We are in an era where data is critical to how we manage our lives and businesses. Long gone are the days where a company used Rolodexes of business cards to manage their customer base - everything is now stored on a computer disc and nearly every computer is connected to the internet and that means data can be stolen if a hacker gains access through malicious attacks or more … [Read more...]
Glas Goggomobil
This article is about the Goggomobil microcar – famous in Australia for being featured in television advertisements for telecoms and car insurance – the same actor but different cars were used. The Goggomobil was originally built in Germany by Hans Glas GmbH owned by the Isaria company, which was the main company owned by the Glas family. Like many manufacturers, Glas … [Read more...]
The Quandt Family
It’s probable that the only people who know who the Quandt family are, are BMW aficionados! The Quandt family saved BMW from a fate that befell many other manufacturers: either bankruptcy or acquisition and brand suppression. The family are one of the richest in Europe and are the masters of keeping under the radar - they do not air their dirty laundry (if they have any) and … [Read more...]
Report Says Tata Would Sell Jaguar Land Rover
There was an interesting article in Bloomberg earlier in the year about Tata thinking about selling Jaguar Land Rover. Tata naturally denied the rumours however it is known that Jaguar will work with BMW on some electric vehicles. In today’s economic climate, it is sensible for many manufacturers to do joint work with their competitors - it helps spread the cost. Bloomberg … [Read more...]
Zotye Has 2nd Brand Ready For US Market
A few months ago, Motoring Weekly wrote about a new entrant to the US market: Zotye (pronounced Zo-Tay) via a California based company, HAAH Automotive. The CEO of HAAH is teasing the media with a comment that they will be bringing a second Zotye brand to market very soon. The founder of HAAH is Duke Hale, a 35-year veteran of the US automotive industry having been a former … [Read more...]
