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NHTSA starts rulemaking process that would require obvious door handles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working on rules that would require an obvious door egress system on all motor vehicles, according to documents filed in the federal registry.  A 2025 petition to [...]

2026-07-28T08:54:13-04:00July 28th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

California ‘bandit towing’ bill moves forward with auto body shops included

A bill to deter “bandit towing” has cleared the Assembly’s Judiciary Committee unanimously and is pending before the Appropriations Committee. Before the sale of a vehicle held by a towing company, impound yard, or storage [...]

2026-07-28T08:53:43-04:00July 28th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

IIHS analyzes ‘redundant’ AV crash data, determines federal reporting system needs improvement

The federal system for monitoring automated vehicles needs improvement, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Researchers found that, per vehicle miles traveled (VMT) during the study period, Waymo’s [...]

2026-07-28T08:53:12-04:00July 28th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Consumer tells CIC how repair shop transprancy provided relief following a crash

Roxanne Raffaelli watched the exchange of emails between her repair shop and her insurance company following hitting a deer with her vehicle earlier this year.  Body Builders Automotive, located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, copied Raffaelli [...]

2026-07-27T14:27:22-04:00July 27th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

CCA to hold annual fundraiser for its Tool Grant Program, registration opens Aug. 1

The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) has announced the 2026 “Speed to Succeed Fundraiser,” which will be held Oct. 17 at Trackhouse Motorplex (130 Motorplex Dr.) in Mooresville, North Carolina. The annual event combines competitive go-kart [...]

2026-07-27T14:26:52-04:00July 27th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

AkzoNobel and Axalta revise future merger governance arrangements, separate company Q2 results

AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced enhancements to proposed governance arrangements for the combined company following completion of their pending merger of equals. In June, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared effective [...]

2026-07-27T14:26:21-04:00July 27th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

SCRS announces student loan navigator benefit for members

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced during its open meeting Tuesday a student loan navigator as its newest member benefit.  Savi can be used to lower monthly payments, navigate forgiveness programs, and connect [...]

2026-07-24T14:28:53-04:00July 24th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

CIF, other industry organizations raising money for severely injured technician and family

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF), Collision Advice, and Spartan 300 Group are raising money for an Arizona collision technician and his family of five who sustained severe, life-altering injuries from a January fire at their [...]

2026-07-24T14:28:23-04:00July 24th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

BMW and MINI require OEM headlamp, windshield replacements for proper ADAS function

BMW has published new position statements outlining the use of headlamp and windshield repair and replacement parts on BMW and MINI vehicles. Specifically, the statements address potential risks and operational challenges associated with installing used [...]

2026-07-24T14:27:52-04:00July 24th, 2026|RDN News Feed|
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