Barbie’s Glam Ride: Pink Corvette steals the spotlight at 2024 Canadian International Auto Show
Toronto, Ontario – The iconic baby pink 1957 Chevy Corvette, featured in the 2023 blockbuster movie Barbie starring Margot Robbie, will be a part of the Canadian International Auto Show next month alongside four life-sized replicas of Hot Wheels toy cars. “We are excited to welcome Mattel back to the show with Barbie and Hot […]
A SEMA Spectacle: Collision Repair’s rundown of SEMA 2023
Las Vegas, Nevada — SEMA 2023 has once again left industry professionals and enthusiasts in awe. Collision Repair is here to spill the beans on the most jaw-dropping innovations and trends that took centre stage at this year’s event. SEMA 2023 blew our minds with materials that are revolutionizing collision repairs. Picture high-strength steel alloys […]
Growing Pains: 2023 Vancouver International Auto Show cancelled
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Vancouver International Auto Show has been cancelled, marking the annual event as the latest in a series of cancelled regional auto shows. “For the last several months, we have been working with vehicle manufacturers and other partners in anticipating of returning in-person to celebrate the hundredth edition of the traditional auto […]
Cancelled for Calgary: City’s International Auto and Truck Show cancelled for 2023, citing supply chain issues
Calgary, Alberta — The Calgary International Auto and Truck Show has been cancelled for 2023, organizers announced earlier this week, citing supply chain issues that will make it difficult for automotive dealers and aftermarket distributors to partake in the show. Executive Manager of the Calgary Motor Dealers Association Jim Gillespie said the group had been […]
Wild Weekend at Motorama: Trucks mounted on tanks, hot rods galore and much more at beloved Toronto motor show
Toronto, Ontario — Hundreds of auto enthusiasts cascaded upon Toronto’s International Centre this weekend for the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo’s first event in two years. The event filled more than 25,000 square metres (25,000 sq.-ft.) of the venue with 400+ vehicles on display and booths from 150+ exhibitors. Vehicles showcased included custom cars, […]
Midwest Meeting: First-ever Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference a success, say organizers
Overland Park, Kansas — The first-ever Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference was a success, according to show organizers. Held April 1 and 2 in Kansas, the anticipated number of participants was met and then some, according to the autobody associations of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota, all of which joined forces […]
Risky Business: Skipping auto shows can mean bad news for your brand, says Foresight Research
Toronto, Ontario — Skipping auto shows can result in brand damage and lost potential business to rival competitors, according to recent findings from Foresight Research. “If you view an auto show as a shopping experience, there are a lot of opportunities for brands to both gain by its presence or lose by its absence,” said […]
Show n Shine: ARA’s third annual Show and Shine Contest open now, through August 30, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Entries are now being accepted for the Automotive Retailers Association’s (ARA) third annual Show and Shine Contest. Competition entries will be accepted online from June 17, 2021 to Aug. 30, 2021 at 10 p.m. PT. All online entries must be received by August 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT. The vehicles submitted […]
AAPEX Announcement: AAPEX 2021 announces CEOs to participate in Keynote Buyer Panel
Las Vegas, Nevada — AAPEX 2021 has assembled a Keynote Buyer Panel of well-known industry CEOs for an engaging discussion on key topics facing the automotive aftermarket industry. The panel discussion will take place during the Keynote Session at this year’s in-person event, Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Sands Expo and […]
Plea for Proposals: AAPEXedu 2021 program now accepting presentation proposals
Las Vegas, Nevada — Proposals are being accepted for the AAPEXedu 2021 program, which will include three on-site general education sessions and four pre-event general education webinars that explore the future of the automotive aftermarket. Industry members may submit session proposals at: www.aapexshow.com/call-for-sessions/. Proposals are due by Friday, July 30, and sessions selected for the […]
