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cnbc.com - Robert Ferris - How long will software-defined cars last? The auto industry doesn't know yet
How long will software-defined cars last? The auto industry doesn't know yet
CNBC

Software-defined vehicles are becoming more common, especially among brands such as Tesla and Rivian. They have more complex computers that can give continuous software updates, as well as the ability for remote diagnoses and repairs. The…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - O'Reilly Automotive Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors
MarketWatch

Shares of O'Reilly Automotive Inc. ORLY slid 1.65% to $91.05 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.17% to 7,785.76 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcripts - Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APR.UN:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APR.UN:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha

Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (APR.UN:CA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 14, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Milton Lamb - President, CEO & Director Andrew Kalra - CFO & Corporate Secretary Jonathan Kelcher - TD Cowen, Research Division Sairam…

fool.com - Sara Appino - Advance Auto Parts vs. Joby Aviation: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Advance Auto Parts vs. Joby Aviation: Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The Motley Fool

Investors weighing traditional retail against futuristic transportation face a tough choice between Advance Auto Parts (AAP -1.10%) and Joby Aviation (JOBY -3.94%) as they look to build their portfolios for 2026. Advance Auto Parts operates a…

androidpolice.com - Rahul Naskar - Why I permanently abandoned wireless Android Auto for a simple USB cable
Why I permanently abandoned wireless Android Auto for a simple USB cable
Android Police

I don't drive every day. Instead, I love taking a long drive every weekend to enjoy relaxed highway driving. Since I drive for a specific reason, which is more to do with enjoyment than necessity, I don't compromise on what makes it fun. That's one…

foxbusiness.com - Eric Revell - New York Fed finds credit card and auto loan delinquencies remain elevated
New York Fed finds credit card and auto loan delinquencies remain elevated
Fox Business

New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that while overall delinquency rates improved for overall debt burdens, new delinquencies rose slightly for auto loans and mortgages and remained elevated for credit cards. The New York Fed…

ubergizmo.com - Paulo Montenegro - Android Auto Adds Native YouTube Support With 1080p Video Playback
Android Auto Adds Native YouTube Support With 1080p Video Playback
Ubergizmo

Fulfilling a promise made during Google I/O 2026, Google has officially begun rolling out native YouTube support for Android Auto, eliminating the need for third-party workarounds. The update delivers enhanced system stability and allows drivers to…

ign.com - Simon Cardy - I've Been Playing Grand Theft Auto 4 For The First Time Since 2008, and There's a Lot In It I Hope Rockstar borrows for GTA 6.
I've Been Playing Grand Theft Auto 4 For The First Time Since 2008, and There's a Lot In It I Hope Rockstar borrows for GTA 6.
IGN

Maybe it's the excitement of knowing we're about to see a whole load of GTA 6 soon, or maybe it was just another weekend where it felt too hot to move, but I decided to boot up Grand Theft Auto 4 for the first time in 18 years. This may not…

wardsauto.com - Jim Henry - Sonic Automotive aiming for 'sweet spot' of used-car market
Sonic Automotive aiming for 'sweet spot' of used-car market
WardsAuto

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sonic Automotive is planning to sacrifice some margin on car sales in the second half of 2026 and make it up on volume — especially in the highly competitive used-car…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - Karaoke in the car? China's new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles
Karaoke in the car? China's new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles
South China Morning Post

China's electric vehicles (EVs) already lead the way in terms of battery and autonomous driving technologies. Now, the country's auto brands are adding a new dimension to the notion of intelligent cars: turning them into full-scale entertainment…

pcgamer.com - Kieron Gillen - Before Grand Theft Auto Online, GTA 4's multiplayer added 'glorious chaos' to the open world sandbox
Before Grand Theft Auto Online, GTA 4's multiplayer added 'glorious chaos' to the open world sandbox
PC Gamer

Special commentary on this classic PC Gamer feature provided by: Archive Spelunker Archive Spelunker Wes Fenlon There's so much we still don't know about the next Grand Theft Auto. Like when GTA 6 releases on PC or what GTA 6's online mode will…

euobserver.com - Tomáš Zemko - [Interview] EU's carmakers face their own Nokia challenge to survive Chinese threat, says industry expert
[Interview] EU's carmakers face their own Nokia challenge to survive Chinese threat, says industry expert
EUobserver

European carmakers face a situation similar to that faced by the likes of Nokia and Kodak when smart phones and digital cameras emerged. “Technology is changing, […] and companies that spent decades refining a product for an old…

marketbeat.com - Group 1 Automotive, Inc. $GPI Shares Sold by Royal Bank of Canada
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. $GPI Shares Sold by Royal Bank of Canada
MarketBeat

Royal Bank of Canada decreased its position in Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI - Free Report) by 30.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned…

marketbeat.com - Empowered Funds LLC Boosts Stock Position in Sonic Automotive, Inc. $SAH
Empowered Funds LLC Boosts Stock Position in Sonic Automotive, Inc. $SAH
MarketBeat

Empowered Funds LLC raised its holdings in Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH - Free Report) by 64.4% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor…

marketbeat.com - Royal Bank of Canada Cuts Holdings in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. $PAG
Royal Bank of Canada Cuts Holdings in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. $PAG
MarketBeat

Royal Bank of Canada lowered its position in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG - Free Report) by 34.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,383 shares…

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