• Ford approved for German banking

    • April 6, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    According to Reuters, the European Central Bank has approved Ford’s application to start a bank in Germany as part of their plan to ease any risk from Brexit. ‘The European Central Bank has approved Ford Credit Europe (FCE) Bank’s application for a banking license in Germany. We expect to establish this bank in the second [...]
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  • Summit gaining momentum

    • April 5, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    The IBIS Global Summit 2018, themed ‘Challenging Perspectives’ is gaining momentum with a broad range of industry leading contributors now confirmed. Returning on the 11-13 June at Hilton, Munich Park in Germany, this year’s summit is partnered by 3M, AkzoNobel, Audatex, Axalta, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Fix Auto World and Symach. Amongst the IBIS speaker line-up is Jennifer [...]
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  • Insurer backs IBIS Ireland

    • April 5, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, Partners
    Morgan Stewart of RSA Insurance is the latest addition to the speaker line-up for IBIS Ireland 2018 which takes place at Hilton Dublin, Charlemont Place on 15 May. Backed by lead partner AkzoNobel, along with partners Audatex, Fix Auto World and Synergy the event aims to provide a regional view of the global topics currently [...]
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  • Ford launching Parts Plus

    • April 4, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Ford set to launch ‘Parts Plus’, a direct sales channel for trade parts. As market leader in the UK, Ford becomes the first manufacturer to offer a full range of parts directly to independent repairers. In addition to supplying Ford and Motorcraft parts, Parts Plus will also provide access to the all-new Omnicraft range, which [...]
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  • Ford Germany making EVs after 2023

    • April 4, 2018
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    When the life cycle of Ford’s Focus model ends in 2023, Ford could be making electric cars in Germany the head of the business divulged to Reuters. He also added that they would be welcoming state subsidies to aid in the new shift. Gunnar Herrmann told German publisher Handelsblatt that the timeline is still only [...]
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