The European Commission has approved German plans for an infrastructure network for charging electric vehicles across the country. The plan, at a total cost of €300m over four years, will require that the electricity comes from renewable energy sources, with contracts awarded through an open tender process. EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said, ‘Electric vehicles [...]

Allianz Insurance has signed up to Audatex’s claims management solution, AudaEnterpriseGold (AEG) in the Republic of Ireland. It comes as Audatex expands its presence in Ireland as part of its continuing efforts to support both insurers and bodyshops. ‘Allianz uses Audatex in most of its international markets, including Northern Ireland, where we have received very [...]

Ford Motor Company will invest $1bn in an artificial intelligence technology company during the next five years. Its investment in Argo AI will support the development of a virtual driver systems for the automaker’s autonomous vehicle coming in 2021 – and for potential license to other companies. Argo AI is bringing together some of the [...]

America-based 3D Auto Body’s seventh site has celebrated a year of success with the support of Symach technology and equipment. Dave Niestroy said, ‘This technology gives us something that none of our competitors have—we can dry body filler, primer, sealer, waterborne base coat and clear coat in minutes not hours. I know it sounds crazy, [...]

MAPFRE’s net profit for 2016 increased by 9.4% to €775m, in a year marked by good performances in its three main markets (Spain, Brazil and the United States) and the results of MAPFRE RE. MAPFRE points out that excluding extraordinary items for both periods (2016 and 2015), its net profit would have grown by 41%. [...]