Apprentice Numbers are Up, But…
There is a first year boom in apprenticeships, but more is needed
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FutureTech Studio Looks at Tomorrow’s Aftermarket Today
The FutureTech Studio has been drawing attendees at the SEMA Show to learn about what tomorrow’s aftermarket technology is going to look like. Exploring the four core themes of mobility: fuels, drivetrains, technology and manufacturing, the booth located in the Central Hall of the show in Las Vegas, Nev. had something for everyone, from multi-million-dollar
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SEMA Honors the Best and Brightest in the Industry Tonight
The biggest names in the automotive aftermarket will be gathering for the sold-out 2025 SEMA Industry Honors tonight. Held at the BleauLive Theater at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Nev., the popular industry event will celebrate categories from Content Creator of the Year to Person of the Year. The evening begins with a reception mixer sponsored
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Battle of the Builders Highlights Day 3 at SEMA Show
As SEMA enters its third day, the 2025 Battle of the Builders Top 4 will be announced at the Battle of the Builders Stage in the North Hall Booth #10168 today, at 3:30 p.m. PST. Presented by Mothers Polish competition, these builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated “extreme talent, creativity, and craftsmanship
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PPG Sets Paint Stirring Guinness World Record at SEMA
PPG set a Guinness World Record title for the largest simultaneous paint stirring challenge during a customer event at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. More than 275 participants stirred paint together – underlining the manual effort still common in collision repair – before PPG unveiled its new SEM Mix’n’Shake automated stirring solution.
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Ontario Reopens EV ChargeON Program
Ontario has opened the latest round for applications to the EV ChargeON program, which supports the installation of electric vehicle charges across that province for the public. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has made available $66 million to expand the network, designed to encourage the switch to electric vehicles. The program accepts applications from businesses,
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Boyd Group Services Closes US$897 Million Bought Deal
Boyd Group Services (BGSI) has announced the closing of a US$897 million bought deal public offering of common shares in Canada and the United States, representing the initial public offering in the United States, as part of its acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center. BGSI intends to use the net proceeds to partially fund the
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Remembering the Co-Founder of CARSTAR
Larry Jefferies, the co-founder of CARSTAR Canada, has died at the age of 80. As co-founder of CARSTAR Canada, he played a pioneering role in transforming the Canadian collision repair industry. With a deep understanding of the business and a vision for collaboration, he helped build a national network that fostered cooperation, innovation, and shared
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UAP Completes Acquisition of Benson Group
UAP Inc. has announced that it has acquired The Benson Group and its 85 locations in Ontario and Quebec. “We are delighted to officially welcome The Benson Group, one of Ontario and Quebec’s most respected distributors, into the UAP family,” said Alain Masse, President, North America Automotive of Genuine Parts Company, the parent company of
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SEMA CEO, FIA President Discuss Mobility and Safety
The 2025 SEMA Show begins with two heavyweights hosting a Q&A, as the presidents of SEMA and the FIA discuss their new partnership and how it will shape mobility and safety policy. SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola and Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) President Mohammed Ben Sulayem will discuss a range of topics, including the new
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