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People on the move Audatex Canada appoints Anthony Giagnocovo as Managing Director Audatex has announced that Anthony Giagnacovo has been named Managing Director for Audatex Canada. In this role, Giagnacovo will be responsible for leading Audatex Canada’s expansion efforts. Giagnacovo oversees the company’s national operations a n d i s re s p o n sible for building in-country business divisions and expanding Audatex Canad a ’s c u s t o m e r base. Giagnacovo brings more Anthony than 20 years Giagnacovo. of international technology experience to Audatex Canada, following senior executive positions at Adobe Systems, PeopleSoft and IBM. He can be reached via email to Anthony. Giagnacovo@audatex.com. Audatex has also announced that Jason Moseley will act in the capacity of senior international advisor for Audatex Canada. His mission is to help drive the next phase of evolution in the Canadian business by providing support for the organization overseas and providing support to the Audatex Canada team. Moseley joined Solera in 2010 and has lead several teams in the Solera Global
Information Services Group, where he was responsible for the core development organisation, research and development and product management. Moseley has a strong technology and operational background. His recent achievements include the launch of the new 3D graphical interface for Audatex, and the development of a wave of new innovations that will be deployed globally through 2012 and 2013. Prior to working for Solera, Moseley was the Chief Operating Officer at Thatcham, the U.K. based firm that provides research services and products to reduce the cost of automotive claims. One of Moseley´s most notable achievements was to be the driving force behind the Thatcham BSI Kite Mark PAS125 body shop program, culminating in him receiving an outstanding achievement award in 2007. P r ior to j o i n i n g Th a t c h a m , M o s e l e y held a number of senior posts in international supplier businesses to the major vehicle manufacturers, developing multimillion dollar projects for new vehicle launches. In 2009, Moseley also held a Jason post as Non-ExMoseley. ecutive Director
of the Institute of the Motor Industry. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Coventry University. He can be reached at jason. moseley@audatex.com.
strange but true Small World A group of businessmen in the U.K. have resurrected the Peel brand, consisting of two models, the P50 and the Trident. The maximum speed of both models is about 28 mph. A 4-hp engine is also available, boosting the three-wheeled runabout’s speed to a nerve wracking 50 mph. These vehicles may do well navigating the narrow streets in Europe’s biggest cities, but we can’t see them finding a lot of buyers in, for example, Saskatchewan.
No Signs of the Times The town of Makkinga in Holland has done away with traffic signs. There are no stop signs, no direction signs and no speed limit signs. There are no parking restrictions or even lines on the road. How’s it working out? Well, let’s put it like this: a number of other towns are considering it, because it seems to have reduced the number of accidents.
Carstar appoints b.c. regional manager Carstar Automotive Canada has announced the appointment of Gerry Hughes as the new Regional Manager in British Columbia. Responsible for heading up Carstar’s store sales efforts in the province, Hughes will also work to build and maintain strong relationships with Carstar’s existing partners. “This appointment is very important for our B.C. market,” said Larry Jefferies, Executive Vice President at Carstar. “Gerry’s experience and expertise will be invaluable to our current and future partners in the B.C. area.” Hughes joins Carstar with over 25 years of proven success in Sales and Account Management in the B.C. collision marketplace. Having worked for companies such as
AkzoNobel, LorGerry doco and BASF, Hughes. Hughes is well connected to collision repair in the province and has an in-depth understanding of the nuances of the industry in B.C. He will work closely w i t h C a r s t a r ’s Regional Director for Western Canada, Lloyd Wheeler, to help satisfy the needs of Carstar’s franchise partners and continue to build the brand throughout the province.
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Get that Checked! A man in Massuchusetts tried to claim that the reason he almost hit a pedestrian was that his vehicle’s alignment was off. He was driving at roughly twice the posted speed limit, and witnesses say he deliberately swerved in an attempt to strike a man walking his dogs. The pedestrian grabbed his dogs and leapt out of the way, but apparently the vehicle’s alignment was so bad that it caused the driver to pull a U-turn and race back towards the intended target after missing him the first time. The driver was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon.