Amazon has made another definitive move into the insurance world by investing $12m into an Indian digital insurance start-up. It’s also been reported that the ecommerce giant is now also recruiting insurance professionals in London with a view to disrupting the markets in the UK and other western European countries. According to Business Insider, Amazon [...]

Production has started at AkzoNobel’s new powder coatings plant in Changzhou, China. The result of nearly €40m of investment, the Changzhou plant will supply an extensive range of Interpon and Resicoat products to meet growing demand for more sustainable coatings solutions. Key markets include the automotive, architectural and general industrial sectors. ‘China is a high [...]

According to Autobody News, VeriFacts Automotive has announced the opening of a new technology centre located in Santa Ana, California. VeriFacts expanded its presence to include a vehicle workshop to facilitate the formation of hands-on collision repair clinics that promote safe repairs. The company is also committed to studying ways to reduce the overall time [...]

The fifth edition of Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) is opening its doors from 24 May 2018. CAPAS has established itself as a leading service platform in the southwest region, continuing to provide extensive opportunities to participants. This year is expected to gather around 583 exhibitors, which has increased [...]

The growing use of lightweight materials for the development of new energy vehicles (NEVs) is driving demand for aluminium alloy in China and around the world.   At the last Auto China show alone, leading brands showcased 174 new energy models and it is predicted that by 2020, the number of new energy vehicles in [...]