Category Archives: Useful Information

Automotive telematcis to grow 35.81% per year through 2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Automotive Embedded Telematics Market 2012-2016” report to its offering.

The analysts forecast the global automotive embedded telematics market to grow at a CAGR of 35.81 percent over the period 2012-2016. The increasing global demand for telematics is one of the key factors contributing to the growth of this market.

EU steps up dispute with Russia over car-recycling fees

Aftermarket shops can promote services to customers using infograph

The European Union asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to rule on the legality of a recycling fee imposed by Russia on imported cars, stepping up a trade dispute between the two.

Toot Compare says Motorists are out of pocket when it comes to servicing

Toot Compare says Motorists are out of pocket when it comes to servicing

Motorists could save as much as 50 per cent on servicing and MoTs by shopping around for the latest money saving deals, according to research from TootCompare.

American Repair shops find opportunity fixing old hybrids

American Repair shops find opportunity fixing old hybrids

When the first hybrid cars hit the market more than a decade ago, customers didn’t exactly break down showroom doors to buy. Fewer than 75,000 Toyota Priuses and Honda Insights were sold nationwide in their first three years.

Mack Trucks launches GuardDog Connect

Mack Truck’s new GuardDog Connect is a fully integrated telematics solution that enables quick diagnosis of issues, proactive scheduling for repairs and confirmation that needed parts are in stock.

Mack Trucks has launched its Mack GuardDog Connect – a telematics solution built upon the existing Mack GuardDog maintenance monitoring system.