• TRATON brands focus on electro mobility

    • October 3, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    The TRATON brands MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus have committed themselves to an electro mobility offensive aimed at creating a complementing solution to the combustion engine. “Our goal is to become the leading provider of e-trucks and e-buses,” said Andreas Renschler, member of the board of management of Volkswagen AG and CEO of [...]
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  • New board member for procurement appointed at VW

    • October 3, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Dirk Große-Loheide, latterly head of group operations procurement, has been appointed member of the board of management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand responsible for procurement. In his new function, Große-Loheide succeeds Stefan Sommer, who was previously in charge of this brand function in addition to his responsibilities as group board member for components and [...]
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  • Bentley delivers first hybrid model

    • October 3, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Bentley has commenced delivery of the Bentayga Hybrid SUV, marking a significant milestone for the company as it eases into the electric powertrain sector. It plans to offer electric or hybrid version of all its models by 2025. Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid model combines a powerful new, 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine with an advanced [...]
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  • Launch of the IBIS USA content steering group

    • October 1, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    IBIS is pleased to announce the launch of the IBIS USA 2020 steering group. The group’s first meeting took place on 24 September, during which members started the agenda and content planning process and were updated on the line-up of sponsors involved in supporting the event. The steering group members are: Don Mikrut, vice president [...]
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  • David Sargeant – Managing Director, Gemini Accident Repair Centres

    • September 30, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Content Updates
    David Sargeant – Managing Director, Gemini Accident Repair Centres
    Dave began his career straight from school at 16 when he became an apprentice, following his father into the Industry. Dave has a real passion and enthusiasm for cars and particularly the vehicle repair industry. He began as an apprentice panel beater and attended college where he earned student of the year. He went on [...]
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