MacWhisper can now auto-translate transcripts into other languages
MacWhisper is a popular tool that uses AI to quickly transcribe audio. The app has been getting a lot of updates in recent weeks, and its latest version introduces the ability to auto-translate transcripts into other languages. more….....»»
‘Artificial paydown" fraud from customers can leave car dealers, auto lenders with losses
An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to three counts related to duping dealers into paying or crediting him with funds based on what authorities called reports of phony former vehicle payoffs......»»
Here"s why plug-in hybrids are gaining momentum
Although they make up less than 2 percent of the market, PHEVs have gained prominence as one of the auto industry's paths to reducing carbon emissions......»»
Continental flags cost burdens in 2024 amid overhaul of auto unit
While its auto unit has fallen behind rivals, Continental's businesses making tires and industrial hoses are performing well......»»
7 key takeaways from U.S. auto sales in February
February marked the 19th consecutive month when sales increased year over year, with the SAAR topping 16 million for the fourth time in the past year......»»
F&I gross profit per vehicle down for 4 of 6 publics in Q4
Same-store finance and insurance gross profit per car sold fell at four of the top six franchised auto dealership groups in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier. AutoNation was the only major new-vehicle public retailer to grow F&I profit.....»»
GOP senator seeks stiffer tariff to stop China "flooding U.S. auto markets"
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he is also proposing legislation to extend tariffs to vehicles produced by Chinese automakers in Mexico......»»
GM, Magna and Wipro launch auto software ‘matchmaking" platform
GM, Magna and Wipro partnered to build a new sales platform for buyers and sellers of automotive software, saying it will help the industry keep new technology costs down......»»
GM and Magna launch auto software ‘matchmaking" platform
GM, Magna and Wipro partnered to build a new sales platform for buyers and sellers of automotive software, saying it will help the industry keep new technology costs down......»»
Android Auto starts flagging more powerful “parked” apps on the home screen
Parked apps include browsers, games, and video apps. Enlarge / Android Auto can have giant screens like this, but limited software means you'll often still need your phone. Android Auto and its big brother, the Android.....»»
Santander plans expansion of prequalified auto inventory search site Drive.US
Santander Consumer USA plans a national expansion this year for Drive.US, its digital auto retail site allowing consumers to shop cars at partner dealerships online and filter the inventory based on the car loan monthly payment the lender has prequal.....»»
AutoNation, Lithia making progress with captive finance companies
AutoNation and Lithia Motors, the two public franchise auto retailers with the ability to approve car loans for their own customers, said on fourth-quarter 2023 earnings calls they are making progress building those fledgling captive finance companie.....»»
Android Auto will show apps that only work when parked
Google has introduced an update to Android Auto where it will indicate which apps will work only when your car is parked. The post Android Auto will show apps that only work when parked appeared first on Phandroid. Platforms like Android A.....»»
Learn up to 25 new languages with a subscription to Rosetta Stone
Save 60% on a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: Through March 3, you can get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone, the award-winning language-learning app, for only $159.97 with coupon code ROSETTA. That's.....»»
The top 5 stories of the week: GM"s EV strategy; Apple scraps its car project
A quick look at the top auto industry stories of the week......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Targeting young people for collision repair careers
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair — I-CAR for short — has a new digital advertising campaign to lure young people to consider a career in the industry. It is estimated that 100,000 skilled collision repair technicians are cur.....»»
Tesla designer Peter Blades departs for air-mobility startup
Peter Blades has spent much of his career in the auto industry, working at Tesla, General Motors, Kia and Nissan. Now he's looking skyward......»»
The White House just warned against using these popular programming languages
The White House released a new report indicating that using programming languages C and C++ presents a cybersecurity risk......»»
EV startup Fisker signs two more U.S. dealers, Bul Auto Sales and Karma Indy
Fisker said the two new partners plan to open three locations in New York, Florida and Indiana. The EV maker switched from direct sales to franchised dealers in January......»»
Lithia Motors closes on Pohlad"s 9-store, $900M Carousel group in Midwest
Lithia Motors Inc. has closed on a nine-store car auto retailer in Wisconsin and Minnesota, which Lithia estimates will bring in $900 million in annually. Lithia bought the group from the Pohlad Cos. conglomerate, whose portfolio also includes the Mi.....»»
National Auto Auction Association executives talk 2024 outlooks
NAAA executives say interest rates, repossession activity, the trickle-down effect of new-vehicle incentives and the U.S. presidential election are top of mind for them in 2024......»»