NEW AGE TOOLS
EIGHT NEW PRODUCTS SHOWN AT SEMA THAT COULD TRANSFORM YOUR WORKPLACE Story by ALLISON ROGERS The SEMA New Product Awards are a highlight of the automotive industry, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and tools that push the boundaries of performance and design. This year, a remarkable selection of over 1,600 products competed across 18 diverse categories, each […]
GLITZ AND GLAMOUR GALORE
A LOOK BACK ON SEMA 2024 This year’s SEMA Show—which took place from November 5 to 8, 2024—was a testament to the power of coming together as an industry, surrounded by the glitz and glamour that only Las Vegas, Nevada can offer. More than just a showcase of the latest products and innovations, the SEMA […]
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 […]
Throwback Thursday: Return to SEMA 2011 with archival photos
Toronto, Ontario — This year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, but Collision Repair is prepared to take you all the way back to 2011 with these archival photos from our very own photo collection. Check out the products of yesteryear and vehicles that even 13 years later, still shine. Click here to see […]
Expo Exploration: Hunter Engineering continuing SEMA experience with online Hunter Expo
Toronto, Ontario — While this year’s SEMA show may have come and gone, Hunter Engineering is aiming to extend the show’s excitement through an online Hunter Expo. Available to both Canadian and American customers, the Hunter Expo will run from November 11 to November 22, and will specifically showcase video demonstrations of new Hunter products […]
Publisher’s Page: Reflections on SEMA 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the dust settles after another exhilarating SEMA Show in Las Vegas, I find myself reflecting on the invaluable experiences and connections forged during this iconic event. For anyone involved in the collision repair industry, attending trade shows like SEMA is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This year was a testament to […]
Day 3 at SEMA: Keystone Automotive wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year; Autel wins awards and more
Las Vegas, Nevada — Day three on the SEMA Show floor featured just as much splendour as the previous two weeks—and Collision Repair magazine was on the ground to report on the topics relevant to Canada’s collision repairers. Keystone wins SEMA Channel Partner of the Year Keystone Automotive was named SEMA Channel Partner of the […]
Forum for the Future: LKQ Industry Client Forum sparks insight among aftermarket professionals
Las Vegas, Nevada — LKQ held the 2024 LKQ Industry Client Forum at the Encore Las Vegas on Tuesday evening, drawing key figures from the collision repair and aftermarket sectors for an exclusive opportunity to reconnect and engage in meaningful industry discussions. John Meyne, president of LKQ North America, and Mark Scafati, vice president of […]
Seen at SEMA: AkzoNobel unveils Ridler award-winning Dave Kindig build on Day 1 of SEMA Show; New product award winners announced and much more
Las Vegas, Nevada — The 2024 SEMA Show officially opened on Tuesday, setting the stage for more than 2,400 exhibiting brands to interact with members of the automotive aftermarket on one of the industry’s grandest show floors. Collision Repair’s first visit of the day: a special vehicle unveiling at AkzoNobel’s Central Hall booth. The coatings […]
Rust Valley Rendezvous: Meet Mike Hall and Cassidy McEown at SATA’s SEMA Booth #31017
Las Vegas, Nevada — Attention, SEMA attendees! Stop by the SATA booth #31017 in the South Hall Upper at the SEMA Show for an exciting opportunity to meet two stars of Rust Valley Restorers! At 3 p.m. PT on both Nov. 6 and Nov. 7, Mike Hall and Cassidy McEown, two stars from the HISTORY Channel’s […]
