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Assure Scratch and Dent is using mobile technology to fix what traditional auto repair never could
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. For decades, the car repair industry operated on a model that worked well for major accidents and insurance-funded collision work but consistently failed for the type of damage most…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0730 GMT – Despite Wizz Air's high capacity-growth guidance for the year, non-fuel unit costs are…
Google is finally fixing a confusing Android Auto connection roadblock
Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority Many Pixel users were frustrated that Android Auto would fail to launch from a locked phone via USB, even with the setting enabled. The issue is caused by a conflict with Advanced Protection Mode, which completely…
Auto Is Tata Motors Becoming India's EV King?
Tata Motors expands its market leadership in India's electric passenger vehicle (ePV) segment, capturing 39 per cent of the market in Q1FY27, while simultaneously strengthening its position as the nation's second-largest carmaker amidst fierce…
US May Be at the End of the Electric Auto Mandate Road As Ford Reports a 40 Percent Drop in EV Sales
When Elon Musk introduced America to Teslas, they were a sort of novelty. They were pretty hip, good-looking, cool cars. Plus, they had a little get-up-and-go for those who might want to go green but also wanted speed too. But it was here that the…
'We are being sold out.' German VW workers blast union betrayal as auto plants are sacrificed to rearmament drive
In Wolfsburg, members of the Socialist Equality Party (SGP) and the VW Action Committee distributed a leaflet headlined, “Enough is enough—Defend every job at Volkswagen!” The early shift streamed out of the plant, the midday…
Auto CNG bikes fall out of favour, Bajaj Freedom 125 hit badly
Bajaj Auto's ambitious venture into CNG-powered motorcycles is facing significant headwinds, with sales of its Freedom 125 CNG bike plummeting due to a reduced price difference between CNG and petrol, coupled with increasing availability challenges…
Mercedes demos set stage for wave of German auto protests
German carmakers are battling fierce Chinese competition, US tariffs and weak demand in key markets, with a string of job cuts and other austerity measures announced in recent times. Organised with the powerful IG Metall union, thousands of workers…
Razer's new streaming microphone is a versatile beast, although the auto setup needs some work
If you're in the market for a pricey, studio-like USB microphone for high-quality audio capture, you've probably considered one of Shure's offerings. You'd do well to look at the Shure MV7+, a dynamic podcast mic that's cemented itself into our…
O'Reilly eyes $10bn bid for Genuine Parts' auto unit - report
US-based O'Reilly Automotive has submitted a cash offer for Genuine Parts Company's auto-parts division. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reported that the division could be worth $10bn or more in any transaction, with an announcement on a…
Genuine Parts (GPC) Stock Is Trending After Hours: Here's What You Should Know - O'Reilly Automotive (NAS
Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE:) shares fell 1.09% to $131.13 in after-hours trading on Thursday, reversing a 12.9% intraday surge. According to the report, the unit could be valued at $10 billion or more. A deal could be announced by the end of summer…
Trump Accounts Auto-Buy SPYM on July 4. Here's the ETF Nobody's Heard Of
SPYM's 0.02% expense ratio is the lowest among mainstream S&P 500 ETFs, and combined with its 321% 10-year return, it earned the fund the Trump Account default spot. SPYM beats VOO on fees and matches its returns, while SPY's liquidity edge only…
China's Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar
Chinese autonomous-driving start-up Momenta drew massive subscription numbers for its HK$5.89 billion (US$751 million) initial public offering in Hong Kong, even as it competed against five other issuers launching their IPOs at the same time. The…
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Ford Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Ford 's (F 2.13%) history stretches all the way back to 1903. This company has long been one of the leaders in the domestic automotive sector. Its 2025 total revenue of $187 billion is clear proof that it's a sizable industry player. If you…
Heat wave expose workers to injury and death in auto plants, warehouses and delivery routes
Tell us what conditions are like at your workplace during the heatwave by filling out the form below. All submissions will be kept confidential. A dangerous heat wave across the Midwest and Eastern United States is exposing workers to serious…
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