Week 2 of CDK outage changes dealers' way of doing business
Dealerships that quickly cobbled together workarounds with old-school techniques and by having other DMS providers have fared better with the “nuisance.”
Cloaked Audis, covert CEO meeting: How VW's $5B Rivian bet unfolded
The deal is crucial for both companies as Rivian gets a financial lifeline to survive a sharp slowdown in EV demand and VW receives low-cost, high-performance EV technology that traditional automakers have struggled to master.
CDK begins DMS restoration with reboot test after cyberattacks amid sales disruption, litigation
The fallout from the crisis is spreading with analysts now expecting the outage to ding June U.S. sales and with litigation piling up in federal court. DMS audits are expected.
Luxe cars stolen via thief's texts to drivers
A 2024 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 and 2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth a combined $620,000 were stolen in Florida via texts changing delivery drivers’ instructions.
Ill. auto body shop sues CDK Global in U.S. court, alleging business disruption after cyberattacks
The federal lawsuit filed against CDK Global in Illinois by Jay Kay Collision Center requests class-action status and views dealerships as part of a potential group of plaintiffs.