Sonic cuts EchoPark footprint amid used-vehicle struggles
In a significant change of fortune for EchoPark, Sonic Automotive Inc. has indefinitely suspended operations at eight used-only locations and will take a second-quarter impairment charge......»»
China seeks WTO panel to settle dispute over U.S. electric vehicle subsidies
China has failed to reach a solution with the U.S. through consultations that would safeguard the rights and interests of its EV industry, advancing its case at the WTO......»»
How the world"s 10 largest suppliers are navigating labor woes, EV sales choppiness
Many of the world's biggest suppliers are planning job cuts and investing in automation, all while trying to get a clearer sense of their customers' rapidly changing EV plans......»»
New app releases for Apple Vision Pro have fallen dramatically since launch
Apple struggles to attract content from developers for its $3,500 headset. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is struggling to attract fresh content for its innovative Vision Pro headset, with just a fraction of the ap.....»»
Faulty airbags could plague millions of vehicles on U.S. roads
Carfax data found that millions of used vehicles could have faulty airbag parts from foreign manufacturers. NHTSA released a statement urging used-vehicle owners to check their vehicle history for parts that could increase the risk of death or severe.....»»
Partial automated driving systems do not improve vehicle safety, IIHS says
Partially automated driving systems that can take over driving in some settings don't have a tangible impact on vehicle safety, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute says......»»
U.S. new-vehicle inventory rises to 2.96 million in June; up 1 million from a year ago
New-vehicle inventory has stayed below 3 million for more than four years......»»
Apple trade-in values cut by $10-20 for iPhone; up to $90 for Mac
Apple trade-in values in the US have been reduced for some devices, but most of the cuts are relatively small. For iPhone 14 models, for example, the reduction is either $10 or $20. The biggest cuts are for Macs, where the worst case is a $90 redu.....»»
China"s "rising star" in chip design software cuts up to half its workforce amid market headwinds
China"s "rising star" in chip design software cuts up to half its workforce amid market headwinds.....»»
Taylor Swift"s impact on fans" body image attitudes is mostly positive, research shows
Taylor Swift's past struggles with body image, disordered eating, and body objectification have had an overall positive influence on her fans' attitudes on these issues, a new study from University of Vermont (UVM) researchers finds......»»
Detroit 3 fall behind international automakers in U.S. vehicle production
International automakers produced more light vehicles in the U.S. than the Detroit 3 for the first time in 2023, according to a report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association released July 9......»»
Nanocarbon catalyst design unlocks new avenue for sustainable fuel additive production
Vehicle exhaust from fossil fuel combustion constitutes a main source of air pollutants like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. To mitigate air pollution, researchers are looking into additives to fuels like dimethoxymethane (DMM). But DMM productio.....»»
How iOS 18 helps reduce motion sickness with your iPhone
iOS 18 includes a number of powerful new Accessibility features. One of those features is Vehicle Motion Cues, which Apple says is meant to help reduce motion sickness when using your iPhone or iPad in a moving vehicle. Here’s how the feature works.....»»
Lego Star Wars sets get big price cuts in Walmart’s massive sale
Star Wars fans are going to want to get their hands on these two Lego kits. And you’ll be able to save $20 on both items when you purchase through Walmart......»»
High throughput prediction of sugar beet root weight and sugar content using UAV derived growth dynamics
A research team employed an RGB camera on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to collect time series data on sugar beet canopy coverage and height. This data was used to predict root weight and sugar content with high accuracy. This innovative technique.....»»
Cox: Used-vehicle wholesale prices fall 8.9% in June from a year ago
Used-vehicle wholesale values fell 0.6 percent in June from May, Cox said July 9. A Cox expert also gave predicted diminishing lease maturities through the year......»»
Honda to end vehicle output at one of two Thailand assembly plants
The move highlights the tougher conditions Japan's second-biggest automaker faces in the Southeast Asian nation as Chinese brands aggressively seek to gain market share in Thailand and consumer demand for EVs grows......»»
Sonic cautions Q2 earnings will see hit from CDK cyberattacks
The June 19 cyberattacks led CDK to shut down its dealership management system and related software for more than 15,000 customers......»»
Lucid"s Q2 sales rise 71% on factory incentives of more than $16,000 per vehicle
Lucid said it delivered 2,394 Air sedans in the second quarter on production of 2,110. Factory incentives in the quarter rose to $16,537 per vehicle versus $9,924 a year earlier, Motor Intelligence said......»»
Amazon revives the Echo Spot with a new look ahead of Prime Day
The Echo Spot is a smart alarm clock with a small footprint, customizable display, and support for Alexa. It's now available for $80 ahead of Prime Day......»»
Forvia"s higher pressure tanks lower costs and add range to hydrogen Class 8 trucks
Forvia's new manufacturing system for high-pressure hydrogen fuel tanks dramatically cuts production time and lowers cost......»»