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I-CAR Names John Eck Vice President of Business Development

September 16, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), has appointed John Eck as vice president of business development, effective Sept. 15. The nonprofit education organization said Eck will oversee business development strategy across six industry segments: collision repairers, insurance companies, vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and schools. “The appointment of John Eck in this role […]

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

ASE, CREF, I-CAR and WrenchWay Announce Partnership to Address Technician Shortage

September 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Four industry organizations announced they have formed a partnership to address the shortage of service technicians. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) and WrenchWay said they will collaborate on recruiting and training programs. “Working closely with our colleagues at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ASE, Collision Repair Education Foundation, I-CAR, Workforce Development, WrenchWay

I-CAR Announces 2025 Board Election Results

September 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Non-profit training organization approves bylaw changes clarifying eligibility requirements for collision repair and related industry services segment representatives. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the results of its 2025 Board of Directors election, confirming four members to three-year terms while approving bylaw amendments that clarify collision repair segment seats are to be […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR, People

I-CAR Launches National Apprenticeship Program to Address Collision Repair Technician Shortage

July 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of its national Registered Apprenticeship Program for the collision repair industry, marking the organization’s latest effort to address widespread technician shortages. The two-year structured training program combines paid on-the-job learning with technical instruction and leads to a nationally recognized credential from the U.S. […]

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

Rhode Island House Bill That Changes Total Loss Threshold, Documented Procedure Compensation Becomes Law

July 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation raises threshold before a vehicle is declared a total loss and expands definition on documented procedures sources. A Rhode Island House Bill that raises the state’s total loss threshold and clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding OEM repair procedures became law July 5 without Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s signature. House Bill 6053 (HB 6053), that […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: I-CAR, legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island, Total Loss, Unfair Claims Practice

Labor Department Awards $84M to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs

July 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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

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 […]

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