The IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) global conferencing platform and the international Automechanika trade fair brand are coordinating their schedules: the upcoming Automechanika fairs in Shanghai and Frankfurt will each […]
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Downturn in deliveries slows in May
Volkswagen Group has reported a 3.6% fall in deliveries in May 2019 compared to the same month last year. However, it’s a sign of the times that it qualifies this […]
Congestion on the rise
Congestion is on the rise around the world, according to new data published by TomTom. Its report detailed the traffic situation in 403 cities in 56 countries around the world. […]
Volvo and Uber achieve full automation
Volvo and Uber have developed a fully autonomous vehicle which could enable safe, reliable autonomous ridesharing without the need for a driver. This is part of the joint agreement signed […]
FCA withdraws Renault merger proposals
Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn a proposal for a merger with Renault. It said the political conditions are not suitable for such an arrangement. Fiat Chrysler had proposed a ‘merger of […]
Ford to close Wales plant
Ford will close its manufacturing plant in Bridgend, South Wales in September next year, casting huge question marks over the workforce of about 1,700. This is according to union sources, […]
Women in the workshop on the increase
The number of women in workshops is on the increase, according to nearly two thirds of automotive professionals. A study by CitNOW found that 61% of automotive professionals have seen […]
IBIS Global Summit gets underway
The IBIS Global Summit kicks off in Italy today, when industry leaders from around the globe will gather at the Grand Hotel Dino, near Milan, for two days of informed […]