NHTSA finalizes 50.4-mpg CAFE standard for new vehicles by 2031
Just months after the EPA announced its relaxed tailpipe emissions rules, NHTSA announced fuel economy standards for light-duty cars and trucks that would require an average fleet fuel economy of 50.4 mpg by the 2031 model year......»»
Tesla has teased three new cars — but what are they?
Tesla is prepping some new vehicles. At a shareholder event, the company showed off a slide with three mystery vehicles. But what are those mystery cars?.....»»
CarMax"s Q1 net income falls 33% to $152 million, revenue slips 7.5%
The company said it retailed 211,132 used vehicles in its fiscal first quarter, down 3.1 percent. Same-store used-vehicle retail sales fell 3.8 percent......»»
Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days
"Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days." Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Gett.....»»
Single point of software failure has hamstrung car dealerships for a second day
"Cyber incident" takes down CDK Global, serving more than 15,000 dealers. Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Getty Im.....»»
Satechi’s new Space Gray Qi2 15W MagSafe Car Charger mount debuts today – Here’s some hands-on impressions
Today, Satechi is its new Qi2 Wireless Car Charger. Following the launch of its Qi2 2-in-1 and , Satechi is now set to bring the new 15W charging standard to your ride with its new magnetic car mount. While it’s not the first car mount of its type.....»»
Consumer Reports sends petition to NHTSA asking to reevaluate flammability test
Consumer Reports sent a petition to NHTSA requesting it update its flammability test following findings that chemicals used to meet those standards might be carcinogenic......»»
Ford updates floorplan assistance program based on dealer input
Ford is changing how it pays dealerships for the cost of carrying inventory, creating the potential for more profit and encouraging vehicles to be turned faster......»»
The engines were purring, but not the way these service techs expected
Service advisers and technicians are the "pick of the litter" for rescuing kittens from vehicles in Fort Worth, Texas, and Syracuse, N.Y......»»
Why the shift to software-defined vehicles will require ‘courage"
The industry's transition to software-defined vehicles offers up many hurdles and will require "courage," according to a top Qualcomm executive......»»
Philips Hue Twilight bedside lamp simulates sunrise and sunset – leaked images
Leaked images have revealed that a new Philips Hue Twilight bedside lamp is on the way. In addition to a standard angled lamp, there are separate LEDs at the rear which can be used to simulate sunrise and sunset. Philips already released the Phili.....»»
Review: Beats Solo Buds set the standard with 18-hour battery life, a compact design, and low price
Ever since they were announced in April, I’ve been eager to get my hands . With 18 hours of battery life and a $79 price tag, they are one of the most intriguing new products from Beats in a long time. Beats Solo Buds officially hit store shelve.....»»
Stellantis recalls nearly 1.2 million vehicles in North America for rearview camera issue
Stellantis has issued 30 recalls in the U.S. so far this year affecting about 2.2 million vehicles, NHTSA data shows......»»
U.S. lawmakers seek to reduce China"s dominance of critical mineral supplies for EVs
The new working group in Congress will help propose policies to lower U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals used in a variety of products from semiconductors and wind turbines to electric vehicles......»»
Atsign NoPorts establishes an encrypted IP tunnel directly between devices
Atsign introduces NoPorts to offer a secure remote access solution, exceeding current limitations and setting a new standard for secure connectivity. NoPorts establishes an encrypted IP tunnel directly between devices, eliminating the need for expose.....»»
Software-defined vehicles are all the rage. Too bad they don’t exist yet
Industry analysts and software companies agree the development of software-defined vehicles will require huge changes to supply chains and vehicle architecture......»»
Ineos CEO calls for "mix of technologies," not just electricity to power future vehicles
Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder told the Automotive News Europe Congress in Frankfurt that she believes that the automotive industry should rely on a range of technologies instead of focusing only in electrification......»»
Will price, charging headaches send EV owners back to the ICE age?
The findings from a new McKinsey & Co. study suggest a big complication lays ahead on the path toward an electrified future. Nearly half of EV owners are likely to return to internal combustion engine vehicles......»»
Auto groups, energy trade organizations sue EPA over tailpipe emissions rule
A group of automotive dealerships, teamed with key energy and agriculture trade organizations, have filed a lawsuit against the EPA over its tailpipe emissions rule that encourages production of electric vehicles......»»
High-precision measurements challenge our understanding of Cepheids
"Classical Cepheids" are a type of pulsating star that rhythmically brighten and dim over time. These pulsations help astronomers measure vast distances across space, which makes Cepheids crucial "standard candles" that help us understand the size an.....»»
New CAFE mpg standards to take a back seat to EPA rules
Relaxed CAFE standards will likely have limited direct impact on automakers as the Biden administration prioritizes compliance with stricter tailpipe emission regulations from the EPA......»»