Victoria’s leading auto industry body has used the massive European show to ink a deal trebling the scope of its partnership with a leading information and diagnostics solutions provider.
VACC and signed a multi-million-euro agreement to renew and expand their strategic partnership with Infopro Digital Automotive at AutoMechanica in Frankfurt.
The deal will commence in January 2025, to bring its information services and diagnostic solutions to a wider range of repairers its members and businesses across the region.
VACC Chief Executive Officer Geoff Gwilym has welcomed the renewed partnership and what it will bring to repairers.
“Our ongoing collaboration with Infopro Digital Automotive has been instrumental in supporting our members’ maintenance and repair activities. This expanded agreement will allow us to meet the evolving needs of our network and provide global, precise technical data crucial for the future of the mobility sector.”
The renewed partnership brings expanded data coverage to VACC members who will gain access to additional automotive data categories, including technical information for electric and hybrid vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and tyre and wheel data.
From January 2025, VACC will integrate Vehicle Registration Lookup technology into its products, streamlining the repair process for end-users
The partnership’s scope now extends beyond Australia and New Zealand to include the wider Asia Pacific region.
“These enhancements to the VACC MotorTech programme will ensure that automotive repair professionals have access to the most up-to-date and comprehensive technical data available. This access is crucial for maintaining high standards of service and repair in an increasingly complex automotive landscape,” a statement read.
The wider information access aims to give repairers better access to information on the changing car parc, particularly with the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles and ensure their business viability as the industry changes.
“This expanded partnership between VACC and Infopro Digital Automotive represents a significant milestone in VACC’s ongoing efforts to support and elevate the automotive repair industry and its members’ businesses’ long-term success and sustainability.
More information is available at VACC MotorTech