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......»»
Apple Vision Pro now has 1,000 native apps on the visionOS App Store
Developers had little chance to develop apps with Apple Vision Pro hardware before its February 2 launch, resulting in a slow native app rollout of about 11 days to reach 1,000 total.The visionOS App StoreBefore the Apple Vision Pro launch, there was.....»»
Analysis: Biden"s drive for EVs collides with Detroit"s profit machines
The Biden administration and automakers are in the final stages of negotiating over ambitious new rules to accelerate the electric-vehicle transition that could cost Detroit's automakers billions and fuel an election-year clash over climate policy......»»
"Boycott Tesla" ads aired during the Super Bowl emphasize self-driving dangers
A new series of Super Bowl ads urge consumers to "Boycott Tesla" over self-driving concerns. If you were watching this year's Super Bowl in California, Delaware, Michigan, or Washington D.C., you may have noticed a series of ads about Tesla.No,.....»»
Samsung February Updates List: Galaxy S23, Fold 5 and Flip 5
The list of Samsung devices receiving the February update is growing by the day and there is a chance you already saw some of the updates we are about to share. We’re slow this month, sorry. The Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S20 series, Flip 5 and.....»»
Continental to cut 7,150 jobs in savings push at auto unit
Continental has also started reviewing possible divestments, joint ventures and partnerships at the auto unit that has fallen behind peers......»»
BMW’s CE 02 scooter will tug your heartstrings, drain your wallet
It's slow and expensive, but I still want one. Enlarge / It wasn't the best weather for riding, but we braved the elements anyway to try out this adorable-looking machine. (credit: Daniel Kraus for BMW) BMW provided flig.....»»
Vera Rubin"s keen eye on our solar system will inspire future missions
When the interstellar object (ISO) 'Oumuamua appeared in our solar system in 2017, it generated a ton of interest. The urge to learn more about it was fierce, but unfortunately, there was no way to really do so. It came and went, and we were left to.....»»
Mercedes-Benz says CLE Coupe will be largest in the segment
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe starts at $57,650 including shipping and arrives in dealerships in March......»»
GM, Stellantis, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Subaru dealerships trade hands across 3 states in Q4
Two of the fourth-quarter transactions involved groups ranked on Automotive News top dealership groups list......»»
Amazon hides cheaper items with faster delivery, lawsuit alleges
Hundreds of millions of Amazon's US customers have overpaid, class action says. Enlarge (credit: AdrianHancu | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Amazon rigged its platform to "routinely" push an overwhelming majority.....»»
An astronomer"s lament: Satellite megaconstellations are ruining space exploration
I used to love rocket launches when I was younger. During every launch, I imagined what it would feel like to be an astronaut sitting in the spacecraft, listening to that final countdown and then feeling multiple gees push me up through the atmospher.....»»
FCC outlaws voice cloning robocalls after AI-generated voice claimed to be President Biden
The United States Federal Communications Commission has agreed to outlaw robocalls that use voice cloning technology. The development comes after a wave of robocalls used an AI-generated voice claiming to be Joe Biden to mislead voters during a US pr.....»»
US funds $5B chip effort after lagging on semiconductor innovation
US had failed to fund the "science half" of CHIPS and Science Act, critic said. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks before signing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. (credit: Chip Somodevilla / Staff | Getty Images North Amer.....»»
Doggett Automotive buys 6 dealerships from Group 1 Automotive
Doggett Automotive expects the acquisition to add $300M in annual revenue......»»
More grizzlies in Idaho? Federal proposal could make it happen as Republicans push delisting
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have moved forward with plans to consider restoring grizzly bear populations to a part of Idaho where they haven't been seen regularly in decades, all while Idaho's governor and congressional delegation contin.....»»
Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»
Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote
Tech and telecom firms helped New Hampshire AG trace call to "Life Corporation." Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2023. (credit: Getty Images.....»»
Ed Morse Automotive inks deal to buy 6 dealerships in Arizona
The deal is expected to close by early June. Ed Morse Automotive purchased nine dealerships in 2023......»»
Biden strengthens US soot regulations, angering industry
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing......»»
Apple AI work continues: Editing photos using text commands
Apple’s AI work may be something of a slow-burn when it comes to Siri, but the company isn’t sitting back doing nothing. The company has just released an open-source AI model for editing photos using simple text commands – something which has b.....»»