NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
Cars.com rebounds with Q4 profit, shares rise
The company expects its marketplace to see more 2023 pullback from digital dealers......»»
EU seeks input on making tech companies pay for ISPs’ network upgrades
EU opens proceeding that could mandate direct payments from content providers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Alicia Llop) The European Union government is seeking public input on a controversial proposal to make online.....»»
Apple and others may have to pay toward European 5G infrastructure [U]
Update: The consultation has now begun, and will last for 12 weeks – see end of piece. Under a proposal currently being discussed, tech giants could be asked to help pay for European 5G infrastructure, with Apple potentially on the list of compani.....»»
Federal agency proposes California spotted owl protection
Federal wildlife officials on Wednesday announced a proposal to classify one of two dwindling California spotted owl populations as endangered after a lawsuit by conservation groups required the government to reassess a Trump administration decision.....»»
Microsoft defends $69bn Activision deal
Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors......»»
Lion Eclipse charger review: Powerful, but flawed
The Lion Eclipse charger from Lion Energy is a powerful, multi-device charger with 27,000mAh of power, but with big issues.Lion Eclipse ChargerLion says its Eclipse charger meets all TSA guidelines for safe airplane travel and doesn't emit toxic fume.....»»
Sharper review: the art of conning a con man
Sharper is a slick and stylish, but flawed con man thriller. The Sebastian Stan and Julianne Moore-led film premieres Friday, February 17 on Apple TV+......»»
Are cod "severely depleted" in the Gulf of Maine? Fishermen, scientists view ocean depths differently
When fishermen and women look at the gray Atlantic waters off New England, they see a marine environment literally swimming with cod, the popular white fish prized around the world for its mild flavor......»»
Bing"s ChatGPT experiment is deeply flawed, and is the future of search
Microsoft's addition of a ChatGPT interface to Bing could revolutionize search at some point, but given the nonsense it can spew now, it looks like it will take years before it becomes actually useful.The Bing logo with a background of chat results.F.....»»
Experts back more robust US estimates of social cost of carbon
Some 400 scientists and climate experts expressed support on Monday for a US government proposal to revise a key metric that estimates the damage from carbon dioxide emissions......»»
Kape receives $1.5bn proposal to go private
Unikmind doubles down on privacy sector.....»»
TikTok US ban "should be looked at," says Schumer
A proposal to ban TikTok in the United States "should be looked at," according to US Senator Chuck Schumer......»»
Dealers anticipate knocks to floorplan, F&I, demand
Auto dealerships polled in ' 2023 Dealer Outlook Survey saw threats to new- and used-vehicle demand and increased floorplan and overall cost because of rising interest rates......»»
Astrophysicists propose cooling Earth by using Moon dust as ‘sunscreen’
A wild new research proposal aims to shoot clouds of lunar dust off the moon into a stable orbit to block a small amount of sunlight to keep the Earth cool......»»
Volvo CEO stirs up new angst among U.S. dealers
If Volvo attempts to bring its direct sales model to this side of the Atlantic, it will push U.S. retailers into a defensive posture, the brand's dealer board chief warned......»»
Dealer skepticism meets Biden EV push
Dealers say they're feeling pressure from automakers to invest in EVs and the necessary infrastructure and upgrades to sell and service them. They are split on the Biden administration's strategy......»»
California dealers see EV demand lifting 2023 sales
Tesla had the two top-selling models last year as consumers snapped up EVs, with battery-electric vehicles capturing 17 percent of the market and hybrids close behind, at 14 percent. Toyota was the No. 1 brand, followed by Tesla and Ford......»»
Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association loses court of appeals case aimed at blocking Clean Car Rule
The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association lost a court of appeals decision aimed at blocking the state's Clean Car Rule that follows California regulations on new-vehicle emissions standards......»»
Minnesota"s Clean Car Rule upheld
The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association lost a court of appeals decision aimed at blocking the state's Clean Car Rule that follows California regulations on new-vehicle emissions standards......»»
Released: Decryptor for Cl0p ransomware’s Linux variant
Flawed encryption logic used in Cl0p (Clop) ransomware’s Linux (ELF) variant has allowed SentinelOne researchers to create and release a free decryptor. “The [Cl0p] Windows variant encrypts the generated RC4 key responsible for the file e.....»»