The 15th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, which took place from 3 to 6 December 2019, has recorded more industry participation than ever before. 159,728 visitors connected with 6,590 exhibitors across the show floor. The show illustrated its automotive ecosystem through more vertical and horizontal integration in the entire value chain.  During the four-day show, activities [...]

There are to be leadership changes at Volkswagen Design: Klaus Bischoff, chief designer at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, will take over as head of group design effective 1 April 2020, initially serving in both capacities. Jozef Kabaň will lead design at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand from 1 July 2020. Michael Mauer, who currently [...]

Automotive manufacturer is bringing a new high-tech address navigation system to India – thanks to pioneering work by its UK research centre. Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has announced a partnership with UK innovative location technology company, what3words. The partnership was a result of work by the Coventry-based innovation scouting team at the Tata [...]

After two years of meticulous planning the veil has been lifted on Aston Martin’s brand new 1,217m South African dealership, Aston Martin Johannesburg. The new premises, which replaces the former facility in Sandton, represents a significant investment by Daytona with the dealership taking centre stage in Melrose Arch, one of Johannesburg’s most prestigious locations. The [...]

Dave Luehr’s Elite Body Shop Solutions announced the next installment in the Elite Webinar Series. “Leading the ethical revolution” will feature Jeff Peevy, AMi president and current Collision Industry Conference (CIC) chair, on 17 December, at 1 pm, Central US time. In the webinar, Peevy will discuss the personal impact of interviewing Marcia and Matthew [...]