Van Alstyne details changes coming to collision repair industry training and recognition programs. I-CAR announced a nearly complete redesign of its training programs at NACE Automechanika, including new requirements for Platinum and Gold Class recognition programs in 2019. Russell Thrall III, publisher and editor in chief of CollisionWeek, sat down with Van Alstyne just a […]
I-CAR Announces Redesign of Curriculum, Changes to Gold Class
At NACE Automechanika, I-CAR provided details on extensive enhancement to it training and recognition programs. Will offer unlimited training subscription. Following a nearly five-year process of gathering and applying industry insights and feedback about its education and recognition programs, I-CAR yesterday announced an extensive number of enhancements to its training and recognition programs designed to […]
AkzoNobel Supports Collision Repair Career Outreach Effort at NACE Automechanika
AkzoNobel is a main sponsor of two events at next week’s NACE Automechanika show in Atlanta, Ga. designed to help ease the collision repair industry employee shortage. The events include the Career Connection Panel, and the I-CAR Rockin’ Rides Reception, which benefits the Collision Repair Education Foundation. “Right now, there is a critical shortage of […]
Atlanta I-CAR Committee Car Show Benefits Collision Repair Education Foundation and Schools
The Atlanta I-CAR Committee is seeking more vehicle submissions for its Rockin Rides Car Show this year. The event will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center during NACE Automechanika Atlanta from August 8-10. The car show is limited to the first 100 vehicles, so the Committee stresses the importance of registering vehicles early. […]
Car-O-Liner Becomes I-CAR Sustaining Partner
Car-O-Liner announced that it has joined I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner program that was announced in January. I-CAR Sustaining Partners provide financial support to help contain the cost of training for collision repair businesses. Funding also helps to ensure new entrants to the industry through career and technical schools, are not prevented that entry, because of the […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the recipients of several scholarship programs funded by industry partners including those from CCC Information Services, I-CAR Nashville Committee, National Auto Body Council and Service King Collision Repair Centers. CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship The Foundation and CCC Information Services Inc. announced three exceptional students as […]
Registration Open for 2018 SEMA Show
Registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open online. The annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket is set for Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, in Las Vegas, Nev.. Registration is offered in three categories: Attendee, Exhibitor, and Media. Distributors, retailers, installers, buyers, and those in public relations and marketing should register using the “Attendee” […]
Chief University Training Courses Offer I-CAR Credits
Chief announced that more than 1,000 technicians, estimators and appraisers participated in it 2017 Chief University courses. Chief University makes it easy for technicians who participate in specific courses to secure I-CAR credits at no additional cost. The partnership between Chief and I-CAR, which started in 2017, helps shops reinvest funds that would otherwise go […]
Philadelphia I-CAR Committee Golf Outing June 5
Proceeds benefit Collision Repair Education Foundation The Greater Philadelphia-area I-CAR committee will hold its 3rd Annual fundraiser at the Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester, Pa. on June 5. The event will benefit the Collision Repair Education Foundation and local collision repair school programs. The presenting sponsor for the event is […]
Interview: John Van Alstyne, I-CAR
John Van Alstyne, chief executive officer and president of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, details the non-profit training organization’s progress during 2017. Details key 2018 initiatives. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) reported that demand for training by collision repairers and auto insurance companies remained strong in 2017. Given the continued […]