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CMT says automatic telematics communication ‘critical’ to driving safety

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) now offers a new way for auto insurers, automakers, rideshare, fleet, wireless, and safety companies to automatically engage with their customers through its DriveWell platform and, in the event of a [...]

2022-06-21T08:00:06-04:00June 21st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Need for sufficient ‘green energy’ poses challenge to aluminum industry

Efforts to reopen an aluminum smelter in the Pacific Northwest have run into difficulties over finding a reliable source of renewable energy to power the plant, highlighting the challenge that the aluminum industry faces as [...]

2022-06-21T07:00:05-04:00June 21st, 2022|RDN News Feed|

I-CAR now providing newly required FCA certification courses, discount on EV courses

I-CAR now provides new Vehicle and Technology Specific Training (VTST) courses — the majority of which are required for all FCA Certified Collision Care shops. I-CAR is also providing a 15% discount on EV courses [...]

2022-06-20T07:31:06-04:00June 20th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Report: Auto insurance rates expected to rise at least 4.9% in U.S. this year

Minnesota drivers are expected to experience a 14% increase in their auto insurance bills in 2022, the highest in the U.S., while Massachusetts drivers should see their premiums go down by a tenth of a [...]

2022-06-20T07:30:05-04:00June 20th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

State Farm says it will test expanded use of aftermarket parts in Texas, Oklahoma

State Farm has told its direct repair program (DRP) shops in Texas and Oklahoma that it will test the reintroduction of aftermarket bumper covers, headlamps and tail lamps when adjusting estimates and settling claims, people familiar [...]

2022-06-17T08:00:06-04:00June 17th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

NHTSA’s initial data on ADAS crashes not definitive of systems’ safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s initial round of data and reports collected through its Standing General Order (SGO) issued last year found that Level 2 (L2) advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)-equipped vehicles were [...]

2022-06-17T07:01:08-04:00June 17th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

IIHS encourages adoption of new ADAS features designed to help motorists through intersections

Older drivers could especially benefit from advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features designed to help motorists navigate intersections, according to a study released Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The study found that [...]

2022-06-17T07:00:34-04:00June 17th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

GM & Hyundai take next steps toward offering public AV ride-hailing services

General Motors and Hyundai have made recent progress in offering autonomous ride-hailing services. GM’s Cruise became the first company earlier this month to secure a permit to charge for self-driving car rides in San Francisco [...]

2022-06-17T07:00:04-04:00June 17th, 2022|RDN News Feed|

Ford recalls 2.9 million vehicles that could roll away when parked

Ford has issued a safety recall for 2.9 million vehicles over a transmission linkage issue that could allow the vehicles to roll away when parked. The recall affects the 2013-18 Ford C-Max, the 2015-18 Ford [...]

2022-06-16T08:00:36-04:00June 16th, 2022|RDN News Feed|
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