Solera is bringing its vehicle lifecycle software, data platforms and digital claims technology into Latin America’s automotive circular economy, launching its Solera Global Circularity Consortium (GCC) to help insurers and repair businesses reduce costs, improve parts sourcing and prepare for emerging vehicle technologies.
Unveiled at CQCS Inovação 2026 in São Paulo, the initiative connects automotive manufacturers, insurers, repairers and recyclers around technology-enabled approaches to vehicle repairability, claims processing and component recovery. Brazil provides the regional launchpad for an effort designed to create new commercial opportunities across the automotive ecosystem.
Founded by the Solera Foundation, GCC brings together governments, academia and industry to explore how vehicle data, claims workflows and circular repair practices can support more affordable repairs and sustainable operations. The consortium’s agenda includes new energy vehicle (NEV) insurability, repairability, safety standards and battery lifecycle management.
These technical challenges matter as electric and other emerging vehicle technologies change the information, skills and procedures required to assess damage and carry out repairs. GCC aims to connect regional businesses with expertise that can help them navigate those changes while identifying opportunities to reuse components and improve resource efficiency.
For insurers, the opportunity lies partly in how claims decisions influence repair methods and parts selection. For workshops and recyclers, greater coordination could improve access to recovered components and support new services. The consortium has not announced specific regional technology deployments or quantified savings from its Latin American launch.
“The insurance industry plays a critical role in shaping the automotive value chain, with decisions that directly influence repair practices, resource utilization, and long-term sustainability,” said Gustavo Doria Filho, founder of CQCS. “Solera’s global achievements through GCC demonstrate the power of cross-industry collaboration to drive meaningful economic and environmental impact. Bringing this initiative to Latin America creates an opportunity to build on that progress, connect regional industry leaders, and accelerate sustainable innovation across the automotive ecosystem.”
As a Platinum Partner of CQCS Inovação 2026, Solera is convening executives through the GCC Leadership Panel and GCC Executive Roundtable Luncheon to examine opportunities across automotive technology, insurance and sustainability. The discussions are intended to identify practical areas for cooperation rather than announce a single regional software rollout.
“Latin America has the scale, industry expertise and market potential to become a leading contributor to the global circular economy,” said Marcelo Picolo, Managing Director of Solera for Southern Latin America. “GCC creates opportunities to connect capabilities across the automotive and insurance industries, improve repair affordability, and unlock new sources of economic value. By combining global expertise with regional leadership, we can accelerate innovation and build a stronger, more sustainable automotive ecosystem.”
The test for GCC will be whether collaboration around data, repair processes and emerging vehicle technologies produces tangible improvements for Latin American insurers, workshops and recyclers. Its potential extends beyond environmental reporting to the economics of everyday vehicle repairs, where better information and access to reusable parts could influence both costs and customer outcomes. That makes interoperability between insurance systems, repair networks and component suppliers a central operational challenge.
