• STOP THE CRASH CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

    • October 27, 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Global NCAP with a group of key corporate partners, including Thatcham Research, is launching a new four year global campaign in support of the current UN Decade of Action for Road Safety to promote awareness of leading crash avoidance technologies in the major emerging automobile markets. The Stop the Crash campaign will highlight three key [...]
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  • VW CRISIS HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNANCE PROBLEMS

    • October 27, 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    A new report published by Moody’s has stated that the VW emissions crisis highlights serious corporate governance problems at Volkswagen, and that while the ongoing management reshuffle is positive, the high turnover creates risks. Yasmina Serghini-Douvin, vice president and senior credit officer at Moody’s said, ‘VW’s emissions crisis has brought to light serious corporate governance issues within [...]
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  • NY advances with connected vehicle pilot

    • October 23, 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has selected TransCore to lead the initial design of its Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program reports BusinessWire. When deployed, this project will integrate TransCore’s TransSuite Traffic Management System technology with an in-vehicle device to further improve traffic flow, reduce accidents and improve pedestrian safety. Supporting Mayor [...]
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  • Positive Q3 outlook for AkzoNobel

    • October 23, 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    AkzoNobel’s third quarter results show positive developments in profitability in all three business areas – decorative paints, performance coatings and specialty chemicals – despite what it claims a ‘challenging market environment’. Third quarter (Q3) 2015 operating income increased 30% to €436 million, reflecting the positive effects of process optimisation, lower costs, reduced restructuring expenses and [...]
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  • Carstar acquired by Roark Capital Group

    • October 23, 2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    US and Canadian based collision repair franchise, Carstar Auto Body Repair Experts has been acquired by Driven Brands Inc, a portfolio company of Roark Capital Group and the nation’s leading franchise automotive company. Carstar is one of the largest multi-shop network of independently owned collision repair facilities in the U.S., operating in more than 240 [...]
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