Solera donates $100,000 to I-CAR Education Foundation

Sept. 8, 2010

September 8, 2010— Solera Holdings Inc. announced Wednesday that it has donated $100,000 to the I-CAR Education Foundation.

San Diego-based Solera donated $50,000 and Tony Aquila, founder and CEO of Solera, matched that with a personal donation of $50,000.

The donation is the largest cash donation ever received by I-CAR Education Foundation and will be used to provide scholarships and grants for students going into the auto industry, according to Solera.

"We are proud to do our part and support the Education Foundation's mission to help arm tomorrow's workforce with the tools and the talent they need to raise the bar in the automotive industry," said Aquila. "I am extremely grateful for my success in this industry.”

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