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AutoNation Reports Revenue Growth Amid Shifting Tariff Landscape and Strong Financial Services

AutoNation reports rising revenues as tariff negotiations progress, with CEO Mike Manley noting clearer impacts on the auto industry. The company also achieved record financial services performance and significant growth in hybrid and electric vehicle sales amid changing consumer behavior.

AutoNation’s Evolving Tariff Strategy

AutoNation is navigating changing tariff conditions as negotiations with major trading partners near completion, according to CEO Mike Manley’s comments during a recent earnings call. Sources indicate that the effects on the auto industry are becoming more defined as the situation develops.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessManufacturing

China’s EV Market Faces Overcapacity Crisis as Price War Intensifies, Industry Leaders Warn

General Motors CEO Mary Barra states China’s electric vehicle market suffers from significant overcapacity, triggering destructive price competition. Chinese manufacturers including BYD acknowledge the price war is impacting their short-term profitability as the industry faces consolidation.

China’s EV Market Overcapacity Crisis

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has declared that China’s electric vehicle market is experiencing substantial overcapacity, creating what she describes as an “incredible price war” that threatens industry sustainability. According to reports from her appearance on The Verge’s “Decoder” podcast, Barra indicated that with over 100 different automakers competing in China, the market has become oversaturated, leading to unsustainable business conditions.

by Darren Holt
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Microsoft Tightens Windows Driver Certification with Mandatory Security Rules

Microsoft is implementing stricter driver certification requirements through its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program. The new mandatory InfVerif validation aims to enhance security by ensuring driver isolation and resilience against external modifications.

Microsoft Strengthens Windows Driver Security Standards

Microsoft is reportedly implementing stricter certification requirements for Windows hardware drivers through its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program, according to recent announcements. Sources indicate these changes come as the company drops support for Windows 10, which has reached its end-of-life product status, shifting focus toward enhanced security measures for current operating systems.

by Natalie Brooks