• VW tests automated driving in Hamburg

    • April 8, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Volkswagen Group Research is testing automated vehicles in urban traffic in Hamburg. This is the first time Volkswagen has begun to test automated driving to Level 4 at real driving conditions in a major German city. From now, a fleet of five e-Golf, equipped with laser scanners, cameras, ultrasonic sensors and radars, will drive on [...]
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  • Expert investigator into the sale of clocked and crashed cars to speak at IBIS Ireland 2019

    • April 8, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    IBIS is delighted to announce that Paul Hanna will be speaking on the topic of consumer protection and the fight against the sale of crashed cars at the upcoming IBIS Ireland event on 2 May 2019. Paul has over 27 years’ investigative experience between the London Metropolitan Police Service, Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and more [...]
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  • IBIS Ireland – Interview with Brian Ross, steering group member

    • April 4, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: IBIS News
    Brian Ross, Automotive Engineer Consultant, is one of our Steering Group members for IBIS Ireland 2019. Here we talk to Brian about his background and role in the steering group. Please describe your background and current role in regard to the industry I commenced my career in the Motor Industry as a Company Apprentice working [...]
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  • Carlos Ghosn re-arrested

    • April 4, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has been re-arrested in Tokyo. He has been detained over suspicions he caused Nissan £3.8m in losses. He was arrested while out on bail pending trial over claims of financial misconduct. According to the BBC, prosecutors said this latest arrest related to transfers of Nissan funds totalling $15m between 2015 and [...]
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  • New Nissan appointment

    • April 3, 2019
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: Industry News
    Nissan announced that David Moss has been appointed senior vice president, Research and Development (R&D) in Europe. Spanning research, development and engineering operations for Nissan in Europe, David will play a vital role in leading the journey to zero emissions in the region, with a suite of electrified options set to make up almost half [...]
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