NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn
The comments from the NADA were among thousands received by the FTC on its proposal to curtail bait-and-switch auto dealership price advertising, misleading F&I practices and F&I vehicle protection products......»»
Study finds iron oxide nanoparticles are useful for medicinal plant sustainability under toxic metal conditions
Metal(loid) toxicity severely inhibits plant growth and development, thereby affecting yield and quality. It is crucial to seek favorable measures to improve plant survival under toxic metal(loid) conditions......»»
Dealers need guidance on pre-owned EV sales price cap
Anxious retailers say guidance is needed from the U.S. Treasury Department to clarify what counts toward the used-EV tax credit's $25,000 sales price cap......»»
Dealers begin to put UAW strike planning into action
With the UAW launching its strike against all Detroit 3 automakers and halting production at three vehicle assembly plants, dealers are putting monthslong contingency plans into action......»»
GM offers 20% raises to UAW in final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
Google extends Chromebook support from 8 years to 10 after heightened backlash
Automatic Chromebook expiration dates are "fundamentally flawed," critics say. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg/Getty) Google announced today that it's extending Chromebooks' automatic update support from 8 years to 10 years f.....»»
GM offers 20% raises to UAW as talks reach final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
GM offers 20% raises as talks reach final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
Industry needs Treasury guidance on Inflation Reduction Act"s EV sourcing rules, executives say
The U.S. Treasury Department should issue guidance on which vehicles will be eligible for EV tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act's "foreign entity of concern" provision as soon as possible to give automakers, suppliers, dealers and consumer.....»»
Dealers caught in middle of EV transition, panel says
The 2023 Automotive News Congress Retail Future panelists identified affordability, range anxiety, education and regional climate concerns as key barriers to EV adoption during the discussion Tuesday......»»
Apple Maps EV routing coming to Ford F-150 Lightning later this year
Apple Maps EV routing, a feature that first debuted at WWDC in 2020, will soon expand to its third car. Ford is reportedly informing dealers that its F-150 Lightning electric truck will support EV routing in Apple Maps starting sometime later this ye.....»»
Toyota dealers: Room in lineup for a Ford Maverick fighter
As they prepare to meet Sept. 12-14 in Las Vegas, Toyota dealers say there is room in their lineup for a compact pickup that draws on the brand's small pickup heritage and would be a Ford Maverick fighter......»»
Stellantis offers 14.5% raises to UAW; union calls it "deeply inadequate"
The proposal compares to initial offers of 15% by Ford Motor Co. and 16% by General Motors, though Stellantis wants to structure the raises in a way that would have a larger effect on workers' future earnings......»»
Stellantis offers 14.5% raises to UAW
The proposal compares to initial offers of 15% by Ford Motor Co. and 16% by General Motors, though Stellantis wants to structure the raises in a way that would have a larger effect on workers' future earnings......»»
Dealers: Submit succession plans and exit stories by Sept. 29
Automotive News seeks to learn about dealers' succession planning and decisions to stay in the auto retail industry or why they they have chosen to exit......»»
Dealers will register soon for new, used EV tax credit transfers
U.S. Treasury says dealers in January can submit new and used EV sales information to the IRS to receive payments for transferred tax credits. ‘Foreign entity of concern' and other important guidance also coming this year, department says......»»
Cox: Dealers" views of market positive, holding steady in Q3
Franchised auto dealerships continued to view their markets favorably during the third quarter but without any major net improvement from the second quarter, according to the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index poll......»»
AutoNation captive finance arm"s aim narrows
AutoNation, which acquired CIG Financial in late 2022, told independent dealer customers that it would no longer handle their financing. Instead, it will focus on franchised dealers and AutoNation USA stores......»»
Paw Patrol snacks withdrawn after hackers hijack QR code to show porn
QR codes on Paw Patrol snacks sold by Lidl are redirecting customers to a dodgy website......»»
Enabot EBO X review: A smart, but flawed robot companion
The Enabot EBO X robot companion is rough around the edges, but it offers tons of cool smart home features that make it a compelling addition to your family......»»
Right to repair’s unlikely new adversary: Scientologists
"A totally unreasonable proposal." Enlarge (credit: Getty) The right-to-repair movement has had its share of adversaries. From Big Tech to politicians and individuals who don't think product repairability should be gover.....»»