NextStar Energy’s $5-billion battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont. is ready to start production. A joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, the facility is now deemed “fully approved for safe occupancy and ready for production” despite minor work that continues. “This achievement is the direct result of a shared vision, effective partnership, and […]
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This Las Vegas networking event is popular with executives in the auto collision repair sector The MSO Symposium is an annual conference directed by many of the most experienced, high-growth executives working within the Multi-Shop Operations, or MSOs, of the automotive collision repair industry. Providing “valuable and unique perspectives” on the collision repair industry’s current state of
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On Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, BASF Coatings announced that Carlyle has signed an agreement “to acquire our business from BASF,” including all the company’s products, sites and operations. According to BASF’s Martin Beck, BASF will remain financially invested with a 40 per cent stake, which “reflects their continued confidence in our team, our performance, and
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The 2025 SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule is now available, showcasing a lineup of exclusive announcements, product launches, and vehicle unveilings from the industry’s top innovators. Nitro Circus Moto Mayhem will bring top freestyle motocross riders to the SEMA Show to push the limits with flips, jumps, and technical tricks during multiple daily performances. The 2025
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The SEMA Show, November 4-7, Las Vegas Convention Center, always brings plenty of excitement for attendees, including numerous opportunities to meet your favourite automotive celebrities and industry stars amid the vast array of iconic vehicles on the show floor. This year, the Show will again draw many famous motorsports and entertainment personalities who are all excited
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New online marketplace “empowers car enthusiasts to discover, search, and build with confidence” DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2025) – A new digital platform powered by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and SEMA Data promises to connect automotive enthusiasts and builders with products from trusted aftermarket brands. SEMA Connected is the automotive aftermarket industry’s new
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Autel announces the launch of the Autel Cloud, a comprehensive online platform that centralizes the management, storage, and sharing of diagnostic data across single and multi-shop operations. Designed to connect technicians, service writers, and front-office staff, the Autel Cloud simplifies how repair shops store, access, and collaborate on diagnostic reports, live data, digital vehicle inspections
Künzelsau, Germany, October 1, 2025—The Würth Group and Plasnomic opened a dialogue on shaping the future of plastic repairs, including a show of it interest in a nomination to the Plastic Repair Alliance Council, which now includes many of the most established players in the collision repair and aftermarket industries. “The interest and support we’ve
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2025) – Admark Automotive, an eCommerce solution provider for the automotive aftermarket industry, has announced a new partnership with SEMA Data, a provider of product data for automotive aftermarket brands and retailers. Solving a Major Industry Challenge This partnership directly addresses a key challenge faced by many SEMA Data members:
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Hamilton, ON (September 30, 2025) – The life plans of a local 18-year-old girl who was preparing to leave for college five hours away from home were put into jeopardy, after tragically losing the first car she had worked so hard to purchase in a fire. Her plans to begin post-secondary education were suddenly at
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