Bob Keith, Senior Director – Operations Training for CARSTAR and most recently Immediate Past Chairman of the I CAR International Board of Directors, was awarded the Founder’s Award for his dedication and service to I CAR at the non-profit training organizations 2016 I-CAR Volunteer & Instructor Conference held in Orlando, Fla. earlier this month. Keith […]
I-CAR Announced 2016 Board of Directors
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced its 2016 International Board of Directors and Executive Committee following its strategic planning session and annual membership meeting in Orlando, Flaa held last week. The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the following six industry segments – collision repair; insurance; OEM vehicle […]
CEI Awarded I-CAR Gold Status
The CEI Group Inc. (CEI) has earned Gold Class designation from the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR). CEI provides accident repair management services to automotive fleets all across North America. The I-CAR designation was earned by CEI’s Quality Control Department, led by Greg Neuman, which consists of 15 licensed physical damage appraisers who […]
I-CAR Australia Announces Three Board Appointments
Mark Czvitkovits, I-CAR Australia CEO, announced the appointment of three new Board members to fill vacancies and to add further strength and direction to the organization. “Conducted in accordance with the By Laws, the team at I-CAR was excited to receive nominations from 15 quality individuals, representing all the segments that form part of this […]
BMW and I-CAR Sign Collision Repair Training Agreement
Mark Czvitkovits, chief executive officer of I-CAR Australia, announced that I-CAR has been engaged by BMW to oversee their Collision Repair Training program incorporating Body Level 2, Body Level 3, Fundamentals of Steel and Fundamentals of Aluminum. Czvitkovits said, “As a leading vehicle manufacturer, BMW has continued to develop and implement a range of emerging […]
Industry Organizations to Gather at NACE | CARS 2016
NACE | CARS 2016 announced it is once again receiving strong industry support from key organizations and associations. This year’s event, taking place in Anaheim, Calif. on August 9-13, will host multiple industry meetings throughout the week. Organizations currently scheduled to hold meetings, events, or are otherwise participating during NACE | CARS 2016 include: AMI […]
I-CAR Names New Training Program Coordinator
Mark Czvitkovits, I-CAR Australia CEO, announced the appointment of Gary Wood as Training Program Coordinator for Gold Class and Industry Training Alliance programs across Australia. Czvitkovits said, “Gary Wood has joined I-CAR’s staff and will operate from the office in Thomastown, Victoria. Gary has extensive experience at both the repair level and education level of […]
I-CAR Commends Innovation Group for Gold Class Recommendation
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that the Innovation Group, a global provider of insurance software solutions and business process services, is encouraging all of its network repair shops to achieve I-CAR’s Gold Class designation. “I-CAR applauds Innovation Group for encouraging its shops to achieve Gold Class, and recognizing the value of […]
I-CAR Announces New Course Launches for First Quarter
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), announced that it will launch three new courses in the first quarter of 2016: MIG brazing, rivet bonding, and Honda & Acura electrical system repair. The new MIG brazing and rivet bonding courses are part of I-CAR’s new Hands-On Skills Development program, a new line of courses […]
I-CAR Recognizes First 25-Year Gold Class Collision Repair Facility, Names Silver and Verona Award Winners
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) recognized Eric’s Auto Center CARSTAR in Tucson, Ariz. as the first collision repair facility to achieve 25 years of continuous Gold Class recognition. At a dinner this week Eric Grossman, the owner, was personally recognized by local Tucson I-CAR committee members and I-CAR staff and was presented […]