PPG and SEMA Make a Colorful Treat
The colors will be screaming in the PPG booth at this year’s SEMA Show.
2017 SEMA Show Preview: OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit
On Thursday, Nov. 3, SCRS encourages SEMA Show attendees interested in the future of automotive technologies and their impact on vehicle repairability to participate in the 4th annual OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit.
2017 SEMA Show Preview: Going for Broke
It’s back to the bright lights of Sin City for the SEMA Show, where there is much for collision repairers to see and learn.
Axalta Announces 2017 SEMA Show Schedule, Guest Appearances
Axalta Coating Systems has announced the program of events for its indoor booth, No. 22391, during the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Automotive Telematics Systems Revenues Expected to Reach $6.7 Billion Globally in 2023
Global revenue from automotive telematics systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 17 percent to more than $6.7 billion by the end of 2023, according to new research from business information provider IHS Markit.
Technical: Recalibrations – Are You Aiming in the Right Direction?
Scanning is about clearing a code, whereas recalibrations are about making sure everything is aimed or that all components can talk to each other when activated. Know the difference.
Certification: Not Just a Fad
The technological advancements of today’s vehicles require OE certification, so it’s not going away any time soon. In fact, it may replace the DRP model one day.
CIECA 2017: Length of Rental Not Getting Shorter Anytime Soon
The ever-increasing complexity of repair, the ongoing shortage of technicians, the resurgence of miles driven and a recent uptick in claims frequency have been pushing the nationwide length-of-rental (LOR) average higher over the past five years.
R&D on Autonomous, Connected and Electrification Technologies Creates Double-Digit Growth Opportunities
According to Frost & Sullivan, automotive manufacturers need to look beyond seeing themselves as product suppliers and focus on becoming providers of mobility services in order to thrive in a highly competitive, evolving market.
Publisher’s Perspective: These Are Exciting Times
SEMA and AAPEX are excellent examples of where to go to see the future and work your way into it.
