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Fix Auto Masters Tournament 2016

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SEMA to unveil the ‘Hottest New Vehicles’

Diamond Bar, California — August 30, 2016 — SEMA has promised something interesting to kick off opening night of the 2016 SEMA Show. The Hottest New Vehicles of 2016 will be revealed Tuesday, November 1, on the opening day of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chosen by exhibiting manufacturers, the SEMA […]

The 2015 SEMA Award for Hottest Car for the Ford Mustang, Hottest Truck for the Ford F-Series and Hottest Sport Compact for the Ford Focus was presented by SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) to Global Director Ford Performance Dave Pericak (centre). The SEMA Award for Hottest 4x4-SUV went to Jeep for the Jeep Wrangler, and was presented to Pietro Gorlier (right), head of Mopar.

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Unleashing creativity: Gerard Puccio to serve as keynote for Treschak Trade Show

Welland, Ontario — August 30, 2016 — Treschak Enterprises has announced one of the keynote speakers for the company’s upcoming trade show. Gerard J. Puccio is Department Chair and Professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY – Buffalo State and Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Sheridan College, located in Oakville, Ont. For […]

Gerard Puccio, world-renowned expert on creative thinking, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Treschak Trade Show.

Collision Repair

CARSTAR unites as ‘1’ at 21st annual conference

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — August 28, 2016 — CARSTAR Canada held its 21st annual industry conference in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, from August 24 to 26. With a general theme focusing on the company uniting as ‘1’, this year’s conference also showcased the continued unification of CARSTAR Canada and US into CARSTAR North […]

SEMA to showcase virtual reality technology

Diamond Bar, California — August 24, 2016 — The hottest trends in virtual reality (VR) video and augmented reality (AR) video will take centre stage at the 2016 SEMA Show, where showgoers can view a series of automotive-themed experiential demonstrations and learn how the technology can be applied to all areas of automotive aftermarket product […]

Visitors to the SEMA VR Experience will be able to sit in the cockpit of an 850 Horsepower Trophy Truck with Baja 1000 champion Rob MacCachren.

Collision Repair

Battle of the Builders to return at SEMA in November

Las Vegas, Nevada — August 23, 2016 — After yet another hugely successful turnout in 2015, SEMA has announced its popular Battle of the Builders competition will make its eagerly anticipated return later this year. Just as it has since its inception back in 2014, the third-annual event will serve to recognize and celebrate established […]

The hugely popular Battle of the Builders will return to the SEMA Show for a third straight year this November. Pictured above, the 2015 Battle of the Builders winner Bobby Alloway with his 1933 Ford Roadster.

Scanning, advanced materials to dominate SEMA’s OEM Technology Summit

Prosser, Washington — August 18, 2016 — Constantly advancing technology and repair techniques mean strong links between the OEMs, repairers and insurers are more important than ever before. Details have now been released for the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit, taking place at the 2016 SEMA Show. The 2016 SEMA Show takes place in Las […]

A view of the show floor at the 2015 SEMA Show. The 2016 SEMA Show event will feature the third year of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit.

Discount Car and Truck Rentals hosts 25th annual charity golf tournament

By Mike Pickford Markham, Ontario — August 16, 2016 — Discount Car and Truck Rentals continued what has become a long tradition earlier this month, hosting its 25th annual charity golf tournament at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. Insurance, collision repair, corporate partners and auto manufacturer professionals representing organizations from across the country […]

Discount Car and Truck Rentals raised over $8,000 for the Chase McEachern Tribute Fund at its 25th annual charity golf tournament. Check out more photos in the gallery below!

NACE 2016

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OEMs discuss the pros and cons of scanning vehicles before and after a job at NACE symposium

By Mike Pickford Anaheim, California — August 11, 2016 — Hot on the heels of similar announcements from fellow OEMs, both General Motors and Audi confirmed on Thursday that company position statements regarding pre and post collision repair scanning would be made public in the near future. Speaking at the 2016 NACE/CARS Expo and Convention, […]

Several OEM representatives joined Collision Advice president Mike Anderson in discussing pre and post collision repair scanning in a special forum at NACE on Thursday.

A look at Australia’s collision repair industry indicates it’s not that different from the Canadian market

By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — August 9, 2016 — No country exists in isolation. Technology has brought us all closer together, while at the same time dissolving barriers that prevented communication. We live in an increasingly globalized world. Your insurance partners, and many of your suppliers, are frequently the local arm of an organization […]

The collision repair industry 'Down Under' bears striking similarities, and differences, to the Canadian market.

US body shop brings 90’s hero ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ to life

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