NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
Nissan"s electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes
Dealers have stopped taking reservations for the Ariya as new assembly techniques slow down production of the car designed to put the automaker on the road to a comeback......»»
Ram to show dealers physical mockup of midsize pickup
Ram this month will show dealers a model of a potential midsize pickup that they can touch, the brand's CEO said Wednesday. CEO Mike Koval Jr. told Automotive News that the concept would be in the form of a "physical property," not just a sketch o.....»»
China concentrates power of technological policy-making to fend off foreign containment
During the annual meeting of China's National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's state council presented a government overhaul proposal, which may help concentrate the communist party's con.....»»
Ford gets dealers on board to build commercial service centers
Ford Motor Co. says dealers can increase their fixed operations profits by opening an Elite Commercial Service Center with at least 24 service bays, mobile service vans and expanded hours......»»
No easy solution to EV charger installation, dealers say
Coordination with utilities and city planning departments means meeting various automaker requirements is complicated......»»
Jaguar and Land Rover dealers in Europe threaten legal action over new contracts
Dealers say new contracts will substantially reduce their margins after they have invested millions in their dealerships at JLR's request......»»
Dealers say no easy solution to EV charger installation
Coordination with utilities and city planning departments means meeting various automaker requirements is complicated......»»
CDK"s massive outsourcing plan could affect customer service in uncertain ways
Customer service quality is a concern for dealers once CDK's outsourcing plan with Genpact is fully enacted......»»
Kia program helps dealers lock down elusive parts
Kia, along with other automakers, helps service departments search the automaker's national database for back-ordered parts......»»
Netflix fights attempt to make streaming firms pay for ISP network upgrades
Netflix to EU: ISPs are trying to charge twice for the same infrastructure. Enlarge / Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters. (credit: Netflix) Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters spoke out against a European proposal to make streaming provi.....»»
Creed III review: A flawed but entertaining sequel
Michael B. Jordan's Creed 3 is an uneven but entertaining sports drama......»»
Dealer, automaker tensions emerging in the states
As dealers look to strengthen protections in franchise laws and preserve dealerships' independence from automakers, tensions between the two sides are emerging in statehouses across the U.S......»»
Gaming market recovers first as MCU suppliers cultivate peripheral products
The global PC industry began a quarterly delivery decline in 2022, and overall PC demand in 2023 continues to be weak. The gaming market, in comparison, is not as severely affected by the economic cycle. MCU suppliers pointed out that customers have.....»»
Distributor whistleblowing may help mitigate rising inflation
COVID-19 affected the global supply chain substantially, severely compromising the efficiency of the supply chain due to delays and disruptions. The effects continue to impact consumers and businesses, primarily in terms of rising inflation and incre.....»»
Nokia G60 5G review: a strong, but flawed, budget phone
HMD Global has made another play for the budget smartphone market, but is the new Nokia G60 5G good enough?.....»»
Changes in acquisition habits spark new options
As dealers buckle down on their used-vehicle acquisition practices amid declining profitability, online wholesale auction leaders sense an opportunity to nab more of their business......»»
Liaison review: a pulpy, melodramatic espionage thriller
Eva Green and Vincent Cassel bring their considerable charisma to Liaison. New episodes of the flawed but fun espionage thriller premiere Fridays on Apple TV+......»»
Billions at stake as dealers ask state lawmakers to get paid more for warranty work
A growing number of state dealer associations are petitioning state legislatures to close the historic gap between customer pay and warranty reimbursement, leaving automakers backpedaling to defend their bottom lines......»»
Warranty war: Dealers take their fight vs. automakers over pay to state capitols
Billions of dollars are at stake annually as a growing number of state dealer associations petition state legislatures to close the historic gap between customer pay and warranty reimbursement, leaving automakers backpedaling to defend their bottom l.....»»
Cars.com rebounds with Q4 profit, shares rise
The company expects its marketplace to see more 2023 pullback from digital dealers......»»