This Company Wants to Change How We Buy and Sell Used Cars

This Company Wants to Change How We Buy and Sell Used Cars

Dealerships handle the vast majority of vehicle sales in the United States. That in mind, private-party purchases are an important part of the American car market, despite the lack of many security and financial services that come with dealer transactions. Caramel is striving to change that with a new e-commerce platform aimed at improving the…

Sunak ‘discourages’ use of cluster bombs after Biden agreed to send munitions to Ukraine

Sunak ‘discourages’ use of cluster bombs after Biden agreed to send munitions to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the United Kingdom “discourages” the use of cluster bombs, following President Biden’s decision to send the munitions to Ukraine. The United Kingdom is one of over 100 countries that have banned weapons under an international treaty that prohibits the use, transfer, production and stockpiling of all cluster munitions. Sunak,…

Sonic Automotive to take Q2 charge, suspends 8 EchoPark used-car stores

Sonic Automotive to take Q2 charge, suspends 8 EchoPark used-car stores

Sonic, in a late Thursday news release, did not identify which EchoPark locations it has indefinitely suspended. The retailer said the action would allow it to send additional used vehicles to key markets and address current demand. It wasn’t immediately clear how many jobs would be cut as a result of the changes. Sonic said…

Experience Meets the Right Tools for Success: Bill Pittman Explains His Approach to Stamping Feasibility

Experience Meets the Right Tools for Success: Bill Pittman Explains His Approach to Stamping Feasibility

Introduction Bill Pittman is the Stamping Feasibility Manager for the North American center of an international OEM. The job title can have varying interpretations in different corporate environments, and the tasks and objectives can change depending on the phase of the program and its application. With numerous years of experience at various automotive manufacturers, Bill…