Our fortnightly collation of automotive news provides you with a snapshot of updates from the industry from a variety of media sources, across the UK and internationally.
This week, we have included new appointments in the industry, Ennis & Co’s latest updates, key trends and upcoming webinars we feel will be of great interest from leading automotive platforms.
We hope you enjoy this collation of updates and welcome any feedback to: hello@ennisco.com
| New Appointments in Automotive |
Groupe Renault Appoints the Vice President of Electro & LCV North Pole Industry in France Groupe Renault announces the arrival of Luciano Biondo as VP Electro & LCV North Pole Industry in France. Read the full article here |
Fiat Chrysler names new MD for Mideast Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has appointed Markus Leithe as Managing Director of its Middle East operations, responsible for overseeing the group’s portfolio of brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram and Mopar in the region. Read the full article here |
| Latest News Autocar reveals top 100 Women in the British Car Industry  Alison Jones, UK managing director and senior vice-president of the PSA Group, has won Autocar’s Great Women in the British Car Industry 2020 initiative, held in partnership with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Other worthy winners accepted awards across categories such as design, government affairs, manufacturing, marketing, mobility and digital, operations, people development, PR & communications, sales-manufacturers, sales-retail, vehicle development, hall of fame and apprentice. Ennis & Co were delighted to again be involved as part of the judging panel for Great Women in the British Car Industry and would like to extend our congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Read the full article here |
Ennis & Co and Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative edges closer to the Final 3  The deadline for entries to the Autocar Drivers of Change initiative, launched to bring innovation to the motoring industry, has been extended to the 28th September at 11.59pm. If you know someone with an innovative mind and a passion for automotive within the fields of digital, technology and retail, please share the competition and help spread the word of this fantastic initiative. Applicants can enter by visiting: www.autocar.co.uk/driversofchange With special thanks to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as well as our sponsors; Allianz Assistance, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, Bentley Motors, CitNOW Video Group, Lotus, HORIBA MIRA, Jardine Motors Group trading as Lancaster, JATO Dynamics Ltd, McLaren Automotive Ltd, Polestar, Toyota (GB) plc, TrustFord, Volvo Car UK and Volkswagen Group UK Ltd. Find out more here |
Ennis & Co host first virtual Advisory Group meeting On Wednesday 16th September, Ennis & Co hosted our first virtual event, which brought together senior leaders and special guest speakers to explore the topic of accelerating the switch to digital working after COVID-19. Speakers included Simon Thompson, Managing Director, Test & Trace App, non-executive director of Royal Mail PLC, and Digital Transformation advisor to Coca Cola, Andy Goss, Non-Executive Chairman, Vertu Motors Plc, Mike Johnstone, Head of Global Brand, Volvo Cars and Ian Plummer, Commercial Director, Auto Trader, who each provided their own insight into how 2020 has evolved in terms of the digital landscape. If you would like to find out more about Ennis & Co’s Advisory Group, please email: freddie.keyworth@ennisco.com Find out more here |
| Automotive Trends EVs  EU pushes for tougher 2030 CO2 targets for car industry The European Union (EU) could further tighten its CO2 emissions laws for new cars, according to a draft European Commission proposal leaked on Friday. Read the full article here |
Fiat Chrysler ramps up vehicle-to-grid EV charging project Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has opened a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging plant that allows its EVs to act as an extension of the electricity grid. Read the full article here |
Toyota reveals plan to turn trucks into emissions-free ‘power plants’ Portable emissions-free “power plants” could soon hit the road under plans by Toyota to fit some of the company’s light-duty trucks with hydrogen fuel cells that can generate electricity. Read the full article here |
New Launches  BCA launches new Saturday online car auction programme Vehicles from Arnold Clark, Bristol Street Motors, CarShop, Cazoo Part Exchange, John Clark Motor Group and Sinclair Group will be among those featured in a new Saturday online sales programme from BCA. Read the full article here |
| Ones to Watch Webinars  SMMT Business Preparedness Programme – Trade and Rules of Origin 22 September 10:00 – 11:00 For the fourth webinar in our series to support members preparedness for the end of the transition period, SMMT will be joined by HM Revenue and Customs. During this webinar, they will cover the UK’s Global Tariff schedule which will come into effect from 01 January 2021 and how it differs from the EU’s Common External Tariff, what proving origin is and the types of documentation companies will need to complete for moving goods between the UK and EU. SMMT will also provide the latest insights into the UK-EU negotiations. Find out more here |
| Autocar Business Live: join us in conversation with Vauxhall boss Stephen Norman on 30 September During this Autocar Business Live webinar, it will be discussed how Norman propelled Vauxhall towards profitability after a difficult few years, the subsequent upheaval from Covid-19 and how the brand is readying for the next phase of its reinvention. The free event takes place on Wednesday 30 September, at 10.30am BST. Find out more here |
