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philstar.com - Jeline Malasig - Victor Basa pursues new career in automotive industry
Victor Basa pursues new career in automotive industry
Philstar.com

Model-turned-actor Victor Basa has reappeared on Filipinos' radar as a marketing professional for a well-known car brand. A showbiz-oriented Facebook page shared that Victor is now working at Toyota Santa Rosa in Laguna as part of its sales team…

edn.com - Susan Nordyk - Smart switch simplifies automotive power sequencing
Smart switch simplifies automotive power sequencing
EDN

A smart load switch from Diodes features low on-resistance for reliable power sequencing and rail control in automotive applications. Designated the DML1012ALDSQ, it integrates an N-channel MOSFET with 8-mΩ RDS(ON), minimizing conduction…

marketwatch.com - European Auto Shares Fall After BMW Cuts Guidance
European Auto Shares Fall After BMW Cuts Guidance
MarketWatch

In a statement after market close Tuesday, the German automaker said the Chinese car market worsened in the second quarter, driving intensified competition that has spilled over into the broader Asia-Pacific region. Lower sales in the region have…

japantimes.co.jp - Daniel Leussink - U.S.-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops
U.S.-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops
The Japan Times

Tokyo auto shops and Detroit car dealerships have been running short of motor oil, paint and other products for months since the Middle East conflict snarled global supply chains. Now, while a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran may bring an…

wsj.com - Bob Haegele  - Bank of America Auto Loan Review 2026
Bank of America Auto Loan Review 2026
Wall Street Journal

Bank of America provides new and used auto loans for dealership purchases. It does not offer refinancing, lease buyouts or private-party financing. Loans have a 30-day rate lock, and no application fees or prepayment penalties apply. Bank of…

koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - Auto exports down nearly 6% on auto parts supply disruptions
Auto exports down nearly 6% on auto parts supply disruptions
The Korea Times

Korea's auto exports decreased nearly 6 percent in May from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday, amid disruptions in the supply of auto parts following a fire at a local factory. The combined value of automobile exports came to $5.83 billion last…

cnbc.com - Joseph Wilkins - Ineos and Damler Truck enlist in auto defense push as Europe bolsters military spending
Ineos and Damler Truck enlist in auto defense push as Europe bolsters military spending
CNBC

Ineos Automotive on Tuesday announced its intention to partner with the U.K's Ministry of Defence in producing armored vehicles. It is based on its flagship 4x4, the Grenadier. The defense sector has boomed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in…

engadget.com - Mariella Moon - The White House app will reportedly be auto-installed on Homeland Security staff's devices
The White House app will reportedly be auto-installed on Homeland Security staff's devices
Engadget

The White House app is reportedly coming to all devices managed by the Department of Homeland Security, whether the user wants to download it or not. According to Politico, an email went out to all Homeland Security personnel on June 16, telling…

wsj.com - Dominic Chopping - European Auto Shares Fall After BMW Cuts Guidance
European Auto Shares Fall After BMW Cuts Guidance
Wall Street Journal

European auto shares fell Wednesday, dragged lower after slashed guidance due to a deteriorating Chinese market and the spillover effects of the Middle East conflict. In a statement after market close Tuesday, the German automaker said the Chinese…

digitaltrends.com - Chris Gallagher - What Separates Success From Failure in AI Implementation (Lessons from Automotive Retail)
What Separates Success From Failure in AI Implementation (Lessons from Automotive Retail)
Digital Trends

Dek: AI requires responsibility and intention to use well. Here are examples of how automotive retailers are implementing AI effectively and safely. Remember the old Spider-Man quote? The one his Uncle Ben tells him (or his Aunt May in the new…

vice.com - Denny Connolly - Rockstar Gives Out Free Grand Theft Auto 5 Upgrades Ahead of GTA 6 Release
Rockstar Gives Out Free Grand Theft Auto 5 Upgrades Ahead of GTA 6 Release
VICE

As the entire gaming industry eagerly awaits the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 later this year, Rockstar Games is giving GTA5 owners a surprise summer treat. Rockstar Games just announced a huge update for Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online.

techradar.com - Robert Kehoe - Avoiding the auto-fail under cyber essentials' new rules
Avoiding the auto-fail under cyber essentials' new rules
TechRadar

Cyber Essentials has always been the UK's baseline cybersecurity standard. It's a practical floor designed to block common attacks and ensure business resilience when organizations implement them, rather than treating the scheme as lip service. The…

bgr.com - Gaurav Shukla - Google Might Have Finally Fixed Android Auto's Worst Connection Issue
Google Might Have Finally Fixed Android Auto's Worst Connection Issue
BGR

The updated version of the Google Play Services with the Android Auto bug fixes is likely already on your Android phone, as it started rolling out on June 8, and the company has since released another version in the form of version 26.23. To…

wardsauto.com - Paul Myles - Auto lobby presses UK government to revisit 2030 zero emission mandate
Auto lobby presses UK government to revisit 2030 zero emission mandate
WardsAuto

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Following a call for a review of the U.K.'s zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate by the nation's industry body, the U.K. government is reportedly arranging a meeting with…

gamerant.com - Dalton Cooper - Grand Theft Auto 5 Free Download Officially Confirmed for June 18
Grand Theft Auto 5 Free Download Officially Confirmed for June 18
GameRant

Rockstar Games has confirmed that those that own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PS4 or Xbox One will be able to claim a free download starting June 18. Grand Theft Auto 5 was first released in 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360 before eventually making its way to PC…

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