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VinFast Selects Fixico for European EV Body Repair Network and Aftersales Infrastructure

May 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, Fixico, OEM Certification, VinFast

LKQ Europe Partners with GEP for Procurement and Supply Chain Software

April 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, GEP, LKQ Corporation

LKQ Europe Partners with European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs

March 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs, LKQ Corporation

European Independent Service and Repair Providers Urge the EU Commission to End Delay on Access to In-Vehicle Data Legislation

January 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIRC, CECRA, CLEPA, Data Access, Europe, European Commission, legislation, Telematics

Allianz Says Increased Part Repairs, Recycled Parts Use Would Significantly Lower Collision Repair Industry CO2 Emission in Europe

November 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allianz, Europe, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Recycled Parts, Repair vs. Replace, Sustainability

PPG Provides Earnings Update, Reports Soft Demand Conditions in Europe and China Expected to Continue Into Fourth Quarter

October 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Earnings, Europe, PPG Industries

U.S. Electric-Vehicle Tax Breaks May Violate Global Trade Rules

October 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, Electric Vehicles, Europe, Tax Credits, World Trade Organization

LKQ Corporation Announces Leadership Appointments

September 19, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CEO and Managing Director of LKQ Europe named along with new Senior VP and CFO. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced the Varun Laroyia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of LKQ Europe and Rick Galloway, Chief Financial Officer of LKQ’s Wholesale – North America […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, LKQ Corporation, People

o9 Solutions and Supply Chain Insights Announce LKQ Selection by Project Zebra to Test Outside-In Supply Chain Planning Processes

August 18, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

o9 Solutions, an enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision making, and research firm Supply Chain Insights jointly announced that LKQ Europe was selected to participate in a pilot program to test outside-in planning concepts by Project Zebra, an open-source think tank driving supply chain improvement. Project Zebra was co-founded by o9 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Europe, LKQ Corporation, o9 Solutions, Supply Chain Insights

BASF Partners with European Association of Peugeot Car Dealers

July 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions, a business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, announced a partnership with the European Association of Peugeot Car Dealers (AECP). The AECP, which brings together dealers from eleven European countries, works hand-in-hand with Peugeot and Stellantis Group to establish professional guidelines for automotive retailing and ensure close collaboration between the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, Europe, Peugeot, Stellantis

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