The theme of this year’s CIECA CONNEX Conference is “The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles: Collision Industry Impacts”. Participants will gather to hear presentations on the latest technologies and their impact on the collision sector, tour the Toyota Texas manufacturing facility and Experience Center, and take advantage of networking opportunities.
Mitchell is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 event.
Claims frequency for repairable, collision-damaged battery electric vehicles (BEVs) fell for the first time in the U.S.—dropping to 2.92% last quarter, a decrease of 7%. This decline coincided with a 6.3% reduction in new BEV purchases compared to Q2 2024 despite record-breaking sales earlier in the year. Consumer demand is being tested as federal tax incentives are set to expire in September while discounts for electrified options reached an all-time high of nearly $8,500 per automobile by the end of the quarter.
Simplicity Car Care will host its annual conference, bringing together members from more than 100 locations across Canada.
The SEMA Show returns as the automotive aftermarket industry's premier event, bringing together thousands of manufacturers, buyers, and enthusiasts
Rivian will host its annual Third-Party Collision and Service Summit, bringing together partners and members of its certified repair network.
Industry stakeholders will gather at the 2025 CIECA CONNEX Conference, themed "Insights to Innovation: The Future of Collision Industry Technology.
CARSTAR Canada will host its 2025 Annual Conference, themed "RISE," bringing together franchise partners and vendors for three days focused on oper