AutoNews.com

AutoNews.com is a comprehensive source for automotive industry news and information, covering topics such as manufacturing, deals, strikes, cyberattacks and new vehicle designs. The site provides articles from various Crain Communications publications including Automotive News, Automotive News Europe, Automotive News China, Autoweek and more. The site also offers daily or weekly e-mail newsletters and e-mail alerts for breaking news. AutoNews.com is committed to providing trustworthy insights and valuable information for decision-makers in the automotive industry.

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

91%

Examples:

  • The article seems to question whether the gains made by the UAW are sufficient, indicating a slight bias towards skepticism of the union’s achievements.

Conflicts of Interest

87%

Examples:

  • The mission of Automotive News is to be the primary source of industry news, data and understanding for the industry’s decision-makers interested in North America. It serves top auto industry executives — including vehicle manufacturers, their original equipment suppliers and franchised dealers — plus others allied with the industry.

Contradictions

97%

Examples:

  • CDK Global has restored most of the core dealership management functionality following a cyberattack.
  • ]CDK Global provides services for over 15,000 car dealerships in North America and has thousands of employees.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Biden Administration Invests $1.7B to Transform Auto Plants into EV Production Sites, Creating Thousands of Union Jobs

    Biden Administration Invests $1.7B to Transform Auto Plants into EV Production Sites, Creating Thousands of Union Jobs

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 The Biden administration invests $1.7 billion to transform closed auto factories in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and other states into electric vehicle production sites, creating thousands of jobs and retaining existing ones. Facilities include Stellantis in Illinois, General Motors in Michigan, Harley-Davidson in Pennsylvania, and Blue Bird Corporation in Georgia.
  • CDK Global's Cyber Attack: Disruption to 15,000 North American Retail Locations and Negotiations with Hackers for System Restoration

    CDK Global's Cyber Attack: Disruption to 15,000 North American Retail Locations and Negotiations with Hackers for System Restoration

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 CDK Global, a retail technology provider for over 15,000 North American car dealerships, is restoring systems following a cyber attack that caused widespread disruption. Negotiations are ongoing between the company and hackers demanding ransom money. Dealers have been advised to use alternative methods to conduct business and be cautious of phishing scams. The impact could slow down sales and cause shipping delays during the summer season, with dealerships implementing workarounds such as manual form filling and runners for car registry paperwork.
  • CDK Global Cyberattack: 15,000 Car Dealerships Disrupted by BlackSuit Ransomware, Forcing Manual Processes and Financial Issues

    CDK Global Cyberattack: 15,000 Car Dealerships Disrupted by BlackSuit Ransomware, Forcing Manual Processes and Financial Issues

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A major cyberattack by the BlackSuit ransomware gang on CDK Global, a leading software provider for North American car dealerships, has disrupted services for approximately 15,000 dealerships. The outage affects sales, financing, inventory management, and back office functions. Negotiations are ongoing to obtain a decryptor and prevent data leakage. Dealers face issues with financial transactions and managing inventory; Ford offers assistance. The attack is part of a surge in ransomware attacks targeting industries, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
  • CDK Global Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at 15,000 North American Car Dealerships: Prioritizing Cybersecurity to Protect Customer Data

    CDK Global Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at 15,000 North American Car Dealerships: Prioritizing Cybersecurity to Protect Customer Data

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 A cyberattack on CDK Global, a leading software provider for North American car dealerships, disrupted operations at over 15,000 dealerships in June 2024. The exact nature of the attack is unknown but reports suggest it may have been a ransomware attack that also impacted backups. Dealerships lack robust cybersecurity protections and are attractive targets for hackers due to their interconnected systems and sensitive customer data. The incident follows similar attacks against Findlay Automotive Group and highlights the importance of implementing strong cybersecurity measures to protect customer information.
  • BMW Unveils Redesigned 2025 X3 with Two Trims, Size Upgrade, and Starting Prices

    BMW Unveils Redesigned 2025 X3 with Two Trims, Size Upgrade, and Starting Prices

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Introducing the redesigned 2025 BMW X3 with two trims, X3 30 xDrive and top-spec X3 M50 xDrive. The compact luxury SUV features an increased size, sportier look, and a choice of 11 metallic colors for the X3 30 xDrive and ten exterior colors for the X3 M50 xDrive. Prices start at $50,675 for the X3 30 xDrive and $65,275 for the X3 M50 xDrive.
  • Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Unveil New Engines for Carbon-Neutral Future: Inline-Fours from Toyota, Rotary Engines from Mazda, and Enhanced Boxers from Subaru

    Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Unveil New Engines for Carbon-Neutral Future: Inline-Fours from Toyota, Rotary Engines from Mazda, and Enhanced Boxers from Subaru

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru unveil new engine designs for carbon-neutral vehicles at a joint conference in Japan. Toyota focuses on inline-four engines for improved efficiency with carbon-neutral fuels, Mazda explores rotary engines for electric applications, and Subaru enhances the boxer engine. The automakers plan to integrate electric components into these next-gen ICEs for better performance and aerodynamics.

  • Tesla Faces Potential Unionization Efforts from UAW

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 The United Auto Workers (UAW) is reportedly interested in unionizing Tesla. This comes after a historic union win at a major manufacturing company. Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, is known for his anti-union stance.

  • GM and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement, Potentially Ending Month-Long Strike

    Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement. The strike, which began in September, has been one of the longest in the auto industry in recent years. The agreement still needs to be ratified by UAW members. The strike has reportedly cost GM more than $1 billion. The UAW had been seeking higher pay, greater job security, a bigger share of the company's profit and protection of healthcare benefits.

  • UAW Reaches Tentative Agreements with Stellantis and Ford, Ends Strike

    Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023 UAW and Stellantis have reached a tentative agreement on a labor contract, ending a weeks-long strike. UAW has also reached an agreement with Ford, which includes substantial wage increases and commitments to future investments in U.S. plants.