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OSR and SAP partner for MaaS
- August 30, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
OSR Enterprises AG has signed a partnership agreement with SAP. Through the partnership OSR in-vehicle artificial intelligence (AI) brain platform and SAP cloud platform will combine to power data-driven business models in the future of mobility. The partnership claims the offering will help automotive OEMs and mobility service providers bridge the gap between in-vehicle systems [...] -
Uber selects new CEO
- August 30, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
It’s understood that Uber has chosen Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi to be its chief executive. According to the BBC, the decision was made by Uber’s board late on Sunday, although the company has made no official announcement. Expedia’s chairman, Barry Diller, said in the memo to staff, ‘Nothing has yet been finalised, but having extensively [...] -
VW engineer gets jail time
- August 29, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
The first Volkswagen employee has been jailed for his involvement in dieselgate. James Liang, who was head of diesel competence in the US, has been sentenced to 40 months behind bars after pleading guilty to charges relating to VW’s use of emissions cheating devices. Liang admitted that he tried to hide the presence of the [...] -
Service King hits 30
- August 16, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Service King Collision Repair Centers has eclipsed another milestone in Southern California with the opening of its 30th local auto body repair centre. The announcement comes as Service King finalised a deal to partner with Valley Motor Center Auto Body in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. As part of the deal, Valley Motor [...] -
Training turns 10
- August 14, 2017
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Spies Hecker is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Training Center in Cologne, Germany. Refinish paint brand Spies Hecker has been based in Cologne, Germany, for more than 135 years and started its first international Training Center in 1981. In 2007, Spies Hecker opened a purpose-built Training Center in Cologne, adjacent to its offices. Every [...]