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Pedestrian killed in collision with autonomous car
- March 20, 2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
An autonomous car has killed a pedestrian in what is believed to be the first fatal crash involving a self-driving car and a pedestrian. The incident happened in Arizona, America, when an Uber car in autonomous mode failed to detect a 49-year-old woman who was walking with her bicycle outside of the crosswalk. There was [...] -
Fix Auto World gets behind IBIS Ireland
- March 15, 2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: IBIS News, Partners
Fix Auto World has been named as a sponsor of IBIS Ireland, which will take place at The Hilton Dublin, Charlemont Place on 15 May. It joins lead partner AkzoNobel in backing the event. This year’s conference will explore global collision repair trends in the country, with insights from a range of diverse and expert [...] -
Tesla creates service Model S
- March 15, 2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
Reports suggest Tesla has developed a new custom Model S for its mobile service fleet to improve its coverage as its customer fleet expands. The news comes following German based mobile tooling company, Sortimo showing one of the modified Tesla Model S vehicles at the recent Work Truck Show 2018 in Indianapolis. The new Model [...] -
First Polestar model now available
- March 15, 2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: Industry News
The first model from the new electric performance brand Polestar is now available for pre-ordering in 18 countries around the world. Polestar 1 made its first public appearance at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. Along with the opening of the pre-order process, a new car configuration tool allows prospective customers to visualise their Polestar [...] -
Moody’s stabilises auto outlook
- March 14, 2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Moody’s Investors Service has changed the outlook on the global auto manufacturing industry over the next 12 to 18 months from negative to stable. The move is based on the increased consumer car demand due to improving global economic prospects and a lowering of the rating agency’s sales growth requirements for the sector. Moody’s has [...]