SEMA Show: Solera connects parts marketplace, Direct-Hit. November 4, 2026 Solera announced the integration of its Hollander recycled-parts marketplace with Direct-Hit repair information at the SEMA Show, creating a connected platform that helps repair businesses source recycled parts faster while accessing diagnostic and repair guidance from the same system. * Integration Unveiled: Hollander Parts Marketplace now connects recycled-parts sourcing directly with Direct-Hit's diagnostic and repair information service. * No Joining Fees: Recyclers pay only when a sale is made, with no joining fees or monthly subscriptions required to participate. * Inventory Synchronization: EDEN, Hollander's parts-trading network, reduces manual work by automatically synchronizing inventory across the marketplace. * Adoption Growing: More than 600 recycling yards had upgraded to Powerlink 4.0 yard management platform as of October 2024. * Broader Ecosystem: The marketplace pairs with InsightsConnect business analytics to help customers capture more value from every vehicle and part. Solera is unveiling a Hollander recycled-parts marketplace integrated with Direct-Hit repair information at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, giving repair businesses another route to parts supplied by automotive recyclers. The Texan automotive software and data supplier announced the integration Nov. 2, ahead of the Nov. 3-6 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Solera owns Hollander and Identifix, the provider of Direct-Hit. Direct-Hit supplies technicians with diagnostic and repair information, while Hollander provides recyclers with inventory management, parts interchange and online selling tools. According to the announcement, the Hollander Parts Marketplace connects recycled-parts sourcing with Direct-Hit's repair information service. "Our focus is on building connected technology that helps repairers turn greater intelligence into faster cycle times and real business results," said Victoria Repice, Solera's senior vice-president of product management for vehicle repair, in the Nov. 2 press release. The unveiling follows an Oct. 15 update outlining Hollander's online sales and inventory plans for recyclers. In that earlier release, Solera described HollanderParts.com as a marketplace through which recyclers could reach buyers beyond their local markets. The stated pricing model included no joining fee or monthly subscription, with recyclers paying when a sale was made. The October release also described inventory synchronization through EDEN, Hollander's parts-trading network, intended to reduce the manual work involved in making parts available online. "Our goal is to help customers see more, know more and ultimately capture more value from every vehicle and every part," said Jeff Helget, vice-president of Hollander, in the Oct. 15 release. More than 600 recycling yards had upgraded to Powerlink 4.0 at the time of that announcement. Hollander's convention presentation paired the yard management platform with Direct-Hit repair information and InsightsConnect business analytics. The Nov. 2 announcement does not specify transaction charges for the new marketplace integration, requirements for recycler participation or a Canadian rollout date. Solera representatives are demonstrating the products at booth 31215 in the convention centre's South Upper Hall.

NAPA XcceleratoR reaches full release at SEMA 2026 with technician assessment, immersive training and Smart Glasses. NAPA and partners Solera, AutoVitals, ASE and Skillmaker marked the full release of NAPA XcceleratoR at SEMA 2026, combining XR job assessment, a 53-lesson immersive curriculum and hands-free repair help through Technician Smart Glasses. NAPA, Solera, AutoVitals, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Skillmaker marked the full release of NAPA XcceleratoR at SEMA Show 2026 in Las Vegas on November 3. The technician productivity platform combines job assessment, immersive skill development and hands-free repair assistance, bringing the complete 53-lesson curriculum together with XR Training Goggles and Technician Smart Glasses. The platform is built for new and experienced technicians. NAPA says it helps shops understand their teams' capabilities, target development where it is needed and give technicians a first place to turn for guidance at the vehicle, with the goal of making technicians more capable, protecting experienced staff's time and supporting productive, high-quality service. On the same day, the NAPA XcceleratoR XR Training Goggles won the Emerging Technology category at the 2026 SEMA Show New Product Awards. Three capabilities. Assess. Delivered through XR Goggles, a job assessment of approximately 45 to 60 minutes identifies strengths and skill gaps to inform hiring, onboarding and development. Managers can use the results to focus training and coaching on the work each technician needs to master. Accelerate. Technicians watch real procedures from a master technician's point of view, then perform the work in a simulated shop using virtual tools, parts and vehicle components. Guided repetition and immediate feedback let learners practice before working on a customer's vehicle. The full curriculum includes 53 lessons, more than 148 hours of immersive learning and 170 tests, with preparation aligned to ASE G1, A4 and A5 certification. Instruction is available in English and Spanish. Tech Assist. Technician Smart Glasses pair with the NAPA XcceleratoR mobile app to provide voice-driven access to source-grounded repair guidance. Technicians can ask questions while staying at the vehicle and receive spoken information drawn from NAPA Know How, Solera's Identifix Direct-Hit XR and AutoVitals, without repeatedly leaving the bay or interrupting another technician. Partner roles. * NAPA contributes its Know How information resources, automotive expertise and shop relationships, drawing on 16 years of Know How expertise. * Solera brings Identifix's nearly four decades of diagnostic and repair-information experience, including vehicle-specific information and confirmed fixes. * AutoVitals contributes expertise in digital vehicle inspections, shop workflow and customer communication. Workflow integration is still in development. * ASE brings more than five decades of work promoting technician competence through independent assessment, certification and credentialing. * Skillmaker provides the technology and immersive learning experience that connects these resources on a platform designed for shop-floor use. Solera also highlighted Direct-Hit XR and the XcceleratoR goggles in its own SEMA lineup, covered in Solera Brings ADAS Estimating, Direct-Hit XR and Hollander Parts Marketplace to SEMA 2026. At the show. A NAPA XcceleratoR media event for registered media runs Tuesday, November 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. Pacific in SEMA Media Room 30010, South Hall Upper Bridge, with discussion and hands-on demonstrations. During SEMA, November 3 to 6, NAPA is at booth 11817 in the North Hall, Solera at booth 31215 on the second floor of the South Hall, AutoVitals at booth 11327 in the North Hall Business Services area, and ASE at booth 11079 in Tools and Equipment. NAPA operates nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and more than 18,000 auto care centers in the U.S.

Solera accelerates global AI Innovation, turning industry challenges into working prototypes in hours. Customer-driven innovation approach, powered by Solera's AI Engine and connected vehicle lifecycle intelligence, showcased at IA & TPA Summit. WESTLAKE, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, is accelerating the development of AI-powered solutions across its global automotive ecosystem, combining proprietary data, advanced AI capabilities and deep industry expertise to transform real-world business challenges into working technology prototypes in hours. With operations in more than 120 countries, Solera is bringing customers and partners directly into the innovation process, helping organizations identify new opportunities to eliminate operational inefficiencies, connect fragmented workflows and improve business outcomes through AI. The approach was recently demonstrated at Solera's inaugural IA & TPA Summit, where independent adjusters (IAs) and third-party administrators (TPAs) worked directly with Solera teams to identify challenges facing the industry and explore how AI could help address them. Following a collaborative workshop, attendees selected an idea to develop, and Solera's product, engineering and architecture teams used AI-powered development tools to build a functional prototype that was demonstrated later that same day. The experience illustrates how Solera is using AI not only within its products, but also to accelerate the way new solutions are conceived, developed, and validated. It also demonstrates a fundamental shift in how Solera is moving beyond traditional development cycles to a more collaborative, AI-enabled model where customers can help shape, test and validate new possibilities in real time. "AI gives us the ability to move much faster from an idea to something we can actually put in front of a customer," said Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations and Claims Solutions at Solera. "But technology is only one part of the equation. The most valuable innovations start with a real customer challenge. By bringing our customers into the process and combining their expertise with our claims' knowledge and AI capabilities, we can quickly determine what is possible and what could create meaningful value." For the IA and TPA participants, the experience provided an opportunity to directly influence the technology being developed for their businesses. "Within a couple hours, a solution was presented to us with everything we were looking for," said Brad Kennedy, VP Operations & Client Engagement, ACD. "They're dedicated to solve problems and to be partners." Powering Innovation Through the Solera AI Engine The Solera AI Engine combines proprietary data, advanced AI models and deep industry expertise to accelerate innovation across the global vehicle lifecycle, with applications spanning insurance, claims, repair, dealerships and fleets. For insurers, IAs and TPAs, this means opportunities to automate complex claims workflows, improve decision-making and accelerate claims resolution. Central to this strategy is 'One View of the Customer', connecting fragmented data, interactions and workflows to provide greater visibility across the claims journey. This connected intelligence helps customers and partners reduce administrative complexity, eliminate inefficiencies and deliver faster, more consistent claims experiences at scale. "It's very refreshing," said Chris McKeehan, President of Comsearch, describing the collaborative approach. "It's refreshing to see a company like Solera engage with us and ask, 'What do you need?'" By combining direct customer collaboration with AI-assisted development, Solera can explore potential solutions rapidly, gather feedback earlier, and identify opportunities to move promising concepts toward production. "The TPA market has needed a forum like this for a long time," said Joe Sickles, VP National Accounts, SCA Claim Services. "To have the opportunity to come together, talk about our needs and actually see ideas turned into something tangible is extremely valuable." Solera will continue expanding this approach across its global portfolio, collaborating with customers and partners to unlock new AI-driven efficiencies, accelerate decision-making and improve profitability. To explore how Solera can help your organization unlock new efficiencies and accelerate AI-driven innovation, visit Solera AI Innovation. About Solera Solera is a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software, data, and services. Operating in more than 120 countries and serving over 280,000 customers, Solera provides the digital infrastructure that powers critical operations across the automotive ecosystem, serving manufacturers, dealerships, insurers, repairers, recyclers, parts providers and fleet operators worldwide. At its core, Solera is built on a proprietary automotive data foundation and a cloud-based AI infrastructure designed to operate at industry scale. By embedding intelligence directly into workflows and continuously innovating across its platform, Solera enables customers to move faster, reduce complexity, and deliver better outcomes. By serving the full vehicle lifecycle, Solera creates unique synergies across its network, helping customers unlock greater value, improve performance, and succeed in an increasingly complex and connected industry. Solera is home to many leading brands in the automotive and vehicle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving, cap hpi, Autodata, and others. For more information, visit www.solera.com. Media Contact