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 […]
Registered Reputations: I-CAR U.S. receives a $7 million federal grant to support and expand collision repair education
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR’s United States branch has been designated as a Registered Apprenticeship Hub as well as an Apprenticeship Building America grant by the United States Department of Labor under its Investing in America Initiative. The fund includes more than seven million to support the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) in high-demand fields, […]
ADAS Assessments: Porsche updates statement on bumper cover repairs with ADAS features
Toronto, Ontario — Porsche has released a “Restrictions on Sensor-Affecting Repairs to Porsche Bumpers” position statement related to repair precautions for vehicles equipped with advanced driver safety assistance system (ADAS) sensors near the bumper covers. Within the document, Porsche’s position statement specifically states that “if damaged bumpers are not properly repaired, painted or wrapped, this […]
Nearing Northeast: Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show scheduled for March 15 to 17
Secaucus, New Jersey — The Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The weekend event will cover a variety of industry-related presentations and topics, including the future of electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the logistics […]
Surveying Satisfaction: 74 percent of technicians satisfied with career says recent Ducker and Carlisle survey
Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent survey, shop culture, management and overall team environment have a significant impact on technician career satisfaction and longevity. The survey—which compiled 2023 data provided by I-CAR, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and made available through Ducker and Carlisle—questioned over 800 respondents from across the United States […]
Meet Me in the Meadowlands: One month until the Northeast 2024 trade show and convention in New Jersey
Secaucus, New Jersey — Registration is open for the Northeast 2024 trade show and convention presented by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) and New Jersey repairers. According to event details released by the AASP, this year’s event aims to celebrate over 40 years of auto repair education, technology, equipment and innovation, and has […]
A Ford-ified Curriculum: I-CAR, Ford offer four new model training courses
Toronto, Ontario — I-CAR and Ford have announced a collaboration on repair procedures that I-CAR says are designed to equip repairers with knowledge of the latest OEM models. Courses include: Ford 2023 Super Duty New Model training; Ford 2024 Mustang New Model training; Ford 2024 Ranger New Model training; and 2024 Nautilus Training Overview. According […]
Priority Printing: Insurers, repairers and entire industry could benefit from 3D printed auto parts—but not without challenges
Toronto, Ontario – Recently, the Task Force group, composed of experts from various fields related to 3D printing, OEMs, additive materials, recycling and engineering released an assessment report on the benefits, challenges and future directions of 3D printing in the automotive industry. According to the report, the Task Force group’s “efforts have been focused on […]
Setting the Course: Applications for 2023 CCIF Steering Committee now open
Toronto, Ontario — Are you a member of Canada’s automotive aftermarket with a vision for the direction you would like to see our industry head in? CCIF has announced that seats on the 2023 Steering Committee are now open to all stakeholder groups. The committee is currently looking for applicants to fill the positions of […]
What Stefano Saw: Collision Repair columnist cites trends seen on SEMA Show floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — From Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, Collision Repair mag was on-site at the SEMA Show, where more than 1,900 exhibitors set up extravagant displays to showcase what the modern collision repair world has to offer. Our reported Max Reid was able to catch up with Collision Repair mag columnist Stefano Liessi, who also serves […]
