Mojave Masquerade: SEMA show organizers announce health measures, AAPEX to require vaccinations or negative COVID test
Las Vegas, Nevada — In an effort to insure that the event goes off without a hitch, SEMA Show organizers have announced the official health and safety measures for this year’s much anticipated AAPEX and SEMA events. In regards to SEMA safety measures, organizers stated the following: “SEMA Show (Nov. 2-5, Las Vegas Convention Center) […]
Berzerk in Beiseker: Heighton Auto Restorations to celebrate 25th year with in-house car show
Beiseker, Alberta — Heighton Auto Restorations in Beiseker is gearing up to celebrate its twenty-fifth year in business with a show-and-shine event scheduled for the second weekend of September. The little village in southern Alberta will be going off on Sept. 11 when the shop hosts their in-house classic car show, along with food and […]
First Out the Gate: Simplicity’s Calgary Stampede party a ‘total celebration of the industry’
Calgary, Alberta — As provinces and public health regions ease into reopening services and adjusting to the post-pandemic world, Simplicity Car Care kicked the door in with a Calgary Stampede party last Friday, bringing together all sides of the collision industry for a much-needed and long-awaited celebration. “We at Simplicity decided a number of weeks […]
‘Til Next Time: CCIF Vancouver cancelled due to unpredictability around COVID-19
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) has now officially cancelled its in-person Vancouver event slated for September 23 and 24, 2021. Paul Prochilo, CCIF chairman, says that it’s disappointing that they have to cancel this year, but they are looking forward to planning next year’s event. “Despite a slow start, […]
No SAAR-casm here: SAAR expecting in-person Fall Conference to go ahead as planned
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Do you hear that? That’s the call of the Prairies. The Saskatchewan Association of Auto Repairers (SAAR) has expressed confidence that this year’s upcoming Fall Conference will go ahead on schedule, according to a newsletter from Wednesday. “With the announcement of the reopen Saskatchewan Plan by the Sask Party Government I am […]
Mark your Calendar: Registration for SEMA 2021 now open
Las Vegas, Nevada — In what will no doubt be a can’t-miss reunion for the international automotive community, the organizers of SEMA 2021 have announced that registration is now open for this year’s event, returning to its usual in-person format. Last week, following Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s announcement to reopen the state by June 1, […]
In the Rearview: AIA Canada releases 2020 Annual Report
Ottawa, Ontario — Following the organization’s annual general meeting earlier this week, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada has released its 2020 Annual Report. The 2020 Annual Report is the association’s ‘highlight reel’ of successes in the face of the unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic. The report outlines AIA Canada’s mission and progress […]
The Show Must Go On: All signs point to an in-person SEMA 2021
Las Vegas, Nevada — Pack up a bottle of Advil and your lucky cargo shorts, all signs are pointing to the 2021 SEMA show being on and in person in Las Vegas this year, following 2020’s COVID-induced virtual hiatus. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak recently committed to reopening the state to 100 percent open operations by […]
Smart Glass: Upcoming CIECA webinar to cover glass repair and recalibration
Toronto, Ontario — Glass and ADAS have a lot more in common than you may think—and no, it’s not just because they rhyme. CIECA’s latest webinar, currently slated for May 20 at 1 p.m. CST, is planned to delve into “The Future of Auto Glass Repair and Recalibration.” Vice-president of recalibration services at Safelite Group, […]
Back to Reality: CIC April meeting to be in-person/virtual hybrid
Pheonix, Arizona — The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) will be hosting its first in-person meeting in more than a year this April 20 and 21, though attendees do have the option of registering for the sessions virtually. The CIC said the April meeting would discuss supplemental restraint system inspections, calibrations and electric vehicles. “The agenda […]
