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Ford and VWG announce alliance
- 16/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company have announced the first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era of rapid change in the industry. Volkswagen CEO Dr Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Hackett confirmed that the companies intend [...] -
SMMT responds to Brexit vote
- 16/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has responded to last night's historic defeat for the government's proposed deal on leaving Europe. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, 'The vote against the Brexit deal on the table brings us closer to the ‘no deal’ cliff edge that would be catastrophic [...] -
ABI statement on Brexit deal defeat
- 16/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the government’s defeat in Parliament on its proposed Brexit deal. Huw Evans, director general, said, 'We need a way forward urgently that avoids no-deal. This is uncharted territory and we face a period of unprecedented uncertainty. It is critical that [...] -
Ghosn denied bail
- 15/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Carlos Ghosn has been denied bail in Japan. The former Nissan chairman has been detained since November on allegations of financial misconduct. He now faces at least another two more months in jail as his case heads to court. The former head of the car-making alliance of Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi, is accused by [...] -
SMMT statement on Brexit vote
- 15/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers has commented ahead of tonight's meaningful vote in Parliament on Theresa May's Brexit deal. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive said, 'As MPs prepare to vote on the government’s Brexit deal, we urge them to remember they hold the future of the British automotive industry – and [...] -
Lotus adds to executive team
- 15/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Group Lotus has announced two new senior appointments to its executive team. James Andrew joins from leading automotive and luxury communications agency, Influence Associates – the business he helped establish. He joins the Lotus executive team as Director of Communications, effective immediately. Simon Clare [...] -
Online shift continues apace
- 15/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Major growth in online used car sales at BuyaCar.co.uk during 2018 underlines a shift towards consumers preferring convenience and transparency over the traditional way of buying cars. A hike in sales of more than 70% for online motor retail specialist BuyaCar.co.uk contrasted sharply with 6.8% fewer sales in the [...] -
Autoclenz marks 50 years in business
- 15/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autoclenz is celebrating 50 years in business in 2019, servicing the valeting and cosmetic repair sectors within the motor industry. Autoclenz is a multi-million-pound enterprise at the cutting edge of the customer experience, which has earned them a reputation for excellence within the automotive industry. CEO [...] -
AkzoNobel becomes I-Car Sustaining Partner
- 15/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AkzoNobel is enhancing its commitment to training by being one of the first paint suppliers to become an I-Car Sustaining Partner. Don Shearer, AkzoNobel technical service manager, Automotive Coatings, said, 'Technology is playing a bigger role in our industry, and that means we need well-trained technicians who [...] -
Accident Exchange rebrands as AX
- 15/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
After recording significant growth and a return to profitability in 2018, Accident Exchange and its subsidiary companies, DCML, In-Car Cleverness and APU have rebranded as AX. Lucy Woods, chief executive of AX, said, 'Last year was a significant year of change. We achieved strong growth within our core automotive [...]