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.
Lourens Botha, MD of McCarthy On-Line, says between 40% and 50% of Call-A-Car motor purchases are conducted online.
Automotive electronics group Control Instruments has seen a drop in its headline earnings per share for the year to December, largely due to its exposure to technology ventures.
Imperial Car Rental says its online car rental booking service, developed and implemented by Vesta Technologies, went live yesterday.
PQ Africa has deployed a business intelligence solution for McCarthy Motor Holdings using Cognos Transformer and Powerplay.
PM Tech and Bynx have signed an agreement under which Bynx can bundle the PM Ora Professional solution with its Oracle-based financial vehicle leasing software.
Motoronline has entered into a joint venture with Automotive Online, an online motor vehicle auction company, which gives the company access to real-time auction technology.
Volkswagen has contracted Peregrine Systems to provide it with an electronic catalogue solution for its global e-procurement system. [Local Peregrine rep: CCH Enterprise Solutions]
The automotive industry is behind in terms of e-business, says KPMG. Some 35% of automotive senior execs are actively involved in e-business initiatives, far lower than the cross-industry average of 58%.