VW dealership employee burned, taken to hospital after explosion linked to vaping
The Volkswagen of Kirkland employee was burned but conscious when taken to a Seattle hospital Monday, according to Kirkland Fire Battalion Chief Seth Buchanan......»»
The 5-day office mandate: A tipping point for employee well-being?
Large companies like Amazon and Dell are enforcing a return to office five days a week, a significant moment for many of their employees. More than a logistical change, return-to-office mandates raise important questions about the balance between org.....»»
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer
Long-term high ultrafine particle concentrations in New York state neighborhoods are linked to higher numbers of deaths. That is the key finding of our new research, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials......»»
Airbnb rentals linked to increased crime rates in London neighborhoods, finds study
Rising numbers of houses and flats listed as short-term lets on Airbnb are associated with higher rates of crimes such as burglaries and street robberies right across London, according to the most detailed study of its kind......»»
VW pushes back launch of ID7 EV in the U.S. to ‘probably" 2025
The VW ID7 electric sedan, similar in size to the discontinued Passat midsize sedan, was supposed to launch in the U.S. in the third quarter, but now it looks like it will likely launch in 2025......»»
Overheard: Celebrate milestones big and small to bring service shop together
"Every little thing can be celebrated — a good month [or] a troublesome car that finally leaves. Go out and buy some ice cream bars and say, 'Guys that Bronco's out of here, let's take a minute and celebrate.' When an employee goes through training.....»»
Could AI software put a value on a car dealership? Some say yes
While one firm is betting on AI's use to price dealerships, some industry experts question its ability to overcome subjective elements of dealership valuations......»»
McDonald"s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 dead: See case map
McDonald"s Quarter Pounders linked to E. Coli outbreak leaves 1 dead: See case map.....»»
Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies
Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Hea.....»»
VW China marketing chief Jochen Sengpiehl deported after drug test, reports say
Veteran marketing executive Jochen Sengpiehl's future at VW is uncertain. The automaker has launched an internal investigation after he was deported to Germany from China......»»
VW China marketing chief Jochen Sengpiehl deported after drug test
Veteran marketing executive Jochen Sengpiehl's future at VW is uncertain. The automaker has launched an internal investigation after he was deported to Germany from China......»»
VW China marketing chief Jochen Sengpiehl deported after drugs test
Veteran marketing executive Jochen Sengpiehl's future at VW is uncertain. The automaker has launched an internal investigation after he was deported to Germany from China......»»
Dealership service departments gain ground on independent shops in latest CDK service study
Dealership service departments saw a 14-point jump in customer satisfaction scores in the latest CDK Service Shopper study......»»
Vanderbilt announces $500 million hospital tower, thousands of job openings
Vanderbilt announces $500 million hospital tower, thousands of job openings.....»»
Hezbollah hides millions in cash, gold under Beirut hospital, says Israel
Hezbollah hides millions in cash, gold under Beirut hospital, says Israel.....»»
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald"s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald"s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states.....»»
Ten hospitalized, one dead in E. Coli infections linked to McDonald"s quarter pounder, says CDC
Ten hospitalized, one dead in E. Coli infections linked to McDonald"s quarter pounder, says CDC.....»»
Service departments leverage the latest AI-based technology to help grow revenue, increase customer satisfaction
The number of dealership service departments applying artificial intelligence is multiplying, with the technology performing everything from booking appointments to suggesting conversational language for business development center workers. The resul.....»»
The "Club Med" lesson: How service organizations can improve employee well-being and enhance the work experience
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University and EM Lyon have published a new Journal of Marketing study that describes how, under certain conditions, customer interactions can rejuvenate service employees......»»
2025 VW ID Buzz: Heavy on the nostalgia, road; light on the range
The ID Buzz is more than a play for nostalgia. It helps VW expand into another, though, shrinking segment. VW expects the vehicle to draw buyers from minivans, crossovers and SUVs......»»
ScaleVoice"s AI ‘workers" can contact customers and seem human
The startup is seeking new venture capital to help fuel an expansion of its AI "workers" designed to automate outbound dealership calls and texts......»»