The Auto Care Association presented its 2026 industry awards recognizing excellence in education and workforce development during the association’s Auto Care Connect event, held May 11-14 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Three companies received Auto Care Education (ACE) Awards, with I-CAR winning the small company category, Christian Brothers Automotive the mid-size category and FleetPride, Inc. […]
I-CAR Volunteer Committees Have Raised $727,200 since 2001 for 67 Collision Schools Through Collision Repair Education Foundation
Local I-CAR Volunteer Committees raised $727,200 for the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Benchmark Award program from 2021 through 2025, with the funds reaching 67 secondary and post-secondary collision repair programs and more than 5,000 students, the foundation said. Nineteen committees contributed during the five-year window, led by the Atlanta I-CAR Committee, which has invested […]
I-CAR Opens Call for 2026 Board of Directors Candidates
I-CAR is accepting applications for its 2026 Board of Directors election, with a June 2 deadline for candidates seeking one of four open seats, the organization announced May 1. The 2026 cycle is the first election conducted under bylaw amendments approved by I-CAR Regular Members in August 2025 that clarified eligibility rules for collision repair […]
I-CAR Plans Mixed Reality Repair Planning Series for Estimators
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will launch a Mixed Reality Repair Planning Training Series for estimators and repair planners, with enrollment opening in early 2027 and completion required for Gold Class and Platinum recognition renewals beginning July 2027. The new series, designed for professionals pursuing ProLevel 2 recognition in the Estimator/Repair Planner […]
I-CAR Apprenticeship Program Reaches 116 Sites in 35 States as Illinois Marks National Apprenticeship Week
I-CAR’s Registered Apprenticeship Program has expanded to 116 collision repair locations across 35 states roughly nine months after launch, the organization said as Illinois and the village of Hoffman Estates issued proclamations recognizing National Apprenticeship Week, observed April 26-May 2, 2026. Sixty-two percent of enrolled apprentices are between the ages of 16 and 24, according […]
I-CAR Donates $255,000 to CREF
Donation marks 18th consecutive year of support. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) has presented its 2026 annual donation of $255,000 to the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), the 18th consecutive year the training organization has contributed to the foundation. Cumulative I-CAR giving since the annual program began exceeds $2.3 million, according to […]
Autel U.S. ADAS Training Program Earns ASE and I-CAR Accreditation
Autel U.S. announced that its Autel Academy ADAS Training Program has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR). The dual accreditation verifies that the instructor-led program meets curriculum, instruction, facility and resource standards set by two of the collision and mechanical repair […]
Collision Industry Foundation Names 2026 Board of Trustees, Officers
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF ) has named its 2026 Board of Trustees and elected officers, the nonprofit announced Feb. 13. Paul Hill of I-CAR will serve as president. Cindy Reeves of Enterprise Mobility was elected vice president, Don Smith of Elitek/LKQ will serve as treasurer and Kurt Lammon of Polyvance as secretary. Casey Steffen […]
Ford Donates 31 Vehicles to 16 Collision Repair Training Programs
Program administered by Collision Repair Education Foundation benefits more than 1,000 students nationwide. Ford Motor Company has donated 31 late-model vehicles to 16 educational institutions through a new program administered by the Collision Repair Education Foundation in partnership with the Collision Engineering Career Alliance and I-CAR. The initiative currently benefits more than 1,000 students enrolled […]
New I-CAR Course Wins SEMA Media Choice Award
I-CAR’s Mixed Attachment Methods course received a SEMA 2025 Media Choice Award. SEMA’s media recognition program involves editors from consumer, enthusiast and trade publications reviewing the show’s New Products Showcase to identify innovations for their audiences. The course provides in-shop, hands-on training in multiple vehicle manufacturer-referenced joining techniques, including rivet bonding, MAG welding, MIG brazing, […]
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