Guest commentary: Auto dealers, you can"t afford to ignore revised FTC Safeguards Rule
A recent dealer-focused poll has confirmed it: If you're not yet compliant with the Federal Trade Commission Safeguards Rule, you're not alone......»»
F&I tip: Be available by phone to the lender on stipulation deal
Dealership staff should be sure their indirect auto lending partners can reach them by phone when a deal is contingent on the customer providing stips......»»
This year"s Nobel prize in economics awarded to team that examined what makes some countries rich and others poor
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to three US-based economists who examined the advantages of democracy and the rule of law, and why they are strong in some countries and not others......»»
Study reveals why 60% of New Zealanders avoid the news, at least some of the time
Are you a news avoider? Do you turn off the six o'clock TV news, scroll past headlines, skip radio bulletins—or just ignore news entirely?.....»»
I’m so glad I didn’t ignore the iPhone 16’s Camera Control
I almost shrugged the iPhone 16's new Camera Control off as a bit useless, but after seeing how it works with the updated Photographic Styles, I'm converted......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 11: Has the auto industry ever had more at stake in an election?
There's no question every facet of the auto industry will be impacted by the 2024 election......»»
Stellantis shuffle puts Jeep chief in crucial N.A. role
Dealers are looking to Antonio Filosa, who replaces Carlos Zarlenga as North America COO, for more help moving inventory that on many lots goes back to the 2023 model year......»»
Celebrating the 2024 Best Dealerships To Work For
The country’s top dealers and store leaders gathered in Nashville Oct. 10 for a gala celebration. .....»»
Open Road Capital acquires 5 dealerships from Beyer Auto Group
For the first time, Open Road purchased dealerships without a partner......»»
A movie filmed entirely in Grand Theft Auto Online is coming to theaters
To see or not to see — will you check out Grand Theft Hamlet when it hits theaters?.....»»
In our opinion: Believe the storms: Climate change is real
No one should try to kill the auto industry in hopes of saving the planet. But we must also take seriously the need for the industry to be a functional partner in a solution......»»
Stellantis troubles pile up amid criticism from dealers, UAW, shareholders
Sales and earnings are down as the company wages a global cost-cutting crusade that has included layoffs, buyouts and engineering hires in low-cost countries......»»
Florida auto dealers start gauging damages, employee health after Milton
More than 3.4 million tracked customers in Florida were without power on Oct. 10, according to PowerOutage.us......»»
U.S. appeals court judges challenge NADA, FTC in oral arguments for CARS Rule case
U.S. appeals court judges during oral arguments Oct. 9 delved into the National Automobile Dealers Association challenge and Federal Trade Commission's defense of the CARS Rule regulations looming over dealerships......»»
Former general manager forms auto group, buys first dealerships
A former general manager has purchased his first dealerships, in Iowa, as part of the newly created Coleman Automotive Group......»»
Auto industry appears divided on lidar"s value in automated driving systems
Lidar sensors were once considered essential equipment for self-driving vehicles and, to a lesser extent, driver-assistance functions. Their value today depends on whom you ask......»»
Auto auctions in Florida cancel sales days, more dealerships close ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton prompted wholesale auto auction providers to cancel planned sales days at certain storm-warned locations in Florida this week......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 8: How does a flooded car catch fire? Here"s how
In a hurricane, often, a dealership is damaged. Or an auto parts plant gets shut down. Sometimes, an assembly plant goes offline. But in the aftermath of Helene, an unanticipated automotive story: cars that catch fire in a flood......»»
US finalizes rule to remove lead pipes within a decade
President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday finalized a rule mandating the removal of the nation's remaining lead pipes within a decade, a move aimed at preventing millions of people from being exposed to the toxic metal linked with childhood dev.....»»
Team presents new theoretical strategy for generating asymmetric distributions in probability and statistics
As is well known, the normal distribution is a key tool in probability and statistics. It can be described as a distribution that obeys a universal rule derived from one of the most important theorems in probability: the central limit theorem, often.....»»
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Ready to set your home cleaning on auto-pilot or upgrade your existing setup? Robot vacuum and mop leader Roborock offers some of its best pricing ever with Prime Big Deal Days. Check out everything the latest Roborock intelligent devices deliver and.....»»