Lum family acquires 2nd Toyota dealership
The Lum family already owns Lum's Auto Center, a Toyota-Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram store in Warrenton, Ore., and Lum's Buick-GMC-Cadillac in McMinnville, Ore......»»
Curbee launches software platform to streamline dealership mobile service
Curbee has launched a software-service platform designed to help dealerships streamline and enhance their mobile services for technicians and customers, thereby improving customer loyalty, profitability, and the overall service experience......»»
Threat of slimmer used-car profits, supply allows for little slack in 2024, dealers say
Franchised dealership and auto retail group leaders spoke with Automotive News in June and July about used-car market certainties and uncertainties in 2024......»»
Hydrogen Toyotas at Olympics irk scientists
A group of 120 scientists, engineers and academics said Toyota should have supplied battery-electric vehicles to the Paris Olympics instead of cars powered by hydrogen......»»
Toyota to replace 100,000-plus engines in recalled Tundra, Lexus LX
The Japanese automaker will notify customers this month of the fix, which involves uncleaned debris from potentially damaging the engine......»»
Speak No Evil trailer: A family’s vacation becomes a living nightmare
An unsettling James McAvoy won't allow his guests to leave in the trailer for Speak No Evil, the English-language remake of the 2022 Danish horror film......»»
Best smart lock deals: Save on Yale, Philips, August, and more
Protect your smart home while also making it more convenient for your family by taking advantage of any of the smart lock deals that we've rounded up here......»»
Toyota weighs 4-day workweek in sweeping overhaul of office life
The possible change in Japan is part of a sweeping rethink of office life meant to streamline workloads for a modern, more agile era of global competition and innovation......»»
New partnerships found to improve life satisfaction for single mothers
Ideally, a family is a protective space, a social network, and a team that supports each other. But what happens when children are raised by a single mother instead of two parents? Single mothers in particular can face significant challenges regardin.....»»
5 great Netflix Christmas movies to watch in July
Check out these five Christmas movies that are streaming on Netflix, including several holiday rom-coms and a family-friendly adventure with Santa Claus......»»
Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers
A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Penske buys largest Ford dealership; the economics of EV ownership
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Toyota RAV4 redesign goal: Don"t mess with success
The Toyota RAV4 is the brand's bestselling nameplate, on pace for a record year, which makes a planned redesign onto an updated platform challenging, so as not to "mess up that formula.".....»»
Pennsylvania dealership employees sue CDK, say cyberattacks risked their data
Five more dealership employees have sued CDK Global in the U.S. Northern District of Illinois, alleging the cyberattacks suffered by the dealership management system in June threatened their personal information. Michael Paul Carvelli, Michael Robert.....»»
AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattack
Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»
AutoNation, Sonic likely to be hardest hit on Q2 earnings by CDK cyberattacks
Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»
Q2 earnings: CDK Global shutdown will hit all 6 public auto retailers, analysts predict
Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»
New $200 million Tekion funding to fuel expansion
The dealership management system upstart will use the financing from Dragoneer Investment Group to expand product offerings, speed up implementation times and more......»»
Why Suzuki is leaning on partner Toyota for hybrids, software
Suzuki will lean on partner Toyota for electrification and software technology as the small-car specialist rolls out a strategy for smaller, lighter and less costly vehicles......»»
EVs take center stage at Paris Olympics: Toyota"s potential grand finale
As the Olympics move toward a more sustainable image, Toyota's all-electric vehicle fleet and prominent on-air advertisements will enhance their brand affiliation......»»
Amazon slashes Microsoft 365 Family by 50% for Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day deal on Microsoft 365 discounts the 12-month Family Plan by a staggering 50%.Amazon has slashed Microsoft 365 Family by half.Pick up a year of Microsoft 365 Family for just $49.99, which is half off the $99.99 MSRP. Microsoft 365 i.....»»