Throwback Thursday: Return to SEMA 2011 with archival photos

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November 13, 2024

Toronto, Ontario — This year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, but Collision Repair is prepared to take you all the way back to 2011 with these archival photos from our very own photo collection. Check out the products of yesteryear and vehicles that even 13 years later, still shine.

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Classics Galore: Motorama wows crowds once again

Toronto, Ontario — The Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo took place last weekend at the Toronto International Centre...

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Forming in Frisco: HD and MD Collision Conference returning to Frisco, Texas, April 2nd to 3rd, 2025

Set to take place at the Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas, the two-day conference will offer attendees a combination of general assembly presentations and panel discussions with a variety of breakout sessions for attendees to choose from, based on personal preference.

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Wesco's Rodeo Roundup: Wesco Group hosts 2025 International Conference

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Wesco Group's 2025 International Conference Trade Show in Arizona brought together industry leaders and innovators for a week of networking, hands-on demonstrations and valuable insights. Attendees explored the latest advancements in collision repair while engaging with notable guest speakers, including sports legends and industry experts.

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Shiny Showcase: Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Show to take place Mar. 7-9

Mark your calendars for March 7-9, 2025, as the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Show is back at the International Centre in Toronto. This year's lineup features appearances from Chip Foose, famed designer and host of Overhaulin’, alongside the Rust Valley Restorers, Mike Hall and Avery Shoaf.

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NEW AGE TOOLS

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GLITZ AND GLAMOUR GALORE

A LOOK BACK ON SEMA 2024 This year’s SEMA Show—which took place from November 5 to 8, 2024—was a testament to the power of coming together as an industry, surrounded by the glitz and glamour that only Las Vegas, Nevada can offer. More than just a showcase of the latest products and innovations, the SEMA […]

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Collaboration Calendar: IBIS releases 2025 event programming under theme ‘Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration”

Toronto, Ontario — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its events calendar for 2025, all centred on the theme of “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration.” As noted on the organization’s website, “in 2025, we’re focusing on the transformative power of collaboration to address the challenges and opportunities facing the collision repair industry. […]

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Rail Records: Ford adds Explorer and Aviator rear rail sectioning procedure

Toronto, Ontario — Ford has expanded its available sectioning procedures to include a rear rail sectioning procedure in the 2020-2025 Explorer and 2020-2025 Aviator Workshop Manual. Specifically, during an I-CAR Live from this year’s SEMA Panel Discussion featuring Gerry Bonanni, Ford SR engineer, paint and body, announced the addition of the rear-rail sectioning procedure. As […]

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Expo Exploration: Hunter Engineering continuing SEMA experience with online Hunter Expo

Toronto, Ontario — While this year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, Hunter Engineering is aiming to extend the show’s excitement through an online Hunter Expo. Available to both Canadian and American customers, the Hunter Expo will run from November 11 to November 22, and will specifically showcase video demonstrations of new Hunter products […]

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Publisher’s Page: Reflections on SEMA 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada — As the dust settles after another exhilarating SEMA Show in Las Vegas, I find myself reflecting on the invaluable experiences and connections forged during this iconic event. For anyone involved in the collision repair industry, attending trade shows like SEMA is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This year was a testament to […]

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Day 3 at SEMA: Keystone Automotive wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year; Autel wins awards and more

Las Vegas, Nevada ⁠— Day three on the SEMA Show floor featured just as much splendour as the previous two weeks⁠—and Collision Repair magazine was on the ground to report on the topics relevant to Canada’s collision repairers. Keystone wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Keystone Automotive was named SEMA Channel Partner of the […]

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