Day One: I-CAR Live From The 2023 SEMA Show

Day one of the numerous I-CAR and SCRS interviews and presentations at the 2023 SEMA Show.

Check out the recap from day one and rest of the week on the I-CAR Live from the 2023 SEMA Show page.

I-CAR and SCRS discussed topics from EV to ADAS.





Live Interview: Iwata - Series 2

  • Iwata - Josh Culver
  • I-CAR - Jason Black

Live Interview: Redline Detection - Confirming EV Safety in Collision Repair

  • Redline Detection - Chuck Kindade
  • I-CAR - Joel Dufkis

Panel Discussion: SCRS - Damage Consulting: Creating a Repair Plan vs. an Estimate

  • SCRS - Ron Reichen
  • SCRS - Barry Dorn
  • SCRS - Michael Giarrizzo
  • SCRS - Rob Grieve

Live Interview: Spanesi - Measuring and Anchoring for Repair Planning

  • DEG - Danny Gredinberg
  • Spanesi - Tim Morgan

Panel Discussion: I-CAR - Tune the Welder and Welder

  • I-CAR - Brian Wasson

Live Interview: John Bean - Getting the Job Done Right

  • John Bean - Chris Sobieski
  • I-CAR - Scott VanHulle

Panel Discussion: Rivian

  • Rivian - Dan Black
  • I-CAR - Scott VanHulle

Live Interview: Hunter Engineering - Collision Alignment & ADAS Calibration

  • Hunter Engineering - Steve Dawson
  • I-CAR - Scott VanHulle

Panel Discussion: Nissan

  • Nissan - Dan Dent
  • I-CAR - Scott VanHulles
  • Repairer Driven News: Rivian Updates Door Handle Procedure Sunday, 4 February 2035

    Repairer Driven News (RDN) released an article featuring an updated Rivian procedure.

  • 2025 SkillsUSA National Competition Results Monday, 30 June 2025

    The 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place on June 26, 2025. Every year I-CAR sends volunteers (virtually in 2021) to judge the collision repair technology competition....

  • Ford/Lincoln Rocker Panel Reinforcement Sectioning Friday, 27 June 2025

    We are often asked, “Can I section this panel?” Let’s take a look at Ford/Lincoln vehicles and sectioning the rocker panel reinforcement.

  • Back-To-Basics: Backside Panel Refinish And Edging Thursday, 26 June 2025

    Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When repairing and refinishing, you might need to refinish the panel's backside and edges.

  • Hyundai Position Statement: Pre- And Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE Monday, 23 June 2025

    Hyundai released an updated position statement relating to pre- and post-repair system scanning.

  • App-Based Connected Services Considerations Tuesday, 17 June 2025

    Have you had an experience where the vehicle notified the owner that it was being moved while it was in your repair facility? App-based connected services are available from many vehicle makers and...

  • Digital Key Considerations Tuesday, 17 June 2025

    The intermingling of technology and automobiles continues, with digital key offerings from most vehicle makers. Digital keys utilize smartphone technology to expand vehicle access and owner...

  • Back-To-Basics: Tire Tread Pattern Wednesday, 11 June 2025

    Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. Let’s see how to identify tire tread patterns and their repair considerations.

  • Corrosion Protection Guidelines: Ford/Lincoln - UPDATE Tuesday, 10 June 2025

    A key factor in collision repair is making long-lasting repairs. When a vehicle is repaired, many areas of corrosion protection are disturbed. This creates corrosion hot spots that, left untreated,...

  • Rivian Restraints Wiring Thursday, 5 June 2025

    The question is often asked, "Can supplemental restraints system wiring be repaired?" The answer is: it depends on the vehicle maker. Let's take a look at Rivian's position on this subject.