3M to host Chip Foose, Richard Petty and other celebrities at 2017 SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — Septemeber 24, 2017 — 3M has announced a full slate of celebrity appearances for the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place October 31 to November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Automotive legends Richard Petty and Chip Foose will join other celebrities including Charley Hutton, the Ringbrothers, KC Mathieu, Kyle Morley, […]
SEMA announces enhancements to New Products Showcase
Las Vegas, Nevada — September 14, 2017 — The SEMA Show has a lot to offer repairers, but it’s unlikely that anyone would dispute that the New Products Showcase is always one of the biggest draws. SEMA has announced a number of enhancements to the 2017 New Products Showcase, including expanded operating hours, a Buyer […]
Top customizers to feature at SEMA Battle of the Builders
Las Vegas, Nevada — September 10, 2017 — SEMA Show exhibitors enlist top vehicle builders to create custom cars and trucks that will generate worldwide attention and stand out at the show each year. More than 250 of these builders will compete in the 4th annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, with the finalists […]
SEMA Show 2017 set to heat up the desert with cool customs and new products
By Josh White Las Vegas, Nevada — September 6, 2017 — It’s just a few short weeks until the Las Vegas Convention Centre opens its doors for the 2017 SEMA Show. The annual event has a lot to offer for collision repair professionals, including educational presentations, the New Products Showcase, and over 2,400 exhibitors. The […]
OEM Summit to highlight how changing technology impacts repairers
By CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — August 31, 2017 — The upcoming SEMA Show will once again offer repairers a chance to get up close with innovators in automotive structural design and technology. The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit takes place on November 2 during the run of the 2017 SEMA Show. This year’s […]
SEMA announces casting call for 2017 Battle of the Builders
Diamond Bar, California — June 5, 2017 — SEMA has opened up a casting call for custom builders to join in the Battle of the Builders competition during the 2017 SEMA exhibition. Builders with a car or truck on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, held Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, may […]
Registration now open for 2017 SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — April 26, 2017 — Registration to attend the 2017 SEMA Show is now open at semashow.com/register. This year’s show takes place October 31 to November 3 in Las Vegas. The SEMA Show is only open to professionals. Applicants may be required to submit proof of employment in the industry. Approved attendees […]
Survey Says: CCIF most highly-valued industry event
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — February 8, 2017 — Industry-focused events provide opportunities for education, networking and much more. But which particular event provides the most value? Collision Repair magazine recently surveyed its readership to find out which events give repairers the most bang for the buck. The first question in the survey asked […]
VIDEO: Aftermarket scan tools panel discussion
Prosser, Washington — February 2, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) led several sessions with a focus on emerging trends in vehicle technology during the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at the 2016 SEMA Show. SCRS has just launched the second video capturing the discussion on scan tools. The first segment featured […]
VIDEO: Restoring vehicle functionality with scanning and diagnostics
Prosser, Washington — January 23, 2017 — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) led a number of sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show that focused on emerging trends in vehicle technology. SCRS has recently released the first of two videos that captured the discussion on Restoring Vehicle Functionality through Electronic Technology and Diagnostics. This […]
