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Bad Korea move for VW
- August 5, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Volkswagen Group could be facing deeper problems in South Korea than in America, as the fall out from the emissions scandal nearly a year ago continues. VW has agreed packages of between $5,000 and $10,000 for the half million drivers affected, but ramifications in South Korea could be more severe with the country suspending the [...] -
Fix Auto heads Down Under
- August 5, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Fix Auto is ready to move into the Australian crash repair market after selecting the bodyshops it wants to make up Fix Auto Australia. The company held a series of clinics in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney earlier this year to identify which businesses would be the founding members of Fix Auto Australia. It’s [...] -
Sika recognised by Ford
- August 4, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Sika Automotive has been recognised as one of Ford Motor Company’s top suppliers in South America. Ford recognises its best partners annually with its Top Supplier Award and Sika Automotive was presented the award in the category of Raw Materials and Stamping. The Top Supplier Award is the highest distinction Ford conveys to global suppliers [...] -
Bavaria takes VW to court
- August 4, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
The German state of Bavaria will sue Volkswagen for damages following the emissions scandal. It becomes the first regional government in VW’s home country to take legal action, but it continues a recent trend after US states Maryland, New York and Massachusetts announced a fortnight ago they would take VW to court. South Korea is [...] -
Summer slowdown in car sales
- August 3, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Italy and Spain both recorded a deceleration in the car market in July, with two fewer working days a contributing factor. Passenger car registrations in the Italian market grew by 2.9% year on year during July, according to the latest data published by UNRAE. The number registered reached 136,275 units versus 132,485 last year. Despite [...]