Lotus has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of David McIntyre as regional director, Asia Pacific & China. McIntyre has 25 years of luxury and performance automotive experience including roles in Germany, Latin America and the UK, working for brands such as Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley and McLaren. For the last 15 years [...]

Fix Network has announced collision repair equipment leader Spanesi as official global supply partner. Spanesi will supply a mix of its innovative high quality collision repair equipment, custom-made furnishings and accessories all aimed at delivering industry leading performance. Spanesi’s commitment to quality and productivity aligns well with the Network’s goal of making the best in [...]

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its Korean counterpart to strengthen the ties of the automotive sectors in both countries. The agreement between the SMMT and the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA) is supported by the Department for International Trade (DIT), and will help foster greater collaboration [...]

Kia Motors has followed Hyundai Motor Company by investing in IONITY, a joint venture of global car manufacturers established to promote electric vehicles in Europe. IONITY is expanding its network to 400 fast-charging stations by 2020, with at least one site every 120 kilometres along major European highways. Kia will play a key role in [...]

Volvo Cars reported a solid sales performance in August, with global volumes up 10.2% compared with the same period last year. Total sales during the month reached 47,796 cars, as all regions of the US, China and Europe reported a volume growth in August. In the January-to-August period, Volvo Cars’ total sales reached 443,168 cars, up [...]