Mobivia in the news

Mobivia's global workforce is projected to decrease by 2.3% to 8,746 employees by March 2026.

Carter Cash's digital commerce director, Alexandre Douchez, prioritizes human customer service over AI, expanding their call center to provide free automotive advice and differentiate the brand within the Mobivia group.

Christophe Duhayer opened a Midas center in Chinon while continuing his Norauto operations, adopting a multi-franchise strategy within the Mobivia group.

Mobivia is partnering with Renault to acquire automotive parts distributor Exadis to strengthen their logistics and spare parts supply chain in France.

Carter-Cash is doubling its human customer service capacity and adding payment options to address rising contact volumes and buyer anxiety.

Norauto is hiring 1,000 workers and opening new branches to prepare for a surge in summer road travel and vehicle maintenance.

Matthieu Foucart was re-elected as president of SMAVA, with Bénédicte Barbry from Mobivia serving as treasurer and leading the CSR commission, as the organization addresses significant industry challenges.

Provides vehicle maintenance services and develops new mobility solutions through 2,070 stores and a startup accelerator.

Mobivia joined a European sustainability forum to help drive and adapt to environmental changes in automotive aftermarket services.

Black Star, owned by Mobivia, has entered a safeguarding procedure to find new partners or buyers to avoid collapse.

Midas expanded its network with a new 400 m² center in Gaillard led by automotive expert David Didier, increasing its French presence to 375 centers.

Black Star faces closure without a buyer, but new French government financial support for retreaded tires may help secure its future.

Mobivia runs 2,000 European automotive service sites with 4 billion euros revenue, focusing on sustainability, circular economy, workforce training, and improving customer satisfaction amid vehicle electrification.

David Schwarz explains that retailers must strategically adapt to low-cost competition and legacy challenges to innovate effectively.

Norauto opened a new workshop in Magny-en-Vexin, facing opposition from local garages concerned about competition and job security.

Mobivia subsidiary Black Star enters safeguard proceedings as high raw material costs and unfair Asian competition threaten its retreaded tire business.

French reconditioned tire manufacturer Black Star, owned by Mobivia, has filed for bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles and is seeking a buyer.

Black Star, a Mobivia-owned retreaded tire maker, entered safeguard proceedings after failing to reach profitability despite strong sales and partnerships, due to high costs and tough competition.

Black Star, Mobivia's reconditioned tire subsidiary at the former Bridgestone site, is looking for a buyer after producing 500,000 tires.

Groupe PAC acquired Mobivia's Totale Maintenance to enhance its garage equipment services and expand nationally, while Mobivia refocuses on core activities.