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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

Jaguar Land Rover and Allianz Partner to Provide Month of Complimentary Insurance on New Vehicles in Europe

July 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Allianz, Embedded Insurance, Europe, Jaguar Land Rover

EU Reaches Agreement on Data Act to Provide Third Parties Access to Connected Products

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CLEPA, EU, Europe, legislation, Right to Repair, Telematics

AkzoNobel Introduces Sustainable Repair Network in Europe

June 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Certification, Emissions, Europe, Sustainability

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

May 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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

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