NADA: FTC proposal on car dealers ‘severely flawed," should be withdrawn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......»»
Dealers need ‘seat at the table" on EV policy, says NADA"s Mike Stanton
At the Automotive News Congress in Washington, Mike Stanton said: "We've talked a lot about dealer and factory relations, but we can't get it done alone.".....»»
VW"s Keogh: Rising interest rates, recession just another ‘bump" for industry to overcome
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Scott Keogh told attendees at the Automotive News Congress in Washington that rising interest rates and potential recession shouldn't be worrying for dealers or automakers......»»
Right whales" survival rates plummet after severe injury from fishing gear
Most North Atlantic right whales that are severely injured in fishing gear entanglements die within three years, a new study led by scientists at the New England Aquarium and Duke University finds......»»
How tech can boost dealers" used-vehicle acquisition odds
Several retail technology companies are boosting their own capabilities to help dealerships buy cars directly from the general public, bypass traditional auctions and digitize the trade-in experience......»»
China"s Wingtech reportedly gets Mac orders
China-based contract manufacturer Wingtech Technology has reportedly started making computers for Apple, although it was once said to have been kicked out of Apple's camera module supply chain due to flawed products, according to Chinese media report.....»»
Minnesota dealers attempt to block their state"s adoption of California regulations
The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association filed a second lawsuit attempting to block the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's adoption of California's clean car rules, which would require dealers to carry a higher percentage of EVs and hybrids......»»
Tim Cook voices support for federal privacy proposal in letter to lawmakers
Apple CEO Tim Cook has penned a letter to U.S. lawmakers voicing his support of a recent bipartisan effort to draft a comprehensive federal privacy law.U.S. Capitol BuildingIn the letter, which was obtained by AppleInsider, Cook echoes many of his pa.....»»
Bob Carter, Toyota’s ‘passionate’ dealer champion, calls it a career
Bob Carter, head of sales for Toyota Motor North America since 2017, retires at the end of June. Dealers said he's been a tireless, passionate champion for their cause and for close dealer-factory relations throughout his career......»»
Car dealers positive, but less optimistic about next 3 months
Despite similar profits and market conditions, franchised dealerships polled by Cox this spring were a little less optimistic about the future than they were in the first quarter......»»
U.S. to propose rule on minimum standards for EV chargers
The proposal comes as the federal government moves forward on a plan to build a nationwide network of 500,000 EV charging stations by 2030 with funding from the $1 trillion infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden in November......»»
China Rebrands Proposal on Internet Governance, Targeting Developing Countries
The Chinese government made another attempt in promoting its vision of the internet, in a repackaging intended to lure lagging regions. From a report: Throughout the years, China has made several attempts at changing the current internet architecture.....»»
Legacy Automotive raises $500 million to fuel dealers making acquisitions
Legacy Automotive Capital is aiming to deploy $500 million over the next 36 months by assisting dealers in acquiring property in buy-sell transactions or providing them capital via a dealership sale-leaseback......»»
EU Deal on Single Mobile Charging Port Likely June 7 in Setback for Apple
EU countries and EU lawmakers are set to agree on a common charging port for mobile phones, tablets and headphones on June 7 when they meet to discuss a proposal that has been fiercely criticised by Apple, Reuters reported Friday, citing people famil.....»»
Mercedes retools U.S. dealer ops to "right-size," enhance field support
Mercedes is splitting its 383 U.S. dealers into three groups — Air, Land and Sea — based on throughput, with each group assigned a sales, aftermarket and service team......»»
Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060
A world severely blighted by plastic pollution is on track to see the use of plastics nearly triple in less than four decades, according to findings released Friday......»»
California drought resurrects decades-old plan for controversial Sites Reservoir
A long-dead proposal to flood a bucolic valley north of Sacramento and create a massive reservoir for thirsty Southern California is finding new life—and opposition—amid the effects of climate change and worsening drought......»»
Future Apple Watch could have a camera in the Digital Crown
Apple has been researching how to fit a camera lens into an Apple Watch, and one proposal is to make it part of the familiar Digital Crown.Imagine pointing at someone and your Apple Watch taking a photograph without them knowing. That isn't creepy at.....»»
India Withdraws Warning on Biometric ID Sharing Following Online Uproar
India has withdrawn a warning that asked users to not share photocopies of their national biometric ID following a widespread uproar from users on social media, many of whom pointed that this is the first time they were hearing about such a possibili.....»»
Killer whale stranded in France"s River Seine dies
A killer whale stranded for weeks in France's River Seine was found dead Monday after attempts to guide it back to sea failed and revealed it was severely sick, local authorities said......»»
Farm Equipment Dealers Block "Right to Repair" Provision in North Carolina
North Carolina's largest newspaper, Raleigh's News & Observer newspaper, reports that "In the face of stiff opposition from farm equipment companies and dealers, North Carolina state senators on Tuesday walked back a provision that would have widened.....»»