Senators introduce bipartisan bill directing FTC to redo auto dealership regs
A new bill from Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would direct the FTC to "redo" the proposal by requiring the agency to issue an advanced notice of proposed rule-making for public input — a regulatory step the lawmakers say was.....»»
Ohio Ford-Lincoln dealership service department sees benefits in going paperless
Beau Townsend Ford-Lincoln has seen its recruiting and retention of young technicians and advisers grow with its all-digital efforts......»»
America"s Group CEO: More auctions to buy for better reach across U.S.
Auto auction services provider America's Group wants more market share. It's actively acquiring......»»
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act passes panel vote
The bill requires all new passenger vehicles to include devices for accessing AM broadcast stations, and now pends house approval......»»
White House picks Monroe Capital to develop $1 billion fund for auto suppliers
The fund will help smaller firms along the supply chain gain access to capital in what is an underserved market in finance, despite being a trillion-dollar industry, CEO Theodore Koenig said......»»
Flaming Audi EV on dealership lift challenges firefighters
Firefighters were able to lower the EV from the lift and push it outside so the flames could be fully extinguished......»»
How breaking up Google could lower your online shopping bill
A DOJ win in Google's ad tech monopoly trial could benefit everyone, experts say. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) As the US Department of Justice aims to break up Google's alleged ad tech monopoly, experts say that remed.....»»
How much auto demand will the Fed"s half-point rate cut produce?
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate target 0.5 percentage points on Sept. 18, which could reduce the market interest rates that Cox Automotive polling indicates are dealerships' No. 1 challenge......»»
Auto supplier plans to invest $78.8M at former Stellantis plant in Detroit
Laepple Automotive plans to invest $78.8 million into the former Stellantis Mount Elliott Tool and Die site on Detroit' east side......»»
Cleaning the ocean has a price — and layers of complications
Pulling plastic from the ocean and recycling that into auto parts is the plan. The challenges are immense, but worth it......»»
California man discovers he"s paid his neighbor"s electricity bill for up to 18 years
California man discovers he"s paid his neighbor"s electricity bill for up to 18 years.....»»
Anti-cheat update leaves GTA Online’s Steam Deck players out in the cold
Valve says Rockstar could fix the issue quickly, if it wants to. Enlarge / Artist's conception of what used to be possible, before BattlEye ruined things. Last week, Rockstar added BattlEye support to Grand Theft Auto V.....»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
Florida family slapped with $12K electric bill, left without power in 90-degree heat after alleged meter tampering
Florida family slapped with $12K electric bill, left without power in 90-degree heat after alleged meter tampering.....»»
WhatsApp is about to lot more fun with customization options!
In an upcoming WhatsApp update, it looks like the company is about to introduce more customization options to the app. The post WhatsApp is about to get a lot more fun with customization options! appeared first on Phandroid. In terms of de.....»»
Mass. dealership lawsuit against Nissan can proceed, federal judge rules
A Massachusetts dealership can pursue claims that Nissan North America's sales performance metrics and use of volume-based sales incentive programs were arbitrary and unfair, a federal judge ruled......»»
Half-point Fed rate cut could spur consumer demand at auto dealerships
Car dealerships might see higher demand from consumers following the Federal Reserve's decision Sept. 18 to cut its benchmark rate target 0.5 points, according to Edmunds......»»
Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill
Democrats block Cruz attempt to pass GOP IVF bill.....»»
Samsung rollable phone could debut in 2025
If the rumors are true, Samsung could introduce their first-ever rollable smartphone in 2025, ushering in a new era of smartphone tech. The post Samsung rollable phone could debut in 2025 appeared first on Phandroid. For the past several y.....»»
Appeals court upholds prison sentence for irate service customer who refused to leave dealership
The customer blamed a faulty hood latch for a crash and wanted an Arkansas dealership to repair his vehicle for free......»»
AT&T fined $13M for data breach after giving customer bill info to vendor
AT&T data should have been deleted but remained in cloud for years before hack. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Ronald Martinez) AT&T agreed to pay a $13 million fine because it gave customer bill information to a vendor.....»»