The Canadian CARSTAR franchise network will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Victoria, BC by hosting its annual conference. Over the course of three days, the CARSTAR team, along with professionals from across the industry, will gather to celebrate this milestone, attend informational sessions and strengthen connections with one another during events like the vendor trade show.
The SEMA Show is the world's leading automotive trade event bringing together manufacturers and buyers in the automotive aftermarket. At this much anticipated annual event, see thousands of product innovations from new and iconic exhibitors, experience the latest product and custom vehicle trends, get access to 70+ free professional skill-enhancing education sessions and make career-changing connections with peers, leaders, and celebrities.
Hosted by the Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA), the Southeast Collision Conference is back to serve repair shops in the industry. This year’s event will include a premier trade show, education opportunities, and presentations from collision industry leaders.
Dedicated to serving all those involved in the collision repair of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles, the HD Repair Forum provides attendees with a vast network of suppliers and experts, as well as information on the latest industry trends.
Providing over 40 years of automotive repair education, technology, equipment, and innovation, the NORTHEAST event returns to offer professionals the opportunity to gain industry knowledge and skills by organizing industry trainings, product demos, and an open-floor exhibition to meet hundreds of vendors to view the latest automotive performance products.
In Q4 2022, electric vehicle (EV) repairable claims frequency rose to 1.1% in the U.S. and 2.26% in Canada. Tesla continues to dominate EV market share in both countries with 76.78% in the US and 70.21% in Canada. The Ford Mustang Mach-E moved up to fourth position in U.S. EV frequency, displacing the Tesla Model X. Q4 2022 also saw the first appearance of the Hummer EV in a U.S. collision repair facility (none reported in Canada thus far) as well as the Ford F-150 Lightning EV in a Canadian repair facility following its Q3 2022 debut in U.S. auto body shops.