Toyota Connected (TC) has expanded the global reach of its technology-driven mobility solutions with the launch of Toyota Connected Europe (TCEU). The new start-up company, based in London, will support the growing number of mobility businesses in Europe with products and services tailored to the specific needs of the market. Zack Hicks, Toyota Connected North [...]

AkzoNobel has become the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China. The agreement – which follows extensive analysis and tests on AkzoNobel’s products and business processes – means the company has become a certified supplier of vehicle refinishes to more than 50 auto companies in China over the last 20 years. ‘Becoming the recommended [...]

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) has announced scholarship awards totaling $14,000 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition and tools during the 2018-19 school year. The AASP-MN is an association of nearly 800 independently-owned automotive service businesses and industry suppliers dedicated to improving the automotive service industry. [...]

Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. unveils its Smart Mobility Program offering a toolbox of solutions to address the issues surrounding commercial auto losses and to help reduce or avoid the risk of collision for commercial fleets. Smart Mobility includes LossDetect an automated text-mining tool that analyses automotive claims data and recommends potential solutions. ‘Our Smart Mobility [...]

SEAT has released a fleet of electric eMii prototypes into circulation to kick off the car sharing service aimed at the employees of the SEAT Metropolis:Lab Barcelona and the Pier 01 Barcelona Tech City. As well as sharing the eMiis, it will also share expertise and workspace. Employees will ride along in one to discover [...]