Ford tells dealers to halt EV investments while it alters certification program
The automaker plans to work with its dealer council in the coming weeks to make changes in response to feedback from a series of nationwide dealer meetings......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
Community-led disaster resilience model benefiting those that need it most
A new report from Monash University's Fire to Flourish program has identified how a community-led approach to disaster resilience is delivering positive impacts for affected communities......»»
Verizon Business Complete launches as an end-to-end smartphone management solution
Verizon is out today with a new offering for business and enterprise customers who would like a comprehensive smartphone solution. In a single program, Verizon Business Complete includes purchasing, setup, mobile device management (MDM), 24/7 support.....»»
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.....»»
Apple reveals first Malaysian store ahead of opening
Apple The Exchange TRX is to open in Kuala Lumpur on June 22, 2024, and the company has announced a program of Today at Apple special events.Apple The Exchange TRXAs previously announced, Apple's first store in Malaysia is opening in Kuala Lumpur's T.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Hope from an unexpected source in the global race to stop wheat blast
An important breakthrough in efforts to halt the advance of wheat blast, an emerging threat to international food security, has come from a surprising source......»»
Grab this HP 2-in-1 Chromebook while it’s $250 off
A 2-in-1 Chromebook is one of the best investments for busy students. And right now, you can save $250 on this HP 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus at Best Buy!.....»»
Ford CMO Lisa Materazzo on using her finance background in automotive
Ex-Toyota marketer Lisa Materazzo, who was once an investment broker, discusses Ford’s ad priorities on the "Marketer’s Brief" podcast......»»
Ford updates floorplan assistance program based on dealer input
Ford is changing how it pays dealerships for the cost of carrying inventory, creating the potential for more profit and encouraging vehicles to be turned faster......»»
Ford said to plan further job cuts in Europe amid sales slump
Ford plans more restructuring in key European markets amid slumping sales and the loss of its top executive in the region to VW......»»
Apple Developer Academy adding AI training programs later this year
After announcing its suite of new AI features at WWDC, Apple is expanding its Apple Developer Academy program with a new focus on artificial intelligence. In a press release, Apple says that it will “train all Apple Developer Academy students and m.....»»
Laying the foundation for lunar base construction: Elucidating lunar soil-microwave interactions
NASA aims to construct a lunar base through the Artemis program, a manned lunar exploration initiative. However, the practical reality of what the general public envisions for the space base differs somewhat from well-known science fiction movies. To.....»»
"Is Toyota OK?" Shareholders criticize automaker amid ongoing scandal; Toyoda, board reappointed
Toyota shareholders at the annual meeting hit out at Toyota for its ongoing safety testing and certification scandal, grilled the board about its oversight of the business and even accused Chairman Akio Toyoda of treating motorsports as his personal.....»»
Fisker files for U.S. bankruptcy after cash burn, quality issues with Ocean crossover
The EV startup suffered from poor distribution of its Ocean crossover and quality issues. Fisker turned to franchised dealers for distribution and unsuccessfully sought a partnership with a major automaker......»»