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......»»
Tesla and Elon Musk sued over use of AI image at Cybercab event
The film company behind Blade Runner 2049 claims that Tesla's Cybercab event used AI-generated imagery linked to the sci-fi movie......»»
The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype
Here's what it's like to drive—and why the wait was so long. Volkswagen provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the ID Buzz......»»
Ford, Calif. dealership can"t coerce customer into arbitration over lemon law complaint, appeals court rules
Ford Motor Co. and the dealership that serviced a 2020 F-250 Super Duty can't force the pickup's owners to arbitrate their lemon law claim, a California appeals court ruled......»»
Owners" belief in horse emotion is linked to healthier animals, new study shows
Researchers have shown that owners who believe in their horses' emotions and treat them with care, have animals that are significantly healthier and better looked after. In many low and middle-income countries (LMICs), working horses are essential to.....»»
"Nano-weapon" discovery boosts fight against antibiotic-resistant hospital superbugs
Researchers have discovered how a bacteria found in hospitals uses "nano-weapons" to enable their spread, unlocking new clues in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs......»»
For dealership AI adopters, success is mixed
Artificial intelligence has helped dealerships improve their back-office functions and service operations. Chatbots have been a mixed bag......»»
Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures displays a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation......»»
VW says it will have enough ID Buzz electric minivans for the world
U.S. consumers seem eager for the emission-free reinvention of a hippie icon, but it's unclear how many will be available......»»
Single-molecule imaging reveals aberrant DNA-binding dynamics of cancer-linked chromatin remodelers
Biophysical chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a previously hidden landscape that governs the intracellular organization and dynamics of SWI/SNF chromatin remodelers, an important class of protein complexes that c.....»»
Higher oxytocin levels linked to reproductive success and better cooperation in house mice
Researchers have further advanced understanding of social relationships in female mammals, highlighting the critical role oxytocin plays......»»
Putting out a brain on fire: Researchers map how antibodies bind in rare autoimmune disorder
Imagine you wake up in a hospital without a single memory of the last month. Doctors say you had a series of violent episodes and paranoid delusions. You'd become convinced you were suffering from bipolar disorder. Then, after a special test, a neuro.....»»
Masculinity worries linked to revenge, avoidance in workplace
To forgive is to move on and set a foundation for a brighter future. In the workplace, forgiveness makes for healthier and more effective workgroups, especially when co-worker transgressions are minor and the need for effective collaboration is essen.....»»
Plate tectonics drive compositional evolution of the upper mantle, study finds
On present-day Earth, plate subduction continuously modifies the chemical composition of the convecting mantle, and various mantle sources linked to these processes have been widely studied. However, when did global chemical heterogeneity of the conv.....»»
F&I tip: Be available by phone to the lender on stipulation deal
Dealership staff should be sure their indirect auto lending partners can reach them by phone when a deal is contingent on the customer providing stips......»»
Ala. dealership sues Mitsubishi over warranty reimbursement rate
A Florence, Ala., dealership has filed a lawsuit against Mitsubishi Motors North America, saying the company failed to approve its requested steep hike in its hourly reimbursement rate for warranty work......»»
Cash transfers linked to improved educational outcomes for American Indian children
Research led by the University of California, Irvine has found that cash transferred to families significantly boosted academic performance among American Indian children......»»
Lamborghini lawsuit against Ill. dealership can proceed, federal judge rules
A federal judge in Illinois has refused to dismiss a fraud claim by Automobili Lamborghini America against a Chicago dealership, its president and an employee for allegedly selling dozens of luxury vehicles to known resellers, misreporting those sale.....»»
The NHI management challenge: When employees leave
An employee is exiting your organization. Regardless of the terms of departure, an ex-staffer has the potential when they leave or change roles to impact a wide range of non-human identities, digital credentials, and other secrets. Those secrets incl.....»»
N.Y. dealership sues former finance manager, alleges he accepted kickbacks from extended warranty vendor
A former finance manager took hefty kickbacks from a vendor of extended warranty contracts, according to a lawsuit filed by a New York City dealership......»»
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall......»»