Ford has extended its free driver training programme for motorists aged 17-24. Driving Skills for Life was launched across the UK in 2013 in a bid to cut accidents and Ford has confirmed that the programme will return in 2014, with the first event taking place in Glasgow from 18 to 20 September.
Daily Archives: September 2, 2014
VW India boss, Mahesh Kodumudi, outlines turnaround plan
Mahesh Kodumudi took over as head of Volkswagen’s group operations in India in February 2014 at a time when the company’s sales were sinking fast. Last year deliveries to customers declined 19 percent to about 92,500 cars, contracting more than twice as fast as overall demand in the country.
Heated debate in India over transfer pricing
A key challenge facing companies in India is the litigation over transfer pricing.
India’s government and foreign companies doing business in the country are debating whether business conducted between two companies belonging to the same parent is artificially mispriced for the purpose of lowering their tax bills.
Alfa Romeo readies product offensive
Alfa Romeo has started development on three new models that will be key to the struggling brand’s turnaround. The cars are a midsize sedan to rival the BMW 5 series, a midsize SUV that will take on models such as the Audi Q5 and a flagship large sedan.
