I-CAR Press Room : 2022
Jaguar Land Rover Joins I-CAR® Sustaining Partner Program
I-CAR® (the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) today announced that Jaguar Land Rover has joined I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner™ Program, designed to fund the various initiatives that drive I-CAR’s vision that every person in the collision repair industry has the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete, safe and quality repairs for the ultimate benefit of the consumer.
I-CAR® Announces New Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 Course
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced open enrollment of its new Vehicle Technology and Trends 2023 course.
I-CAR® Board of Directors Recognizes Three Industry Leaders for Their Exceptional Service
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, recognized three industry leaders for their outstanding service to I-CAR and the inter-industry during this year’s SEMA Show.
I-CAR® Receives Recognition for New Hands-On Skills Training in EV and ADAS
A panel of international media judges has awarded I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, a prestigious SEMA Global Media Award in recognition of its new Electric Vehicle (EV) Hands-On Skills Development course.
I-CAR® Presents Two Prestigious Annual Awards for Exceptional Contributions to the Collision Repair Industry
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced the 2021 recipients of its annual Jeff Silver and Russ Verona I-CAR Awards that recognize one individual and one collision repair shop for advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry. The Awards were presented at SEMA 2022 in Las Vegas.
I-CAR® Rolls Toward SEMA 2022 by Announcing Over 24 Additional Free Presentations and Hands-on Stage Demonstrations
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry on Auto Collision Repair, continues to announce their series of new presentation topics for SEMA 2022 show attendees, offering a variety of classroom and stage demonstrations to increase collision repair industry knowledge and skills at the annual Las Vegas convention, to be held
Honda And I-CAR® Broaden Training Partnership with Duo of Courses for 2022 Honda HR-V
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced expanded collaboration with Honda to bolster its technical training programming with the development and delivery of two new online courses specifically designed for repair of the 2022 Honda HR-V.
I-CAR® Announces Variety of On-Site Educational Opportunities for 2022 SEMA Show
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry on Auto Collision Repair, announced that it will offer a variety of classroom opportunities to increase collision repair industry knowledge and skills for attendees of the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 1-4.
I-CAR® Opens Registration for Static Adas Calibration 3-Day Hands-On Skills Development™ Course
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, recently opened registration for the newly launched Static ADAS Calibration 3-Day Hands-On Skills Development™ course led exclusively by the technical experts at I-CAR’s new state-of-the-art Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
I-CAR® Celebrates Grand Opening of Chicago Technical Center, Debuting World-class, Mission-centric Facility Supporting the Evolving Technical Challenges the Inter-industry is Facing
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, marked the official opening of its new Chicago Technical Center (CTC) today, the most recent symbol of I-CAR’s neutral, mission-centric work and purpose, and our commitment to technical leadership on behalf of the industry.
I-CAR® Announces Paul Krauss, EVP, Caliber Collision Centers, as Newly-elected Member of I-CAR Board of Directors
I-CAR® Board of Directors today announced the election of Paul Krauss, Executive Vice President of Caliber Collision Centers, to serve a three-year term filling the Board’s open Large MSO Collision Repair seat.
I-CAR® Announces Expansive, Integrated and Collaborative Initiative to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage
Teamed with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) and expectantly other like-minded Industry Partners, I-CAR plans to quarterback industry talent attraction marketing efforts while also helping to raise our industry-wide “talent game."
I-CAR® Opens Registration for New 'Industry First', 5-day Electric Vehicle Hands-on Skills Course
As the automotive industry ramps up its commitment to Electric and Hybrid vehicles, I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, continues to expand its leading Electric Vehicle curriculum with a first-ever, 5-Day Electric Vehicle (EV) Hands-On Skills Development course.
Stellantis Selects I-CAR® to Provide Delivery of New Specialized Training Courses to Collision Network
Stellantis North America has announced that I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, will provide and manage a portfolio of new Vehicle and Technology Specific Training courses (VTST), six of which will be required for all FCA Certified Collision Care shops, along with two recommended optional courses.
I-CAR® Celebrates National Safety Month by Offering Discounted Package of Online EV Courses During Month of June
In recognition of National Safety Month, I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced a special discount throughout June on a package of eight, online Electric Vehicle (EV) courses.
I-CAR® Opens Online Nominations for Respected Industry Awards
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, is pleased to announce online nominations are now open for its two top industry awards for performance year 2021. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to advancing technical education and professionalism in the collision repair industry; the Russ Verona Memorial Award and the Jeff Silver Award.
I-CAR® Names Scott Kaboos to New OEM Technical Lead Role
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced the addition of Scott Kaboos, a 20-year industry veteran, to the newly created position of Principal, OEM Technical Lead.
I-CAR® Announces Creation of New Optional ADAS Technician Role for Collision Repair Professionals
I-CAR®, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, today announced the creation of a new, optional ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) career path for collision repair professionals.
I-CAR® Announces Achievement of Accreditation From the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
I-CAR® (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) announced today that it has been awarded achievement of accreditation by IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).
Chicago Technical Center Takes Shape as I-CAR® Continues to Develop World-class, Mission-centric Facility for the Inter-industry
As construction of the 48,000 sq. ft. Chicago Technical Center (CTC) in Vernon Hills moves forward, another tangible symbol of I-CAR’s 43-year-old mission is unfolding for the collision repair inter-industry, explained I-CAR CEO & President John Van Alstyne.