Hackers that crippled car dealerships demand tens of millions in ransom
The group responsible for hacking the system of CDK Global has demanded tens of millions of dollars in ransom as the June 19 attack on the company’s systems continues. CDK Global provides software to nearly 15,000 car dealerships in the United States, which dealerships rely on for day-to-day processing. This includes stocking vehicles, ordering services […]
Cyberattack disrupts operations at car dealerships across US: What we know
(NEXSTAR) — Auto dealerships across the United States experienced widespread computer system outages on Wednesday as software provider CDK Global dealt with a cybersecurity incident. The company told Nexstar it had restored some of its systems while continuing to investigate the incident, which caused business outages at several auto dealerships. “The work done to date […]
Why EVs Are ‘Piling Up’ at Dealerships, Despite Massive Taxpayer Subsidies
Federal lawmakers created a glut of EVs with their meddling, and it’s likely to have an adverse impact on both the auto market and the environment. Ford Motor recently announced it is slashing prices on its F-150 Lightning, an electric vehicle the company rolled out in 2021. The Lightning now carries a suggested retail price of […]