For Cadillac and its dealers, Celestiq EV is just a beginning
The $300,000 Cadillac Celestiq EV is a launch point for doing more "iconic" things for the brand in the future......»»
Customers want more car loan information online, eLEND finds
Dealers blame lenders at least in part for a disconnect in the car buying process between auto retailers and customers, according to a new study by eLEND Solutions......»»
The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, destroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves our fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealers and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, detroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves our fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealers and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
Congress, courts possible ways for dealers to fight FTC CARS Rule
NADA plans to try to keep the FTC's CARS Rule regulations from taking effect July 30, CEO Mike Stanton says. Blocking the rule rests with Congress or the court system......»»
More than 7,000 dealers registered to offer point-of-sale EV tax credits next year
Dealers must be registered via IRS Energy Credits Online for their customers to claim or transfer federal tax credits and use those funds as a down payment......»»
Nearly half of Buick dealers take buyout rather than sell EVs
Buick offered buyouts to dealers who did not want to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars on tooling, equipment and training to prepare to sell and service EVs as the brand goes all-electric by the end of the decade......»»
Inflation Reduction Act in 2023: A year of crucial guidance for automakers, car dealers, EV stakeholders
Here's a timeline of some of the biggest moments from 2023......»»
FTC rules could mean process changes at dealerships
The sweeping Federal Trade Commission CARS Rule offers specifics for what auto dealers can and can't do for a variety of topics. It takes effect on July 30......»»
Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education, finds study
Child psychologists have long known that play is essential for children's cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that 'play is.....»»
Cadillac to add Vistiq electric three-row crossover for 2026
General Motors' luxury brand confirmed the Vistiq will slot between the midsize Lyriq and the Escalade IQ large SUV. Other details, including pricing, will be released in 2024......»»
Asgard’s Wrath 2 is a grand finale and new beginning for VR gaming
With the impressive Asgard's Wrath 2, Meta proves that VR games can be just as enormous and content rich as anything else......»»
Cadillac announces fourth new electric SUV due in 2026 : The Vistiq
The news follows last month's reveal of the entry-level Cadillac Optiq EV. Enlarge / I'm not 100 percent sure, but it looks a lot like the Vistiq will be a three-row SUV. (credit: Cadillac) Cadillac's product planners s.....»»
GM justifies decision to ditch Apple CarPlay due to stability issues
The automaker's decision to ditch phone casting interfaces remains controversial. Enlarge / The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq had an extremely good CarPlay implementation. But that's gone from GM EVs for MY2024 onward. (credit: Jonathan Gi.....»»
Dubai deal hailed as "beginning of end" for fossil fuels
The world for the first time on Wednesday approved a call to transition away from fossil fuels as UN negotiations in Dubai tackled the top culprit behind climate change, but at-risk countries said far more action was needed......»»
U.S. FTC finalizes car-buying rules to rein in junk fees, bait-and-switch
Auto dealers will be barred from luring vehicle buyers with promises they do not keep and will not be able to charge junk fees — like a service contract for an oil change for an electric vehicle — under a new rule, the U.S. Federal Trade Commissi.....»»
Dealers see AI, ransomware attacks as cybersecurity threats in 2024
Stephen Gonzalez of CDK Global said that AI and ransomware will vex dealerships in 2024 as they seek to comply with the FTC Safeguards Rule......»»
Cantin: Amazon partnership may boost Hyundai dealership popularity
Dave Cantin thinks the Hyundai-Amazon partnership benefits the automaker, dealers and consumers......»»
Cox: Comedown from favorable market making dealers pessimistic
The return to more normal market conditions has soured auto dealer moods despite what remains a state of heightened profitability, according to the Q4 2023 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index survey......»»
Toyota splits battery collection efforts, adding Cirba Solutions for East, Midwest dealers
Toyota added a second company to its nationwide battery collection and recycling efforts......»»
Watch the birth of the International Space Station 25 years ago
Exactly 25 years ago, the U.S. Unity module linked together with Russia’s Zarya module in Earth orbit, marking the beginning of the International Space Station......»»