ALLDATA transforms tablets into ‘professional-level’ scan tools
By CRM Staff Elk Grove, California — November 8, 2017 — ALLDATA marked its 11th year at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas with the launch of its next-generation technology – ALLDATA Diagnostics. The company claims the new technology turns a tablet or computer into a “powerful, professional scan tool,” in what it calls […]
Collision Repair: Your industry at the SEMA Show
By CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 7, 2017 — More than 70,000 industry stakeholders visited the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last week, but as always the collision repair sector was the heart of the show. Colleagues and friends from across the sector were able to meet up and display the latest in […]
Glitz, glamour and gear at the 2017 SEMA Show
By Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — November 3, 2017 — As SEMA comes to an end, Collision Repair magazine has created a roundup of some of the key announcements, product releases and awards that took place at the show. More than 70,000 industry stakeholders descend on the SEMA Show in Las Vegas each year, […]
SEMA: Color Compass Corporation named Pro Spot distributor of the year
BY Erin McLaughlin Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — Color Compass Corporation has been named Distributor of the Year at the Pro Spot Awards ceremony at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This is Color Compass’ third win in a row, which, according to Russ Duncan, who accepted the award on behalf of […]
SEMA: John Eagle case attorney on avoiding $42 million lawsuits
By Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — Todd Tracy, the attorney responsible for the $42 million John Eagle Collision case has offered his advice on how collision repairers can avoid getting hit with a lawsuit of their own. Tracy, of Tracy Law Firm, represented plaintiffs Matthew and Marcia Seebachan in their […]
SEMA: NSF International launches free auto parts search app
BY CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — NSF International, which specializes in product testing, auditing and certification, has announced the release of its new automotive app: Vehicle Repair Connect. The app, launched at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, provides information on thousands of automotive parts, both certified and non-certified, as […]
House of Kolor unveils ‘flamboyant’ custom milk truck
BY CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — House of Kolor has unveiled what it calls a “flamboyant” custom milk truck at its booth during the SEMA Show, which it worked on in partnership with hot rod and chopper customization shop Count’s Kustoms. Ryan Evans, Lead Painter from Las Vegas-based Count’s Kustoms, […]
Canada Night: Industry stakeholders fly the flag at 2017 SEMA Show
By CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 1, 2017 — AIA Canada held its annual networking event, Canada Night, on October 31 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The event, which runs concurrently with the SEMA Show, offers Canadian repairers the opportunity to network with suppliers, vendors and other industry peers, as well as […]
Best New Products awarded at SEMA Show
By Alex Dugas Las Vegas, Nevada — October 31, 2017 — The excitement at the 2017 SEMA Show kicked off the morning of October 31 with the Best New Products Award banquet. SEMA’s annual New Product Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in the development of products being introduced to the automotive specialty-equipment market at the SEMA […]
SEMA: Mitchell announces ‘anywhere, anytime’ estimates; integration with Repairify’s asTech
By CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — October 31, 2017 — Mitchell has made two significant announcements on the first day of the SEMA Show, currently underway in Las Vegas. The company’s first announcement was the launch of Program Freedom, a system that encompasses the development of Mitchell’s complete claims and repair platform and offers […]
