Is U.S. buzz over ID Buzz enough to get it made here? VW exec now says maybe
In a noteworthy change of tone, Volkswagen of America's CEO said excitement over the brand's retro-styled EV minivan, the ID Buzz, is such that he and other VW leaders may have to rethink plans to keep its production anchored in Hanover, Germany......»»
Kia poised to pull ahead in race to inexpensive EVs, exec says
Kia's early moves position it to bring EVs to the U.S. mass market......»»
Tech exec predicts ‘AI girlfriends’ will create $1B business: ‘Comfort at the end of the day’
Tech exec predicts ‘AI girlfriends’ will create $1B business: ‘Comfort at the end of the day’.....»»
Volvo, ZF take steps to overcome bumpy software transitions
Volvo has had to delay 2 models while a top ZF exec says software ‘was not our key strength' in recent years......»»
Sweet lessons: Taiwan urban beekeeping gets positive buzz
Under mulberry trees at a bee farm in Taipei's suburbs, students watched intently as instructor Tsai Ming-hsien wafted smoke over a hive box, explaining to aspiring apiarists how to keep the insects happy in an urban setting......»»
AI hype invades Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
Everything is suddenly "AI" in corporate food marketing, and we may have hit peak buzz. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Depending on who you ask about AI (and how you define it), the technology may or may not be useful, b.....»»
Gulf States Toyota names longtime exec Williamson as president
Gulf States Toyota, which distributes vehicles to 150-plus Toyota dealerships in five states, has named Eric Williamson as its new president. He succeeds Jeff Parent, who left last year to become COO of AutoNation......»»
Apple on what makes the M3 MacBook Air the perfect travel laptop
Apple launched the new M3 MacBook Air last month, offering more powerful performance, a more durable Midnight finish, and other upgrades. In a new interview this week, Apple product marketing exec Evan Buyze offered an interesting look at how Apple o.....»»
Toyota exec touts dealer-driven digital tools over Amazon option
Toyota Motor North America executive Jack Hollis said during the Automotive Forum New York that his company will not work with Amazon like Hyundai is doing......»»
Veritas Backup Exec enhancements protect SMBs’ critical data
Veritas Technologies announced enhancements to Veritas Backup Exec, the unified backup and recovery solution. The latest updates include malware detection capabilities, role-based access control and additional optimizations for fast backup and recove.....»»
Hertz’s CEO to step down as car renter unwinds EV bet; former GM exec taking top role
Hertz is replacing its CEO with Gil West, the former COO of General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi unit......»»
Former Apple exec joins upcoming sports streaming service as CEO
Pete Distad, who most recently ran video and sports for Apple, will be at the helm of the new joint venture sports streaming service when it launches in 2024......»»
VW ID Buzz output to remain in Germany
U.S. pricing on the ID Buzz has not been finalized but will be key for dealer and VW profitability......»»
Meta sues “brazenly disloyal” former exec over stolen confidential docs
Meta's former exec allegedly shared data center secrets with a shadowy startup. Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment) A recently unsealed court filing has revealed that Meta has sued a former senior employee for "braz.....»»
Electric Fiat 500e drawing dealer interest ahead of launch
The brand's buzz-building strategy has prompted some dealers to ask about adding the single-vehicle line, Fiat North America chief Aamir Ahmed said......»»
Veteran Apple engineering exec Dan Riccio ‘nearing retirement’
In January 2021, Apple reshuffled its hardware engineering team by Dan Riccio shifting from Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering to a “new role focusing on a new project.” John Ternus then took the reins of the hardware engineering team.....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store thefts in New York, California, Las Vegas
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Apple Store kicks out a reporter, a tech company exec stole and sold MacBooks, and details of an iPhone scam in Iran.The Apple Store in Nanuet The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of.....»»
Apple exec Dan Riccio nearing retirement after 25 years
Former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio is said to be "nearing retirement" after over 25 years at Apple.The Apple Vision Pro project is said to have been completed under Riccio's leadership. In 2021, it was reported that he ga.....»»
Unsealed court doc shows why Apple rejected Microsoft’s offer to buy Bing
Apple exec: Microsoft putting $100 billion into Bing was "not significant at all." Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After failing for almost a decade to convince Apple to ditch Google and set Bing as S.....»»
Generating "buzz" about new products can influence their success
The way companies announce new products or build up hype can often influence their success once those new products hit the market, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Whether it's an upcoming blockbuste.....»»
Former Stellantis exec Mark Stewart takes reins as CEO of Goodyear
Stewart has been meeting with customers, partners and employees and studying "functions and financials" to better understand the business......»»