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%.
Microsoft is taking its vision of being present on 'every device` literally. It showcased its new platform for the automotive industry - Car.NET - at the Consumer Electronics Show this week.
Listed Internet company Oxbridge Online is restructuring while it waits for news on a possible acquisition and the finalisation of the disposal of its subsidiaries.
Dimension Data (DiData) has expanded its Auto-Mate Dealer Management System software by integrating a DataVision offering to form Auto-Vision.
Pennystock Oxbridge Online`s future listing remains tenuous as it continues to struggle, losing directors and potential business partners and trading at one cent.
Roadhogs.co.za allows SA drivers the chance to vent their feelings at their more aggro counterparts. The site offers a mailing list updating users of random road hogs, and soon plans to offer "notoriety" statistics.
McCarthy Motor Holdings says its telephone and Internet Call-A-Car operation is proving so successful that a further R1.2 million has been spent modernising its Sandton-based hub.
ProcureTrade, the e-hub joint venture between McCarthy On-Line and the AST Group, has signed an initial agreement with Barloworld Motor Investments.