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Fix Auto UK Announces Mental Health Support for Network Partners

May 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

To mark Mental Health Week 2022, Fix Auto UK launched a major initiative which will result in every Franchise Partner within its network having at least one qualified first aider specializing in mental health support. The initiative is being spearheaded by Regional Business Manager Carl Norton who has recently become a Mental Health First Aid […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

Aviva UK Partners with Tractable to Bring AI to Auto Claims

April 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Aviva, one of the largest insurers in the UK, has signed an agreement with Tractable to improve the accuracy and efficiency of UK motor claims by using artificial intelligence (AI). Tractable develops visual AI to aid in the repair of cars and homes by using photos to assess damage enabling the accurate calculation of repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, Aviva UK, Tractable, United Kingdom

Solera Audatex Collaborates with AutoRaise and NBRA to Offer Apprentice Training Opportunities in the UK

April 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Audatex, a Solera company, announced that it is offering a free spot every month on its AudaEntepriseGold (AEG) certification course to body shop apprentices in the United Kingdom. The new initiative has been developed in collaboration with recognized trade body, National Body Repair Association (NBRA), and apprentice charity AutoRaise to address the crippling skills shortage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Audatex, Autoraise, National Body Repair Association, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

Fix Auto UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Braintree

April 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Danny Ashwell, Managing Director at Fix Auto Chelmsford, has signed the papers to take over a 10,000 sq. ft. building which will be transformed into Fix Auto Braintree, a completely new addition to the Fix Auto UK network. Work has commenced to transform the building that was previously used as a wholesale unit for an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Openings, United Kingdom

Penske Automotive Group Acquires Three BMW MINI Dealerships and a Collison Repair Center in the UK

April 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) today announced that its U.K. subsidiary, the Sytner Group, has acquired three BMW MINI dealerships and a collision repair center in the U.K.   The acquired dealerships are located in South East England, north of London, complementing the existing presence of 32 BMW MINI franchises operated by the company in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Penske Automotive, United Kingdom

Verisk and Ford Partner on Connected Car Data for Auto Insurance in Europe

March 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Europe, Ford Motor Company, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Telematics, United Kingdom, Usage-Based Insurance, Verisk

IAA Receives Final UK Regulatory Approval of SYNETIQ Acquisition

March 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) today announced that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared IAA’s acquisition of SYNETIQ Ltd., an integrated salvage and vehicle dismantling company in the United Kingdom, for £225 million ($301 million). The businesses were previously required to be held separate under an initial enforcement order (IEO) issued by the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Insurance Auto Auctions, United Kingdom

Claim Genius Joins GT Fusion

February 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Claim Genius announced it joined GT Fusion, the UK-based platform for damage repair estimation powered by AI technology partners. GT Fusion will enable insurtechs to expedite and streamline motor claims processes with greater automation. Together, the companies will enable accurate and reliable image analysis and cost estimation, leveraging GT Motive’s estimatic estimating data and Claim […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Claim Genius, GT Fusion, 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 UK Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Midlands

February 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced the expansion of its collision repair network in the Midlands with the appointment of Four Ways Accident Repair Centre in Atherstone. The repairer, who will operate as Fix Auto Atherstone, strategically fills a void in the region for the network between Fix Auto UK repair centers in Birmingham, Lichfield, Coalville, Coventry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

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