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“Ferrari Exec Almost Fooled by Deepfake Voice of CEO Benedetto Vigna in Scam Attempt”
It seems that everyone has become the target of scams nowadays, even executives in the automotive industry. A scammer attempted to deceive an unnamed Ferrari executive earlier this month by digitally impersonating the automaker’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna. The scheme utilized a deepfake version of Vigna’s voice and…
Automakers with Reduced EV Plans: A Comprehensive List | Giga Gears
EV sales were up 14 percent last quarter compared to Q1 2024. That’s good news. However, the reality is a bit different. Those sales were up thanks to big incentives on top of the existing EV tax credits, making some models a no-brainer buy. Automakers can’t continue to count on incentives to move metal — people have…
“Fisker Ocean Owners’ DIY Solutions Amid Automaker’s Bankruptcy | Giga Gears”
Even if an automaker survives bankruptcy proceedings, the restructured entity may no longer support the vehicles it previously produced. Owners of the Fisker Ocean could find themselves in this predicament, but they are banding together to defend their interests and fix the troubled electric crossover’s problems.
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Refund Lease Fee After Local News Probe
Denver’s ABC 7 reports that a couple of Mercedes-Benz dealers in the Denver area have been charging customers delivery & handling fees on their lease buyouts. They’re now making things right, but only after they were found out.
Ford’s Q2 Warranty Costs Increase by $800M | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Thursday, July 25, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.