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Should you invest in alternative engine trainings in Mexico?

14 mayo 2023
Should you invest in alternative engine trainings in Mexico?
Since 2020, the automotive aftermarket in Mexico has been affected by different disruptions, creating a challenging, yet interesting, business landscape. The market experienced less car registrations... Lee mas

A PECULIAR TREND IN ARGENTINA NOT TO MISS

13 mayo 2023
For several years, Argentina has experienced an unavoidable phenomenon: we are one of the countries that consume and produce pick ups the most, and thanks to this, in 2022 our market positioned... Lee mas

New Chief Executive Officer – GiPA group

3 febrero 2022
New Chief Executive Officer – GiPA group
Today GiPA announced the appointment of Almudena Benedito as CEO of GiPA group, effective as of 1st February 2022. Almudena is replacing Eric Devos who remains President of GiPA Group. She will be... Lee mas

Spanish aftermarket recovery: “challenges and difficulties”

1 noviembre 2021
Spanish aftermarket recovery: “challenges and difficulties”
The assumption than 2021 will be better than 2020 was something assuming for all aftermarket players and even for all people around the world.  But 2021 is being challenging and  the market is... Lee mas

The development of China’s aftermarket

1 octubre 2021
The development of China’s aftermarket
Digitization In 2021, under the influence of the demographic dividend disappearing, consumption upgrading and global epidemic, industrial internet track has ushered in unprecedented development... Lee mas

How will the electrified car parc grow by 2025?

7 septiembre 2021
How will the electrified car parc grow by 2025?
New car registrations in the EU5 in Q2 2021 Between January and June 2021, the market for new car sales in Europe has been slowly mending after an unprecedented drop in 2020, due to the pandemic. All... Lee mas

Main factors that define the future of the Argentinean aftermarket

1 agosto 2021
Main factors that define the future of the Argentinean aftermarket
The current state of the Argentinean aftermarket is defined by a series of factors that make it unique. We will try to make a brief summary that allows us to share the main variables that define our... Lee mas

By the end of the Covid crisis, what are the challenges for the manufacturer networks and the independent aftermarket players?

1 julio 2021
By the end of the Covid crisis, what are the challenges for the manufacturer networks and the independent aftermarket players?
It is a new day for the aftermarket! At the end of the third lockdown in France (June 2021), the future of motoring seems to be taking shape in a new light. Suddenly, the norms established for... Lee mas

Why E-commerce didn’t expend as much as expected in Brazil

8 junio 2021
Why E-commerce didn’t expend as much as expected in Brazil
E-commerce is very strong in Brazil, but when it comes to the automotive aftermarket, it falls far below the expectations. With more than 20 years of experience of monitoring the Brazilian market,... Lee mas

Social media BV

7 mayo 2021
Social media BV
Again in 2021, Italy will manage its largest domestic car population ever, despite low registration levels in 2020. The growing shares of new technologies is impactful at the moment due to low volume... Lee mas

Macroeconomic situation in Russia. Aftersales market in recovery or stagnation?

2 abril 2021
Macroeconomic situation in Russia. Aftersales market in recovery or stagnation?
For sure COVID-19 left a dramatic impact worldwide and particularly in Russia. 4.4 million people were infected year-to-date, and 2 months of isolation since March 2020 resulted in serious challenges... Lee mas

Eric Devos, President of GiPA, took part of the recent ‘Journal de l’Automobile’ Trophy

18 febrero 2021
Great opportunity to speak about the French automotive Lee mas

Alternative engines: When would they impact the aftermarket in Mexico?

9 febrero 2021
Alternative engines: When would they impact the aftermarket in Mexico?
The size of the aftermarket business in Mexico has been affected in recent years by several variables. Drivers are making less workshop entries and car registrations have been on the decline since... Lee mas

The Portuguese hybridization roll-back

12 enero 2021
The Portuguese hybridization roll-back
The new Portuguese state budget agreed at the end of Novemberis now in effect. In 2021, hybrids (PHEV and MEV) with a minimum electrical range of 50 km, will have less discounts on the ISV (New Car... Lee mas

Characteristics of the Polish car parc and its impact on the drivers behaviour.

1 diciembre 2020
Characteristics of the Polish car parc and its impact on the drivers behaviour.
The Polish car parc it has a huge impact on the car parc structure and drivers behaviour. In most of the European countries size, age and structure of the car parc is directly related to sales of new... Lee mas

Outlook of the aftermarket business recovery in Brazil

5 noviembre 2020
Outlook of the aftermarket business recovery in Brazil
The Brazilian recovery speed from the Covid-19 crisis surprises specialists and poses the question: is it sustainable or shall we expect a relapse? What about the aftermarket? Since the beginning of... Lee mas

In the post epidemic era, does the situation of shared mobility create more opportunities or challenges in the Chinese market?

1 octubre 2020
In the post epidemic era, does the situation of shared mobility create more opportunities or challenges in the Chinese market?
The people’s demand for healthy travel is linked to the development of shared mobility Compared with other cluster travel modes such as trains and buses, the health security of shared mobility... Lee mas

The importance of used cars for the UK aftermarket is intensified by the Covid-19 crisis

3 septiembre 2020
The importance of used cars for the UK aftermarket is intensified by the Covid-19 crisis
With approximately 7.9 million used passenger cars sold in 2019, the UK has the highest used car volume of all the EU5 countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom). In proportion... Lee mas

Director of GiPA Brazil pilots a Formula Vee for the first time at Interlagos and guarantees the podium

12 agosto 2020
Director of GiPA Brazil pilots a Formula Vee for the  first time at Interlagos and guarantees the podium
Laurent Guerinaud, director of GiPA do Brasil, a Frenchman living in the country for 10 years, came back to car racing this weekend (08-09/08/2020). In the four races played, he climbed 3 times to... Lee mas

The new customers of the Argentine automotive market and industry

4 agosto 2020
The new customers of the Argentine automotive market and industry
Learn more about the factors on the recovery rate the Argentine automotive market and industry will have in the face of the financial crisis due to the covid19. Argentina is not unaffected by the... Lee mas

What are the prospects for the after-sales in France?

27 julio 2020
What are the prospects for the after-sales in France?
More than three months after the beginning of the lockdown, we have taken a new step following the announcements made on 14th June, i.e. the opening of restaurants and schools, towards – what... Lee mas

Why are Germany´s car repairers doing so well during the Coronavirus crisis?

2 junio 2020
Why are Germany´s car repairers doing so well during the Coronavirus crisis?
Par rapport à d’autres marchés européens, l’Allemagne se porte relativement bien sur le marché secondaire de l’automobile pendant la crise des coronavirus. Alors que nous... Lee mas

Perspective of the aftermarket business in Italy

13 mayo 2020
Perspective of the aftermarket business in Italy
L’Italie a été le premier pays d’Europe occidentale à subir l’impact de la crise de Covid-19. Le 8 mars, le gouvernement italien a quarintiné le pays et fermé la plupart des... Lee mas

Russian aftermarket specifics. Can we expect a recovery?

23 abril 2020
Russian aftermarket specifics. Can we expect a recovery?
Nous sommes tous en mode crise, mais quand cela frappe (comme en ce moment), les professionnels sont prêts à prendre les décisions sur la base d’une analyse solide. GiPA a agi rapidement... Lee mas

COVID-19 impact on the 5 largest European countries aftermarket

17 abril 2020

Will electric vehicles kill the Spanish independent aftermarket?

19 marzo 2020
Will electric vehicles kill the Spanish independent aftermarket?
Spain´s automotive market will have a continuous increase in sales of electric vehicles (EVs), and there is a strong concern for the traditional automotive  stakeholders:  how will this technology... Lee mas

Variables that affect the workshop entries in the aftermarket in Mexico

20 febrero 2020
Variables that affect the workshop entries in the aftermarket in Mexico
First important fact: The growth of the automotive aftermarket in a country highly depends on car registrations. With an increasing trend in car sales, usually the vehicle parc´s increase generates... Lee mas

First independent and multi-brand study on drivers of semi-automated vehicles and their vision on autonomous car

20 febrero 2019
First independent and multi-brand study on drivers of semi-automated vehicles and their vision on autonomous car
Advanced driver assistance systems have already an impact on roads by inducing a safer driving (accidents, insurance…). Two thirds of drivers who own semi-automated vehicles are ready for... Lee mas

CITIES / MEGACITIES, A NEW AGENT INFLUENCE THE AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

6 febrero 2019
CITIES / MEGACITIES, A NEW AGENT INFLUENCE THE AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
Odette Dantas, Deputy General Manager GiPA France will present the results of a global survey conducted in 2017 and 2018 interviewing drivers, in face-to-face, in 26 megacities and bigcities. Quelles... Lee mas

10th International GiPA Day a Roaring Success

30 enero 2019
10th International GiPA Day a Roaring Success
On the 18th January 2019 GiPA held its annual International GiPA Day in Frankfurt. For the 10th year in a row GiPA hosted automotive aftermarket leaders who have provided their expert insights into... Lee mas

URBAGORA: Save the date, 4-5 April 2019

29 enero 2019
URBAGORA: Save the date, 4-5 April 2019
GiPA, founding member of the Megacities Institute will be happy to welcome you for its second event Urbagora dedicated to urban life and

New Chief Executive Officer – GiPA

1 enero 2019
New Chief Executive Officer – GiPA
General Manager of GiPA Spain, Fernando Lopez, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of GiPA, effective from January 1, 2019. Fernando Lopez is now responsible for all countries where GiPA has a... Lee mas

NTDA conference in UK

4 octubre 2018
NTDA conference in UK
GiPA UK to participate to the 2018 NTDA conference. The presentation will focused on automotive megatrends and their impact for the tyre industry. For any further information: Lee mas

SIMI aftermarket conference in Dublin

26 septiembre 2018
SIMI aftermarket conference in Dublin
GiPA UK to participate to the Independent Aftermarket Conference 2018 organised by SIMI in Dublin. The presentation will focused of aftermarket consolidation in Europe and Irish market and present... Lee mas

Connected services

1 junio 2018
Connected services
The OBD connector will not be removed. Access to the information and the flow of data made available by each vehicle via the OBD port is essential for diagnosis, maintenance, repair, or updating... Lee mas

GiPA increases its presence in Asia with the launch of its PAD programme in South Korea

30 marzo 2018
GiPA increases its presence in Asia with the launch of its PAD programme in South Korea
After listening to its customers, GiPA has decided to add South Korea to the list of countries covered by its ATO / PAD multi-subscription programmes. After more than 10 years of steady growth, Asia... Lee mas

Urbagora – The first European meeting on the future of urban life. Paris, France

9 marzo 2018
Urbagora – The first European meeting on the future of urban life. Paris, France
On the 5th & 6th of April, in Paris, the Megacities Institute association, co-founded by Allianz, Bosch, and GiPA, will host the event Urbagora. Two topics will take centre stage during this... Lee mas

Two-wheels market data now available in the UK

5 marzo 2018
Two-wheels market data now available in the UK
GiPA UK’s motorcycle repairer survey results are now available, investigating the motorcycle tyre market in the UK. Looking at how motorcycle focused franchised dealers, independent mechanical... Lee mas

Eco entretien

8 febrero 2018
Eco entretien
GiPA was on the Mobility TV to discuss about ‘Eco Entretien’ that limits over polluting emissions of cars. For any further information: Lee mas

GiPA support CASCA in China

11 diciembre 2017
GiPA support CASCA in China
In China, CAAM founded in 1987 and supervised by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China, is a non-Profit Organisation which consists of supporting the... Lee mas

Irish market data now available

1 diciembre 2017
Irish market data now available
GiPA’s Republic of Ireland driver survey results are now available, providing an in-depth analysis of the car market in Ireland. With new passenger car registrations in Ireland dipping in 2017,... Lee mas

Chinese drivers’ behaviour suitable to 300 km EVs’ range

26 octubre 2017
Chinese drivers’ behaviour suitable to 300 km EVs’ range
According to the lastest study carried out by GiPA on behalf of the Megacities Institute, released at the Autonomy show in Paris on the 21st of October 2017,  Chinese drivers’ habits mean the... Lee mas

Innovative training supports

21 octubre 2017
Innovative training supports
With solutions such as e-learning, serious games, and many other options, aftermarket professionals can now learn without ever leaving the workshop. What training topics are covered ? Are these new... Lee mas

Moroccan aftermarket overview and dynamic

18 octubre 2017
Moroccan aftermarket overview and dynamic
GiPA, guest speaking at EquipAuto 2017, goes into detail, on the show’s TV news, about the dynamics of the Moroccan automotive market and the opportunites it presents in terms of the... Lee mas

The connected workshop

17 octubre 2017
The connected workshop
Digital advances directly impact aftermarket professionals daily: – From the repairers with connected diagnostic and technical information. – To the drivers who have new routes to market... Lee mas

GiPA’s excellence Awards

24 mayo 2017
GiPA’s excellence Awards
Bologna, Prizegiving ceremony of GiPA’s excellence Awards: 12 trophies are awarded to pre-eminent Italian automobile aftermaket exponents, during Autopromotec Fair, in a crowded hall and in the... Lee mas

Foundation of the “Megacities Institute”

22 marzo 2017
Foundation of the “Megacities Institute”
Eric Devos has been interviewed by the french media http://www.autok7.press/megacities-institute-ne-observer-levolution-100-monstres-urbains-seront-frontiere-ultime-de-lhumanite/

Foundation of the “Megacities Institute”

21 marzo 2017
Foundation of the “Megacities Institute”
The aim of the “Megacities Institute” is to study the variety of solutions implemented by the megacities around the world to solve these problems, assess them and disseminate them. The Institute... Lee mas

GiPA Group strengthens its organization in the UK

22 febrero 2017
GiPA Group strengthens its organization in the UK
As of the 1st January 2017, Quentin Le Hetet has been appointed General Manager of GiPA UK. Quentin began working for the GiPA Group in Paris in 2013, having previously worked as a consultant for... Lee mas

GiPA’s 8th international meeting in Frankfurt

19 enero 2017
GiPA’s 8th international meeting in Frankfurt
GiPA’s 8th international meeting will take place in Frankfurt the 19th of January 2017. This meeting is an opportunity to meet GiPA’s country managers coming from 13 countries all over the... Lee mas

Traffic restrictions due to air pollution in Spain

3 enero 2017
Traffic restrictions due to air pollution in Spain
For the 1st time Madrid was imposed traffic restrictions due to air pollution. Fernando Lopez, GiPA Spain manager, was interviewed by a leading TV channel. For any further information (spain video),... Lee mas

World Automotive Conference in Turkey 2016

29 noviembre 2016
World Automotive Conference in Turkey  2016
Quentin Le Hetet attended the World Automotive Conference in Istanbul on the 29th and 30th of November. As a representative of GiPA in Turkey, he animated a round table about the future of the... Lee mas

How does financing boost second hand sales in France ?

13 octubre 2016
How does financing boost second hand sales in France ?
What if the VO grows in scope, while generating more profits? By developing financing and, if possible, in the form of LOA, this activity becomes very profitable, as shown by the focus groups... Lee mas

Automotive repairers :a profession which has a future

29 julio 2016
Automotive repairers :a profession which has a future
Odette Dantas (GiPA France) is interviewed by the CNPA (national council of automotive industry) on the opportunity and the future of the automotive repairers. For any further information, please... Lee mas

New web site for GiPA Group!

30 mayo 2016
New web site for GiPA Group!
GiPA – Research Company dedicated to the automotive aftermarket – has developed a wide international coverage that allowed it to build a global vision of the automotive aftermarket.... Lee mas

GiPA attended Taysad VII. Aftermarket conference in Istanbul

27 mayo 2016
GiPA attended Taysad VII. Aftermarket conference in Istanbul
Quentin Le Hetet, who coordinates Turkish market for GiPA, participated to Taysad Aftermarket Conference on the 27th of May in Istanbul. In his presentation, Quentin presented the market... Lee mas

7ème réunion internationale GiPA

15 enero 2016
7ème réunion internationale GiPA