NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
US proposal would permit eagle deaths as renewables expand
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new permitting program for wind energy turbines, power lines and other projects that kill eagles, amid growing concern among scientists that the rapid expansion of renewable energy in the U.S. West coul.....»»
It will take time for federal tax credits on used EVs, PHEVs and fuel cells to gain traction
Starting next year, consumers buying used electric vehicles from car dealers could save up to $4,000 under a new U.S. law. But their choices — at least in the near term — could be slim......»»
Jaguar Land Rover sets out to train workers, dealers for EV world
The industry's shift to EVs means automakers need to provide fresh skills to workers trained to build and service fossil-fuel models......»»
Ram weighs return of midsize pickup
Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr. said dealers might be shown an early concept in March "to gauge their interest.".....»»
Apple agrees to negotiate with unions in Australian Apple retail stores
After being called a bully, Apple has agreed to negotiate with Australian Unions after they asked the country's Fair Work Commission to intervene.A pre-refurbishment photograph of the Bluewater Apple StoreApple's proposal to Australia's Fair Work Com.....»»
NADA: 2022 shaping up to be another good year for franchised dealerships
New data from the National Automobile Dealers Association shows that while new- and used-vehicle sales are down through the first half of the year, demand for both sales and service remains high......»»
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counted on to lift brand
Mitsubishi and its dealers believe the soon-to-launch Outlander PHEV will lift the brand out of its bargain-basement perception......»»
Ford herds retailing into EV future
The automaker told dealers it will ask them to invest up to $1.2 million for the right to sell EVs but showed that it's not ready to abandon combustion vehicles yet as it showed off the pony car's seventh generation......»»
Honda brand dinged by dealers in NADA survey for scant product availability
Honda dropped from the top five spots listed in the National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Attitude Survey for the time since 2015. Low product availability is the root cause of the slide......»»
Ford gives dealers 2 months to accept new rules or stop selling EVs
From 2024, Ford EVs will only be sold at Model e-certified dealerships. Enlarge / Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley at the launch event for the Ford F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michig.....»»
Ford dealers must set no-haggle prices, invest up to $1.2 million to keep selling EVs
Dealers have until Oct. 31 to opt into one of two EV certification tiers that cover varying investment levels in fast chargers and staff training......»»
Automaker lobby seeks revamp of FTC "cumbersome" car dealership disclosure plan
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation also asks the FTC to clarify its language banning car dealers from selling F&I products duplicating auto warranties......»»
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......»»
Ford wants its dealers to match Tesla"s lower selling costs
Ford has told dealers that one key topic for the meetings will be a discussion of new agreements that would govern how dealers sell Ford's expanding lineup of electric vehicles......»»
Cox: Car dealers" sentiment dips in Q3 on concerns about economy, inflation
Nearly half of franchised dealers surveyed said economic conditions were holding back their business during the third quarter, and 40 percent said interest rates were holding their companies back. Those proportions rose significantly from the second.....»»
EU regulators want 5 years of smartphone parts, much better batteries
Requiring parts and manuals access part of broader environmental initiative. Enlarge / Repairs to phones and tablets like those made by Samsung could be possible for up to five years after they leave the market, if an EU proposal is im.....»»
EU demanding improvements on cell phone parts, battery endurance
A new draft proposal by the European Commission in Brussels includes a mandate that spare parts for the iPhone and other smartphones be readily available for users.As part of a continuing examination into e-waste and other concerns, the EC has now pr.....»»
J.D. Power: Sales reps influence car dealer lending satisfaction
Auto dealers ranked Ally higher than captives for leasing and No. 1 for indirect subprime loans in J.D. Power's 2022 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study......»»
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 review: A fast-but-flawed version of a great laptop
Intel's 12th-gen CPUs make for a mixed upgrade to one of the best laptops. Enlarge / Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Specs at a glance: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 Display 14.0-inch 19.....»»
MacBook self-repair program highlights Apple’s flawed repairability progress
Apple's more amenable to self-repairs, but complex processes and designs are limiting. Enlarge / The 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) On Tuesday, Apple expanded its self-service repair program to M1-based MacBoo.....»»