Crash of the Titans: Debut collision repair competition set for Sept. 23 in Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia — An exciting new autobody competition is set to kick off in under two months in Port Coquitlam. Technicians and painters from B.C.’s lower mainland are already preparing for a true Crash of the Titans. The inaugural Crash of the Titans Collision Repair Competition is set to take place at Kirmac […]
Copart Competition: Copart opens entries for the 2023 Rebuild Challenge with $15,500 worth of prizes
Dallas, Texas — Copart, a global leader in online auto auctions, recently announced that the 2023 Copart Rebuild Challenge is now open for entries with $15,500 worth of prizes awaiting the top three winners. “We’re always impressed with the creativity and skill our Members demonstrate every year in the Rebuild Challenge,” said Fatima Ali, director […]
Bringing the Best: Setup for 34th annual Skills Ontario competition underway, running May 1-3
Toronto, Ontario – Set up for the 34th annual Skills Ontario competition has begun at the Toronto Congress Centre, set to take place on May 1 to May 2, followed by a closing ceremony on May 3. In a LinkedIn post, WorldSkills expert Bill Speed invites shop owners to come and see these young tradespeople […]
St. Pat’s in Secaucus: Northeast auto show kicks off in New Jersey on Friday
Secaucus, New Jersey — If you aren’t already on your way to New Jersey for this year’s Northeast 2023 Automotive Services Show you had better get moving, as organizers of this year’s event are expecting a record-breaking turnout of at least 6,000 attendees. Filled to the brim with tradeshow exhibitions, educational sessions, and even a […]
Building toward a spectacle: SEMA Battle of the Builders finals to air on History Channel this Sat.
Toronto, Ontario — Weren’t able to make it down to Las Vegas in person for this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition? Fear not, you can still get your fill of automotive ingenuity this Saturday on the History Channel, as the final round of this year’s competition is set to make its television premiere. […]
Dead Ringer: Mike Ring takes top prize of SEMA 2022 Battle of the Builders Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada — Another successful SEMA Show is in the books and with that, the SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition crowned its new champion, Mike Ring, for his 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster Pickup. As one of half of the famous Ringbrothers, Ring’s pedigree for car building preceded him at this year’s competition where his […]
And then there were four: Final four announced at SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the SEMA Show 2022 winds down, the pool of competition for this year’s Battle of the Builders Competition gets smaller and smaller, as the top four finalists were announced Thursday afternoon. It’s a family affair for the automotive royalty that is the Ringbrothers, as both Mike and Jim Ring have […]
Put to the Test: Albertan earns Medallion of Excellence at WorldSkills car painting competition
Silkeborg, Denmark — After months of training and international travel, the WorldSkills car painting competition held in Silkeborg, Denmark is officially a wrap, as Canadian rising star Dorien Lozeau returns with a Medallion of Excellence for his performance. The young painter based out of CSN Black Ace in St. Paul, Alta., and former Bodyworx Professional […]
Willkommen to the Big Leagues: Automechanika Frankfurt returns with 78,000 attendees
Frankfurt, Germany — The biannual Automechanika Frankfurt auto show wrapped up its five-day stay in Germany’s financial capital on Friday, closing out nearly a full week of presentations and demonstrations on the latest tips and techniques the international auto industry has to offer. Drawing in some of the biggest brands the industry has to offer, […]
Go Forth to Battle: Deadline to enter SEMA Battle of the Builders one month out
Las Vegas, Nevada — Calling all would-be vehicle builders, the window for you to prove your skills on the industry’s biggest stage is closing quickly, as the deadline to apply for the SEMA Show 2022 Battle of the Builders Competition looms less than one month away. Back for what is sure to be another exciting […]
