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 [...]

APAC automakers face uncertainty as US tariffs trigger strategic recalibration, finds GlobalData The 25% US tariff on foreign automobiles and parts has created deep uncertainty for Asia-Pacific (APAC) automakers. With significant exposure to the US market, they now face rising costs, strained supply chains, and pressure to shift production. The temporary 90-day hold on the [...]

Birkel has extensive experience in the car rental industry, including as CEO of SIXT’s North American business Sebastian Birkel (42) will take over the management of the company from May 1st, 2025. The experienced manager is moving from the top of the profection Group to Europcar Mobility Group. Birkel succeeds Olivier Baldassari, who is currently [...]

In February 2025, Repairify Italia is celebrating its first anniversary, marking a year of considerable growth and success. Since its launch in 2024, the company has quickly established itself as a leading supplier of remote diagnostic products and services for the independent aftermarket and glass repair sectors across Europe. A key driver of this success [...]