Ford ending EV certification program, reopening sales to all dealers
Moving forward, dealers will be asked to invest in training through the virtual Ford University platform and spend a minimal amount of money on two Level 2 chargers......»»
Ford shakes up European management in power shift to U.S.
Ford is reducing the freedom of its European managers at a time when "they need far-reaching powers to move the company forward," an insider said......»»
CDK, dealers struggle as DMS outage festers into second week
CDK told dealers the outage likely won't be fixed before June 30 while CDK's CEO defended the company's response to the crisis. Two lawsuits seeking class-action status were filed in Illinois......»»
With CDK"s reputation challenged, CEO Brian MacDonald defends cyberattack response
CDK's CEO Brian MacDonald said the company is doing everything it can to help customers while its systems remain down, though some dealers have been unhappy with the communication......»»
The math on unplayed Steam “shame” is way off—and no cause for guilt
It's fun to speculate, but sales and library quirks make it impossible to know. Enlarge / Blast away all the guilt you want in PowerWash Simulator, but there's no need to feel dirty in the real world about your backlog. (credit:.....»»
NASA’s commercial spacesuit program just hit a major snag
"Unfortunately Collins has been significantly behind schedule." Enlarge / NASA astronaut Christina Koch (right) poses for a portrait with fellow Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir, who is inside a US spacesuit for a fit c.....»»
Is the total value of unplayed Steam games really $19 billion? Probably not.
It's fun to speculate, but sales and library quirks make it impossible to know. Enlarge / Blast away all the guilt you want in PowerWash Simulator, but there's no need to feel dirty in the real world about your backlog. (credit:.....»»
CDK tells dealers DMS outage won"t be resolved before June 30
CDK also told dealers in the June 25 note if they needed "to make alternate plans for your month-end financial close process, you should do so.” .....»»
Major dealership groups redefine business as usual as CDK"s DMS outage reaches 7th day; concern rises for U.S. sales
The CDK disruption adds to general hesitancy to buy big-ticket items like vehicles because consumers now may believe it would be inconvenient to try, a Cox Automotive economist said......»»
Ford recalls more than 500,000 F-150s due to issue with powertrain control module
Ford is recalling 552,188 F-150s due to an issue with the powertrain control module that could unintentionally downshift the vehicle into first gear......»»
Ford F-150 EV wins Pikes Peak Hill climb despite shutdown
The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck shut down for 26 seconds, but driver Romain Dumas was able to reset it and still log the fastest time......»»
BlackSuit cybercrime gang blamed in CDK Global hack causing dealers" DMS outage
BlackSuit appears to be a group of Russian and Eastern European hackers with a history of working with a group known as Royal Ransomware......»»
Ford files post-verdict motions challenging $57 million jury award in Colo.
Ford disputes the April 2024 trial verdict finding the automaker liable for negligence after injuries were sustained by the owner of a 1998 Ford Expedition......»»
How Apple plans to save the Vision Pro
Apple wants to get its Vision Pro headset back on track and increase sales, but it might look elsewhere for the product that ends up saving its VR efforts......»»
EU says Apple violated app developers’ rights, could be fined 10% of revenue
EU: Apple fees and rules stop devs from steering users to other sales channels. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) The European Commission today said it found that Apple is violating the Digital Markets Act (D.....»»
Hyundai, Amazon amp up pilot, ready its launch
Hyundai Motor America is opening its program to its whole dealer body ahead of its late-2024 launch, but stipulates that Amazon lacks capacity to onboard everyone right away......»»
At dealerships, ‘wishful thinking" for CDK cyberattack resolution on crucial sales Saturday
Dealerships, which typically have busy sales days on Saturdays, enter the fourth day of the cyberattack shutdown with uncertainty......»»
Apple is still looking for partners to bring Apple Intelligence to China
To bring Apple Intelligence to its second-largest smartphone market, Apple is going to have to sign deals with local providers, but so far has had no luck.Sales of the iPhone in China have fallen due to a lack of AI-driven features.When Apple announc.....»»
Hyundai, Amazon amp up pilot, ready launch
Hyundai Motor America is opening its program to its whole dealer body ahead of its late-2024 launch, but stipulates that Amazon lacks capacity to onboard everyone right away......»»
CDK opens online resource center for dealers; rivals also step in to help impacted dealerships
As CDK Global continues to bring its DMS back online, its rivals have begun helping impacted dealerships continue operating......»»
CDK cyberattacks could trigger litigation from consumers and dealers alike
It was a rough week as CDK Global dealt with two cybersecurity attacks, its customers rushed to adapt and experts predicted more breaches to come......»»