Nearly 4,000 dealerships urge Biden to ‘slow down’ on EV push
In a letter sent Tuesday, the dealerships urged Biden to "slow down," citing an EPA proposal from April that could push battery-powered vehicles to 60 percent of new-vehicle sales by the 2030 model year and 67 percent by 2032......»»
The top 5 stories of the week: Nissan"s wholesale push; EVs not turning profits
Here's a quick look at the top automotive stories of the week......»»
Bird flu is causing thousands of seal deaths. Scientists aren"t sure how to slow it down
Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don't see a clear way to slow the devastating virus......»»
iOS 16.7.7 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s iOS 16.7.7 update fixes issues, but there are problems plaguing iOS 16 and the iPhone as we push away from the company’s latest software release. Some iPhone users are noticing an improvement after upgrading to the latest version.....»»
Genesis brand names Troy Saito to direct U.S sales and operations
Saito will oversee all U.S sales and retail operations and focus on strategy and retailer operations. He will be working closely with all 239 domestic dealerships, Genesis said......»»
Preventing another "Jan. 6" starts by changing how elections are certified, experts say
The 2024 presidential election may be a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, but preventing a repeat of Jan. 6, 2021—when false claims of a stolen election promoted by Donald Trump and his allies led to an insurrec.....»»
Land Rover, Mitsubishi, CDJR, Nissan of Shelby dealerships sell
Nissan of Shelby gets a fresh start, a minority owned dealership group expanded by two stores and another group acquired its first Land Rover dealership......»»
Apple"s focus on local AI models and licensing LLMs could be a winning combo, says analyst
An analyst note suggests licensing Gemini from Google while developing proprietary private local models could give Apple an advantage in the AI race.Apple's AI push seems to have a two-pronged approachIt's no secret that Apple plans to make 2024 a bi.....»»
12 Common Apple TV Problems & How to Fix Them
Sometimes the Apple TV is sluggish, apps don’t work, or WiFi is slow after installing an update. Problems often seem to materialize out of thin air. Sometimes the Apple TV is sluggish, apps don’t work after a firmware upgrade, or WiFi is slow.....»»
Supreme Court skeptical about restricting Biden contacts with social networks
Louisiana lawyer faced tough questions from liberal and conservative justices. Enlarge / Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor arrive for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address o.....»»
“Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns
Biden administration rallies nation's governors to security facilities in their states. Enlarge / Aerial view of a sewage treatment plant. (credit: Getty Images) The Biden administration on Tuesday warned the nation’s.....»»
Happiness poll: Democrats and Biden voters report more happiness than GOP and Trump supporters
Voters of the Democratic party and U.S. President Joe Biden are happier than voters for the Republican party and former U.S. President Donald Trump, while older and wealthier adult voters are happier than younger and less-wealthy ones, according to a.....»»
Dealerships" responses to website inquiries improving, new study shows
Pied Piper's study, released this month, ranks dealerships on a 100-point scale based on how they respond to mystery customer inquiries on their websites within 24 hours......»»
How ghost streams and redlining"s legacy lead to unfairness in flood risk in Detroit and elsewhere
In 2021, metro Detroit was hit with a rainstorm so severe that President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration at state officials' request......»»
Nissan offers some U.S. dealers cash to take inventory in 11th-hour wholesale push
Nissan retailers began receiving emails and calls from factory reps offering $500 to $2,000 for every vehicle they accept. But dealers are already struggling with a triple-digit days' supply......»»
EV registrations rise 15% in January, as growth continues to slow in U.S.
Electric vehicle makers face a cooling trend compared with a 52% gain in new registrations last year, data from S&P Global Mobility shows. Tesla maintained its market share in January, with more than half of the EV segment......»»
A new starring role for video captions: Language learning
Want to learn a new language? Try watching videos in that language with the captions turned on—and slow down the speed......»»
Kia, Subaru, Buick-GMC and Honda dealerships sell in Q4, Q1 transactions
Two Automotive News top 150 dealership groups purchased import stores in the fourth quarter and a mid-Atlantic group bought three stores in the fourth and first quarters......»»
Nissan, Honda mull EV partnership in Japan, reports say
Japanese automakers have been slow to develop EVs, particularly in comparison to Chinese rivals such as BYD, causing them to lose ground in China and leaving them vulnerable at home......»»
2024 Lincoln Nautilus first drive: A sea change for Lincoln’s middle child
The Nautilus might just be enough to finally get people into Lincoln dealerships. Enlarge / The Lincoln Nautilus is now in its fourth generation. (credit: Lincoln) Lincoln provided accommodation so Ars could drive the ne.....»»
VW plans big product push to counter slowdown in car sales growth
The automaker, which plans a record 30 more new or upgraded models during 2024, said it has "started the new year with a clearly positive trend" compared with the start of last year......»»