This contribution marks I-CAR's 18th consecutive year of support for the foundation and brings its cumulative giving to more than $2.3 million.
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This year's Illinois pilot will serve as the foundation for a planned national rollout in the 2026–27 school year.
Members come from independent shops, MSOs, dealership collision centers, community colleges, technical institutes, insurance carriers, OEMs and technology providers.
John S. Van Alstyne has led I-CAR for 15 years and readies to hand reins to longtime I-CAR board member and collision industry veteran.
VinFast joins 37 other OEMs and insurers who also require Gold Class status for their network repair facilities.
Teamed with CREF, I-CAR plans to "quarterback" industry talent attraction marketing efforts while also helping to raise industry-wide talent.
CREF honors 21 I-CAR volunteer committees for supporting local collision school programs at regional conferences.
