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U.S. Auto Sales institutes furloughs

LinkedIn posts Monday by a store manager and assistance compliance manager announced they were let go and looking for work......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsApr 24th, 2023

CDK Global cyberattack cripples 15,000 US auto dealerships

CDK Global, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for car dealers and auto equipment manufacturers, has suffered a cyberattack that has temporarily disrupted its customers’ operations. About CDK and its platform CDK’s platform is used b.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

LA Laker"s $1M Ferrari deal with reality TV auto shop goes bad

Spencer Dinwiddie is suing Wires Only, which was featured on the reality show "Million Dollar Wheels," over a deal involving a 2022 Ferrari SF90 and a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Dealership group celebrates apprentice technicians with signing ceremonies

To celebrate students who choose to become auto repair technicians — as well as raise the profile of such careers — Carter Myers Automotive partners with high schools in its stores' markets to hold signing ceremonies for those students......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Dealership group celebrates apprentice technicians with signing ceremony at their high school

To celebrate students who choose to become auto repair technicians — as well as raise the profile of such careers — Carter Myers Automotive partners with high schools in its stores' markets to hold signing ceremonies for those students......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Ford said to plan further job cuts in Europe amid sales slump

Ford plans more restructuring in key European markets amid slumping sales and the loss of its top executive in the region to VW......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Product planning to be "uncertain and volatile" over next 4 years, annual Car Wars report predicts

"The powertrain conundrum is causing problems that we have never seen before," says Bank of America auto analyst John Murphy......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

U.S. House Appropriations Committee OKs budget bill with CARS Rule ban

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee's approval gives the Federal Trade Commission $388.7 million in funding but blocks the agency from using that money to roll out or enforce the CARS Rule on auto dealerships......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Roughly a third of car buyers say absence of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto would be a deal-breaker, survey finds

Automakers are losing the battle for the dashboard. A third of consumers say they refuse to buy a car lacking smartphone integration and a majority don't want a native system as a replacement, McKinsey & Co. found in a new consumer survey......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

AutoFull M6 gaming chair: AUTO Dynamic Tracking Lumbar Support and Ventilated & Heated Seat

We spend a lot of time in our chairs, so we might as well invest in one that’s good, so why not check out the AutoFull M6 gaming chair? The post AutoFull M6 gaming chair: AUTO Dynamic Tracking Lumbar Support and Ventilated & Heated Seat appeared fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Novel sensor developed for rapid detection of harmful insecticides

A research team led by Prof. Jiang Changlong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has constructed a visual sensing platform based on DNA aptamer-based sensing system. This sensor can be used for rapid and q.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Mercedes denied right of first refusal request by Ill. vehicle board

Mercedes-Benz cannot exercise a purported right of first refusal to demand an Illinois dealer apportion the sales price of a three-franchise dealership he's selling, the state Motor Vehicle Review Board ruled......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 17th, 2024

Larry Hinkle, who was world"s largest Jeep dealer, dies at 92

The South Carolina dealer set Jeep sales records during the brand's American Motors days and led customers on annual pilgrimages to the Smoky Mountains......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 16th, 2024

Auto groups, energy trade organizations sue EPA over tailpipe emissions rule

A group of automotive dealerships, teamed with key energy and agriculture trade organizations, have filed a lawsuit against the EPA over its tailpipe emissions rule that encourages production of electric vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Ex-Volvo Cars Americas chief Anders Gustafsson"s second act: Revive Polestar"s North America business

Gregor Hembrough, who launched Polestar's North America business in the midst of the pandemic, will leaves for a global sales role with the automaker......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Automotive News Europe Congress: Exploring innovation in auto

A highlight of the two-day event was the 14th annual Automotive News Europe Rising Stars dinner honoring 20 young, talented executives from companies such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Lotus and Continental......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Hyundai dealer agreement changes could be illegal in many states

A memo from NADA to its members alerts Hyundai dealers that certain amendments to the dealer sales and service agreement may break state franchise laws......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Ford ending EV certification program, reopening sales to all dealers

Moving forward, dealers will be asked to invest in training through the virtual Ford University platform and spend a minimal amount of money on two Level 2 chargers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Tesla Model Y was top-selling vehicle worldwide in 2023, based on registrations; China tops U.S. for first time

Combined sales of Chinese manufacturers exceeded those of American manufacturers for the first time in 2023, JATO Dynamics said, citing registration data......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Jeep planning sub-$25,000 Renegade EV as it targets 1.5 million global sales

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has said the sweet spot for affordable EVs is around $25,000. Jeep plans to undercut that price with an electric Renegade around 2027......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

GM trims EV production forecast, invests $850 million in Cruise

CFO Paul Jacobson told investors that GM plans to build fewer EVs because it now expects them to make up a lower percentage of total auto sales than expected this year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024