• New tech unlocks autonomous motorway merging

    • 22 November 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Improved technology will soon allow self-driving cars to merge onto motorways and highways with better safety, thanks research from WMG, part of the University of Warwick They have pioneered this technology as part of the AutopleX (Autonomous Cars Negotiating Complex Environments Using V2X) project [...]
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  • Dealers turn to tech to cut costs

    • 9 November 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Dealers are increasingly looking at technology to help manage the rising cost of business This is according to data from MAD Devs, which has reached a milestone of 800 dealerships in record time as management teams look to reduce operating costs The company has seen high-profile dealers join its platforms, [...]
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  • Repairify launches All-in-One solution

    • 20 October 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Repairify has introduced a new solution for local and remote automotive diagnostics, calibrations and programming The asTech All-in-One is a comprehensive tablet-based solution featuring the company’s broadest capabilities and OEM vehicle coverage, including those utilising the DOIP, CAN-FD, and secure gateway [...]
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  • The road to better customer service

    • 23 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    OSRAM and Ring has appointed Ehsan Ali new as its workshop solutions van sales manager As part of his role, he will visit workshops in a fully-kitted out, bringing customers the latest in automotive lighting and delivering technical advice and product demonstrations H said: “I’ve already had the opportunity [...]
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  •  Mad Devs to launch new tech hub

    • 13 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Mad Devs is establishing a new global technology hub in Leeds to accelerate innovation and service its customers in the UK, Europe and Australia The move will see the company recruit up to 10 new roles in its IT and support team over the coming months as it accelerates plans to launch new digital tools to help [...]
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  • IMI names new policy manager

    • 9 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Hayley Pells has been appointed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) into the new role as policy manager With a clear focus on ensuring that the IMI’s voice on behalf of its members is taken into account on all government and industry policies that impact the automotive workforce, Hayley will work closely [...]
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  • Public unprepared for 2023 self-driving

    • 30 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research has revealed that fleet managers and business owners are not prepared for the government’s 2023 target to introduce self-driving cars to public roads The government is introducing legislation to accelerate the introduction of automated vehicles, but Venson suggests motorists are still sceptical about [...]
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  • Harvey heads up new digital division

    • 25 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Keyloop has launched a new division to accelerate digital transformation for OEMs and large dealer groups in the UK and across Europe The Alliances division will bring together technology partners, app developers and consultants to address the challenges the industry faces in delivering digital transformation It [...]
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  • RSK Group announces tech acquisition

    • 9 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    RSK Group has acquired Proeon Systems, a specialist systems integrator supplying industrial grade control and safety solutions The company provides complete control and automation systems incorporating both hardware and software solutions Proeon specialises in solving control and monitoring issues within some of [...]
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  • Eurorepar to host digital webinar

    • 3 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Eurorepar Car Service is hosting a free webinar examining the challenges facing the owners in the automotive aftermarket, and providing invaluable advice from its team of experts The webinar, entitled ‘Motor trade marketing in the digital age with Eurorepar Car Service’, will take place Monday, 8 August at [...]
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