Asia’s automotive industry is undergoing rapid technological changes according to Automechanika Shanghai. The change is being driven by the world’s ever-growing consumer demand for new energy vehicles, faster workshop speeds, increased customisation options and improved in-car technologies. As a result, Asia’s largest trade fair dedicated to the global automotive service industry – Automechanika Shanghai 2017 [...]

OEMs must collaborate with diverse players to establish a future eMobility market according to Frost & Sullivan’s Mobility Team. As the automotive industry faces narrowing margins, the need to look to other revenue streams and keep the customer committed to the brand for their next purchase is paramount. Hence, automotive manufacturers are focusing on research [...]

Service King Collision Repair Centers has welcomed its latest class of technicians to the quickly growing Apprentice Development Program. In total, 37 aspiring technicians took part in celebratory Signing Day events at 10 different Service King locations across the US. With the influx of young talent, Service King’s programme has now grown to more than [...]

Honda has announced that electrified technology will now feature in every new car model launched in Europe. The announcement was made by president and CEO Takahiro Hachigo at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. He made the commitment as he unveiled Honda’s new electric vehicle, the Urban EV Concept. ‘This is not some vision of the distant [...]

It’s been reported that the PSA Group used suspect software to cheat emissions tests in nearly two millions vehicles. Le Monde reported that investigators had obtained an internal PSA document that discusses the need to ‘make the ‘defeat device’ aspect less obvious and visible.’ PSA Group has denied any use of fraudulent engine software, saying, [...]