Our fortnightly news update from Ennis & Co, aims to provide you with the very latest information within automotive from various UK-based and international media sources.
This week’s update covers the following topics:
· New appointments in the industry
· Automotive partnerships
· Automotive trends
· Diversity and Inclusion
· “Ones to Watch”: the latest automotive webinars
| New Appointments in Automotive |
 Auto tech firm Veoneer appoints Ray Pekar as new CFO Automotive technology group Veoneer has appointed company veteran Ray Pekar as its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mats Backman, who will leave the company in March “to seek new opportunities”. Read the full article here |
 Dealerware names Denise Iglesias as vice president of engineering Connected car platform Dealerware has appointed Denise Iglesias as vice president of engineering, noting her track record of defining and delivering hardware and software products. Read the full article here |
 Vertu Motors appoints Chris Harris as retail marketing director In his new role, Harris will assume responsibility for building the marketing and brand capability of premium and specialist brands including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Audi and Mercedes-Benz to drive growth in the division. Read the full article here |
 Kia Motors (UK) appoints Jonathan Musk as dealer PR officer Kia Motors (UK) has created a new focused role to support its dealerships with public relations as they continue their electrified vehicle push in the UK. Read the full article here |
 Dr Ulrich Bez appointed chairman in Bizzarrini revival As chairman of Bizzarrini, Bez will work alongside CEO Christopher Sheppard, who was previously the boss of Aston Martin Middle East North Africa, and chief marketing office Janette Green, who held a similar role at Aston Martin from 2005-2014. Read the full article here |
 CDK Global names Kirsten Garen Chief Information Officer CDK Global, a leading retail automotive technology company, announced that Kirsten Garen has joined the company as chief information officer (CIO). She will also be a member of the executive leadership team. Read the full article here |
Partnerships  New LEVC and Santander partnership to offer attractive range of finance packages in Germany The agreement sees Santander become the retail finance provider for the German market. LEVC customers now have access to a whole new suite of finance products, including Leasing on the electric TX taxi and TX Shuttle, making it easier and more attractive than ever to make the switch to green transportation. Read the full article here |
 Suzuki’s partnership with Toyota yields fresh fruit in the shape of the Corolla-based Swace hybrid estate car To help cut its fleet average CO2 figures Suzuki has teamed up with Toyota to create a range of efficient hybrid cars, saving on development costs. Read the full article here |
Automotive Trends Technology  Bentley to go carbon neutral by 2030 with fully electric fleet Bentley Motors has announced it plans to become a global leader in sustainable luxury mobility with what it calls its Beyond100 strategy. Read the full article here |
 ZPN Energy launches new generation of smart networks for the electric vehicle charging market ZPN Energy, the fast-growing energy tech company, has today launched a new EV charging system for the Electric Vehicle (EV) market, which delivers maximum charging capability drastically decreasing the reliance from the grid and solving the problem of grid constraints Read the full article here |
Digital  Daimler Trucks establishes global Connectivity Services Group based in the United States Daimler Truck AG has established the new Connectivity Services Group (CSG) global division to develop the next generation of vehicle connectivity solutions and digital services for customers across the globe. Read the full article here |
 Lessons In cybersecurity from a hotbed of digital growth As Asia Pacific moves to cloud-based systems and switches on connection-rich 5G telecommunications networks, network traffic is expected to grow, which presents more opportunities for cybercriminals. Read the full article here |
Mobility  Kinto UK targets fleets with new mobility services Toyota’s Kinto mobility division has partnered with Fleetondemand to offer a business Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution for UK fleets. Read the full article here |
Diversity and Inclusion  Deloitte and Automotive News study finds the need for change in Driving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the automotive workforce Women continue to represent an underutilized resource for automotive companies looking to gain a competitive advantage Read the full article here |
 100 leading women in the North American auto industry For the fifth time since 2000, Automotive News honors 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Read the full article here |
 Ones to WATCH Facebook – EMEA Automotive Summit 17th November 2020 10am – 1pm CET Join us at the EMEA Automotive Summit on the 17th November 2020 from 10:00am until 1:00pm CET, where we will explore the trends that are accelerating in business, media and technology. Conversations throughout the morning will focus on shifts in consumer behaviour, industry shifts and how our platforms play into these trends. Find out more here |
