• GM downsizing plants and staff

    • November 27, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    According to the BBC, General Motors (GM) has plans to stop production at five factories in North America, resulting in the cut of more than 14,000 jobs. Additionally, GM has stated that it will be closing three plants outside of the North American region by the end of next year. The changes are the result [...]
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  • Aston Martin announces new partnership

    • November 26, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Aston Martin Lagonda has announced a partnership with Yas Marina Circuit that will see the venue become the official ‘home’ of the British marque in the Middle East. The partnership was formalised by Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda president and group chief executive officer and Al Tareq Al Ameri, chief executive officer Yas Marina Circuit [...]
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  • European car market down 7.1%

    • November 23, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    The European car market continued to decline in October 2018, as 1.12 million vehicles were registered during the month, down 7.1% on the same time last year. The industry continued to suffer the consequences of September’s results, when the introduction of WLTP and the lack of availability of non-homologated model versions caused the market to [...]
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  • Nissan board deciding Ghosn’s fate

    • November 22, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Nissan’s board is meeting today to decide whether to remove Carlos Ghosn as chairman. He was arrested in Japan on allegations of financial misconduct and his custody period had been extended by a further 10 days. The board is expected to confirm its decision to dismiss him from his post. Nissan has accused him of [...]
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  • Enterprise enters IBIS USA

    • November 21, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, Partners
    IBIS USA has announced the joining of Enterprise Rent-A-Car as an Aluminium partner for its new, invite only event: IBIS USA. Enterprise joins fellow partners 3M, Axalta, Solera|Audatex, BETAG Innovation, Symach, Fix Network World, Mitchell International, RSG, Verifacts, CARSTAR, Chief Automotive, OE Connection, and PartsTrader LLC. ‘Enterprise is thrilled to collaborate with and support a [...]
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