• Stellantis scraps hydrogen fuel cell technology programme

    • July 21, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    Stellantis has announced that it is scrapping its hydrogen fuel cell technology development programme. It says this change in strategy is the result of limited availability of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, high capital requirements, and a lack of consumer purchasing incentives. As a result, the company will not launch its new range of hydrogen-powered Pro One [...]
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  • Chinese car brands pose once-in-a-generation challenge

    • July 21, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    Chinese car brands are contributing to a once-in-generation challenge for dealerships, according to analysis from Automotive Data Solutions (ADS). It has warned of significant dealer vulnerability in the face of rapidly changing landscape, with three key threats identified. These include an unstoppable influx into Europe and the UK of Chinese automotive brands, profitability pressures from [...]
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  • Plastic Repair Alliance Council targets plastic repair standards

    • May 14, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    Emerging authority in plastic repair Plasnomic has brought together industry leaders to form the Plastic Repair Alliance Council. The global initiative is committed to advancing and supporting the implementation of the highest global standards for plastic repair practices, tools, and processes. The Council comprises senior leaders and technical experts from leading organisations such as 3M, PPG, Polyvance, Mirka, ARA, [...]
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  • The “keys” to success: Understanding the importance of OEM repair procedures

    • April 30, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter
    In today’s world, vehicle construction and technology are changing rapidly. Even within one OEM’s line of vehicles, a single addition or update can completely change the way a repair is performed. A sunroof, for example, can change the types of welds and their location and the types of adhesives required for a repair. There are [...]
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  • IBIS Global Summit 2025 agenda unveiled as industry leaders prepare to gather in Istanbul

    • April 30, 2025
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Categories: IBIS News, IBIS Newsletter, Press Releases
    London, UK – 29 April 2025 – IBIS Worldwide is pleased to announce that the agenda for IBIS Global Summit 2025 is now live, marking the next major step in the build-up to the collision repair industry’s most influential global meeting. From 24–26 June 2025, senior leaders and decision-makers from across the sector will convene [...]
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