SEMA Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators.
Last Call for Most Influential Women Award Nominations
Nominations of women working in any segment of the collision repair industry across the U.S. and Canada are welcomed, and WIN membership is not a requirement.
Department of Transportation Recommends Updated Safety Rating System for New Vehicles
Proposed series of changes would modernize NHTSA’s current standards. Under the current program, NHTSA crash tests new vehicles and rates their ability to protect occupants in frontal, side and rollover crashes.
AkzoNobel Unveils Automotive Color Trends Guide
As well as offering a glimpse at the design direction for cars, smartphones and tablet computers, the guide also includes the company’s color of the year for those markets, “My Gold.”
AASP-MN Announces Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference
“Help – My Industry is Consolidating” and “Collision Workflow: Better Scheduling = Greater Success” are just a couple of the seminars being offered by some of the industry’s top trainers.
A Glimpse into the Future
What our business might look like in 2045 is anyone’s guess. And guess we did, starting with what Mrs. Smith’s ride might look like.
Sponsorship Spots Still Available for NABC’s Annual Golf Fundraiser
The event will be held Jan. 13, 2016, in Palm Springs, Calif., and supports NABC’s community initiatives such as Recycled Rides, First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE) and the Distracted Driving Initiative.
Cadillac to Launch Aluminum Repair Network
The Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network will ensure that authorized collision repair facilities have the required tools, equipment, processing procedures and training to properly repair the Cadillac CT6.
Publisher’s Perspective: I Still Am Amazed
Each year, I continue to watch our industry in awe. We continue to grow and have successful years as an industry, and it’s never more apparent as when we all head to Las Vegas for AAPEX and SEMA.
AAA: Drivers to Pay Lowest Thanksgiving Gas Prices Since 2008
Retail averages have fallen for 17 consecutive days, for a total savings of 15 cents per gallon, and the national average remains poised to fall below the $2 per gallon benchmark by the Christmas holiday.
