GROUPAUTO International and our network of members.
In early April, we are holding the GAI Member Summit in Crete, Greece. This event brings together members from across the globe, including Europe, Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and South America. We also look forward to other key events this year, including O2O Europe in Mallorca, Spain, in May, with over 40 suppliers already signed up, and our Global Supplier Meeting in Dubai, UAE this October.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Miguel Gavilanes as Director of Workshop Concepts at GAI. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive sector, Miguel has held key roles at Bosch, including Bosch Workshop Networks Manager for Spain and Portugal and Senior Channel Marketing Manager for Europe. His most recent role at LKQ Europe involved contributing to the development of workshop concepts and solutions across Europe. We are confident that his appointment will further enhance our services and support for workshops and help us tap into new business opportunities globally.
In this edition, we highlight GROUPAUTO CEE as our featured member, who has made significant strides in growth through strategic investments and an extensive training program focusing on service quality and AI adoption. GROUPAUTO Italy has also supported garages with advanced training and digitalization through the G-Tech platform. Meanwhile, AAG France and GROUPAUTO CZ&SK have been expanding their networks, with AAG France adding nearly 300 new members in the past year. We celebrated the 50th anniversary of GROUPAUTO Italy, and 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of AutoCare UK, 25 years of Top Garage and 30 years of the Piece Auto network in France.
In Latin America, Latam Austral hosted its inaugural annual year-end meeting that brought together manufacturers, suppliers, and garage owners for vibrant discussions. Central America continues to lead the charge at regional trade fairs and awards. EuroTaller network has been growing and solidifying its presence in these regions.
We’ve added Dolz and Marelli as new suppliers, further enhancing our portfolio. Additionally, we have renewed our long-standing partnerships with febi bilstein, DRiV, and more recently, Schaeffler, who are now recognized as GROUPAUTO Strategic Suppliers.
Looking ahead, 2025 presents many opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration, and we remain focused on supporting our members and partners as the industry evolves.
We hope you enjoy reading this edition of EUROGARAGE, and we look forward to sharing more with you in the coming months.
