The NACE | CARS Conference and Expo is returning to the Cobo Center in Detroit this summer from July 21-25 and I-CAR, the inter-industry conference on auto collision repair, will once again have a large presence at the expo featuring daily live presentations and technical demonstrations geared toward providing the latest information, and helping drive the industry forward.

Highlights of I-CAR’s participation include:

• Daily OEM and industry thought leader feature presentations on today’s repair topics at the I-CAR Main Stage.
• Vehicles on display at the I-CAR Main Stage, including the Ford F-150, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, the GM Colorado/Canyon and the BMW i8.
• Daily live demos on current topics/materials such as aluminum welding, carbon fiber, rivet bonding and joining high-strength steels at the I-CAR Demo Zone.
• Welding destructive testing that provides the opportunity for technicians and owners to test their ability to identify good welds at the I-CAR Booth.
• The latest information and access to the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Portal also at the I-CAR Booth.
• Live I-CAR PDP classes held daily for a way to help businesses achieve Gold Class.

I-CAR’s line-up of presentations will deliver the most up-to-date information straight from the source. Kicking off the Expo on July 21 on the I-CAR Main Stage will be a presentation by I-CAR CEO and President John Van Alstyne along with Frank Laviola, Enterprise Holdings assistant vice president collision industry relations, insurance replacement division, who will share how data has proven that training improves shop performance, leading to reduced risk, profitable performance and customer loyalty. I-CAR is also providing free lunch to the first 100 audience members. Immediately following will be a press conference that is open to all attendees and will allow dedicated time for media Q&A.

“We’re excited to have an exceptional presence at NACE | CARS again this year, working closely with ASA to deliver an outstanding lineup of OEM and industry leader presentations, along with demonstrations on the latest techniques and materials used daily in performing safe and quality collision repairs,” said John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO and president. “Our footprint in Detroit will allow us to continue bringing education and knowledge to our core audiences, as well as share the proof behind the ROI of training, which I am excited to present and kick off at the expo on the I-CAR Main Stage.”

In support of I-CAR, NACE is offering Gold Class shops and Platinum individuals a 50 percent discount to attend the conference and exposition to encourage top performing shops and individuals to attend the trade show, cutting-edge training and conference sessions.

To view a full schedule of I-CAR events or for more information on I-CAR’s full education and knowledge portfolio, visit the event’s website.