CARS and MRE 2016 take over Donington Park Race Circuit
By Michael McNeice Castle Donington, United Kingdom — July 25, 2016 — Donington Park Race Circuit, located in the heart of England, was the home of this year’s two day CARS/MRE 2016 show. Officially known as the ‘Complete Auto Recycling & Secondary Materials’ show, this year’s event partnered up with the Metals Recycling Event. The […]
OEM involvement at record levels for NACE 2016
North Richland Hills, Texas — January 26, 2016 — Information direct from the vehicle manufacturer is an essential part of today’s repairs. The good news is that a large number of OEMs have committed to an involvement at NACE 2016. In addition to sponsorship and exhibit commitments, several of these companies will be offering specialty […]
Europe’s largest recycling show to include outdoor demo area
Derby, United Kingdom — January 13, 2016 — Automotive recycling is a global industry. In Europe, the biggest event for auto recyclers is the Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials (CARS) trade show. This year’s event takes place July 13 and 14, 2016 at Donington Park Circuit in Derby, United Kingdom. With the 2014 event […]
Consumers receptive to self-driving cars: Study
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — December 21, 2015 — A new study from a French investment bank finds that drivers seem amenable to giving up the reins when it comes to driving. The emergence of automated vehicles will lead to reduced injuries and better vehicle care, and so will be welcomed by consumers, or […]
Registration opens for CARS 2016
Toronto, Ontario — September 30, 2015 — The Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials (CARS) trade show takes place July 13 and 14, 2016 at Donington Park Circuit in Derby, UK. With the 2014 event attracting over 75 exhibitors and more than 1,200 attendees from 25 countries including Canada, India, Japan, Germany, USA and Australia, […]
Dave Procunier speaks on OE cert programs at Global Automakers of Canada
By Jeff Sanford Markham, Ontario — September 13, 2015 — The Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) recently convened its collision repair committee for a meeting. Dave Procunier, the owner of CSN-Heartland B&B Collision Centre, made a presentation to the committee about why OEs would benefit from certified collision repair programs. Procunier is a well-known in […]
Technology & Telematics Forum raises questions around driving data
By Jeff Sanford Detroit, Michigan — July 27, 2015 — What subject is more trendy today than telematics? The idea that cars of the future are going to be tied into the Internet and will pass data between them is a story everyone in the industry is talking about. The conversation at this year’s NACE […]
Live@NACE: Trends in car tech
By Jeff Sanford Detroit, Michigan — July 23, 2015 — Attendees at NACE 2015 are taking in an amazing amount of information. Industry educational organization, I-CAR, offered up a session on Vehicle Technology and Trends 2015. The amiable and entertaining Tony Nethery, from Blue Collar Collision Training, updated attendees on some of the new and fascinating […]
NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski to keynote at NACE | CARS 2015
North Richland Hills, Texas — April 30, 2015 Brad Keselowski, the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, has been named the keynote speaker of the NACE | CARS 2015 general session. Taking place Thursday, July 23 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, Keselowski will speak during the PPG-sponsored session to kick off the official opening […]
