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Honda Summer Repair Newsletter Reinforces Ultra-High-Strength Steel Limits, Previews I-CAR Certification Change

July 15, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

American Honda has published the Summer 2026 edition of “The Joy of Repair,” its collision and mechanical repair newsletter for Honda and Acura, leading with a refresher on ultra-high-strength steel and a reminder that every Honda and Acura vehicle platform now includes 1,500 MPa UHSS in the body structure. The full edition is available for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acura, CCC, Honda, I-CAR, OEM Repair Procedures, Technical Training

I-CAR Publishes Facility and Equipment Best Practice for Collision Repair Industry

July 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

New reference document developed with OEM, insurer and repairer input sets common expectations for equipment readiness. I-CAR announced July 2 the publication of its Automotive Collision Repair Facility and Equipment Best Practice, a new resource designed to help the collision repair industry align equipment capabilities with the requirements necessary to perform complete, safe and quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Best Practices, I-CAR, Technical Training

I-CAR’s 2025 Impact Report Cites Record Gold Class Shops

June 18, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Course completions up 31%. I-CAR released its 2025 Impact Report documenting record participation in its Gold Class shop recognition program and a 31% increase in course completions across a training catalog the organization expanded to cover advanced driver assistance systems, electric vehicles and new joining methods. “Vehicle technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, I-CAR, Technical Training, Workforce Development

Crash Champions Launches Technician Training Program

February 3, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions today announced it launched a technician training program that provides digital access to collision repair training modules, with the first participant completing Level 1 certification. Chris Sandoval, a body technician at the company’s Eagle Ranch, N.M., repair center, became the first graduate to achieve Level 1 certification in the program. The company recognized […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Technical Training

New I-CAR Course Wins SEMA Media Choice Award

November 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, I-CAR, Technical Training

I-CAR to Launch Mixed Attachment Methods Course for Structural Technicians

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will launch a new hands-on course in early 2026 that consolidates multiple welding and joining techniques into a single certification for structural repair technicians. The Mixed Attachment Methods course, currently in pilot testing, covers rivet bonding, MAG welding, MIG brazing, steel sectioning and spot welding — techniques […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, Technical Training

I-CAR Canada Launches New Collision Repair Training Subscription Program

March 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Canada has introduced a new Subscription Program that offers collision repair shops and insurance companies unlimited access to online training for all employees under a single subscription fee. The program aims to make professional development more accessible and budget-friendly for businesses in the collision repair sector. By providing unlimited online training access, the subscription […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, I-CAR Canada, Technical Training

Axalta and 3M Collaborate on Refinish Training Series

November 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M and Axalta yesterday announced a collaboration to introduce a new training content series focused on automotive refinishing. The series will feature five co-branded training modules, each intended to meaningfully help technicians and shops improve their understanding of repair process practices and drive greater operational outcomes. The brand-agnostic and accessible educational video content produced by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, Refinish, Technical Training

I-CAR Plans Advanced Training, Hands-On Demos and Educational Programs at SEMA Show

October 31, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, SEMA Show, Technical Training, Virtual Reality

SagolaSPRAY Virtual Reality Spray Paint Training Kit Now Available

October 8, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Learning to spray paint is no longer confined to the spray booth and classrooms, SagolaSPRAY uses virtual reality to teach the fundamentals of the art of spray painting. This ready to use kit does not need an internet connection, is small, lightweight and easy to deploy anywhere at any time. It can even fit in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elcometer, Refinish, Sagola, Technical Training, Virtual Reality

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