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OEMs must collaborate
- September 18, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
OEMs must collaborate with diverse players to establish a future eMobility market according to Frost & Sullivan’s Mobility Team. As the automotive industry faces narrowing margins, the need to look to other revenue streams and keep the customer committed to the brand for their next purchase is paramount. Hence, automotive manufacturers are focusing on research [...] -
Service King welcomes latest class
- September 15, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Service King Collision Repair Centers has welcomed its latest class of technicians to the quickly growing Apprentice Development Program. In total, 37 aspiring technicians took part in celebratory Signing Day events at 10 different Service King locations across the US. With the influx of young talent, Service King’s programme has now grown to more than [...] -
Honda announces EV commitment
- September 13, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Honda has announced that electrified technology will now feature in every new car model launched in Europe. The announcement was made by president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. He made the commitment as he unveiled Honda’s new electric vehicle, the Urban EV Concept. ‘This is not some vision of the distant [...] -
PSA Group implicated in diesel scandal
- September 11, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
It’s been reported that the PSA Group used suspect software to cheat emissions tests in nearly two millions vehicles. Le Monde reported that investigators had obtained an internal PSA document that discusses the need to ‘make the ‘defeat device’ aspect less obvious and visible.’ PSA Group has denied any use of fraudulent engine software, saying, [...] -
Symach appoints Lyons for North America
- September 11, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Gary Lyons has been appointed as Symach project manager of North America, overseeing and supporting Symach activities in the region. His 14 years-experience with construction, project management and technical data support has led him to collaborate with Symach in the commissioning of several new bodyshop projects in the last 18 months. Gary will provide Symach [...]