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Audi Group’s 20:20 vision
- March 4, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
The Audi Group plans to launch more than 20 new or revised models and to continue its growth in 2016. This year, Audi will maintain its high speed product initiative. With the new Audi Q2 for example, the company intends to conquer a new market segment and continue the success story of the Q family. [...] -
EU is ‘best’ for business
- March 4, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Three quarters of SMMT members say remaining in Europe is best for their business, according to the results of a new independent survey. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which represents the breadth of UK automotive businesses, from car and CV makers to parts suppliers and aftermarket companies, set out its members’ position [...] -
Manufacturers call for government backing
- March 2, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
BMW and Renault are both hoping the German government will introduce initiatives to accelerate demand for electric cars in the country. Speaking at the Geneva International Motor Show yesterday, both manufacturers said they were hopeful that support from Chancellor Angela Merkel would be forthcoming. BMW AG chief executive officer Harald Krueger said, ‘We need government [...] -
Google self-driving car causes collision
- March 2, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Google has accepted responsibility for a collision involving one of its self-driving cars. Although its cars have been involved in 18 accidents since testing began in 2010, this is the first time Google has admitted its technology was to blame. Its Lexus SUV tried to merge into traffic on a busy road in Silicon Valley, [...] -
Driverless technology under spotlight
- March 1, 2016
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
bodyshop magazine has secured media partner status with the Driverless Technologies Insurance 2016 conference. With the theme – Adapting Insurance Business Models To Assisted Driving – the conference will assess the impact of advanced driver assistance systems on insurance liability and pricing in the short and long term. The conference will offer delegates the opportunity [...]



