NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
There"s no single growth strategy for dealers, M&A panel says
Panelists speaking on M&A activity at the J.D. Power Automotive Forum in New York said there are several growth strategies dealers can pursue, but they agreed that it was important to focus on being a better operator......»»
Nissan strategy means more partnership with dealers, Papin says
Retailers should be involved through multiple owners as well as schedule follow-up visits with EV buyers......»»
Jeep"s EV design language wows retailers
Jeep's new EV plans are getting its dealers excited, especially for creating designs that stay true to the rugged brand......»»
Tim Jackson parts ways with Colorado Auto Dealers Association
Jackson says his departure was a mutual decision with CADA, and plans to announce his next position soon......»»
Used EV shoppers lack critical battery health information
As more electric vehicles hit the used-car market, dealers and buyers are starting to ask about the health and longevity of their batteries. But there is a dearth of information. The auto industry lacks a standard method and set of metrics for report.....»»
Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.3 with new HomeKit architecture
The new macOS Ventura 13.3 is now available and rolling out to Mac users, bringing back the previously withdrawn new HomeKit architecture, plus more visual features such as new emoji.It follows the release of macOS Ventura 13.2 in January, 2023, plus.....»»
Meta slams telco fee proposal, says ISPs should pay their own network costs
Meta: "Our investments in content drive the business model of telecom operators." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | MirageC) Proposals to pay for broadband networks by imposing new fees on Big Tech companies "are built on.....»»
“Click-to-cancel” rule would penalize companies that make you cancel by phone
Canceling a subscription shouldn't be harder than signing up, FTC proposal says. Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan listens during a President Biden speech on the economy on October 26, 2022, in Washington, DC. (c.....»»
Tech makers must provide repairs for up to 10 years under proposed EU law
Proposal doesn't enforce affordable spare parts, manuals, rights group complains. Enlarge / Smartphone repairs could be required for up to five years, while other products, like washing machines, may require up to a decade of ve.....»»
Why Jaguar is asking some dealers to give up their franchises by 2025
Jaguar Land Rover has started the process of reducing Jaguar stores by offering dealers extra allocations of hot-selling Land Rover nameplates, such as the redesigned Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender, if they give up their Jaguar franchise.....»»
Opinion: Australia"s child protection system is clearly broken. Is it time to abolish it for a better model?
The tragic deaths of two small children in an overheated car in Queensland in 2019 highlight just how flawed our child protection system has become......»»
Future Apple Watch could get cameras for photography & Face ID
Apple has big plans for cameras in future Apple Watches, if they can be fitted without making the watch awkward to wear — and if the cameras can be of high enough quality.Apple's proposal would be less bulky than the existing third-party WristcamTh.....»»
FCC chair proposes ban on deceptive “Broadcast TV” and “Regional Sports” fees
Comcast and others would have to advertise "all-in" TV price if FCC adopts plan. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AndreyPopov) A new proposal targeting hidden fees charged by cable and satellite companies could force TV p.....»»
Eurotech introduces cybersecurity-certified edge AI solutions
Eurotech announced its newest edge servers with scalable, cybersecurity certified – AI capabilities. Cyber-threats have become endemic and severely expose states and businesses of all sizes to the risk of loss of data, interruption of services,.....»»
Miss. governor signs bill putting new restrictions on how EV-only manufacturers can sell
The law grandfathers in an existing Tesla location, according to the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association......»»
29 Ford dealers drop out of EV program after changes
Dealers in North Carolina are the latest group to file a legal challenge against Ford over the program, following similar actions in New York and Illinois......»»
Former N.H. dealer, NADA president Paul Holloway dies at 84
Former NADA president Paul Holloway was a Buick district manager before buying his first dealership in 1967. He once owned 13 stores before he began selling most of his dealerships in 2000......»»
OpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT with the new GPT-4 model
OpenAI has released GPT-4, an upgraded language model for ChatGPT that is more accurate — but still flawed.GPT-4 is outChatGPT is a chatbot that anyone can use to generate stories, articles, and other forms of text. The long-awaited GPT-4 update ca.....»»
How dealers can counteract growing threat of fraud
Despite the growing sophistication of fake IDs, there are warning signs dealership employees can look for to avoid selling vehicles to fraudulent buyers......»»
Apple got everything it wanted at the annual shareholder meeting
Apple's annual shareholders' meeting has concluded and despite controversies and disagreements, this time it won support for all of the positions it held on every proposal.Apple ParkThe annual shareholders' meeting is a legal requirement for Apple, a.....»»