VACC has announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Infopro Digital Automotive, a global leader in automotive data and software solutions.
This multi-million-euro agreement, formalised at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, marks a pivotal moment in VACC’s commitment to advancing the automotive repair industry across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region.
In this expanded partnership, the scale has tripled, extending the reach beyond Australia and New Zealand to cover the broader Asia Pacific region.
As part of the expanded offering, new and enhanced repair solutions are introduced, including electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and technical information on tyres and wheels. From January 2025, Vehicle Registration Lookup (VRM) technology will also be integrated into the offering.
VACC Chief Executive Officer Geoff Gwilym, said: “This expanded partnership with Infopro Digital Automotive empowers us to meet the future demands of our network with precision and foresight. It’s a significant step in our ongoing mission to provide our members with world-class support and resources.”
The renewed agreement, commencing January 2025, delivers essential repair data to over 5,000 professional end-users, ensuring that VACC’s members and OurAuto customers remain equipped with the tools necessary to stay ahead in the evolving automotive repair industry.
“As vehicle technology advances, particularly in the EV and hybrid sectors, this partnership positions our members at the forefront of automotive repair innovation,” Gwilym said “We’re not just keeping pace with change; we’re staying ahead of it.”
This strategic expansion reaffirms VACC’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of service and repair in the automotive industry, supporting its members’ businesses’ long-term success and sustainability.