SEMA Scholarship: SEMA to host digital marketing bootcamp Oct. 30, ahead of show opening
Las Vegas, Nevada — In a move that should appeal to the most studious of collision repair professionals, SEMA Show organizers announced Thursday that it will be kicking off its educational sessions a full day ahead of the show’s public opening on Oct. 31. Industry professionals will now have the opportunity to take part in […]
Industry Cornerstone: Registration for AAPEX 2023 opens May 1, early bird available until June 30
Las Vegas, Nevada — Start planning your costume now as registration for AAPEX 2023 opens Monday, offering the aftermarket the best excuse to be in Vegas on Halloween. Truly the hot ticket leading into a week of automotive festivities, organizers say exhibit space for this year’s AAPEX is already 95 percent sold out, so those […]
Future Figures: SEMA publishes 2023 Future Trends report
Toronto, Ontario — Proving they don’t just put on a great show in Las Vegas, the organization behind the annual SEMA show has unveiled its Future Trends report for 2023 this week, which dives deep into industry and economic outlooks, vehicle trends and lingering supply chain issues. First touching on the organization’s namesake sector, the […]
Welcome Back: Mario Dimovski becomes newest IBIS Ambassador after 12-month hiatus
London, United Kingdom — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced the appointment of Mario Dimovski as an IBIS ambassador for North America, kick-starting its 2023 schedule themed “Sustainable Strategies for Success”. The IBIS Ambassadors program is a collaboration between IBIS Worldwide and automotive collision experts, bringing fresh, innovative content and expertise to audiences […]
WHAT DID I SEMA?
A glimpse into the future Column by STEFANO LIESSI The AAPEX/SEMA Show is one of the largest automotive trade shows in the world. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nev., it consistently draws a crowd of more than 100,000 car enthusiasts and industry insiders. If we narrow in on the collision industry, I will hazard a […]
AFTERMARKET EMBASSY
SEMA’s hottest ticket drew in leading decision-makers from Canada’s aftermarket Veterans of the SEMA Show are well aware of the fact that, while the crowds of the show floor are great and exciting, and the cars and products are neat—AIA’s Canada Night is truly the place to be during the first week of November. […]
SEEN AT SEMA
The world of collision repair, all in one place The North American automotive aftermarket industry’s biggest show was back and in full form this year, as the team from Collision Repair ventured out to Las Vegas for the SEMA Show 2022, from Nov. 1 to 4. After speaking with literal hundreds of members of our […]
Satisfying Seams: Collision expert weighs in on seam sealing at SEMA education session
Toronto, Ontario — A job well done for a collision repair technician often means a repair that makes a vehicle look like it just rolled off the assembly line, and an industry expert who spoke at this year’s SEMA Show is making it his goal to help tradespeople do just that, starting seam sealers. John […]
Corporate Decision: Ford Canada withdrawing from all Canadian auto shows
Toronto, Ontario — Ford Canada will be withdrawing corporate support from all Canadian auto shows in 2023, citing a change in business strategy. “As the auto industry experiences change at a pace never seen before, Ford of Canada is transforming every part of its business,” company spokeswoman Lauren More said in an email to Automotive […]
Simpler Solutions: Mike Ramis of GFS on revamping the world of refinishing, from the SEMA Show floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair crossed paths with Mike Ramis, v-p of auto refinishing for Global Finishing Solutions, on the SEMA Show floor this year, where he delved deep into the many new and exciting pieces of technology being shown off by the company, all of which are promised to do wonders for improving […]
