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CDK launches new certification program for dealership employees
Oct 8, 2024 · Austin, Texas – October 3, 2024 – CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, announced the launch of its new software certifications and courseware.These are designed to equip dealership employees with the skills and credentials needed to excel in today’s rapidly evolving consumer vehicle purchase and service journey.. The comprehensive certification program is a first for the ...
CDK Global cyberattack disrupts operations at 15,000 dealerships
Jun 20, 2024 · CDK Global, a major software provider to auto dealerships in the U.S., has been hacked, forcing the company to shut down temporarily.
CDK Global CEO Brian MacDonald discusses resilient response to ...
Oct 10, 2024 · In this edition of Inside Automotive, we sit down with Brian MacDonald, CEO of CDK Global, to discuss the company’s response to a significant cyber incident that shook the automotive industry this past summer.MacDonald shares insights on how CDK bounced back, ensuring the safety of its dealer and OEM partners, while also shedding light on the company’s innovation roadmap as they move ...
CDK Global progresses cyberattack recovery with key dealers back …
Jul 1, 2024 · CDK Global made significant strides in its cyberattack recovery efforts, bringing a second small group of dealer customers and a major public dealership group back online on June 27. The company is adopting a phased approach to restore its systems, ensuring gradual and secure reintegration.
Hackers demand ransom from CDK Global amid ongoing …
Jun 22, 2024 · A group claiming responsibility for hacking software company CDK Global is demanding tens of millions of dollars in ransom, according to Bloomberg.CDK is reportedly considering paying the ransom, though discussions are ongoing and may change. The cyber outage has now entered its third consecutive day, severely impacting software management tools and operations at car dealerships throughout the ...
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Inside Automotive is a groundbreaking network show that offers a captivating blend of dealership news, automotive retailing best practices, and cutting-edge industry insights from top executives and analysts. Featuring trailblazing industry insiders, this show offers a …
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: challenges and solutions
Aug 28, 2024 · Despite a recent drop-off in consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs), the long-term prospects for EV purchases remain positive. Temporary setbacks in consumer enthusiasm are attributed mainly to economic uncertainties and concerns about charging infrastructure.
View from the top: How dealer Brett Sutherlin is leading his group …
May 31, 2023 · As our M&A experts have reported, public transactions have slowed, but the private market is still very active, especially for Sutherlin Automotive.Recently, the group sold three of its dealerships and acquired a Toyota-Lexus store. Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome Sutherlin Automotive CEO, Brett Sutherlin, to tell us about the group’s latest deals and what the future ...
How Tesla is banking billions in regulatory emissions credits - CBT …
Feb 16, 2024 · Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry.. I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us. This week I’d like to take the opportunity to discuss how Tesla continues to cash in (to the tune of billions of ...