Battle of the Builders
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — November 12, 2018 —Kyle Tucker and his 1969 Chevy Camaro took home first place in this year’s fifth annual SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Tucker’s 69 Camaro, which was sponsored by exhibitor ARP, was one of four finalists; beating out Eddie Pettus and his 1932 Willys aircraft refuelling […]
Enterprise addresses the concern of transparency with connected vehicles
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 12, 2018 — During a panel discussion at SEMA 2018, a major operator of car rental agencies made a point to highlight the importance of collaboration and technology-neutral standards across the industry, and how they are essential for achieving the benefits of connected vehicles. The panel discussion, “The Future […]
More SEMA award winners
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — November 6, 2018 — Ford Motors took home three of the five vehicle of the year awards yesterday, as SEMA revealed the results from several of their 2018 competitions. The American company claimed the top prize in the category of car of the year, truck of the year and sport […]
SEMA 2018 wraps up
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2018 — What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas but not when it comes to the SEMA show. Collision Repair has a recap of events at the four-day tradeshow. Thousands of members from the automotive industry roamed around the show floor to network and look at the many […]
Can you believe this?! – November 1, 2018
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — November 1, 2018 — This week, Collision Repair has some pretty unbelievable news stories to share with you, starting with an innovative truck on display at SEMA that makes pizzas, a sinkhole that swallowed a Toronto transit vehicle, and much much more! Pizza Making Machine Pizza Hut has […]
More SEMA highlights – day two
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 31, 2018 — The opening day of SEMA wrapped up with the Automotive Industry Association of Canada’s (AIA) annual gathering of the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry. Canadian flags were hanging at Las Vegas’s Caesars Palace for Canada Night and Collision Repair was in attendance. Canada Night draws more than 1,000 […]
Chief to sell Celette equipment in Canada
By CRM staff Las Vegas, NV — October. 30, 2018 — Distributors of Chief products are now able to offer Celette’s full line of OEM-approved collision repair and measuring systems in Canada. The distribution deal applies to most of North America, South America and China, the two leading collision repair equipment manufacturers announced at the SEMA […]
New product awards announced at SEMA
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — October 30, 2018 — This year’s annual SEMA trade show in Las Vegas kicked off today at 9 a.m. with an influx of visitors to booths on the show floor as well as the announcement of this year’s new product award winners. These awards are given to the most innovative […]
Car-O-Liner offer special giveaway at SEMA 2018
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — October 29, 2018 — Car-O-Liner will be offering a special promotion at this year’s SEMA show between October, 30 and November, 2. Customers who sign up and order one of the ‘Get Started’ packages will be eligible to receive a Hex Microlithium Cordless Screwdriver Kit, valued at over $389, for […]
BASF announces repair shop seminars at upcoming SEMA show
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — September 27, 2018 — As the collision industry takes a shift, it’s important for experts to be prepared for the changes they might have to deal with. This year at the SEMA show, you can expect the BASF Refinish Automotive Coatings to present two educational sessions. The […]
