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 […]
I-CAR Appoints Kyle Thompson as New CEO
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 […]
I-CAR Highlights 10,000 Gold Class Shop Milestone at National Conference
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 […]
I-CAR Announces Training and Recognition Updates Ahead of 2025 National Conference
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 […]
I-CAR Presents Annual Industry Achievement Awards
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 […]
I-CAR and Sagola Receive SEMA Collision Repair & Refinish New Product Awards
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 […]
I-CAR Plans Advanced Training, Hands-On Demos and Educational Programs at SEMA Show
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 […]
Collision Industry Red Carpet Awards November 5 at SEMA Show
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 […]
I-CAR Receives National Recognition for Collision Repair Apprenticeship Program
Receives over $7 million grant to help strengthen educational programs for collision repair centers and shrink the technician gap. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its designation as a Registered Apprenticeship Hub and recipient of an Apprenticeship Building America grant by the Department of Labor under its Investing in America initiative. This […]
I-CAR Academy Early Career Technician Program Now Available to Collision Repair Facilities
Consistent entry-level curriculum across shops and schools will enable a smoother transition to the workforce, bolstering both onboarding and retention efforts. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that its new I-CAR Academy Program is now available to collision repair facilities, after launching for schools earlier this year. The I-CAR Academy program is […]
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