FTC"s proposed rule to ban junk fees might exclude car dealers
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that, if finalized, would ban businesses from charging hidden and misleading fees and require them to show the full price upfront. Car dealers could be excluded if another controversial regulation is f.....»»
Editorial: EV cost clarity is key for industry transition
The true cost of owning electric vehicles is befuddling consumers, dealers and much of the industry......»»
Signatures should become cloud security history
It’s becoming evident that the legacy practice of signature-based threat detection needs to be improved for cloud security challenges. In this Help Net Security video, Jimmy Mesta, CTO at RAD Security, discusses a new proposed standard for crea.....»»
Nissan positions redesigned Kicks crossover in sedan territory
Nissan has told dealers the Kicks redesign will come with a price increase of less than $500 over the outgoing model. All-wheel drive carries a $1,500 premium......»»
U.S. to issue proposed rules limiting Chinese vehicle software in August
The U.S. Commerce Department plans to issue proposed rules on connected vehicles next month and expects to impose limits on some software made in China and other countries deemed adversaries, a senior official said Tuesday. "We're looking at a f.....»»
AI may be able to predict droughts a year in advance
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Sber have proposed deep learning models that predict droughts using climate data. Long-term forecasts of this kind are sought by agricultural producers planning their operations, as well as by insurance.....»»
Scientists develop dual-functional, high-efficiency antimicrobial nanozyme
A research team led by Prof. Gao Lizeng from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed a bactericidal mechanism based on nanozymes that simulate antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and antimicrobial enzymes (AMEs) according to.....»»
Hundreds more Californians get housing with Apple"s help
Apple is continuing its investment in affordable housing in California with a new partnership that aims to fund new developments in San Francisco.Render of a proposed new housing development in San Francisco, backed by Apple. (Source: Apple)Apple has.....»»
Coastal dealers talk insurance costs, hurricane preparation know-how
NOAA expects a more active Atlantic hurricane season. Dealers, already wary of higher insurance cost,s are monitoring it......»»
With the rise of global mobility, researchers say the topic of international employees" adjustment needs attention
International employees constitute almost 5% of the global workforce. A recent study by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) revealed the under-researched areas in international employees' adjustment and proposed a future research agenda......»»
Service departments weigh benefits, drawbacks of recouping credit card fees from customers
As dealer profits fallfrom pandemic highs, a growing number of retailers are considering a controversial tactic to help offset one of their top monthly costs: surcharges on credit card transactions in the service lane......»»
Study: Consumption-tracking technology mixed bag for consumers
Penalty fees for consumers are prevalent in many service industries such as banking and cellular phone service, accounting for billions of dollars in "junk fees" that annually eat away at consumers' wallets like termites......»»
UK opens probe into risks of using Apple Wallet and rivals
A pair of UK regulatory bodies have launched a joint and all-encompassing investigation into digital wallets, including Apple Wallet, concerning fees, anti-competitive actions, and harm if they stop working.Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are to be invest.....»»
Apple permits first PC emulator for iOS into the App Store
The first PC gaming emulator has arrived on iOS, with classic games now playable via UTM SE on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro while avoiding the JIT ban.App icon for UTM SEThe gold rush of emulators to the App Store following Apple's rule changes.....»»
Stellantis dealers press leadership for help moving metal
Stellantis retailers laid out their concerns and needs to CEO Carlos Tavares as inventory piles up and market share drops......»»
Car thieves target Michigan dealerships; police say it"s an organized theft ring
Dealers are being advised by Michigan State Police to keep their keys in a safe and increase security measures to mitigate the impact......»»
SpaceX space junk crashed onto Saskatchewan farmland, highlighting a potential impending disaster
In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding. It sounds like the beginning of a science fiction movie, but this really happened, sending a powerful warning: it is only a matter of.....»»
Apple beats lawsuit over forcing developers to use its closed ecosystem
A California federal court has ruled against a proposed class action suit accusing Apple of blocking iOS developers from using competing technology.Apple wins case against App Store restrictionsAs of January 2024, Apple has stopped requiring all iOS.....»»
CDK CEO pledges to compensate dealers after ransomware event
CDK CEO Brian MacDonald promised to dealers in a letter that they would receive "some financial relief" for interruptions stemming from the June 19 cyberattacks......»»
Scientists propose new solutions to keep drinking water safe as pesticide use skyrockets worldwide
Water scientists from Australia and China have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems......»»
Costco raises membership fees for first time since 2017
Costco raises membership fees for first time since 2017.....»»