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Tesla Collision Center Targeted in Las Vegas Arson Attack

March 18, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 18, a Tesla collision repair and sales center in Las Vegas was involved in what authorities are calling a “targeted attack,” highlighting potential security concerns for facilities that repair Tesla vehicles. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to multiple 911 calls at approximately 2:45 a.m. reporting […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ireland, Nevada, Terrorism, Tesla

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

Richard Goode Named Automotive Refinish Director, UK & Ireland at PPG

February 11, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Refinish UK & Ireland announced the retirement of Mark Clarke, Automotive Refinish Director, UK & Ireland and the appointment of Richard Goode to the position. After 45 years in the Vehicle Aftermarket, Clarke informed PPG of his intention to retire. Clarke joined PPG in 2006 and has since held a series of successful business […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ireland, People, PPG Industries, United Kingdom

Fix Auto and Novus Auto Glass Announces Plans to Enter Irish Collision Repair and Glass Market

May 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto World announced its plans to develop a comprehensive aftermarket services solution in Ireland across its two franchise network brands, Fix Auto and NOVUS Glass. Operations for both brands are led by Jonathan Penny, in partnership with Denis Dineen, both seasoned industry professionals with more than 60 years’ combined experience in the collision repair […]

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland Acquires Dooley Car Rentals

April 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland has bolstered its fleet of vehicles and increased its inbound business from North America with the acquisition of Dooley Car Rentals, the car rental division of the Dan Dooley Group. Under the arrangement, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ireland has bought the car rental business of the Dan Dooley Group. This includes a fleet of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ireland

Carlyle Completes Acquisition of AA Ireland

August 16, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Carlyle Cardinal Ireland (CCI) and Carlyle Global Financial Services Partners (CGFSP) have completed the acquisition of the AA Ireland from the AA plc (LON:AA) following receipt of the required regulatory approvals. CCI partnered with CGFSP to acquire AA Ireland, one of the largest insurance intermediaries in Ireland, for €156.6 million ($176.6 million) including consideration for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AA Ireland, Acquisitions, Carlyle Group, Ireland

Copart Expands to the Republic of Ireland

June 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), announce the opening of its first location in the Republic of Ireland. “We are really excited about expanding our presence in the European market. This location allows us to better serve our large international buyer base and clients,” said Vinnie Mitz, President of Copart. “We are pleased with the success of our […]

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