Lithia CEO Bryan DeBoer says 100-150 more dealerships needed to hit revenue goal
Lithia, one the most active players in the buy-sell market, will need to acquire 100 to 150 more dealerships in the United States, and possibly elsewhere, between now and the end of 2025 to reach its goal, says CEO Bryan DeBoer......»»
Future of 1 billion people in South Asia hinges on water pact, says new analysis
Better collaboration is urgently needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on three key river basins in South Asia—the Brahmaputra, Indus and Ganges—according to new analysis......»»
Hyundai didn"t coerce former dealership to build standalone Genesis facility, Wisc. jury says
Hyundai Motor America didn't wrongfully coerce or attempt to coerce one of its former dealerships to provide an exclusive facility for its Genesis franchise, a federal jury in Wisconsin has found......»»
Grok AI chatbot coming to all premium X subscribers this week
The Grok AI chatbot, which was previously going to be exclusive to X’s top-tier Premium+ subscribers, will instead be coming to all premium subscribers this week. The move is likely geared to boosting revenue in the face of falling usage and an.....»»
Survey: Dealerships lukewarm about EV service overall but see potential for increased retention, revenue
Nearly half of dealership executives and fixed ops leaders aren't overly enthused about integrating EV service into their shops. They're also not overwhelmingly positive about the overall future of EV service......»»
Credit unions plan to grow auto dealership relationships in 2024
Most credit unions expected to work more closely with car dealerships in 2024, and nearly all of them think such collaboration aids members, according to a Credit Union Leasing of America survey of that auto lending sector......»»
Using suction cups inspired by fish to listen in on whale conversations
In their ambitious goal to understand and ultimately communicate with sperm whales, research scientists from Project CETI have enlisted the help of unlikely collaborators—clingfish......»»
Samsung QN90D first look: setting the bar for 2024
Samsung's latest-gen QLED made improvements exactly where it needed them and once again sets the bar for all QLEDs in 2024......»»
How to mount your Blink Mini 2 security camera
If you want to mount your Blink Mini 2, you'll be glad to know it's an easy process. Here's a look at how it works, along with how to flip your video if needed......»»
Mercedes-Benz electrifies the G-Wagen
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 and Mercedes-AMG G 63 arrive at U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2024......»»
Samsgung QN90D first look: setting the bar for 2024
Samsung's latest-gen QLED made improvements exactly where it needed them and once again sets the bar for all QLEDs in 2024......»»
Billionaire brothers Thomas and James Duff buy dealerships
Thomas and James Duff, second-generation owners of a tire-retail empire, are on Forbes' roster of the richest people in the world, each listed with $3 billion in net worth......»»
Wrappers delight: The Easter egg equation you never knew you needed
This Easter season, as you tear open those chocolate eggs, have you ever wondered why they're snugly wrapped in foil? Turns out the answer lies within the easter egg equation......»»
Study of car lenders shows AI could mitigate bias and open lending to marginalized customers
Lenders operating in indirect retail channels such as car dealerships could improve their profit margins by over a third by using artificial intelligence to support the retailers' salespeople rather than rely on salespeople alone to price loans at th.....»»
Why are we so divided? Zero-sum thinking is part of it
A recent working paper charts the surprising politics of zero-sum thinking—or the belief that one individual or group's gain is another's loss—with a goal of offering fresh insight into our nation's schisms......»»
DOJ lawsuit is an attempt to turn the iPhone into Android, Apple alleges
The US Department of Justice filed its antitrust lawsuit against Apple today, with the supposed goal of “freeing smartphone markets from Apple’s anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct and restoring competition.” Apple has another take, ar.....»»
Elucidating urban "ecosystems" and creating regional diversity
What is a city? What are the geographical conditions and social factors that lead to the concentration of population in an area, and how does urbanization progress? And what is needed to create urban environments that meet the diversifying lifestyles.....»»
A product that kills agricultural pests is also deadly to native Pacific Northwest snail
A product used to control pest slugs on farms in multiple countries is deadly to least one type of native woodland snail endemic to the Pacific Northwest, according to scientists who say more study is needed before the product gains approval in the U.....»»
Two keys needed to crack three locks for better engineered blood vessels
Blood vessels engineered from stem cells could help solve several research and clinical problems, from potentially providing a more comprehensive platform to screen if drug candidates can cross from the blood stream into the brain to developing lab-g.....»»
Tim Cook praises China as a production hub, amid Apple moves to lessen dependence
A state-owned newspaper has cited Tim Cook praising China as a production hub, during the CEO’s visit to the country for a new store opening. Cook’s remarks were made after Apple reported a 13% decline in revenue from China, with a recent mark.....»»
Genesis brand names Troy Saito to direct U.S sales and operations
Saito will oversee all U.S sales and retail operations and focus on strategy and retailer operations. He will be working closely with all 239 domestic dealerships, Genesis said......»»