LKQ Europe has appointed Sebastien Vanderperre as the new CEO of its Benelux-France Region, effective May 1. Vanderperre brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience in the automotive aftermarket. He previously served as Director of the Consumer Tires EMEIA division for France and Benelux at Bridgestone. His career also includes various international leadership roles […]
Axalta Acquires Three Distributors in Europe
Will become part of Axalta Axcess, its European direct-to-customer sales and distribution network. Axalta announced in February the acquisition of three distributors in Europe, which will become part of the Axalta Axcess network. Axalta Axcess is Axalta’s direct-to-customer sales and distribution solution designed to make ordering, delivery and aftersales support for European customers convenient, reliable […]
PPG to Support Refinish Education in France to Address Skills Shortage
PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced a partnership with France’s National School of Automotive Professions and Mobility (GARAC) that aims to help address the skills shortage in the automotive refinish sector. PPG will provide training expertise and digital tools including its PPG MOONWALK automated paint mixing system. “The shortage of skilled personnel, particularly among the younger generations, […]
SkillsUSA Automotive Technology Competitor Selected for WorldSkills 2024
SkillsUSA has selected Nathan Bulthuis of Homer Glen, Ill. as the official competitor for Automobile Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. His technical expert is Mike Elder of Pittsburg, Kan. Bulthuis will represent the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. The international event will be held September 10-15 in Lyon, France. “The 2024 WorldSkills […]
Lily Williams Named SkillsUSA Competitor for Car Painting Competition at WorldSkills 2024 in France
SkillsUSA announced it has selected Lily Williams of Jonesboro, Ark. as the official competitor for Car Painting at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. Her technical expert is Jamie Redd of Columbus, Ohio. Williams will represent the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. The prestigious international event will be held Sept. 10-15, 2024 in Lyon, France. […]
Verisk and Ford Partner on Connected Car Data for Auto Insurance in Europe
The agreement gives Verisk license to supply connected car data to insurers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), a global data analytics provider, announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). As part of the agreement, Verisk can offer standardized, insurance-ready telematics data from connected Ford vehicles in Europe to assist […]
Renault and Nissan Alliance Announce Deal with Waymo to Develop Driverless Mobility Services in France and Japan
Groupe Renault and Nissan to become the first automotive manufacturers to develop driverless mobility services with Waymo in France and Japan. May include other countries. Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor Co., and Waymo, the former Google driverless car project, have entered into an exclusive agreement for an initial period to explore all aspects of driverless mobility […]
Saint-Gobain Acquires 320 Location Glass Repair Franchise in France
Saint-Gobain announced it has completed the acquisition of France Pare-Brise, which has the second largest automotive glass repair and replacement franchise network in France with 320 locations. France Pare-Brise serves insurance companies, corporate fleets, car rental and leasing companies as well as retail customers. Saint-Gobain produces automotive glass for automakers and for the replacement market, […]