How do auto suppliers gain leverage in renegotiating contracts? Bankruptcy
With hopes of achieving better contract terms, more automotive suppliers are resorting to bankruptcy — or at least threatening it — in what has become in some cases a high-stakes game of chicken with customers......»»
Ford adds EV routing to Google Maps for Android Auto users
Ford EVs can tell Google Maps their battery state of charge via Android Auto. Owners of Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning electric vehicles are getting an over-the-air softw.....»»
Police hacks, disrupts Redline, Meta infostealer operations
The Dutch National Police, along with partner law enforcement agencies, has disrupted the operation of the Redline and Meta infostealers and has collected information that may unmask users who paid to leverage the infamous malware. Screenshot of the.....»»
Union"s rejection of Boeing offer threatens jobs at aerospace suppliers
Union"s rejection of Boeing offer threatens jobs at aerospace suppliers.....»»
Achieving "nature positive" requires net gain legislation, say researchers
A team of Australian researchers is calling for urgent reforms to the nation's environmental laws to meet its ambitious nature-positive commitments......»»
Scientists gain insight into the material defects that cause errors in quantum computing
A team of researchers, led by scientist Lin Zhou of Ames National Laboratory, has made important progress towards understanding the role of surface oxides in improving quantum computing circuits performance. Surface oxides are a primary cause of deco.....»»
Penske expands service-scheduling AI pilot nationally
Penske Automotive Group's artificial intelligence platform to improve customer service and increase service and parts revenue is expanding across the auto retailer's dealerships nationwide......»»
Used-vehicle power players Carvana, CarMax see AI uses in inspections, appraisals and more
Used-vehicle sales giants are among auto retailers assessing and expanding applications of artificial intelligence......»»
Vision Pro reaches expected production target as Apple shifts supply chain focus
Apple is adjusting its supply chain production of Apple Vision Pro, according to a new report from The Information. The report details that Apple “has enough inventory built up to meet demand for the foreseeable future. Apple’s suppliers have.....»»
Dealership service departments gain ground on independent shops in latest CDK service study
Dealership service departments saw a 14-point jump in customer satisfaction scores in the latest CDK Service Shopper study......»»
Qualcomm Focuses on Automotive Features with its Snapdragon Ride and Cockpit Elite Platforms
Qualcomm wants to work with more auto brands using its new chips. The post Qualcomm Focuses on Automotive Features with its Snapdragon Ride and Cockpit Elite Platforms appeared first on Phandroid. While most Snapdragon fans have had their.....»»
Apple needs a cheaper Vision Pro to convince developers to get on board with the platform
Apple Vision Pro went on sale in February, but the product has struggled to gain traction. With a starting price of $3,500 in the US, most of its customers are tech enthusiasts. For Apple, this also means that there aren’t many developers intereste.....»»
Kusari helps organizations gain visibility into their software
By ingesting Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) data – a list of all software components – the Kusari platform presents a timeline of the software to identify where impacts are likely to surface. In creating a single source of truth, Kusari is hel.....»»
Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025
While some employees believe Apple is currently lagging behind rivals its Apple Intelligence development, the company expects to gain ground in 2025 by introducing new chips and new models.The rollout of Apple Intelligence promises a wealth of new an.....»»
Apple"s AirPods Pro 2"s impressive hearing test launch date confirmed
The first reviews of the AirPods Pro 2 hearing features are out, and they also confirm that the launch is to be before the end of October.Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are about to gain a clinical-grade hearing test featureReviewers are all saying no more th.....»»
Service departments leverage the latest AI-based technology to help grow revenue, increase customer satisfaction
The number of dealership service departments applying artificial intelligence is multiplying, with the technology performing everything from booking appointments to suggesting conversational language for business development center workers. The resul.....»»
Vehicle cost and high rates are holding back middle-income Americans, according to Santander
Thirty percent of those surveyed said they were likely to take out an auto loan if rates came down......»»
F&I tip: Look at buyers with lower credit scores as an opportunity
Auto lenders and dealerships should not ignore car buyers with lower credit scores, Armando Hidalgo, director of servicing at SameDay Auto Finance, said in a panel discussion at the Auto Finance Summit this month in Las Vegas. With many of those c.....»»
AI, as it stands today, is a valuable tool for the auto industry but a poor substitute for humans
As the industry experiments with artificial intelligence, business owners need to be aware of the technology's promise and its limitations......»»
Longtime Ford supplier Dana explores sale of off-highway unit, report says
Any sale would leave Dana focused on passenger cars and trucks, making it potentially attractive for other automotive suppliers. .....»»
Used EVs could be answer for consumers seeking affordability
The depressed values of used electric vehicles present an attractive solution to cost-conscious consumers seeking transportation, business leaders said at the 2024 Auto Finance Summit......»»