BASF has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Guangdong Yinfan Chemistry Co Ltd in China. The acquisition allows BASF to establish a stronger coatings production footprint by gaining access to a state-of-the-art automotive refinish coatings plant in China. It will also enable BASF to broaden its automotive refinish portfolio in Asia Pacific by [...]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and digitisation will change the future of cars, challenge traditional business models and create immense potential for innovation according to Frost & Sullivan. The growth partnership company predicts that in future, cars will be cognitive – not only will they recognise voices and be able to optimise the journey, they will also [...]

Ford claims its autonomous vehicles will be able to navigate at night just as easily as daytime using LiDAR. The car manufacturer tested the technology on one of its Fusion Hybrid autonomous research vehicles at its Arizona Proving Ground. Although too dark for the human eye, the Fusion was able to follow a winding track [...]

Passenger car registrations in the European Union (EU) rose further during March, albeit at a weaker rate than earlier this year. According to data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), demand has risen by six per cent year-on-year (y/y) to 1,700,674 units, which has further contributed to its year-to-date (YTD), which for the [...]

Assured Performance, one of the largest certified collision repair networks in the world, has held its first OEM Certified Collision Care Provider Conference. Held in Nashville, Tennessee on 10-13 April, Nissan, Ford, FCA and Assured Performance joined together to host a content-filled conference to a sold-out crowd of Certified Repairers representing over 620 repair locations [...]