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......»»
Ukraine wants ban on game allegedly funded by Russians and set in glorified USSR
A deeper look into the ties between a Soviet-era fantasy and very modern Russia. Enlarge / How Soviet-era Russia looks inside Atomic Heart, at least at the beginning. (credit: Mundfish / Focus Entertainment) Ukraine's Di.....»»
Anker begins shipping 12-in-1 USB-C hub and monitor stand with 100W power passthrough
After being revealed back at CES in January, today Anker is beginning to ship one of the latest additions to its stable. Its latest 12-in-1 USB-C dock arrives with a robust selection of I/O, but also a more novel design than other models on the mark.....»»
2024 Cadillac XT4 takes tech cues from Lyriq EV
A freshened version of Cadillac's smallest crossover will go on sale this summer. Pricing was not disclosed......»»
New Zealand Faces a Future of Flood and Fire
The country’s climate woes are just beginning and will likely include rising heat and drought, as well as stronger cyclones......»»
Cadillac to start making 3 more EVs in 2024
The vehicles, which brand chief Rory Harvey wouldn't identify, will all be unveiled this year and will be manufactured in "multiple locations.".....»»
Adobe"s Figma buy blocked, until EU decides if it can proceed
Anti-trust regulators in the European Commission are going to assess Adobe's recent decision to acquire design rival Figma to see if it would decrease competition.The EU will assess the Figma buyoutAdobe announced the beginning of a "definitive merge.....»»
Here"s a chance to live in an old Cadillac plant
A Detroit real estate firm has a $27 million plan to turn a 117-year-old former assembly plant into 90 apartments......»»
Consecration review: Even bloody, gun-toting nuns can’t save this horror movie
Despite a promising beginning, the supernatural horror movie Consecration is brought down by a confusing and unsatisfactory climax......»»
Dealers anticipate knocks to floorplan, F&I, demand
Auto dealerships polled in ' 2023 Dealer Outlook Survey saw threats to new- and used-vehicle demand and increased floorplan and overall cost because of rising interest rates......»»
Record low sea ice cover in the Antarctic
There is currently less sea ice in the Antarctic than at any time in the forty years since the beginning of satellite observation: in early February 2023, only 2.20 million square kilometers of the Southern Ocean were covered with sea ice. Researcher.....»»
Volvo CEO stirs up new angst among U.S. dealers
If Volvo attempts to bring its direct sales model to this side of the Atlantic, it will push U.S. retailers into a defensive posture, the brand's dealer board chief warned......»»
Dealer skepticism meets Biden EV push
Dealers say they're feeling pressure from automakers to invest in EVs and the necessary infrastructure and upgrades to sell and service them. They are split on the Biden administration's strategy......»»
California dealers see EV demand lifting 2023 sales
Tesla had the two top-selling models last year as consumers snapped up EVs, with battery-electric vehicles capturing 17 percent of the market and hybrids close behind, at 14 percent. Toyota was the No. 1 brand, followed by Tesla and Ford......»»
Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association loses court of appeals case aimed at blocking Clean Car Rule
The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association lost a court of appeals decision aimed at blocking the state's Clean Car Rule that follows California regulations on new-vehicle emissions standards......»»
Minnesota"s Clean Car Rule upheld
The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association lost a court of appeals decision aimed at blocking the state's Clean Car Rule that follows California regulations on new-vehicle emissions standards......»»
Samsung prices its 77-inch QD-OLED at $4,500. Presale starts now
Samsung's S95C 77-inch QD-OLED TV is now up for presale with deliveries beginning by the end of February......»»
"23 buy-sell activity to build off busy "22, "21
While there's a mix of predictions on how many dealerships will trade hands in 2023, some professionals arranging transactions and dealers looking to acquire indicate the buy-sell market will be just as busy as the past few years......»»
Stellantis eager to talk with prospective minority dealers
A diversity executive with the automaker speaks about how it finds and matches minority dealer candidates to the right stores......»»
Acura and Cadillac shine, BMW and Porsche falter at the Rolex 24
The new prototypes put on a good show for a packed crowd at the 24-hour race. Enlarge / Nine GTP race cars from Acura, Cadillac, BMW, and Porsche took part in this year's 24-hour race at Daytona. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
Kuo: New AirPods Max, HomePod mini, and low-cost AirPods to begin mass production in second half of 2024
Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said that he expects Apple to refresh its acoustic audio products beginning in the second half of 2024. Specifically, Kuo anticipates a new model of AirPods Max, the second-generation HomePod mini, and a ne.....»»