Group hopes help Australians understand the benefits and risks of data generated by connected cars and how it could impact independent repairers. The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) launched the My Car My Data campaign and website to help inform Australians of the emergence of ‘connected’ cars, and what the potential benefits and risks associated with […]
Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Location in Tasmania
Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs announced it was in final negotiations to acquire Car Repairs Tasmania, enabling the expansion of its collision repair service into Tasmania. The acquisition will complement the existing S.M.A.R.T network of 36 collision repair centers across Australia and New Zealand. “We have been looking to expand our network into Tasmania for some time […]
Fix Auto Australia Appoints Terry Feehan to Head Australia Operations
Fix Auto World President and CEO Steve Leal announced the appointment of Terry Feehan as Head of Business for Fix Auto Australia, effective immediately. In his role, Feehan will be responsible of overseeing Fix Auto’s Australian operations, growing the organization’s team, supporting the network and building relationships with suppliers to help establish Fix Auto as […]
Fix Auto Australia Appoints National Operations Manager
Fix Auto Australia announced the appointment of Steve Taylor as National Operations Manager, effective today. In August, Fix Auto World announced that it has identified the collision repair shops that will form Fix Auto Australia’s initial network. The organization plans on announcing the official launch of the network in Australia in early 2017. Taylor is […]
Fix Auto Launching Collision Repair Network in Australia
Fix Auto announced it will be expanding its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities to Australia. Following a series of repairer clinics held in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in early 2016, Fix Auto has spent the last months setting the stage for its entry into the Australian market. Through the meetings, the network […]
I-CAR Australia Announces New Pricing Structure
I-CAR Australia CEO Mark Czvitkovits announced that I-CAR will be restructuring course pricing to reward members and those businesses committed to training. “As a result of increased membership and the support of many organizations towards training, it was felt that these organizations be acknowledged. I-CAR will continue to deliver cost effective and relevant training solutions […]
I-CAR Australia Announces Three Board Appointments
Mark Czvitkovits, I-CAR Australia CEO, announced the appointment of three new Board members to fill vacancies and to add further strength and direction to the organization. “Conducted in accordance with the By Laws, the team at I-CAR was excited to receive nominations from 15 quality individuals, representing all the segments that form part of this […]
Suncorp Acquires LKQ Stake in ACM Parts
Suncorp Group announced it has acquired full ownership of the ACM Parts joint venture after purchasing that stake owned by LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ), Suncorp’s partner in the joint venture. Originally announced in August 2013, the ACM Parts joint venture brought together the US-based non-OEM and recycled parts supplier with Australia’s largest insurer to establish an […]
BMW and I-CAR Sign Collision Repair Training Agreement
Mark Czvitkovits, chief executive officer of I-CAR Australia, announced that I-CAR has been engaged by BMW to oversee their Collision Repair Training program incorporating Body Level 2, Body Level 3, Fundamentals of Steel and Fundamentals of Aluminum. Czvitkovits said, “As a leading vehicle manufacturer, BMW has continued to develop and implement a range of emerging […]
I-CAR Names New Training Program Coordinator
Mark Czvitkovits, I-CAR Australia CEO, announced the appointment of Gary Wood as Training Program Coordinator for Gold Class and Industry Training Alliance programs across Australia. Czvitkovits said, “Gary Wood has joined I-CAR’s staff and will operate from the office in Thomastown, Victoria. Gary has extensive experience at both the repair level and education level of […]