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Fix launches in China
- December 1, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Steve Leal, president and CEO of Fix Auto World, has launched Fix Auto in China with an initial network of 78 collision repair centres. The move marks the eighth country in which Fix Auto now operates, cementing its position as the leading global collision repair brand. ‘China is a very exciting market for Fix Auto’s [...] -
Nissan goes back to the future
- December 1, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Nissan has hosted its second Nissan Futures event with a focus on autonomous drive technologies, artificial intelligence and the future of the connected car. Nissan’s showcase event built on its Intelligent Mobility strategy, with the company sharing its plans for the future of Intelligent Power, Intelligent Driving and Intelligent Integration. At the event, Nissan unveiled [...] -
Safety tests round off 2016
- November 30, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Euro NCAP has published its last round of safety ratings for 2016 focusing on the Audi Q2, Hyundai Ioniq, Ford Edge, Suzuki Ignis and the SsangYong Tivoli. All vehicles underwent Euro NCAP’s rigorous safety testing and, of the five cars, two were tested under the dual rating system. The dual rating also applies to the [...] -
VM’s partner for EV surge
- November 30, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Four major vehicle manufacturers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with its Audi and Porsche brands have signed the agreement with the goal to quickly build a sizable number of stations in order to enable long-range travel [...] -
Delphi and Mobileye partner Intel
- November 29, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Delphi Automotive plc and Mobileye NV will use Intel Corp chips in their joint effort towards producing self-driving vehicles by 2019. Intel will start delivering computer chips to Delphi late next year. The chips will be used to run Delphi’s decision making software, which are the algorithms that decide how the vehicle should steer, accelerate [...]