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Labor Department Awards $84M to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs

July 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Supports administration goal is to reach 1 million active apprentices. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) awarded nearly $84 million in grants to all 50 states and territories Monday to expand registered apprenticeship programs as part of the Trump administration’s goal to reach 1 million active apprentices. The increased funding comes as collision repair industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Grants, I-CAR, U.S. DOL

SCRS Raises Concerns Over I-CAR Governance After Executive Director Deemed Ineligible to Serve in Seat Reserved for Collision Repairers

June 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) on June 13 issued a press release containing an open letter to its members and collision repair businesses raising concerns about I-CAR’s board composition after its executive director, Aaron Schulenburg was deemed not eligible for an open I-CAR board seat reserved for the collision repair segment. The open […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Industry Mourns Passing of Collision Repair Education Pioneer Marcus Essig

April 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The collision repair industry has lost a dedicated educator, volunteer and advocate with the passing of Marcus “Marc” Essig on March 30 at the age of 82. Essig, who was surrounded by his wife Nancy of 53 years, daughter Lisa, son Marc Jr., and four grandchildren at the time of his passing, had been diagnosed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, Obituary, People

I-CAR Appoints Kyle Thompson as New CEO

April 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Van Alstyne will retire after 15 years with training organization. I-CAR’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Kyle G. Thompson as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective May 5. Thompson will succeed John S. Van Alstyne, who is retiring after 15 years with the non-profit training organization. Van Alstyne, who joined I-CAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, People

I-CAR Highlights 10,000 Gold Class Shop Milestone at National Conference

March 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The I-CAR 2025 Leading Forward National Conference concluded Saturday after bringing together over 400 automotive and collision repair industry professionals in Houston. The three-day event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Houston featured keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and the announcement of significant industry milestones. During the conference, I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne announced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, I-CAR

I-CAR Announces Training and Recognition Updates Ahead of 2025 National Conference

February 27, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Reports reaching milestone 10,000 Gold Class Repair Facilities. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will introduce updates to its training programs to advance industry standards at its 2025 National Conference being held February 27-March 1 in Houston, Texas. The changes focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) training requirements and initiatives to address […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Calibration, Gold Class, I-CAR

I-CAR Presents Annual Industry Achievement Awards

November 7, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Recipients named for the Jeff Silver Award for Platinum Individuals and the Russ Verona Award for Gold Class shops. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) celebrated the recipients of its annual technician and repair facility of the year awards during the Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards Night at SEMA in Las Vegas. This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, I-CAR, Jeff Silver Memorial Award, Russ Verona Memorial Award

I-CAR and Sagola Receive SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish New Product Awards

November 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners yesterday during the 2024 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2025. I-CAR was the winner in the Collision Repair & Refinish Product category for its I-CAR Academy. Launched […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Elcometer, I-CAR, New Products, Revv, Sagola, SEMA, SEMA Show

I-CAR Plans Advanced Training, Hands-On Demos and Educational Programs at SEMA Show

October 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Exhibitions will include immersive VR training, expert-led courses, welding demos, and Industry Stage presentations. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) returns for the 15th straight year to the SEMA Show with cutting-edge education and training initiatives that reflect its unwavering dedication to industry professionals. I-CAR’s steadfast commitment to advancing the quality and efficiency […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, SEMA Show, Technical Training, Virtual Reality

Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards November 5 at SEMA Show

October 23, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Members of the collision repair industry are invited to attend in the Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards event, held on Tuesday night, November 5, during the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The Red Carpet Awards featured prestigious recognitions from industry organizations that celebrate standout achievements and character within the collision repair industry. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Industry Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Collision Industry Hall of Eagles, Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, National Auto Body Council, SEMA Show, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

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