The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) today announced a partnership with Audi of America’s Collision Repair Network, where I-CAR will deliver expanded training to all new Network members as Audi seeks to augment the knowledge of technicians and shop management. I-CAR Gold Class certification has been required for any member of Audi’s Collision […]
ProSpot Receives Global Approval from VW/Audi
ProSpot announced that Volkswagen/Audi has approved Pro Spot’s SP-5.3 MIG/MAG Welder globally. The welder passed tests for Aluminum, CuSi (Silicon Bronze) and Steel. “On behalf of the Pro Spot team, I am very satisfied getting this approval from VW/Audi,” says Pro Spot President, Ron Olsson.
SCRS Adds Audi of America as Corporate Member
Audi of America (Audi) is the latest automobile manufacturer to support the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) through Corporate Membership. “It’s important to us at Audi to be able to reach a wide audience with a shared point of view with the many different factions,” shared Mark Allen, Manager of Collision & Equipment for […]
Axalta Conducts Certification Program for FAW Audi Refinish Technicians in China
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced it recently conducted the FAW Audi Senior Paint Technician Certification program for 240 paint technicians. This is the largest group to date since Axalta and FAW Audi began collaboration to offer training and certification services in 2011. Technicians from Audi dealers in China attended the program at Axalta’s Refinish Training […]
Audi Announces Partnership to Develop Solar Vehicle Roof
Car manufacturer cooperates with Hanergy. Prototype planned by end of this year. Audi and Alta Devices, a subsidiary of the Chinese solar-cell specialist, Hanergy, are working together to development a solar vehicle roof using thin-film solar cells. The aim of the partnership is to generate solar energy to increase the range of electric vehicles. The […]
BASF Hosts VisionPLUS University course at Audi Training Center on June 6
BASF’s VisionPLUS University class, Advanced Production Management, will be hosted on June 6, at the Audi Training Center in Ashburn, Va. The course focuses on three areas: pre-repair planning, scheduling and segmenting repairs to eliminate the barriers to efficient production. This course demonstrates the most efficient use of people, space and time to increase profits, […]