VinFast opens first U.S. dealership with Leith Automotive Group in N.C.
The Vietnamese EV maker's first franchised store opened in late December in Cary, N.C., marking the first step toward a national dealer network. The company sells direct to consumers in California, its first U.S. market......»»
ZT Corporate buys 4 Greenway Automotive stores
ZT Automotive is owned by ZT Corporate, a wealth management firm that acquires and operates dealerships......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Toyota"s big North Carolina investment; EV startups struggle
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
VW"s Pablo Di Si to speak at Automotive News Congress
Other featured panelists include NADA CEO Mike Stanton and Amazon's Fan Jin.....»»
Ford seeks improved communication with new supplier program
The automaker has abolished its long-standing Aligned Business Framework, which prioritized some preferred suppliers, to focus on better communication with a more diverse group of parts makers......»»
Automotive News is Magazine of Year
Automotive News won 3 National Gold Awards and 10 regional honors in the 2024 Azbees competition, as well as 3 Jesse H. Neal Awards......»»
An SEC mystery: What"s the deal with voluntary filers?
Companies tend not to clamor for more regulatory oversight, as a general rule. One remarkable exception would be the relatively small group of companies that voluntarily file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although not required to.....»»
New feather mite species discovered on the endangered Okinawa rail
A research group led by Dr. Tsukasa Waki of Toho University and Professor Satoshi Shimanono of Hosei University have discovered a new mite species, Metanalges agachi, which is thought to clean the feathers of the endangered Okinawa rail, endemic to t.....»»
Sony Music opts out of AI training for its entire catalog
Music group contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of content Enlarge / The Sony Music letter expressly prohibits artificial intelligence developers from using its music — which includes artists such as Beyoncé. (cr.....»»
Six public franchised dealership groups sweeten 2023 CEO pay with extras as Lithia"s DeBoer sees largest gain
Lithia, AutoNation, Asbury, Penske, Sonic and Group 1 pay a relatively modest base CEO salary but then sweeten compensation with other incentives. DeBoer's 2023 total jumps 73 percent......»»
Ultra-spicy One Chip Challenge chip contributed to teen’s death, report says
The high dose of capsaicin paired with a heart defect appear to have contributed. Enlarge (credit: Sarah Dussault/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images) An autopsy report of a Massachusetts teen who tragical.....»»
CallRevu buys TotalCX, aims to dominate dealership calling tech
Private equity firm Serent Capital wants to grow CallRevu into a major player for retail automotive industry call monitoring analytics software......»»
Ebury botnet compromises 400,000+ Linux servers
ESET researchers released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns. It is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of compromised servers in its at least 15-year-long operation. The Ebury group a.....»»
Penske Automotive looks to sell some CarShop stores in UK, rebrand others
Penske Automotive Group is considering closing one CarShop store in the U.K......»»
Novel research sheds light on Amazonian birds" thermoregulatory strategies in a changing environment
A pioneering study published in Oikos has revealed novel insights into how a select group of birds in the Amazon rainforest, known as terrestrial insectivores, is coping with the ever-increasing threats posed by global climate change......»»
Family Car Group to buy Moffitt Automotive
Family Car Group is set to buy Moffitt Automotive, which has Audi, Porsche, Mazda and Volkswagen dealerships in Louisiana......»»
Research investigates structural evolution and high-temperature sensing performance of polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics
Gang Shao's group from Zhengzhou University, China recently investigated the structural evolution of pentagonal polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics (PDCs) and outlined PDC-based sensor technology for high-temperature extreme environments. The high-perfo.....»»
Google wants to Streamline App Development for Android Auto
Google has announced a ton of new updates for Android across different categories, including automotive. The post Google wants to Streamline App Development for Android Auto appeared first on Phandroid. While day one of Google I/O was focu.....»»
Researchers unlock vital insights into metal-nitrogen-carbon catalysts" reaction mechanism
A team of researchers has made significant strides in understanding metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts, offering alternatives to expensive platinum-group-metal (PGM) catalysts and a pathway to a greener future......»»
Genesis dealership count triples
Genesis now has 35 exclusive storefronts across the U.S., helping to edge the premium brand away from mainstream Hyundai......»»
Input from young and aspiring technicians wanted for survey
TechForce Foundation is soliciting feedback from new technicians and high school and post-secondary students enrolled in automotive training programs for its inaugural Techs Talk survey......»»