Self-driving startup Pony.ai announced an agreement with Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services, today to explore the future of automotive maintenance and repair for autonomous fleets. One of many opportunities in the autonomous driving space is the continuous operation of a fleet, and the reduction of downtime. Pony.ai and Bosch’s Automotive Aftermarket division […]
IAA Names Andrew Albrecht as Chief Information Security Officer
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the appointment of Andrew Albrecht as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. Albrecht will report directly to Maju Abraham, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. “We are pleased to welcome Andrew to the IAA Team,” said Maju Abraham, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer of IAA. “Andrew […]
Auto Industry Skids to All-Time Low in Customer Satisfaction
ACSI research shows broad declines across brands compared to last year. The U.S. automobile industry, like the economy at large, couldn’t escape the crosshairs of the COVID-19 global pandemic. But that’s not the only hurdle the industry has to overcome: New data indicate an ongoing, industrywide customer satisfaction decline. Overall customer satisfaction with automobiles and […]
Asbury Automotive Group Completes Park Place Dealerships Acquisition
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG) has completed the previously announced acquisition of Park Place Dealerships adding approximately $1.7 billion in annual revenues. The operating assets to be acquired include 12 new vehicle franchises, all of which are located in the Dallas/Fort Worth market: 3 Mercedes-Benz, 3 Sprinter, 2 Lexus, 1 Jaguar, 1 Land Rover, […]
IBISConnect Turkey Virtual Event October 7
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) announced its brand new IBISConnect Turkey online event will take place as a three-hour live simulcast on Wednesday, October 7 between 10.00 and 13.00 TRT (7:00-10:00 UTC). The event will feature presentations, panel discussions, audience Q&A, breakouts and peer-to-peer networking delivered through the medium of the IBISConnect virtual conference […]
Rakesh Sachdev Named to Axalta Board of Directors
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Rakesh Sachdev has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective August 24, 2020. Sachdev will serve on the Company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee. “The Axalta Board of Directors always seeks to optimize the balance of expertise, experience and diversity amongst our directors. […]
Alex Gelbcke Named CEO of LKQ’s Fource in Europe
Starting September 1, the management team of LKQ Europe and Fource welcomes Alex Gelbcke, a well-known and highly respected automotive industry veteran. There will be a transition period until the end of 2020, at which time Alex will take over the position of CEO from current CEO, Sinon Galvin. Gelbcke will take over daily management […]
Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta
Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Lakeland St. Paul to its network in Alberta, Canada. Allen Preston, owner and general manager, started his career in the automotive industry in 1983, becoming a journeyman auto body mechanic in 1987. He decided to change careers in 2000 and became a UFA Petroleum agent with […]
AASP/NJ Virtual Town Hall Tackles Photo Estimating, Insurer Conduct
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) set out to arm its members with necessary resources and knowledge via the association’s first-ever virtual “Town Hall” meeting on August 19. AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant focused attendees’ attention on state regulations governing auto physical damage claims and unfair claim settlement practices, highlighting language […]
VeriFacts Launches EV Ready Education and Verification Program for Collision Repair Facilities
To help its collision repair facilities customers prepare for hybrid and electric vehicle repairs, VeriFacts Automotive launched the VeriFacts Academy 2020 virtual collision repair classroom, which features the new Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Essentials Course as one of its’ first learning modules. Through this course, collision repair professionals can gain knowledge of the safety protocols and repair […]
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