FCC Cracks Down On Spam "Auto Warranty" Robocalls
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Axios: The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday told carriers to stop delivering those annoying auto warranty robocalls and said it has launched a formal investigation. The scam has resulted in more t.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 3: Which scandal had more impact? Fugitive Carlos Ghosn or cheating VW?
With auto industry scandals, the ex-Nissan chairman's escape from Japan is top of mind. Now, ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn is on trial over VW's emissions cheating......»»
SwitchBot releases Matter-enabled evaporative humidifier
SwitchBot has officially launched its latest Matter-enabled smart home product, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier (Auto-refill). This new device aims to simplify home humidification by combining advanced technology with cold evaporation, offering.....»»
7 Reasons You Should Consider an Extended Warranty for Your Car
Purchasing a car is a significant investment, and as with any major purchase, you want to ensure that it stays in good condition for as long as possible. One way to protect your vehicle is by purchasing an extended warranty. This type of warranty off.....»»
Chinese influence campaigns targeted US voters, research finds
Chinese backed campaigns pushed propaganda and spam content on social media.....»»
UAW makes gains at auto suppliers — but it could come at a cost
The 2023 negotiations between the international UAW and Detroit 3 inspired local union leaders to take more of a hardline approach when bargaining with companies in the supply chain......»»
JP Clausen brings auto, tech experience to GM manufacturing
JP Clausen, who previously worked for Tesla, Google and Lego, joined GM in April to succeed the retiring Gerald Johnson executive vice president of global manufacturing and sustainability......»»
Toyota recalls over 45,000 vehicles due to risk of tow hitch detachment
Increased warranty claims alerted Toyota of potential issues with their 2023-24 Sequoia Hybrids......»»
GTA 5 for PS5 is just $20 at Target today
Grand Theft Auto V has been out for a minute, but now you can own the 2022 PS5 edition for only $20 when you purchase at Target!.....»»
Carvana developing ADESA Kansas City into joint vehicle auction and inspection ‘megasite"
ADESA Kansas City, in Belton, Mo., is the third ADESA auto auction at which Carvana is adding its own inspection and reconditioning processes......»»
Editorial: When Fed lowers rates, don"t take advantage of customers
The Federal Reserve signaled that the highest interest rates in more than two decades should begin falling soon, providing welcome relief for the auto industry......»»
Vinnie Johnson"s Piston Group wins scathing verdict in longtime minority certification fight
The verdict ends a legal feud that’s been stewing since early 2021. At stake was a lucrative minority certification that helped the auto supplier win business from automakers. The fast-growing supplier has topped $3 billion in revenue and employs 1.....»»
Fintech expert breaks down a disparity in lending to Uber drivers
Traditional prime auto lenders financed far fewer gig drivers than subprime lenders......»»
CEOs of Nvidia, suppliers highest-paid leaders in 2023 compensation analysis
The median CEO compensation across auto industry sectors in 2023 declined 2.5 percent year over year to about $11.3 million......»»
Threads testing new option for temporary 24 hour posts
Meta began experimenting with an option for auto-archiving posts back in April, but the feature never came to fruition in that form. However, the company has now confirmed that they’re experimenting with a new ephemeral post format, where users can.....»»
GTA 6: release date window, trailer, news, and more
GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»
Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams
In the first six months of 2024, Hiya flagged nearly 20 billion calls as suspected spam – more than 107 million spam calls everyday. The data showed spam flag rates of more than 20% of unknown calls (calls coming from outside of someone’s address.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ultra Watch copies everything except Apple"s durability and customer service
About a month with the Galaxy Watch Ultra was enough for one user to see its action button fall off, and Samsung seems resistant to help despite being under warranty.Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra defectSamsung revealed a new rugged smartwatch that borro.....»»
Dealerships kept contracts digital in Q2 despite CDK Global outage, Wolters Kluwer says
Car dealerships sent auto lenders more digital car loan contracts in the second quarter opting against paper documentation, despite the CDK Global outage in June following two cyberattacks......»»
Canadian rail lockout called "highly problematic" for North American auto industry
A weeklong stoppage could cost about $1 billion, according to one forecast. The costs and disruptions for U.S. automakers go up the longer the disruption lasts......»»
U.S. auto safety regulator closes probe into GM"s Cruise robotaxis
NHTSA is closing its into GM's Cruise robotaxis......»»