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......»»
iPhone 16 camera bump design rumored to have shifted closer to iPhone X
Rumors keep changing about iPhone 16 design, with the latest suggesting the camera bump will resemble a thinner version of the iPhone X pill-shaped bump.The iPhone XS cameras were enclosed in a pill-shaped bumpDesign leaks usually slow down after the.....»»
What is dark energy? Inside our accelerating, expanding universe
Some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with a rapid expansion we call the Big Bang. After this initial expansion, which lasted a fraction of a second, gravity started to slow the universe down. But the cosmos wouldn't stay this way. Nine bil.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display rumored to have hit another roadblock
For the third year running, the rumor mill is saying that Apple has to push back releasing an Apple Watch Ultra with microLED display another year, this time until 2027.Apple Watch UltraFollowing the first two generations of the Apple Watch Ultra, it.....»»
Toyota may slow production after sprinting to records in latest quarter
Toyota cut its annual global sales forecast, largely due to the suspension of shipments from Daihatsu, but still expects to book record profits......»»
Toyota may slow production after sprinting to records
Toyota cut its annual global sales forecast, largely due to the suspension of shipments from Daihatsu, but still expects to book record profits......»»
Facebook rules allowing fake Biden “pedophile” video deemed “incoherent”
Meta may revise AI policies that experts say overlook “more misleading” content. Enlarge (credit: JasonDoiy | iStock Unreleased) A fake video manipulated to falsely depict President Joe Biden inappropriately touching.....»»
Krause Auto buys 3 Florida dealerships for more than $110M from Sutherlin Automotive
Krause Auto Group acquired three Florida dealerships selling Nissan and Genesis vehicles......»»
The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way
The Biden administration aims to deploy offshore wind turbines capable of generating 30 gigawatts of power by 2030. With less than a decade to go, the country remains woefully behind target......»»
Energy Secretary Granholm: Biden administration not ‘tapping brakes" on EVs
Granholm's comments come after thousands of car dealerships last month urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks.,.....»»
For dealerships, a ‘flexible" job can be many things, panelists say
A panel discussion at Automotive News Retail Forum: NADA in Las Vegas on Thursday covered how to make jobs flexible for employees in ways that boost retention rates......»»
Dealers say Biden"s EV strategy is too aggressive for U.S. market
Nearly 83 percent of dealers say the federal government is pushing the industry to move too fast on EVs, according to responses to the Automotive News 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey of 208 dealers and dealership managers......»»
UAW says more than 30% of workers at Hyundai plant in Alabama sign union cards
In November, the UAW said it was launching a first-of-its-kind push to publicly organize the entire non-union auto sector in the U.S. after winning record new contracts with the Detroit 3 automakers......»»
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, says more "confidence" needed in inflation slowdown before cuts
For the auto industry, interest rates remain top of mind for franchised dealerships......»»
Fisker, VinFast head to NADA looking for dealer partners
The two newcomers are the first full-EV brands to pivot from the direct-sales model pioneered by Tesla to franchised dealers. VinFast has a few dealerships and Fisker expects its first in February......»»
Live talk Friday at 2 p.m. EST: What"s on car dealers" minds at the NADA Show
Join Automotive News at 2 p.m. EST Friday for a live chat from the NADA Show floor as we discuss the key issues facing dealerships in 2024.Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Senior Editor Dan Shine will be joined by Leonard A. Bellavia, senior partne.....»»
"Slow Horses" and "Ted Lasso" nominated in UK Casting Awards
Apple TV+ hits "Slow Horses" and the final season of "Ted Lasso," are up for awards in a ceremony co-sponsored by the company.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" (Source: Apple)Apple TV+ has been involved in sponsorship deals before, such as with Instacart.....»»
Dahl Automotive grows in Wisconsin, reintroduces CDJR brands
Dahl Automotive, which has stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota, entered two markets in Wisconsin with its December purchase of four dealerships......»»
Amazon delivery stations aided by UVeye"s Automated Vehicle Inspection system
The online retail giant has started incorporating technology commonly found in dealerships at some of its delivery stations......»»
Lawmakers want U.S. to probe four Chinese firms involved in Ford battery plant
The chairs of two U.S. House committees asked the Biden administration to investigate four Chinese companies they say are involved in Ford Motor's planned Michigan battery plant, according to a letter seen by Reuters......»»
Researchers slow down light in metasurfaces with record low loss
The speed of light can be intentionally reduced in various media. Various techniques have been developed over the years to slow down light, including electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT), Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), photonic crystals, a.....»»