Three companies have formed a strategic alliance to build and deliver a new electronic CRM solution called AutoMarket In.Sight to motor dealers and manufacturers.
Industrial & Financial Systems (IFS) has received new orders for its IFS Applications from MG Rover and BMW in the UK.
A series of films made by well-known Hollywood names is being sponsored by BMW for showing over the Internet. The movies will be interactive and include stars such as Madonna and Mickey Rourke.
BMW SA has implemented the Kerridge Dealer Management system nationwide. This forms part of an international move to consolidate from the 42 systems in 14 countries, to utilising only Kerridge software.
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.