Register Today: GDIS conference happening in May
Novi, Michigan — Registration is now open for the Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) conference happening Wednesday, May 22 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan– the longest running automotive conference in the world. The GDIS conference will have a full-day spread across three tracks, showcasing inventive steel applications in vehicle body architectures, steel […]
Driving Digital: Introducing AkzoNobel’s, digital Refinish+ coming to North America soon
Nashville, Tennessee — AkzoNobel has introduced Refinish+, a new digital platform designed to transform vehicle finishing businesses. Launched on Thursday, March 7 in Nashville, Tennessee, this tool aims to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability for body shops. To do this, Refinish+ aims to provide seamless access to AkzoNobel’s suite of digital tools, including […]
Viva la Vroom: Toronto’s Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports expo wows attendees once again
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair mag and our sister magazine Bodyworx Professional were at the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo this weekend, where the team had an amazing time exploring the largest Canadian show for classic cars. Hundreds of classics and customs were on display on Friday—and the show continues through the weekend. Admission […]
EV/AV Report: Electric vehicles get muscles; while Tesla fails driving tests
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Stellantis announces “the world’s first and only electric muscle car” to be built in Windsor, Ont.; while Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature fails to pass a DMV driving test. Charging Up The new electric, all-wheel drive Dodge Charger will be built in Windsor, Ont., automaker […]
Nearing Northeast: Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show scheduled for March 15 to 17
Secaucus, New Jersey — The Northeast 2024 Automotive Services Show is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 17 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The weekend event will cover a variety of industry-related presentations and topics, including the future of electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and the logistics […]