The birth pangs of the Grand Theft Auto franchise
On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers......»»
Ally net income plunges 51% in Q1, auto applications set record
Ally's auto business saw a record 3.8 million applications from consumers during the first quarter with 40% of new loan originations in the top credit tier......»»
Apple"s iPhone recycling is a security nightmare for e-waste partners
Apple's recycling program has come under fire, with employee theft and the destruction of working iPhones named as big problems in an examination of the environmental effort.Daisy, Apple's iPhone recycling robotApple has repeatedly promoted its green.....»»
Level 3 automated driving brings potential benefits, safety concerns
With Level 3 automated technology reaching public roads, auto and safety experts weighed the benefits and ‘persistent challenges' of such systems Tuesday at the SAE WCX conference in Detroit......»»
Stellantis avoids plant shutdowns by paying auto supplier "under hostage threat"
The automaker paid MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions of Illinois to keep pinions and gears flowing to a pair of plants in Kokomo, Ind......»»
Atari classic Yars’ Revenge is getting a modern Metroidvania revival
Atari 2600 classic Yars' Revenge is getting a modern reimagining with Yars Rising, a new Metroidvania by WayForward, the studio behind the Shantae franchise......»»
Industry can benefit when AI melds with physical world, researcher says
The auto industry can position itself to benefit from the next wave of artificial intelligence advances, said Avinash Balachandran, a senior director at the Toyota Research Institute......»»
Conn. dealership sues VW to halt termination of satellite franchise
A lawsuit by a Connecticut dealership accuses Volkswagen of America of wrongfully attempting to terminate its satellite store franchise......»»
Vintage Ferrari owners’ favorite mechanic charged with theft, fraud
Few mechanics post photos of themselves on Venetian canals or brag about buying $30,000 artworks, but this was Ferrari and Alfa Romeo restorer Donnie Callaway's life before he found himself booked in in Arizona’s Maricopa County on charges of theft.....»»
This touchscreen car display is now just $75
Through the end of the day April 14, get this 6.8" Foldable Touchscreen Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Support for just $74.97 (reg. $159). TL;DR: Through April 14, upgrade your driving experience with this 6.8-inch foldable to.....»»
Toyota"s building boom: Lexus R&D center, test tracks, a basketball arena and a headquarters tower
Toyota is undergoing a building boom in Japan, investing billions in new facilities that will arm the world's biggest auto manufacturer with new technologies and better facilities to compete in the age of electrification, software defined vehicles an.....»»
Crime blotter: Arrests made in Naperville Apple Store theft
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, NASA iPad thefts were investigated, stolen credit cards were used at an Apple Store, and iPhones were stolen from a Philadelphia AT&T Store.The Apple Store in Naperville, Ill. The latest in an occasional AppleInside.....»»
Column: When counting auto sales becomes almost as hard as autonomy
Mercedes-Benz USA is the latest automaker to buck traditional sales reporting, making the nation's retail market even more opaque......»»
Chevrolet, Toyota, Infiniti, Nissan and Hyundai dealerships change hands
Two transactions involved auto retailers ranked on Automotive News' list of the top 150 dealership groups based in the U.S......»»
U.S. issues over $580 million in advance EV tax rebates to auto dealers since Jan. 1
The U.S. government has reimbursed auto dealers for more than $580 million in advance point-of-sale consumer electric vehicle tax credit payments since Jan. 1, the Treasury said on Friday. .....»»
Rocket Report: Delta IV’s grand finale; Angara flies another dummy payload
“We heard loud and clear from customers they wanted these services." Enlarge / The Angara A5 rocket launched this week from Vostochny for the first time. (credit: Roscosmos) Welcome to Edition 6.39 of the Rocket Report.....»»
EPA"s push to eliminate ‘forever chemicals" brings scrutiny to EV components
The EPA is moving to rid waterways of cancerous PFAS chemicals, but the auto industry still relies on some of them for crucial components and materials, including those used in EVs......»»
Amazon’s Fallout series is crossing over with two Fallout games
Fallout 76 and Fallout Shelter are both getting new content based on the new Amazon Prime TV show adaptation of the franchise......»»
Mounting auto industry layoffs underscore rocky EV transition, UAW contracts
The Detroit 3 and their suppliers have implemented thousands of layoffs over the past few months in the wake of entering costly UAW contracts and confronting the reality of underwhelming EV sales.....»»
New Mexico EV mandate will remain in place, despite opposition from auto dealers
The New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association and Garcia Automotive Group have opposed the state's EV mandate to adopt California's zero-emission vehicle rules......»»
Mazda may move auto shipments temporarily to another port from Baltimore
CEO Masahiro Moro said Mazda does not currently expect a big impact from the port shutdown......»»