I-CAR launches technology and trends course

Dec. 4, 2014
The new I-CAR course, Vehicle Technology and Trends 2015, provides a preview of the latest trends expected to impact the collision repair inter-industry.
The new I-CAR® course, Vehicle Technology and Trends 2015 (NEW15), is now available industry-wide. This course brings the excitement of the auto show to the classroom and provides a preview of the latest trends expected to impact the collision repair Inter-Industry.

Vehicle Technology and Trends 2015 provides information on upcoming vehicles and technology trends that will impact repair processes, including structural design innovations, system changes and new materials and electronics throughout new and redesigned vehicles. The course also provides a glimpse into some of the aluminum-intensive vehicles coming to market that will require new training on aluminum repair.

“I-CAR is committed to equipping the industry with training that provides the knowledge needed to perform complete, safe and quality repairs as it prepares for a ‘tsunami’ of new and advanced vehicle construction materials that promise to change the collision repair industry landscape,” stated Josh McFarlin, I-CAR Director of Curriculum & Product Development.

The Live 3-credit hour course meets training requirements for all Professional Development Program™ (PDP) roles. To learn more about the course, visit i-car.com. Registration for NEW15 is open and courses are being added to the class schedule regularly. Additional courses from the “Vehicle Technology and Trends” series, such as NEW14, are still being added to class schedules regularly as the learning content provided in NEW14 is still relevant to repairers today.

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