NHTSA scraps proposed vehicle-to-vehicle communication mandate
In a federal document slated to be published Monday, NHTSA said it was scrapping its 2017 proposal because of the emergence of new technologies such as cellular vehicle-to-everything, or C-V2X, and a Federal Communications Commission decision in 2020.....»»
Cox: Used-vehicle wholesale prices rose 2.8% in July from June
Used-vehicle wholesale values rose 2.8 percent in July from June, Cox said. Values in July 2024 were down 4.8 percent compared with a year earlier......»»
U.S. vehicle inventory remains under 3 million in July
New-vehicle inventory levels temporarily crossed 3 million for first time in four years during CDK outage, then retreated back, Cox said......»»
Stuck Starliner astronauts could be brought home on a SpaceX Dragon
NASA previously said it was focused on getting the astronauts home using the Starliner. But the agency is now considering using a different vehicle......»»
Investors back new car warranty marketplace startup Chaiz
The startup is seeking partnerships for its online marketplace for extended car warranties and vehicle service contracts.....»»
How media impacts digital technology adoption in US and Brazilian agriculture
Digital technologies on the farm improve efficiency, productivity, and profits, but few farmers are taking full advantage of available tools. According to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers, communication channels play an important r.....»»
Big utilization drop for North American auto factories on the horizon as EV production begins
Automakers will build less than two-thirds of their vehicle assembly capacity in 2030, according to GlobalData......»»
TrueCar"s Q2 net losses decrease thanks to higher dealer franchise revenue
The CDK cyberattacks caused some impact, but the vehicle listings company reduced losses, grew revenue and formally launched its enhanced TrueCar+ pilot......»»
Court blocks net neutrality, says ISPs are likely to win case against FCC
It's not over, but three judges said ISPs "are likely to succeed on the merits." Enlarge / Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, then a commissioner, rallies against repeal of net neutrality rules in De.....»»
Audi and Costco Auto Program bring back new-vehicle incentives
Audi and Costco Auto Program brings back new-vehicle incentives with three incentives available: $1,000, $1,500 or $3,000......»»
U.S. expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
The Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese software in vehicles in the United States with Level 3 automation and above......»»
After slowdown last year, Carvana could again hit 400,000 used-vehicle sales in 2024
Carvana is starting to grow again and moving to capture used-vehicle market share, CEO Ernie Garcia said......»»
Google pulls its terrible pro-AI “Dear Sydney” ad after backlash
Taking the "human" out of "human communication." Enlarge / The Gemini prompt box in the "Dear Sydney" ad. (credit: Google) Have you seen Google's "Dear Sydney" ad? The one where a young girl wants to write a fan letter t.....»»
Magna, in unusual step, lowers 2026 outlook on EV uncertainty, contract assembly woes
Magna International took the unusual step of lowering its outlook for its 2026 financial performance as it grapples with automakers reducing, postponing or canceling electric vehicle plans amid soft sales growth......»»
First 3D visualization of an aluminum nanocomposite for the auto industry
Manufacturing cars with strong, lightweight aluminum alloys rather than steel could improve fuel efficiency and extend electric vehicle range, but the material's instability at high temperatures has held the alloys back from widespread adoption......»»
NHTSA probes nearly 1 million Dodge Journeys over reports of faulty door locks, windows
The safety regulator said it was probing into inoperative door locks and windows in about 992,643 Dodge Journey crossovers built between 2009 and 2020, which might prevent occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency......»»
The 10 things car buyers say they want in their next car
The data explains why we keep seeing certain features on many new cars. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A wireless charging pad is now the most-desired in-car feature among people intending to buy a new vehicle. Being abl.....»»
NASA’s Lunar Gateway has a big visiting vehicles problem
"These defects could lead the flight computers to unexpectedly restart." Enlarge / A rendering of NASA's proposed lunar gateway. (credit: NASA) Do you remember the Lunar Gateway? You could be forgiven if not, as the prog.....»»
Hyundai gains 4% while Toyota, Kia slip in July; overall market expected to rise
The U.S. light-vehicle market rose 1 to 3 percent in July, analysts said, as many dealers recovered from the CDK cyberattacks that knocked new-car sales offline in late June......»»
Q&A: How do presidential candidates embody ideas about race and national identity, including views of Latinos?
J. David Cisneros, a professor of communication and an affiliate of Latina/Latino Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researches social movements and public rhetoric about race, culture and citizenship......»»
US government tackling AI dangers, with deepfake ban and vetting of next ChatGPT model
The US government is taking potential AI dangers more seriously, following its decision to create an Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) earlier this year, with Apple as a member. A proposed new law would outlaw the use of.....»»