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SEMA Day Four: ADAS Repair and Gold Class Collaboration Take the Stage as the 2026 Show Closes

A new mobile ADAS calibration stand, the week's honors, and SEMA's own awards round out the show.
November 6, 2026 Jess Fritsche
Gray, blue, and white bumper covers rest on blue repair stations beneath a mezzanine at Plasnomic’s plastic repair center in Argyle, Texas.

Industry Roundup: Plasnomic's Texas Center Progresses, Champion It Forward Launches, and More

Plus, the Sulkala Family Fund seeks SkillsUSA sponsors and Crash Champions opens its ninth Michigan location.
November 6, 2026 Autobody News Staff
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PPG Refinish Sales Return to Growth as U.S. Collision Claims Decline Eases

PPG posted record third-quarter earnings per share and raised the midpoint of its full-year outlook.
November 5, 2026 Autobody News Staff
Red SEMA Show logo on a round blue sign in the foreground, with attendees walking among parked show cars, including a blue vintage sedan, outside the Las Vegas Convention Center.

SEMA Day Three: NHTSA Says Repairs Should Restore Safety Systems as Training Challenges and New Tools Fill the Floor

OEM safety expectations, hands-on training challenges, new shop tools, and industry awards shaped SEMA’s third day.
November 5, 2026 Jess Fritsche, John Yoswick, and Stacey Phillips Ronak
Danny Gredinberg, administrator of the Database Enhancement Gateway, speaks into a handheld microphone while wearing a gray DEG polo shirt.

Nearly Half of DEG Labor Time Inquiries Now Lead to Estimating Database Changes

Repeat submitters are getting included-operation errors fixed, adding up to three labor hours per correction.
November 5, 2026 John Yoswick
Crowds of attendees walk toward the Las Vegas Convention Center entrance under a large red SEMA Show sign. An “Officially SEMA Gear Licensed” merchandise trailer sits at right.

SEMA Day Two: New Calibration and Paint Tools Debut as Education Sessions Tackle Profit, Repair Plans, and Leadership

Equipment launches, education, and the Red Carpet Award winners round out SEMA's second day.
November 4, 2026 Jess Fritsche, Lisa McArdle, John Yoswick, and Stacey Phillips Ronak
A white 2026 Toyota Sienna XLE minivan, viewed from the front driver’s side, parked on a dealership lot.

Toyota Sienna Hybrid Seat Back, F-Series Tailgate Cable, and Durango Taillight Recalls

Recent filings involve SRS software, a body hardware defect, and replacement lighting parts.
November 4, 2026 Autobody News Staff
Episode graphic for The Collision Vision, powered by Autobody News, titled “The future of collision: what the next decade demands.” Host Cole Strandberg is on the left and guest Logan Martin of Mr. Dent is on the right, both shown in black-and-white headshots against a blue background.

Logan Martin Says the Next Five Years Will Separate Great Collision Shops From the Rest

Martin on shrinking claim counts, in-house calibration, marketing, apprentice investment, and the regional MSO edge.
November 4, 2026 Lisa McArdle
Attendees walk through the entrance to the New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show, framed by a mural of classic cars.

SEMA Day One: CIC Weighs Customer-Pay Growth and AI in Claims as New ADAS and Repair Tools Hit the Floor

CIC's annual Las Vegas meeting, collision product launches, and New Product Award winners marked SEMA's opening day.
November 3, 2026 Jess Fritsche and John Yoswick
Welder in a dark welding jacket, pink gloves, and auto-darkening helmet welding a metal part in a shop, with sparks flying.

Award-Winning Welding Instructor Authors Children’s Book About Trades

Jaime Shewbridge wants young readers to see the trades as a viable alternative to college.
November 3, 2026 Stacey Phillips Ronak

National Association News

WIN Scholarship Campaign Raises Almost $10,000 to Support Students
Parts Delivery Times Improve; Court Rulings, Legislation Could Have Future Effects
WIN Annual Conference Encourages Women in Collision Repair to ‘Dream Out Loud’
WIN Kicks Off Annual Sponsorship Campaign
ASE Instructor Training Conference a Huge Success 
Speakers Announced for CIECA CONNEX 2023 Conference
WIN Hosts Annual Educational Conference
ASE Education Foundation Seeking Nominations for Instructor Award
ASE Announces New EV Standards, EV Testing and Certification Program
Course Topics Announced for ASE Instructor Training Conference 

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