Autodata Publishing, part of the Solera Group, has confirmed the acquisition of AutoMate Training, a key automotive industry online technical training and professional development provider.

Founded and based in Sydney, Australia, AutoMate has rapidly expanded from a fledgling start-up to become a globally competitive player, offering automotive eLearning to thousands of automotive professionals and workshops in more than 60 countries. AutoMate’s unique, online training programmes combine cutting-edge 3D visualisation with comprehensive real-vehicle analysis.

Jonathan Sampson, Managing Director and founder of AutoMate said, “Joining the Solera family is a logical and exciting next step on our strategic journey as a company. This union will see AutoMate’s renowned training programmes made available in new global markets and will ensure increased business growth through further product development. AutoMate’s eLearning expertise, combined with Autodata’s highly advanced diagnostic and repair data, promises to deliver new and existing customers a compelling suite of products for the automotive mechanic.”