JLR and Allianz Partners have announced the launch of an embedded insurance program, to enhance the purchasing experience for Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar clients across Europe. The new program, Simply Drive, to give clients instant and complimentary to insurance for the first month on new Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar purchases. The […]
EU Reaches Agreement on Data Act to Provide Third Parties Access to Connected Products
Automotive suppliers’ association calls for auto sector specific legislation to improve competition, boost innovation capabilities, and protect consumer rights and choice. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement on June 27 on Data Act legislation which will regulate how data generated by connected objects can be accessed and […]
AkzoNobel Introduces Sustainable Repair Network in Europe
AkzoNobel announced a new program to help vehicle refinish and collision repair centers in Europe reduce their carbon footprint. By certifying the operations of its customers, AkzoNobel will partner with them to help measure, monitor and improve CO2 emissions. It will leverage its position in sustainability to deliver the tools, knowledge, support and experience for […]
VinFast Selects Fixico for European EV Body Repair Network and Aftersales Infrastructure
VinFast, Vietnam’s first global manufacturer of battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs), has selected Fixico for its European body repair network and scalable EV aftersales service management platform. By partnering with Fixico, VinFast offers customers access to a network of 3,000+ body repair shops across Europe. Under the European collaboration agreement, the service will be initially available […]
LKQ Europe Partners with GEP for Procurement and Supply Chain Software
GEP, a provider of procurement and supply chain strategy, software and managed services to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises worldwide, announced that LKQ Europe, the leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans and industrial vehicles in Europe has selected, rolled out and started using GEP software. LKQ Europe, a subsidiary of […]
LKQ Europe Partners with European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs
LKQ Europe announced its partnership with the European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA). This partnership is built on shared objectives and common interests, including access to vehicle data, electric vehicles, green deal, and the ongoing skill development of automotive technicians. By joining forces with CECRA, LKQ Europe looks forward to participating in the […]
European Independent Service and Repair Providers Urge the EU Commission to End Delay on Access to In-Vehicle Data Legislation
A group of ten associations representing independent automotive service and repair operators and fleets wrote to the EU Commission in support of legislation on access to in-vehicle data. The Independent Service Providers (ISPs) grouping wrote to EU Commission President von der Leyen and the relevant College of Commissioners to put an end to the repeated […]
Allianz Says Increased Part Repairs, Recycled Parts Use Would Significantly Lower Collision Repair Industry CO2 Emission in Europe
Company also forms partnerships to help repairers source recycled parts. Seeks to create sustainable repair facility certification program. Sustainable car insurance was the focus of the 10th Allianz Motor Day on October 19. Discussions at the international event hosted by global insurer Allianz centered on electric mobility as a key lever for decarbonization, as well […]
PPG Provides Earnings Update, Reports Soft Demand Conditions in Europe and China Expected to Continue Into Fourth Quarter
PPG (NYSE:PPG) on October 10 announced that it expects third quarter 2022 adjusted earnings per diluted share to be between 5% and 7% below the low end of the company’s forecasted range of $1.75 to $2.00 that was previously communicated in July. In comparison to its forecast at the beginning of the third quarter, company […]
U.S. Electric-Vehicle Tax Breaks May Violate Global Trade Rules
Favoring domestic industries could violate WTO rules, according to foreign officials and trade analysts. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, European and Asian trade authorities are raising concerns that the expanded electric vehicle tax credits included in legislation signed into law by President Biden in August may violate Word Trade Organization (WTO) […]
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