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......»»
Amazon slashes Apple"s M3 iMac to $1,099, matching record low price
Labor Day Apple sales are heating up, with Amazon going all out with its latest M3 iMac 24-inch price drop. Pick up the all-in-one-desktop for just $1,099.99.Amazon has issued steep price cuts on iMacs.The month-end deal applies to Apple's standard M.....»»
Polestar names former Opel, VinFast boss Michael Lohscheller as new CEO
Industry veteran Michael Lohscheller joins Polestar as it struggles financially. He replaces Thomas Ingenlath, who has resigned from the Geely-owned company......»»
Gurman: Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts
Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Apple has cut around 100 jobs in the Services division. While relativity small compared to other technology firms over the last few years, the layoffs are notable for Apple. That’s because CEO Tim Cook has rep.....»»
Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech
Samsung also announced that it is working on its next-generation automotive LPDDR5. The post Samsung and Qualcomm Want to Go All-in on In-Vehicle Infotainment Tech appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung recently announced that it will be tea.....»»
Public dealerships" F&I gross profits fall in Q2 but most above $2,000 a vehicle
AutoNation, Lithia, Group 1, Sonic and Asbury all had same-store finance and insurance gross profit per vehicle above $2,000 in the second quarter......»»
Samsung"s ViewFinity S9 5K monitor just received a hefty 48% price cut at Amazon
Amazon is slashing 48% off the 27-inch 5K display from Samsung, making it hundreds of dollars cheaper than Apple's Studio Display.Save 48% on the 5K display.To pick up the deal, head over to Amazon, where Labor Day price cuts are in effect now. Save.....»»
Intel Gamer Days sale cuts hundreds off Alienware laptops and PCs
There are lots of Alienware gaming laptops and gaming PCs with massive discounts in Dell's Intel Gamer Days sale, and we've highlighted our top three picks......»»
Electric vehicle battery fires—what to know and how to react
It's very rare, but lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles can catch fire. Enlarge / The battery pack of a Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric microbus on the assembly line during a media tour of the Volkswagen AG multipurpose and c.....»»
Common vehicle technology frustrates drivers, J.D. Power study says
Despite industrywide technology woes, Genesis received the highest technology experience ranking for the fourth consecutive year......»»
Could Chinese cars save us from high EV prices?
The electric vehicle market is heating up, but it's still hard to find a great EV on the cheap. Could Chinese EVs save us from that issue?.....»»
Vision Pro will live or die on Apple’s own words: ‘spatial computer’
Apple’s Vision Pro has been available for over half a year. Despite an initial wave of excitement and viral buzz around its launch, these days Vision Pro discourse isn’t very positive. The device’s rumored sales struggles are often highlighted,.....»»
Automakers insourcing crucial EV parts, leaving suppliers with fewer potential customers
Automakers are increasingly insourcing production of e-motors and other crucial electric vehicle components, posing a challenge for suppliers vying for business in the EV space......»»
Here are the official screen time recommendations for kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has official screen time recommendations for kids of different ages – but parents still have to grapple with the trade-offs and practicalities. One parent has shared her own struggles with finding the rig.....»»
Rocket Report: A ULA sale tidbit; Polaris Dawn mission is on deck
"The idea is to learn as much as we possibly can about this suit." Enlarge / India's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle launched for the third time this week. (credit: ISRO) Welcome to Edition 7.08 of the Rocket Report! Lo.....»»
GM"s Cruise agrees to supply robotaxis for Uber rides
Once the multiyear partnership between Uber and Cruise begins, an Uber rider requesting a qualifying ride will have the option of choosing a Cruise autonomous vehicle......»»
Xiaomi Increases its Sales Target for its First-ever Electric Vehicle
The company is confident that it could sell 120,000 units by the end of 2024. The post Xiaomi Increases its Sales Target for its First-ever Electric Vehicle appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been quite some time now since the debut o.....»»
Fiery Tesla Semi crash in California draws NTSB probe
The Tesla Semi ran off the road on Interstate 80 near Emigrant Gap, Calif., around 3 a.m. Aug. 19. No one was injured, but the vehicle caught fire and ignited nearby brush, closing the freeway in both directions for several hours......»»
How a former BMW exec"s advice helped shape a driver-assist specialist"s focus
Provizio CEO Barry Lunn was told early on that cost was king in the automotive sector, which inspired him to try to make advanced driver-assistance systems affordable for every vehicle......»»
2025 ID Buzz EV, priced from $61,545, will become VW"s most expensive model in U.S.
The ID Buzz hits U.S. showrooms as EV sales slow and incentives rise, and it is priced significantly higher than the average transaction price for minivans as well as the industry's overall new vehicle......»»
How a former BMW exec"s advice helped shape an ADAS specialist"s focus
Provizio CEO Barry Lunn was told early on that cost was king in the automotive sector, which inspired him to try to make advanced driver assistance systems affordable for every vehicle......»»