The Automotive Service Association has organized its rebooted NACE and CARS event around a repair-education framework it calls SPARK — Safe Profitable Automotive Repair Knowledge — and has already begun releasing instructional videos under that name ahead of the Sept. 29 program in San Antonio. The framework ties the event to the documentation and procedural […]
Honda Summer Repair Newsletter Reinforces Ultra-High-Strength Steel Limits, Previews I-CAR Certification Change
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 […]
I-CAR Publishes Facility and Equipment Best Practice for Collision Repair Industry
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 […]
I-CAR’s 2025 Impact Report Cites Record Gold Class Shops
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 […]
Crash Champions Launches Technician Training Program
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 […]
New I-CAR Course Wins SEMA Media Choice Award
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, […]
I-CAR to Launch Mixed Attachment Methods Course for Structural Technicians
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 […]
I-CAR Canada Launches New Collision Repair Training Subscription Program
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 […]
Axalta and 3M Collaborate on Refinish Training Series
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 […]
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 […]
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