NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
Volvo softens EV-or-bust strategy as hybrids show promise
Some Volvo dealers fear the consequences of sticking to the 2030 target as EV growth slows, and CEO Jim Rowan says hybrids can be a bridge for customers not ready to dump gasoline......»»
Learning from CrowdStrike’s quality assurance failures
CrowdStrike has released a preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR) of how the flawed Falcon Sensor update made its way to millions of Windows systems and pushed them into a “Blue Screen of Death” loop. The PIR is a bit confusing to read and parse,.....»»
Dealers should adopt some practices now ahead of CARS Rule decision, experts say
The Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule is on hold pending a legal challenge in the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals by the National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealers Association, but dealerships might still wish to take s.....»»
FCC moves forward with plan to make unlocking phones easier
The FCC is now moving forward with its proposal that will make unlocking a carrier-locked smartphone a lot easier. The post FCC moves forward with plan to make unlocking phones easier appeared first on Phandroid. When you buy a phone from.....»»
Editorial: EV cost clarity is key for industry transition
The true cost of owning electric vehicles is befuddling consumers, dealers and much of the industry......»»
Nissan positions redesigned Kicks crossover in sedan territory
Nissan has told dealers the Kicks redesign will come with a price increase of less than $500 over the outgoing model. All-wheel drive carries a $1,500 premium......»»
Coastal dealers talk insurance costs, hurricane preparation know-how
NOAA expects a more active Atlantic hurricane season. Dealers, already wary of higher insurance cost,s are monitoring it......»»
Highway to hell? Plan for Germany"s biggest motorway sparks anger
A proposal to create Germany's biggest motorway has sparked a backlash, with critics fearful the "monstrosity" will increase climate-damaging emissions, worsen noise pollution and harm biodiverse habitats......»»
Stellantis dealers press leadership for help moving metal
Stellantis retailers laid out their concerns and needs to CEO Carlos Tavares as inventory piles up and market share drops......»»
Car thieves target Michigan dealerships; police say it"s an organized theft ring
Dealers are being advised by Michigan State Police to keep their keys in a safe and increase security measures to mitigate the impact......»»
CDK CEO pledges to compensate dealers after ransomware event
CDK CEO Brian MacDonald promised to dealers in a letter that they would receive "some financial relief" for interruptions stemming from the June 19 cyberattacks......»»
Managing cyberattack fallout: Financial and operational damage
In this Help Net Security, Ashley Harrington, Director of Cybersecurity at Aspida, discusses the impact of cyberattack on business operations and financial health. Beyond immediate disruptions and financial burdens, cyber incident can severely damage.....»»
Scientific definition of a planet says it must orbit our sun: A new proposal would change that
Planetary scientists are proposing a new definition of a planet to replace one that many researchers view as sun-centric and outdated. The current definition—established in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the organization that o.....»»
Detroit 3 fall behind international automakers in U.S. vehicle production
International automakers produced more light vehicles in the U.S. than the Detroit 3 for the first time in 2023, according to a report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association released July 9......»»
OpenAI board shake-up: Microsoft out, Apple backs away amid AI partnership scrutiny
Microsoft gives up non-voting observer board role; Apple rethinks a planned similar position. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / OpenAI / Microsoft) Microsoft has withdrawn from its non-voting observer role on OpenAI's boar.....»»
OpenAI board shakeup: Microsoft out, Apple backs away amid AI partnership scrutiny
Microsoft gives up non-voting observer board role; Apple rethinks a planned similar position. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / OpenAI / Microsoft) Microsoft has withdrawn from its non-voting observer role on OpenAI's boar.....»»
Dealers in Texas grapple with power outages, poor cell service after Beryl
Some dealers have reopened following damages, while others struggle to become functional again......»»
Opinion: Southern Africa is seen as a leader in wildlife conservation, but its market-driven approach is deeply flawed
Southern Africa's wildlife economy is often hailed as a successful model. The idea behind this model is that biodiversity and wildlife are used as the basis of sustainable economic growth, through an increase in wildlife numbers and in a country's re.....»»
Dealers say EV sales training provides a competitive edge
Staff learn how to sell EVs to consumers who have different concerns than buyers of internal combustion vehicles. .....»»
Carriers should have to unlock your iPhone or Android phone within 60 days, says FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. The proposal is intended to increase competition by making it easier for.....»»