Bodyshop Magazine

CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2021 – November edition (webinar)
2021-11-25 08:00 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Webinar
This online session aims to introduce and expand the debate around sustainability, circular economy and how the green transformation will affect the automotive aftermarket in the coming decade, in the context of the recently published “Fit for 55” package and the overall  Green Deal agenda.

Autocar Business Live: Will e-fuels save the internal combustion engine?
2021-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
A virtual broadcast that will deep dive into the technology and implications of synthetic petrol with industry experts.

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo + The Battery Show (Germany)
2021-11-30 09:00 - 2021-12-02 17:00 | Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, Stuttgart, 70629, Germany
These two exhibitions focused on green technology will now be jointly staged in Stuttgart over three days in late November-early December 2021. Originally planned for October 2020, then May 2021, the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo draws manufacturers, engineers, and purchasers while the Battery Show brings together industry professionals and 350+ suppliers.

INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City 2021
2021-12-01 08:00 - 2021-12-03 17:00 | Convention Center San Luis Potosi, Blvd. Antonio Rocha Cordero #125, Desarrollo del Pedregal, San Luis, 78395
INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City is one of the leading fairs for the automotive aftermarket in Latin America. Mexico is one of the world’s most dynamic automobile markets. Showcasing industry leading products and services in the automotive aftermarket, more than 520 exhibiting companies represented 24 countries in July 2019. Some 37,000 visitors attended the show.

IAAF “Aftermarket for the future” virtual conference 2021
2021-12-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Virtual Conference 2021 will be titled Aftermarket for the Future, as the event looks to address the biggest challenges and opportunities the industry will face in the coming years.
The IAAF will once again welcome a top list of industry speakers to its annual conference this year and attendance at the event will be charged at £49+vat per company, with £5 of the fee going towards funding of UK AFCAR, a coalition set-up to lobby UK government in a post-Brexit era.

Motorcycle Live
2021-12-04 08:00 - 2021-12-12 17:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The premier motorcycle exhibition in the United Kingdom held from 4-12 December at the NEC, Birmingham.

Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport conference
2021-12-07 08:00 - 2021-12-08 17:00 | Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), 1 Birdcage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ, United Kingdom
This year’s Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport conference will focus on the internal combustion engine’s role in Net-Zero transport.

ADAS Trends: Implications for the Future of Diagnostics & Calibrations (webinar)
2021-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Topics will include:
• ADAS growth trends impacting the collision industry
• OEM ADAS developments impacting diagnostics & calibrations
• The role ADAS plays in shaping the diagnostics & calibrations workflow
• The impact of missed ADAS calibrations on the automotive industry
• How the industry can adapt to the ADAS future

Elite Body Shop Systems Made Simple webinar series (part two)
2021-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Part two of the “Elite Body Shop Systems Made Simple” is a free webinar delivered by Dave Luehr and Brent Henkle, who will attempt to show attendees not only how to create their own keys-to-key operational playbook, but also how to implement it with their team.
On the agenda in part two is:
Implementing your Playbook one step at a time.
Training and testing recommendations.
Simple auditing systems to ensure compliance.
Getting the team’s “buy-in”.
Measuring success.
Accountability and coaching.

Sensors + IoT: Auto, Mobility, Transportation - Virtual Global Event (webinar)
2021-12-08 14:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Driven by expert content, valuable peer-to-peer interactions and the best sensor, IoT and future technology and connected solutions and automated applications available – this event aims to enable connectivity, innovation and automation that would transform smart automotive, next gen mobility and intelligent transportation strategy and solutions.

Ben Ball 2021
2021-12-08 17:00 - 23:00 | Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH, United Kingdom
Returning to Camden’s Roundhouse on 8 December, the Ben Ball 2021 promises to be the stand-out event in the automotive industry calendar once again, following a break in 2020 due to Covid.
There are limited spaces and the charity advises people to book their tickets as soon as possible.

Advanced Electric Vehicles In-Depth & Diagnosis
2021-12-13 09:00 - 2021-12-15 16:30 | Technical Topics Ltd, Unit F, Thistle Park, Crossways Walk, Bridgwater, TA6 6LS
This three-day hybrid and electric vehicle diagnostic and repair training course has been designed for technicians who are already operating with a Level 3 Hybrid and EV qualification.

London EV Show 2021 (hybrid event)
2021-12-14 08:00 - 2021-12-16 17:00 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
With an aim to provide a seamless networking and business matchmaking platform for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, the London EV Show will be conducted as a hybrid event on 7-9 December.

Automechanika Dubai 2021
2021-12-14 09:00 - 2021-12-16 17:00 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Trade Centre 2, United Arab Emirates
Automechanika Dubai – originally scheduled for June 2020, then October 2020, then June 2021 – has been postponed again because of the coronavirus outbreak and will take place in December 2021. The next event will be the 18th edition of the Middle East’s largest trade fair for the regional automotive aftermarket.

POSTPONED: bodyshop Awards 2021 + 30 under 30: rising stars
2021-12-17 18:00 - 23:30 | ICC Wales, The Coldra, Catsash Road, Caerleon, Newport, Wales, NP18 1HQ, United Kingdom
The bodyshop Awards scheduled to take place on 17 December at ICC Wales have been postponed until 7 April 2022 at the same venue because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Automotive safety technologies online conference (webinar)
2022-01-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
The conference represents a unique opportunity for learning, exchanging opinions, and expanding one’s network with live presentations followed by dynamic Q&A sessions – providing the attendees with valuable insights from specialists in the sphere of automotive safety.

CLEPA Policy Event - The Sustainable Mobility Transformation (webinar)
2022-01-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, is hosting a policy event to discuss the climate crisis issue as it relates to road transportation and other important questions. The online event will showcase the results of the latest Transition Impact Study by PwC Strategy&, which assesses the impact of three different green deal scenarios on value-add and employment among automotive suppliers across Europe from 2020 to 2040.

Autosport International 2022
2022-01-13 09:00 - 2022-01-16 18:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Autosport International connects motorsport brands, experts and professionals to network, trade, discuss, explore and market their unique showpieces.

Open to trade only on Thursday and Friday it offers an unparalleled opportunity to exhibit, showcase and network with an international platform – it’s the only time in the year you’re able to reach this influential audience.

Saturday and Sunday see the show doors open to racing enthusiasts, race license holders, families and sometimes the occasional celebrity! Allowing fans of all ages to get up close and personal to cars spanning over 70 years, iconic drivers who have paved the way – plus all Saturday & Sunday tickets include access to the adrenaline-spiking Live Action Arena.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
2022-01-15 08:00 - 2022-01-16 17:00 | M&S Bank Arena, King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is going BIG in its return with more trucks than ever before. Monster Truck fans will be able to throw themselves into a fully immersive experience.

Brussels Motor Show 2022
2022-01-15 08:00 - 2022-01-23 17:00 | Brussels Exhibition Centre (Brussels Expo), Place de Belgique 1, Bruxelles, 1020, Belgium
Brussels Motor Show is an exhibition of exclusive models and ultra-fast racing cars in the most sumptuous and exclusive exhibition place. Admire the most exclusive cars with an interactive guided tour Get the most out of your visit to the Dream Cars expo with an interactive guided tour through 40 exclusive car stands.

Approaches and tools to better match supply with customer demand (webinar)
2022-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
An online-hosted event exploring the different approaches and tools to better match supply with customer demand in automotive.
ICDP is an international research-based organisation focused on automotive distribution.

Automotive World 2022 (Japan)
2022-01-19 08:00 - 2022-01-21 17:00 | Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake 3 - Chrome 11-1, Tokyo, Koto, 135 0063, Japan
Advanced automotive and technology show Automotive World is a combination of exhibitions & conferences covering important topics in the automotive industry such as automotive electronics, connected car, autonomous driving, EV/HV/FCV, lightweight, processing technology and MaaS. Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers visit the exhibition to find suppliers and partners.

Aftermarket projection update (webinar)
2022-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
A virtual event that will go into detail of the automotive aftermarket and projections for the year ahead (2022).
ICDP is an international research-based organisation focused on automotive distribution.

ICPMCPS 2022: International Conference on Parking Management and Car Parking Systems (webinar)
2022-01-21 08:00 - 2022-01-22 17:00 | Webinar
International Conference on Parking Management and Car Parking Systems aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Parking Management and Car Parking Systems. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Parking Management and Car Parking Systems

VDA - Product Safety & Conformity Representative (webinar)
2022-01-24 13:00 - 2022-01-27 17:00 | Webinar
The focus is on the communication of expert knowledge that enables the participants to handle their everyday work more professionally and in a more targeted fashion as prospective or existing product safety representatives. The responsibilities in the whole supply chain from development through manufacture and use up to the end of intended use are dealt with. After an introduction to the topic the organisation of product integrity, product integrity in the product life cycle, guidance for product nonconformities and examples for tools and methods are discussed.

Level 3 Electric Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement Course
2022-01-25 09:00 - 2022-01-26 16:00 | North London Garages, 39 Woodall Road, Enfield, EN3 4LQ
2-day course assessment including registration and online test from awarding body Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

CIECAST: 2022 and the New Norm in the Collision Industry (webinar)
2022-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar 2022 and the New Norm in the Collision Industry is scheduled for Thursday, January 27. The one-hour webinar will feature Susanna Gotsch, senior director, industry analyst, for CCC Intelligent Solutions.
During the live broadcast on January 27, Gotsch will discuss the changes that have impacted the collision industry since the pandemic and what they may mean in 2022 and beyond.

SMMT: Automotive Industry Priorities 2022
2022-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
SMMT’s chief executive, Mike Hawes, will discuss the industry’s priorities for 2022 and outline the SMMT business plan and priorities in responding to some of the key issues we expect in the forthcoming year. Topics will include the political and economic landscape, Brexit, Covid, trade and investment, industry and environmental challenges, technology and the changing shape of industry, as well as business development opportunities.

SMMT: Cyber security for automotive SMEs
2022-02-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Webinar
A representative from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK’s technical authority for cyber threats, will discuss the measures SMEs in the automotive sector can take to boost their cyber resilience, including the range of resources offered by the NCSC.

CANCELLED: CCIF Toronto 2022
2022-02-03 08:00 - 2022-02-04 17:00 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON, M9W 1J3, Canada
CCIF Toronto for 2022 has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Covid restrictions.
