-
New VW CEO implements changes
- May 4, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Volkswagen Group is undergoing changes in its comprehensive realignment under the new leadership of CEO, Dr Herbert Diess. ‘The Volkswagen Group is in robust shape in both operational and financial terms. Our strategy is gaining traction. We are systematically tackling the major automotive issues of the future. However, the longest part of our journey still [...] -
Global trends nurture EV market
- May 4, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
The electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced rapid growth due to several global trends. Increasing city regulations, a decline in lithium-ion battery prices, and high demand in China are expected to push global EV sales to 1.6 million unit sales, with China leading the market at 49.5% market share, followed by Europe with 25.6%. Frost [...] -
Volvo Cars global sales up
- May 4, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Volvo Cars has reported a global year-on-year sales increase of 12.2% for April, growing in all its main markets. Total sales for the month reached 52,635 cars compared with 46,895 a year earlier. Sales of the new XC40, as well as the 90 series cars were the main growth drivers in April. In the first [...] -
Todd Tracy suing multiple auto facilities
- May 3, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
According to Fender Bender, attorney Todd Tracy is suing a handful of auto facilities, a dealership and LKQ in relation to a fatal vehicle crash. Todd was the attorney in the 2017 industry-shifting lawsuit involving John Eagle Collision Center that resulted in a $42m verdict after a botched repair. ‘Despite being properly seated and properly [...] -
Fix Auto World welcomes Stuart Faid
- May 2, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
David Lingham, head of business for Fix Auto World has announced the appointment of Stuart Faid to the role of regional head of business, Asia-Pacific Region, effective 1 May 2018. Stuart brings to Fix Auto World more than 25 years’ experience across the automotive industry. Having started his career as a management graduate at Volkswagen [...]



