UAW endorses Biden"s reelection bid for president
The much anticipated endorsement arrives at an opportune moment for Biden — who has called himself the most pro-worker and pro-union president in American history — as he prepares for a potential rematch with Donald Trump......»»
Toyota"s Texas truck factory chief promoted to head of 5 more North American assembly plants
Kevin Voelkel, president of Toyota's truck plant in San Antonio, will succeed Brian Krinock, who is retiring at the end of March......»»
FCC outlaws voice cloning robocalls after AI-generated voice claimed to be President Biden
The United States Federal Communications Commission has agreed to outlaw robocalls that use voice cloning technology. The development comes after a wave of robocalls used an AI-generated voice claiming to be Joe Biden to mislead voters during a US pr.....»»
Some dealership M&A brokers predict record Q1 amid robust deal pace
Alan Haig, president of buy-sell firm Haig Partners, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., told that his firm expects to close deals on 31 stores this quarter, and he has a bullish outlook for 2024......»»
EV charging network run by 7 major automakers reveals CEO, company name
Seth Cutler, former president and COO of EV Connect, will lead the Ionna EV charging network. The network is a joint venture established by seven major automakers who are "trying to build this for the bigger society at large," said Hyundai's Olabisi.....»»
Some dealership buy-sell brokers predict record Q1 amid robust deal pace
Alan Haig, president of buy-sell firm Haig Partners, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., told that his firm expects to close deals on 31 stores this quarter, and he has a bullish outlook for 2024......»»
US funds $5B chip effort after lagging on semiconductor innovation
US had failed to fund the "science half" of CHIPS and Science Act, critic said. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks before signing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. (credit: Chip Somodevilla / Staff | Getty Images North Amer.....»»
Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»
Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote
Tech and telecom firms helped New Hampshire AG trace call to "Life Corporation." Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2023. (credit: Getty Images.....»»
Biden strengthens US soot regulations, angering industry
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing......»»
NinjaOne raises $231.5 million to boost product innovation
NinjaOne announced it raised a $231.5 million Series C funding round led by ICONIQ Growth. Frank Slootman, Chairman and CEO of Snowflake; and Amit Agarwal, President of Datadog; among others also invested in the round. With this financing, ICONIQ Gro.....»»
How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile"s
At least 112 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile, leading its president to declare two days of national mourning. The devastation comes soon after Colombia declared a disaster over wildfires. Scientists say climate change makes the.....»»
Facebook rules allowing fake Biden “pedophile” video deemed “incoherent”
Meta may revise AI policies that experts say overlook “more misleading” content. Enlarge (credit: JasonDoiy | iStock Unreleased) A fake video manipulated to falsely depict President Joe Biden inappropriately touching.....»»
Wildfires scorch central Chile, death toll tops 110
The death toll from central Chile's blazing wildfires climbed to at least 112 people on Sunday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise "significantly" as teams search gutted neighborhoods......»»
The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way
The Biden administration aims to deploy offshore wind turbines capable of generating 30 gigawatts of power by 2030. With less than a decade to go, the country remains woefully behind target......»»
10 feared dead in Chile forest fires
Chilean firefighters were battling rapidly expanding wildfires Saturday that officials fear have claimed around 10 lives and are threatening hundreds of homes, prompting the president to declare a state of emergency......»»
Energy Secretary Granholm: Biden administration not ‘tapping brakes" on EVs
Granholm's comments come after thousands of car dealerships last month urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks.,.....»»
Penske president Kurnick: "Affordability is a big concern of ours"
A lack of cars to sell is no longer a problem for Penske Automotive Group, but consumer affordability poses a challenge to the car dealership company and the industry, Penske President Robert Kurnick Jr. told the American Financial Services Associati.....»»
Automaker to update Nissan@Home shopping platform
Judy Wheeler, vice president of sales and regional operations for Nissan in the U.S., said the automaker plans to launch an updated version of its Nissan@Home program that allows customers a remote car buying experience......»»
Used vehicle prices will fall 5.7% in 2024, expert says
Jonathan Banks, vice president of product development and valuation services at J.D. Power, said he expects used-vehicle prices will fall more than they did in 2023, but affordability remains an issue for many buyers as prices remain elevated over pr.....»»
Dealers say Biden"s EV strategy is too aggressive for U.S. market
Nearly 83 percent of dealers say the federal government is pushing the industry to move too fast on EVs, according to responses to the Automotive News 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey of 208 dealers and dealership managers......»»