US senator: Govts spy on Apple, Google users via mobile notifications

A U.S. senator revealed today that government agencies worldwide demand mobile push notification records from Apple and Google users to spy on their customers. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...fications/

Permitting reform up in air as companies look for new EV materials

<p>The status of U.S. permitting reform remains in limbo as automakers and suppliers look to speed up the regulatory process for opening mines for critical materials needed for electric vehicle batteries.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/autom...-materials

Calif. dealership liable for fatal accident caused by salesman

<p>A Ventura, Calif., dealership remains on the hook for a $4 million jury verdict arising from a fatal accident caused by a sales manager who was rushing to the store on his day off to close a deal. The California Courts of Appeals unanimously rejected the argument that Crown Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram shouldn't be held liable because employee Aaron Lane was commuting to his job.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/calif-a...l-accident

Kodiak Robotics develops an autonomous Ford F-150 for the Defense Department

<p>Kodiak says that the test vehicle can handle areas with degraded GPS and off-road elements such as rocks, dust, mud and water.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report...0-military

GM mandates in-office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

<p>CEO Mary Barra sent a memo to staff Tuesday saying employees must commute into GM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week if they live within 50 miles of a GM office.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/automakers-supp...ffice-days

Truelink Capital buys auto marketing firm Ansira

<p>The global marketing company's sale to Truelink Capital is designed, in part, to reduce debt and avoid liquidation, the company said.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/marketing/ansir...nk-capital

"There's one chief in charge": Vinnie Johnson takes stand in contentious minority ce

<p>Vinnie Johnson contended he is the true leader of his automotive supplier Piston Group in contentious testimony in Wayne County Circuit Court this week.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/vinni...ation-case

GM taps David Massaron as head of economic development, real estate

<p>Massaron, who is currently Wayne State University's CFO, plus the treasurer on the board of governors, is starting in his new role Jan. 2.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/executives/mass...eal-estate

Stellantis wants to void California emissions deal with rival automakers

<p>The automaker seeks to "relieve Stellantis of the competitive disadvantages arising from our continuing exclusion and to preserve our ability to best serve our customers by fairly allocating our products to all states."</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...eal-rivals

New leader of GM's Cruise acknowledges 'all-time low' amid safety review

<p>General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has hit an “all time low,” said its new leader, while promising to restore trust with regulators and the public after the company pulled all of its vehicles from U.S. roads.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report...ety-review