The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) announced it will be postponing its Spring 2021 conference in Nashville, Tenn. until the Fall of 2021. The association will make a future announcement with the new dates and it will be remaining at the Nashville Renaissance hotel. In a letter, Ed Salamy, executive director of ABPA said, “We […]
Driven Brands Hosts Joint Virtual Summit for ABRA, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA Collision Repair Brands
For the first time, Driven Brands family of collision repair companies will gather virtually for its 2020 convention – themed UNIT3D. “Our goal is to create a united group of brands that collectively help build our business and drive our success,” said Dean Fisher, president of the Driven Brands Collision Group. “This virtual summit is […]
NADA 2021 Show Moves to Fully Virtual Experience
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) announced that NADA Show 2021 will transition to an all-virtual event experience. Show registration will open in the coming weeks. Information on all aspects of the show is available online. Originally slated to be held in New Orleans in January, NADA Show 2021 will now be held from Tuesday, […]
Registration Opens for Virtual Global Automotive Recycling Convention
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that attendee and exhibitor registration for the 77th Annual ARA Convention & Exposition, the industry’s only live training and trade show experience this year, is available on the ARA website. Originally scheduled to take place at the Peppermill Resort & Cason in Reno, Nevada, the event has transitioned into […]
Over 900 High-School and Post-Secondary School Instructors Participate in ASE Virtual Training Conference
The ASE Virtual Instructor Conference was a huge success as over 900 instructors from across the country participated in the sold-out event. The conference was developed and conducted for high school and post-secondary instructors from automotive, truck and collision repair programs nationwide. “We could not be happier with our first virtual training conference,” said Mike […]
Automotive Recyclers Association November 11-14 Annual Convention Will Be Virtual
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced today that the upcoming 77th Annual Convention & Exposition will be a 100 percent virtual event. Originally scheduled to take place November 11-14 in person at the Peppermill Resort & Cason in Reno, Nev., Association leaders decided last week to transition into an all virtual event due to ongoing […]
Registration Open for November 11-14 Auto Recyclers Association Convention
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced the opening of registration for the 77th Annual Convention and Exposition taking place in Reno, Nevada on November 11-14. The registration launch follows the Association’s announcement last week that retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman will provide the meeting’s Keynote Address. “We fully realize that this year’s Annual Convention will […]
ASE Education Foundation Annual Training Conference July 14-17
The ASE Education Foundation will hold its seventh annual Instructor Training Conference on July 14-17, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, in Frisco, Texas. The conference will offer more than 60 technical sessions with over 100 hours of training to choose from over three days. Session presenters representing more than 35 organizations will deliver training to […]
Navigating the Future of Collision Repair Together Focus of VeriFacts Symposium
Charting the course for the future of the collision repair industry was the theme for the 2020 VeriFacts Symposium, and the speakers and panelists all focused on how to address and embrace the impact of advanced repair requirements, converging technology and commitment to providing the safest, most cost-effective collision repair for consumers. Held February 20 […]
Registration Opens for September 14-16 CIECA Conference
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its 12th annual conference, CONNEX 2020, will be held this year in Charlotte, N.C, on September 14-16. The event will include a full lineup of business and technical speakers, networking opportunities and a vehicle gifting as part of the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program. […]