SEMA 2022
The SEMA trade show provides attendees with the opportunity to see thousands of the latest automotive performance products from hundreds of exhibitors, to discover the newest vehicle trends in the industry, and to develop various skills by attending any of the 70+ free educational sessions hosted by top industry professionals!
Auto Glass Week
This year’s Auto Glass Week is in San Antonio, Texas, inviting industry leaders to come participate in this educational event.
CARSTAR National Conference
The CARSTAR National Conference 2022 is an event hosted by North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities.
Charged for Success: Understanding EV Trends and Their Impact
June 29, 2022
1 MIN READSales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 85 percent in 2021 while sales of light-duty vehicles increased by just 3 percent over the same period.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2022
May 23, 2022
10 MIN READThe first quarter of 2022 saw average Length of Rental (LOR) for collision replacement-related rentals increase 4.9 days when compared to 2021. This nearly five-day increase continues the trend of unprecedented industry increases, including an almost four (3.9) day increase in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Episode 7: Painting a New Picture: Automotive Coatings and Their Impact on Repair
April 28, 2022
Think that paint color doesn’t affect a vehicle’s performance and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? Think again! Jeff Wildman, manager of OEM and industry relations at BASF, joins host Ryan Mandell to discuss the latest trends in automotive coatings, how they impact collision repair and why OEM procedures are critical—especially when it comes to paint.
HD Repair Forum
The HD Repair Forum is dedicated to serving those involved in the collision repair work of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles.