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The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has appointed longtime marketing executive Jim Holik to the new role of director of technology marketing. The move is being made to in response to the organization’s growing focus on digital platforms, e-commerce and search‑driven customer engagement. In the newly created position, Holik will lead initiatives tied to the Alliance’s technology‑driven marketing strategy, including enhancement of digital platforms, B2B and B2C e-commerce solutions and search optimization efforts. The role will also oversee initiatives related to SEO, GEO and emerging agentic search technologies as the aftermarket continues shifting toward more digitally driven product discovery. “Jim has…

Tesla presented self-published and inflated “Full Self-Driving” safety statistics directly to government regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands as it lobbied for European approval, according to correspondence obtained by Reuters through public records requests. The data includes a claim that FSD could have “saved 32,000 lives” — a figure that independent researchers say is based on the absurd assumption that every vehicle in the U.S., including freight trucks and motorcycles, would be replaced by an FSD-enabled Tesla. Tesla’s inflated safety pitch to European regulators As we reported last month, a Reuters investigation found that Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” safety statistics are…

Is it time to double down on red? Herstockart/Getty Images Subscriptions are everywhere these days, and it feels like only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to paywall the air we breathe. On top of that, the prices just keep going up, with companies ratcheting monthly costs up as much as they can without causing mass attrition. Over time, it adds up, and subscription juggling is a fact of life for many consumers. You might pay for a month of Netflix to catch the last season of Stranger Things while putting your…

The Stelvio Pass has tested riders and motorcycles for generations, and a bike that borrows the badge invites the obvious question of whether it can live up to the road itself. Winding up through the switchbacks toward the summit, the climb stresses every part of the machine despite seeming like an easy enough route to tackle. It tests the tractability of the engine on the slow corners, the tautness of the chassis through hairpins, the adaptability of the suspension over varying tarmac, and the riding position across the hours it takes to do all of it justice. A machine tuned…

File photo shows Eve Energy’s battery cells. Credit: CnEVPost Eve Energy expects first-half net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.13 billion yuan to 3.37 billion yuan. Revenue is expected to rise about 60% from a year earlier, while supply-chain cost pressure was cushioned. Chinese battery giant Eve Energy (SZSE: 300014) said it expects first-half earnings to double. Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected at 3.13 billion yuan ($463 million) to 3.37 billion yuan for the first half, up 95% to 110% from a year earlier, according to a preliminary earnings estimate released on Monday. Excluding non-recurring items, net profit…

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of trade union Unite, welcomed a reduction in ZEV mandate targets. “This is a huge victory,” she said. “UK car workers have been increasingly fearful of their jobs. “The Government at the highest level has listened to the concerns of Unite and is now set to act decisively to protect the jobs of UK automotive workers.”  Not everyone is celebrating the possible dilution of the ZEV mandate, however. Speaking a few days before the report’s publication, Dominic Phinn, head of transport at Climate Group, said: “The UK Government should resist any calls to weaken the…

Foldable phones have usually been great at multitasking, but aren’t known for their photography prowess. Recent offerings from Chinese brands have been the exception, and now, Vivo might be pushing the boundaries once again. Ahead of its launch in China later this month, Vivo has confirmed several major camera and display details for the Vivo X Fold 6. However, the real headline-grabber is support for the ZEISS G2 telephoto converter, an accessory that lets the foldable shoot at a 200mm equivalent focal length. Why this camera system stands out Vivo Vivo executive Han Boxiao confirmed on Weibo that the X…

Snap-on has introduced a new online scheduler that allows customers using the Pass Thru Assistant and Pass Thru Assistant+ to book remote programming services more efficiently. Available at PTAprogramming.com, the tool enables automotive repair shops to schedule J2534 programming appointments at times that best fit their workflow, reducing delays and improving productivity. The scheduler simplifies what can often be a time‑consuming process by allowing technicians to book appointments in just a few clicks, eliminating the need to wait for callbacks. This supports faster turnaround on programming tasks and helps keep vehicles moving through the bay. The Pass Thru Assistant provides…

The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children from talking to strangers in online games, livestreaming, or using sexual or romantic chatbots.“Do we truly believe that social media creates a happy environment for our children? Do we truly believe that it’s a place where they can feel safe?” Starmer asked during a press conference announcing the policy. “I don’t think I…

The last few years have produced more family-friendly SUVs than family-friendly sedans. Most brands are now making them. From mainstream manufacturers to premium marques, the SUV market is more competitive than ever, and we are truly spoiled for choice. Some of the most popular family-friendly SUVs in the U.S. include models made by Honda, Kia, Ford, and Tesla. They are all good for their own reasons, but there is one clear high-seller from one of the segment’s most popular and revered brands, Toyota, that has set itself at the top of the pile. Families Choose SUVs And Crossovers For A…