NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
Dealers happy with market, but interest rates weigh
The survey gauges U.S. dealer feelings about aspects of their dealership, including inventory, staffing and general economic conditions......»»
NHTSA aims to cut 24K road injuries a year
Under the proposal, automakers would be required to equip all new vehicles with automatic emergency braking systems that can prevent or mitigate frontal crashes at higher speeds, detect pedestrians and work effectively in the dark......»»
Penske to replace Indy 500 fan"s smashed car
A fan whose car was smashed by a flying tire is getting a new ride, courtesy of the track owner who happens to be one of the country's biggest dealers......»»
Kia, Hyundai anti-theft software fixes a work in progress
Kia and Hyundai have notified dealers that there are problems with a software fix that's being offered as a way to prevent vehicles from being hot-wired......»»
No groundwater, no new homes, as Arizona severely restricts new housing
Cities, developers will have to turn to costly sources to build new homes. Enlarge / Aerial view of a subdivision in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. (credit: dszc via Getty) The nation’s fifth-largest city and surrou.....»»
Kia, Hyundai struggling with anti-theft software fix
Kia and Hyundai have notified dealers that there are problems with a software fix that's being offered as a way to prevent vehicles from being hot-wired......»»
NHTSA proposes "safety milestone" rule requiring automatic emergency braking for new vehicles
If the proposal is adopted, nearly all U.S. passenger cars and light trucks — those with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 10,000 pounds — would be required to have the crash-avoidance technology......»»
One spacecraft could visit all of Saturn"s inner large moons
If you've ever played Kerbal Space Program, you know how difficult it can be to get your spacecraft into the orbit you want. It's even more difficult in real life. This is why it's pretty impressive to see a proposal to study all of Saturn's large in.....»»
Microsoft Surface Pro X webcams quit working last week—flawed workaround issued
Microsoft working with OEMs on permanent driver fix for Windows-on-Arm devices. Enlarge / The Microsoft Surface Pro X. (credit: Jeff Dunn) Microsoft has issued a workaround for broken Surface Pro X cameras following use.....»»
Genetic change increased bird flu severity during US spread, shows study
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists discovered how the current epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus (bird flu) gained new genes and greater virulence as it spread west. Researchers showed that the avian virus could severely infect the br.....»»
Ford adds 1,000 Escapes to mobile service fleet
The automaker says dealers can use Escapes to perform light maintenance, software updates and some recall fixes......»»
Electricity costs for wafer foundries in Europe and Japan double those in Taiwan, U.S., and South Korea
Semiconductor foundries in Japan and Europe spend at least double the amount of what similar establishments in the U.S., South Korea, and Taiwan do on electricity, according to a strategic proposal submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade.....»»
Volkswagen"s Pablo Di Si: Time to get ‘back to basics"
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si says he has heard dealer concerns about VW Credit and is moving to improve its partnership with dealers. The brand will do an affordability push in the second half of 2023 focusing on ID4 and Jetta......»»
Volkswagen"s Di Si: Time to get ‘back to basics"
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si says he has heard dealer concerns about VW Credit and is moving to improve its partnership with dealers. The brand will do an affordability push in the second half of 2023 focusing on ID4 and Jetta......»»
Mercedes-Benz shows off 8 new vehicles to dealers; electric CLA and GLC coming to U.S. in 2024
Fresh product and improved supply should lift Mercedes U.S. sales by 5 to 10 percent this year......»»
Eruption of Tonga underwater volcano found to disrupt satellite signals halfway around the world
An international team has used satellite- and ground-based ionospheric observations to demonstrate that an air pressure wave triggered by volcanic eruptions could produce an equatorial plasma bubble (EPB) in the ionosphere, severely disrupting satell.....»»
Biden delays bid to grant electric carmakers renewable fuel credits
The proposal was excluded from drafted regulation setting biofuel-blending quotas for the next three years that is undergoing final review at the White House. .....»»
Tesla restarts India market talks with new factory proposal
The proposal comes after India refused to agree to Tesla's request last year to lower the import tax on cars, which can reach as much as 100 percent......»»
Tesla succession planning, demand in focus ahead of shareholder meeting
Investors are set to vote on a shareholder proposal for the company to publish a report on "Key-Person Risk," reflecting concerns that the carmaker relies too heavily on Elon Musk's leadership......»»
7 upgrades I want to see on the rumored iMac 2023
The 2021 iMac was great but flawed. Apple can make it better with these seven updates......»»