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Ford poised to lift restrictions on which dealers can sell EVs

Ford, after 11 meetings with dealers around the U.S., plans to undo a key element of the EV certification it launched in 2022, prompting backlash and lawsuits......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsMay 24th, 2024

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.” .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News14 hr. 10 min. ago

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News19 hr. 10 min. ago

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

As CDK Global outage continues, rivals step in to help impacted dealers

As CDK Global continues to bring its DMS back online, its rivals have begun helping impacted dealerships continue operating......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Welcome to the drought: Off-lease vehicle pool is about to dry up

Lease turn-ins are a valuable tool for dealers and automakers to control inventory levels. But the 2021 leasing collapse is about to shrink the pool sharply......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 21st, 2024

Scammers reportedly targeting dealers pretending to be CDK reps

Reports are surfacing that scammers are targeting some CDK dealer customers affected by the cyberattack that downed their DMS platforms......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Dealers can take steps to reduce cybersecurity risks

With CDK's DMS platform shut down for days, here's a reminder of risk reduction methods recommended by experts......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Dealers worry about financial impact, employee commission pay on second day of CDK Global cyberattack

Dealers are using creative solutions to keep businesses going amid CDK Global cyberattack and outage though are worried about the toll a long service interruption will take on their businesses......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Editorial: Automakers, dealers must align for EV success

The industry is changing faster than ever. Automakers need to react, but they must take dealers with them......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

CDK Global cyberattack outage hits Michigan Ford dealership in midst of biggest sale of year

Many of the store's core systems, including contracting, are down following the cyberattacks on the DMS provider, CDK Global......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days

"Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days." Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Gett.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Stealing the spotlight: Auto industry dominates 2023 movie product placements

Concave Brand Tracking's 2023 movie product placement report showed that automakers consistently came up in top spots. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep took second, third, fourth and fifth place, respectively......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Single point of software failure has hamstrung car dealerships for a second day

"Cyber incident" takes down CDK Global, serving more than 15,000 dealers. Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Getty Im.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

CDK Global cyberattack cripples 15,000 US auto dealerships

CDK Global, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for car dealers and auto equipment manufacturers, has suffered a cyberattack that has temporarily disrupted its customers’ operations. About CDK and its platform CDK’s platform is used b.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

LA Laker"s $1M Ferrari deal with reality TV auto shop goes bad

Spencer Dinwiddie is suing Wires Only, which was featured on the reality show "Million Dollar Wheels," over a deal involving a 2022 Ferrari SF90 and a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

CDK Global shutdown forces dealers to pivot

CDK Global supplies the back-end software for almost 15,000 dealerships, including those owned by Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive in Sunrise, Fla......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024