In SPACs, dealers see viable option to go public
Franchised dealers are talking to their accountants, lawyers and other advisers about the possibility of going public via special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, which have exploded in number during the past year......»»
‘The 4-square method’: Here’s how American car dealers make big profits — and how not to get fooled
‘The 4-square method’: Here’s how American car dealers make big profits — and how not to get fooled.....»»
Apple working to fix iPadOS 18 bug that bricked M4 iPad Pro
As reported earlier this week, a number of users have reported their bricked after installing the iPadOS 18 update – which was released to the public on Monday. After pulling the update for the affected iPad models, Apple is now working on a fix......»»
If you don’t mind buying used, you can Dell Chromebook for $70 at Walmart
The used Dell Chromebook 3189 is a very affordable option if you need a laptop, especially after a $90 discount from Walmart that brings its price down to $70......»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 20, 2024 – iOS 18.1 public beta, iPhone battery stats
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push
As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success......»»
GM uses dealer feedback to implement online sales platform
Nearly 1,000 dealers use General Motors' Digital Retail Platform, which is designed to create a consistent shopping experience and reduce some of the cost required to sell vehicles......»»
Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won"t remain silent
Last month, the Taliban passed a new "vice and virtue" law, making it illegal for women to speak in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading aloud from within their homes......»»
Q&A: Public opinion research in changing times
Between the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden dropping out of the race and Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, this past summer was unlike any other period in the 2024 presidential race. But the faculty, staff, an.....»»
How to download iOS 18 on your iPhone
The public beta of Apple's iOS 18 update has arrived. Here's how to get it on your iPhone now......»»
Simplify your Google TV home screen with the ‘Apps only’ option
A buried Apps-only mode strips all the cruft from the Google TV home screen, leaving only the apps that you've already installed. It's magical......»»
iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed
iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react t.....»»
iOS 18.1 public beta with Apple Intelligence released ahead of iPhone 16 debut
Ahead of the iPhone 16 release this Friday, Apple just made iOS 18.1 public beta available. With that, if you have the latest and greatest … The post iOS 18.1 public beta with Apple Intelligence released ahead of iPhone 16 debut appeared first.....»»
Public beta 1 arrives for iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, more
Today Apple has released public beta 1 for its next big OS updates. iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and more can now be installed by a wide array of new users. And if you’re running an M1 device or later, that means you get Apple Intelligence supp.....»»
iOS 18.1 public beta 1 now available with Apple Intelligence features
Today Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 18.1, the forthcoming software update that will bring Apple Intelligence features to compatible devices. Here are all the new features to expect. more….....»»
VW dealers get glimpse of future U.S. product
VW's U.S. sales rose 26 percent in the first half of 2024, the largest gain of any mass-market brand. VW dealers to get fresh products by year-end......»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
Hands-on with black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple has added the one missing feature to the this year: a black titanium option. Here’s how the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 looks in the wild. more….....»»
iOS 18 hidden apps are findable, if you know where to look
iOS 18 includes a new feature where you can choose to require Face ID to open an app, or go one step further and hide it from your device altogether. This second option removes the icon from the home screen, and places the app in a specially obscured.....»»
New technique zeros in on the genes that snakes use to produce venom
Only about 10% of the world's roughly 4,000 snake species have venom strong enough to seriously hurt a human, but that's enough for snake bites to be an important public health concern. To help better understand how snakes make their venom and how ve.....»»
Ethanol: A viable alternative to sugar-based carbon sources for biomanufacturing
In a recent review published in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts, a research team led by Associated Professor Wang Peng from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Dr. Rodrigo Lede.....»»