In Memoriam: Jeff Silver, I-CAR leader responsible for Canadian expansion, dies
Toronto, Ontario — The American and Canadian collision repair communities are saddened to hear about the passing of Jeff Silver, who died on Friday at the age of 80. According to John Van Alstyne, CEO of I-CAR, Jeff was a pioneer for education in the collision repair industry and helped expand the company into Canada […]
Fore-cast for the Future: CREF golf fundraiser generates $100k for industry learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) raised $100,000 for students and schools at the foundation’s recent 20th annual golf fundraiser. The sold-out event was held at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes. Almost 150 sponsors and industry supports attended the event to raise money for […]
All Hands On Electric: New practical EV skills course designed by I-CAR U.S.
Chicago, Illinois- The course represents I-CAR’s continued development of its Electric Vehicle curriculum with hands-on learning and skill development. This course is hosted at the new I-CAR Chicago Technical Centre in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The course is 5 days long and is taught by I-car’s faculty of EV experts. Furthermore, the course promises to teach […]
The Deal with Data: May 24 CIECAST to focus on data sharing in collision industry
Sanford, North Carolina — The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 at 2 p.m. ET (11 am PST/1 pm CST/2 pm EST), titled “Data Sharing in the Collision Industry and Its Unintended Consequences.” The one-hour webinar will feature Pete Tagliapietra, managing director at DATATOUCH, […]
On Course for Calibration: I-CAR U.S. creates new ADAS Technician training role
Illinois, United States — Making good on a promise made in November of 2020, I-CAR has announced the creation of a brand new ADAS Technician career path for technicians interested in working toward learning the much-in-demand skillset. Speaking on behalf of I-CAR’s U.S.-based organization, CEO and president John Van Alstyne said “This new optional ADAS […]
Lab Technicians: I-CAR to open 4,400 square-metre ‘tech centre’ in Chicago area
Chicago, Illinois — Big things are on the way for autobody technicians in the Chicago-area—big things in the form of a new 48,000 square-foot technical centre, that is. The Chicago Tech Centre, operated through I-CAR, is intended to act as a hub for industry workshops and training for EVs, ADAS calibrations and several other emerging […]
Heavy Learning: HD Repair Forum announces education lineup for in-person event
Fort Worth, Texas — This year’s Heavy Duty (HD) Repair Forum will focus on the impact of new vehicle technology and prepare the heavy- and medium-duty collision repair industry for the increasing number of electrified and ADAS-equipped vehicles on the road today. It is scheduled for April 5-6 at the Hilton in Fort Worth, Texas. […]
Training Treatise: Dave Luehr talks training and skills development with I-CAR experts
Toronto, Ontario — Accredited collision repairers are becoming a rare breed these days, but detective Dave Luehr is on the case, tracking down where shops can find new talent and how to refine the skills of the staff they already have. Luehr was joined in his latest webinar by Tom McFinch and Terry Ticel from […]
Fuelling Francophone Training: I-CAR Canada announces new French Professional Development Program, coming Fall 2021
Quebec City, Quebec — I-CAR Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the new French-language Professional Development Program (PDP) in Fall 2021. The PDP includes an all-new course format based on 30 and 60-minute online courses, providing more efficient and effective training for collision repair. With this launch, Francophone technicians and shops will have […]
ELECTRIC EVALUATIONS
Andrew Shepherd gives insight on I-CAR’s new courses BY MAX REID With automakers the world over announcing wide-scale conversions of their fleets to battery-electric vehicles (EVs) and telematics systems becoming nearly commonplace, the collision repair industry is no longer simply on the verge of a technological revolution—we’re in the midst of it. That is why […]
