A new online exchange for dealers and parts manufacturers has been set up by the US`s "big three" motoring manufacturers- Ford, DaimlerChrysler and General Motors.
Kerridge Computer Company South Africa has formed a strategic alliance with DaimlerChrysler SA for the implementation of the Kerridge system throughout its franchised dealer network.
Syncrony, a local developer of user-managed Web content technology, has announced CarPort, an application that enables motor dealers to administer their own Web sites.
Vesta Technologies has completed the installation of Imperial Car Rental`s online booking facility.
Forza, the listed leisure lifestyle group which runs forzaweb.com, the group`s motor and lifestyle portal, reported turnover growth of 42% for the interim period.
Motoronline, a motor industry portal, has invested more than R2 million in Oracle technology.
Wheels24 says its readers can now buy new and used cars via the Internet following an agreement with McCarthy On-Line.
Bridgestone has implemented the Informix Red Brick Decision Service to manage its critical business processes.
First Technology says FRAM, an automotive filter manufacturer, has qualified for a Microsoft Software Compliancy Certificate.
BMW has signed a DM 4.8 million contract for IFS Applications licences and services.
Dimension Data has implemented a local area network at Toyota`s largest European production site in France.
Dimension Data company Auto-Mate is in the midst of a rationalisation procedure. Auto-Mate management says the job cuts are isolated and not indicative of overall group strategy.