Automotive aftermarket companies looking to secure their preferred booth location at the 2025 SEMA Show must submit their signed booth agreement and deposits by Friday, March 28, to be included in the priority booth space selection process. The 2025 SEMA Show will be held November 4-7 in Las Vegas, Nev. continuing its tradition as one […]
I-CAR Canada Launches New Collision Repair Training Subscription Program
I-CAR Canada has introduced a new Subscription Program that offers collision repair shops and insurance companies unlimited access to online training for all employees under a single subscription fee. The program aims to make professional development more accessible and budget-friendly for businesses in the collision repair sector. By providing unlimited online training access, the subscription […]
AkzoNobel Forms Partnership with Collision Vision Software Platform
AkzoNobel has announced a new strategic collaboration with Collision Vision, a software platform that helps collision repair shops manage industry compliance requirements. The platform connects collision shops with industry providers and offers a centralized view of OEM training and certification status, tool compliance, and health and safety services. “We are excited to collaborate with AkzoNobel […]
March 25 ASE Webinar to Explore Advancements in Abrasive Technology
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is offering a free webinar on Tuesday, March 25, at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) titled Advancements in Abrasive Technology. The session will explore recent developments in abrasives and their impact on refinishing quality and shop productivity. Luke Riveness, a technical expert in collision repair, will lead the discussion, […]
IIHS Expert Says Reducing Traffic Fatalities by 2030 Requires Speed Cameras, Better Road Design and Stronger Laws
Beyond vehicle safety testing, IIHS’s “30×30” plan targets immediate solutions through infrastructure changes and combating risky driving behaviors In a recent article, Jessica Cicchino, Senior Vice President of Behavior and Infrastructure Research at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), outlines a comprehensive strategy to reduce traffic fatalities by 30% by 2030. While IIHS is […]
Ontario Investing CA$3 Million to Train Automotive Workers with AIA Canada
The Ontario, Canada government is investing up to CA$3 million ($2.09 million) through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to train workers in the automative trades. The investment in the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) will support better jobs and bigger paychecks in the automotive trades sector across the province while defending […]
Boyd Group Reports Sales Up 4.2% in 2024
Addition of new locations lifts revenue as same store sales declined year-over-year. Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced sales increased by 4.2% to $3.1 billion in 2024 from $2.9 billion in 2023. The result included incremental sales from new locations of $187.2 million, partially offset by same-store sales declines of 1.8%. Fiscal 2024 recognized […]
Mercedes-Benz Integrates AI and Humanoid Robots into Vehicle Manufacturing
In an effort to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its automotive production processes, Mercedes-Benz is transforming its production network with the integration of artificial intelligence and humanoid robots at its Digital Factory Campus in Berlin-Marienfelde, Germany. The company has introduced Apollo, described as one of the world’s most advanced commercial humanoid robots, into its […]
Quality Collision Group Acquires First Repair Center in Kansas
Quality Collision Group (QCG) expands its footprint by acquiring Eveland Bros. Collision, located in Johnson County, Kansas. This marks QCG’s entry into Kansas, its 12th state. Eveland Bros. Collision was founded in 1978 by brothers Mark and Bill Eveland and has served the greater Kansas City metro area ever since. The single-location shop is in […]
Franchisee Opens Third ProColor Collision Repair Center in California
Franchisee Qazi Asad and his leadership team have opened their third ProColor Collision repair facility, expanding their service coverage in Bakersfield, Calif. The new Bakersfield Central location follows the team’s recent openings of ProColor Collision Lynwood and ProColor Collision Bakersfield Southwest within the past four months. Located at 98 Oak Street with easy access from […]