DRIVING TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE
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DRIVING TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE AN OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY The automotive industry has been making significant strides towards sustainability in recent years. As concerns about climate change and environmental impact continue to grow, automakers are embracing innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize resource consumption. Four areas where automotive […]
FROM PIXELS TO PAVEMENT
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The 3D in Auto Repair Task Force: Harold Sears, Jason Moseley, Mario Dimovski, Francois Minec, Daniel Wittek, Rebecca Fecteau, Dallas Martin, Steve Fletcher, Dave Hartman, Jeff Peevy, AJ Strandquist, Justin Elliot and Darren Bright. FROM PIXELS TO PAVEMENT EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF 3D PRINTING IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY By Sarah Perkins Additive manufacturing, also known […]
NEW PRODUCT PATROL
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NEW PRODUCT PATROL HOT PICKS SELECTED BY OUR EDITOR, A SEMA SHOW JUDGE One of the most captivating parts of the annual SEMA Show is witnessing all the spectacular new products being unveiled to our industry. This year, Collision Repair magazine editor, Allison Rogers was selected as one of the expert journalists behind the Global […]
THE CLIMATE—CAR COLOUR CONNECTION
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THE CLIMATE—CAR COLOUR CONNECTION BASF SAYS CAR PAINT WILL SOON ECHO SUSTAINABLE EFFORTS Each year, BASF unveils a portfolio of colours the global chemicals leader believes will one day dominate roads across the globe. This year’s collection—dubbed On Volude by BASF’s global analysis team—is designed to highlight the crossroads between human and non-human intelligence, channelling […]
DENT DEBUNKING
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DENT DEBUNKING HOW VIABLE IS PDR? By Sarah Perkins It’s no secret that electric vehicles have sparked concerns in the automotive industry when it comes to manufacturing, distribution and collision repair. From fears of electric shocks to repair preparedness, electric vehicle adoption has caused a real shockwave. One such concern that is recircuited by consumers […]
ELECTRIFYING YOUR TOOLS
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ELECTRIFYING YOUR TOOLS SIX TOOLS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EV TOOL KIT By Sarah Perkins It’s no secret that electric vehicles present a new learning curve for the automotive industry. Look at recent reports on EV adoption and repair (or even better, check out the details from Collision Repair mag’s EV Tour, supported by Fix […]
HOW-TO, ON GLUE
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HOW-TO, ON GLUE USING GLUE PULL REPAIR TO GET THE DENTS OUT By Sarah Perkins With the ever-increasing advancement of technological change within the automotive industry, and the growing advancement of parts and features within vehicles, sometimes, it’s just better to get back to basics. At least, this is what the growing trend of glue […]
WHAT MAKES A CAR?
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WHAT MAKES A CAR? EIGHT EMERGING MATERIALS YOU COULD SEE IN EVS By Allison Rogers Remember, back in 2015, when Ford swapped the F-150 to an aluminum body? It shook up the industry. Now, imagine that on a way, way larger scale. That’s what we’re in for. Electric vehicles, along with efforts in sustainability, vehicle […]
PRODUCT WATCH
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PRODUCT WATCH WE’VE PERUSED FAR AND WIDE TO BRING YOU THIS BOOK OF HOT PRODUCTS BY DARRYL SIMMONS Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to dive into the latest edition of our industry product Buyer’s Guide. With all the changes happening in our industry, we couldn’t be more excited to present this jam-packed […]
PRODUCT PRECISION
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PRODUCT PRECISION WE DON’T FOOL AROUND WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EQUIPMENT DECISIONS BY ALLISON ROGERS As I sit down to write this, I have only just returned from the spectacular SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This year was not my first time—it was my second, in fact—but it sure felt a lot different from […]