Ford has introduced a free tool for smartphone app developers aimed at making it easy and cost-efficient to develop in-car apps compatible with the company’s SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system. With more than 15 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on roads around the world today and 43 million expected by 2020, Ford claims ‘embracing the global [...]

Emtec Colleges Ltd is developing a specialist Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) assessment centre in China after winning a new contract in Nottingham’s sister city of Ningbo. Emtec, a division of Central College Nottingham which specialises in automotive training, has partnered with Ningbo Vocational Educational Centre School (VEC) for the project. The development of [...]

Audi is aiming to have three electric car models by 2020 and expects electric vehicles to account for up to 30% of sales by 2025. It’s also setting up a subsidiary to concentrate on developing an autonomous car. Audi’s electric focus is part of the company’s strategic repositioning following the emissions scandal at Volkswagen, its [...]

The PSA Group and SAIPA, Citroën’s historic partner in Iran since 1966, have signed a framework agreement to create a joint-venture to produce and sell Citroën vehicles in Iran. This 50/50 joint venture lays the foundations for a strategic partnership between the two companies. It will cover the entire value chain, from the design stage [...]

Caliber Collision’s fifth Annual Rhythm Restoration Food Drive has resulted in 3.1 million meals collected for donation to 37 different food banks across the US. Caliber Collision, the largest collision repair company in North America, created the Rhythm Restoration Food Drive as a grassroots effort, spearheaded by Caliber’s 9,000 associates, to rally customers, local business [...]