• Samsung makes automotive move

    • July 18, 2016
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Samsung Electronics is reported to be investing $450m in a Chinese manufacturer of electric cars and batteries. The Korea Economic Daily has reported that Samsung is taking a four per cent stake in BYD, an established name in China with electric car sales in excess of 60,000 last year. It hopes to double that number [...]
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  • Russia lifts electric car tariffs

    • July 15, 2016
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Electric cars will be 15% cheaper to buy in Russia after the lifting of customs duty. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the body responsible for implementing decisions taken by Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, has approved tax-free imports of vehicles equipped with electric engines. The new amendment, which does not apply to hybrid and [...]
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  • Collaboration key for Irish market

    • July 14, 2016
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    The final session at IBIS Ireland 2016 saw a panel, comprising five regional experts, discuss the current and future developments within the Irish collision repair sector. Moderated by IBIS conference director, Jason Moseley the panel comprising: Peter Daly, managing director, Synergy Vehicle Refinish Solutions; Colin Hagan, managing director, Riverpark Training; Trevor Lee, body and paint business [...]
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  • The future is different

    • July 14, 2016
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    Shifts in ownership, generational trends, alternative fuels and a host of influences will affect future vehicle values according Dylan Setterfield, international forecast manager, cap hpi. Dylan opened his session by referring to two famous quotes on predicting the future: ‘never make predications especially about the future’ (Casey Stengel) – Dylan quipped ‘unfortunately, that’s my job’ [...]
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  • Who owns the customer?

    • July 14, 2016
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    An insight into the Dutch market during IBIS Ireland 2016 suggested the big question remains around who owns the customer. Paul Dingemans, freelance project manager and consultant presented a session ‘A view of the Dutch bodyshop market’ which raised the question of who owns the customer – the broker, the bodyshop or the insurer. Highlighting [...]
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