The Middle East and African auto aftermarket is forecasted to grow annually by seven percent over the next five years. Sales of auto parts and accessories across the region are estimated to reach US$31 billion by 2022. According to an April 2018 whitepaper by analysts TechSci Research, a slackening of regional vehicle sales hasn’t ebbed [...]

David O’Connor, head of aftersales for Kia Motors Ireland is set to provide IBIS Ireland 2018 delegates with a fascinating insight into the evolving automotive landscape. IBIS Ireland 2018, which takes place at Hilton Dublin, Charlemont Place on 15 May and is backed by lead partner AkzoNobel, along with partners Audatex, Fix Auto World and [...]

The world’s first electrified road has opened in Sweden that recharges the batteries of cars and trucks driving on it. According to The Guardian, the road, near Stockholm, is about 1.2 miles long with electric rail embedded in it. The government has already planned a national map for further expansion. The new road hopes to [...]

Kia Motors Europe appointed Emilio Herrera as its new chief operating officer. Emilio replaces Michael Cole, who is set to take up a senior role elsewhere in the global Kia Motors organisation. Emilio will be based at Kia’s European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, working alongside the company’s president, Yong Kew Park. Emilio will be responsible [...]

According to Reuters, Volkswagen’s chief executive Matthias Mueller will be replaced by brand chief Herbert Diess to give the brand a fresh start after its emissions scandal. The replacement of Matthias has been planned for months. The new change in leadership will also include the removal of several board members, including Francisco Garcia Sanz and [...]