About I-CAR - Current Events/News: I-CAR Press Releases: 2009 Press Release

Hoffman Estates, IL - July 8, 2009 – Collision repair professionals and insurers will have the opportunity to learn important collision repair considerations for some of the most popular vehicles on the road as well as information about emerging technology in today’s vehicles. I-CAR, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair will launch two new classes on these topics. On August 3, I-CAR will launch the Collision Repair for Select High Volume Vehicles (POP01) Live training program and on August 10, the Vehicle Technology and Trends 2010 (NEW10) Live training program will be available.

Inter-industry interest in popular vehicles and new trends continues to grow as repairers and insurers look for ways to identify and work on the vehicles of today and tomorrow.

“Keeping pace with change is important to stay competitive in today’s collision repair inter-industry,” said Jeff Peevy, I-CAR Director of Field Operations, North America. “These courses offer a comprehensive look at a variety of vehicles with special attention on future innovations that may soon become common on most vehicles and a greater understanding of newer vehicles commonly seen in collision repair facilities today in an effort to turn knowledge gained into less rework, improved cycle time, and overall greater efficiency in the workplace.”

The I-CAR Collision Repair for Select High Volume Vehicles course details:

Select high sales volume vehicles/platforms common to the North American and international markets
General repair considerations for high sales volume vehicles
Important restraint system parts, vehicle materials, mechanical and electronic systems, and general repair considerations
Personal safety precautions and equipment
Vehicle protection and repair precautions

The I-CAR Vehicle Technology and Trends 2010 course details:

Features and technologies that distinguish newer models from their predecessors
The newest technologies found on North American, Asian, and European vehicles
Outside influences that contribute to rapid changes in vehicle technology
A review of today’s trends that will become tomorrow’s standard features
A review of some of today’s newest innovations including the use of high-strength steels, hydroforming, safety features, park-assist systems, collision-avoidance systems, alternative fuel systems, and more

Registration is currently open for classes beginning in August for Collision Repair for Select High Volume Vehicles and Vehicle Technology and Trends 2010 and new classes are being added to I-CAR’s class schedule on a continuing basis. Information on classes scheduled in your area can be found on the I-CAR web site at www.i-car.com through the class search feature or by contacting I-CAR Customer Care at 800-422-7872.

		I-CAR Press Release ( 57K) in Adobe Acrobat Format

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