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AirPro Diagnostics ADAS Calibrations Meet EURO NCAP Standards

March 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced that its Auggie mobile static calibration device has now met the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) safety standard and ensures a complete and safe FFC ADAS recalibration. Euro NCAP is a European voluntary car safety performance assessment program that was originally started by the Transport Research Laboratory for the UK […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, Euro NCAP, Europe, Recalibration

J.D. Power Completes Autovista Group Acquisition

March 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition includes estimating system provider Glass’s. J.D. Power announced the completion of its acquisition of Autovista Group, a leading pan-European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. The acquisition, which was announced in September 2023, brings together Autovista Group’s comprehensive datasets, insights and industry expertise with J.D. Power market-leading predictive analytics and valuation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, J.D. Power

UK’s National Body Repair Association Supports Call for In-Vehicle Data Access Legislation

January 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

As a member of the Association Internationale des Réparateurs en Carrosserie (AIRC) the UK’s National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced it supports the call for legislation to enable access to in-vehicle data that was made by 10 automotive supplier, service and repair associations in Europe. The AIRC was a signatory of the letter.  “The letter, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Europe, legislation, National Body Repair Association, Right to Repair, Telematics, United Kingdom

IAA Announces New Market Alliance in Republic of Georgia

November 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSE: RBA) announced that IAA has launched a new Market Alliance with Lion Trans & WHSE LLC in the country of Georgia. The goal of this collaborative relationship is to increase market share of both companies in Georgia, along with increasing global company awareness, broadening the visibility of vehicles, improving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Asia, Europe, Insurance Auto Auctions, Lion Trans, Republic of Georgia

BMW Group Names Axalta Exclusive Supplier of Private Paint Label ColorSystem in EMEA

October 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in currently 15 European countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and collision repair partners. The agreement runs through December 2028 and adds to existing supplier agreements with BMW Group. “The BMW […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, BMW, EMEA, Europe, Refinish

PPG Introduces New Sustainability CO₂NCEPT System to Help Auto Body Shops Reduce Energy, Waste and Emissions

September 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG Sustainability CO₂NCEPT system, a suite of products, processes, digital tools and consulting services designed to help body shops in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets reduce energy, waste and greenhouse gas emissions throughout the automotive repair process. “Like many industries, there is immense pressure for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, EMEA, Europe, Middle East, PPG, Sustainability

J.D. Power Acquires Autovista Group

September 12, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds European and Australian automotive data and analytics provider of vehicle valuation and repair estimate data. J.D. Power today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Autovista Group, a pan-European and Australian automotive data, analytics and industry insights provider. The acquisition complements J.D. Power’s strengths in vehicle valuation and detailed vehicle specification data and analytics while […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Europe, J.D. Power

GT Motive Partners with OEC to Connect UK Customers to Competitive OEM Parts

September 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

GT Motive has announced a partnership with OEC to provide customers with access to competitively-priced OEM parts available directly from OEC’s Vision collision platform in the UK starting this year with plans to extend to other European countries in the future. David Vella, Executive Director of GT Motive, said, “We’re proud to partner with OEC […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, GT Motive, OEConnection, OEM Parts, United Kingdom

LKQ Europe Acquires Commercial Parts Distributor in UK and Ireland

July 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into European aftermarket truck parts business. LKQ Europe has entered the truck parts business with the acquisition of Digraph, the UK’s leading independent aftermarket commercial parts distributor specializing in heavy goods vehicle (HGV), coach and bus parts. Following the transaction, Digraph will be integrated into the LKQ UK and Ireland group, alongside LKQ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Heavy Duty Trucks, Ireland, LKQ Corporation, People, United Kingdom

Mike Quinn Named Chief Global Development Officer at AirPro Diagnostics to Lead European Expansion

July 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Josh McFarlin named President and COO. AirPro Diagnostics, the provider of remote diagnostics, scanning, programming, and ADAS calibration solutions, announced Michael Quinn, former President of AirPro, has been promoted to Chief Global Development Officer and will retain industry relations responsibilities. Josh McFarlin, former Executive Vice President Operations at AirPro Diagnostics, has been promoted to President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Europe, People

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