut Judge Omar Williams this spring refused to dismiss a consumer's lawsuit over a Vernon, Conn., car dealer's spot delivery behavior. Pablo Castellanos-Hernandez alleged Suburban Subaru violated th.....»»