Cindy Brauer

Former Managing Editor

Cindy Brauer is a former managing editor for Bobit Business Media’s AutoGroup. A native of Chicago but resident of southern California since her teens, Brauer studied journalism and earned a communications degree at California State University Fullerton. Over her career, she has written and edited content for a variety of publishing venues in a disparate range of fields, from plumbing appliances and restaurants to the automotive industry and biomedical research.

News•by Cindy Brauer•August 24, 2022

UK Fleet Managers Should Heed New Careless Driving Law

The new law, “Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving” became effective June 28 under the Police Crime and Sentencing Act 2022 and can be adjudicated in either a Magistrates’ Court or a Crown Court.

News•by Cindy Brauer•August 24, 2022

GlobalData Forecasts Gradual Improvement in New Zealand Card Payment Market

Rallying from a COVID-19 pandemic-triggered decline, the market should register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2022 and 2026 and reach NZ$98 billion ($67.1 billion) in 2026.

News•by Cindy Brauer•August 19, 2022

Global EV Sales Up 63% in 2022; China Sees Largest Growth in World

The latest research from global technology market analyst Canalys reveals 4.2 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold worldwide in the first half of 2022, up 63% on the first half of 2021. China leads the world in EV market growth, while Europe and the U.S. struggle with supply strains.

News•by Cindy Brauer•August 19, 2022

Škoda Auto’s Free Software Update Models Offers Battery Optimization & New Functions

Once installed on ENYAQ iV vehicles, the ME3 software also enables Škoda’s newly launched “Plug & Charge” function for easier, more convenient charging at compatible charging stations linked to the POWERPASS app.

News•by Cindy Brauer•August 18, 2022

Toyota Philippines Introduced New Mobility Services Subsidiary

The new company will primarily support operating efficiencies and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises. Initial products include fleet-connected service, on-demand shuttle booking app, car sharing or rental, logistics matching service and fleet management service.

News•by Cindy Brauer•August 18, 2022

Tata Motors to Acquire Ford India’s Sanand Plant

The acquisition terms include the Sanand site’s entire land and buildings, the vehicle manufacturing plant with machinery and equipment, and transfer of all eligible FIPL employees at the Sanand manufacturing operations, which reports a capacity of 300,000 units per year, scalable to 420,000 units annually.