LS Group plans to buy Porsche centers in Rouen and Caen
Edition of 31/08/2022
Energy saving, purchasing power, employment: the advantages of “Reman” still underexploited
President of France Auto Reman, the professional organization of French car and truck remanufacturers, Julien Dubois estimates that 40% of workshop entries can integrate at least one part from the circular economy. Rather than waiting for fleet renewal to limit its environmental footprint, remanufacturing is a key topic, he says.
OEMs
Eric Marshall new General Manager of Genesis Motors Canada
Eric Marshall becomes General Manager of Genesis Motors Canada, succeeding Lawrence Hamilton.
Applications
John Paul Gregory named exterior design director of Lotus Tech Creative Center
John Paul Gregory joined Lotus as director of exterior design for Lotus Tech Creative Center.
Applications
Fabrice Boscharinc joins Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket France
Fabrice Boscharinc has been appointed Sales and Marketing Director of Schaeffler’s Automotive Aftermarket France Division.
Applications
Adevinta (Leboncoin) does better than expected despite the depression in the automobile industry
(AFP) – Norwegian online advertising specialist Adevinta, which owns Leboncoin, reported on Tuesday an improvement in its quarterly results despite the persistent difficulties of the automotive market which uses sales of used vehicles.
the Internet
Brussels is working on a reform of the energy market in the face of soaring prices
(Reuters) – The European Union is preparing emergency measures to intervene in its energy market as soaring electricity prices put member states under pressure.
Markets
Skoda reveals a concept car and its new brand identity
Last night Skoda lifted the veil on a new 7-seater SUV that embraces future styling and its new brand identity.
Builders
Category Networks
Carool: the properties of Shazam and Doctolib dedicated to tires!
A former executive at Goodyear, Jean-Denis Perche founded the company Carool with Ivan Lellouch. They have developed an application that “recognizes tires” and a workshop appointment management solution for fleet managers. The company was a winner of the Moove Lab and participated in the sale October to May 2022.
08/30/2022
Bymycar takes over the BMW-Mini branch in Madrid
The Bymycar group continues its deployment outside France by acquiring the BMW-Mini branch in Madrid, employing 174 employees for a turnover of more than 200 million euros.
07/29/2022
Aramis now expects a negative operating result in 2022
Aramis Group increased its turnover by 21% this quarter but expects a drop in its unit margins which should push its operating profit into the red this year (financial year ended October 1).
07/28/2022
The Jantes Alu Services brand develops as a franchise
After 10 years of activity, the Jantes Alu Services brand began to develop as a franchise, in Lille, Vannes and Bordeaux. Ten other projects are underway to succeed by early 2023. Presentation of the concept and business plan.
07/27/2022
The Dubreuil group continues to pool Stellantis brands
The leading Opel distributor in France is taking advantage of the real estate surface area of its Citroën and Peugeot dealerships to give Opel more visibility. Its recent takeover of 7 Citroën dealerships allows it to consider a third VN-VO preparation center, in Saintes (17), associated with a new Distrigo relay platform.
07/27/2022
Axel Vilaséca (Chapat Group): “The future of two-wheel distributors in the city center is shared mobility”
Axel Vilaséca, director of the motorcycle branch of the Chapat group, believes that the future of two-wheeler dealers in town will depend on their ability to offer a shared mobility offer and is preparing the franchise development of his Troopy brand. Their future will also depend on the ability of manufacturers to offer a range of electric vehicles and for many of them it is not yet won…
07/27/2022