CIC ‘Industry Experiment’ with Opus IVS explores agreements with carriers, proper use of calibration tools

Ultimately, repairers are responsible for how a vehicle is repaired and calibrated. That was the conclusion made by Opus IVS CEO Brian Herron during an on-stage interview with Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) Executive [...]

2026-05-19T14:26:27-04:00May 19th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

RTA proponent says Texas proposed rule would give insurers control over umpire process

A proposed final rule from the Texas Department of Insurance for a right to appraisal (RTA) bill passed last year would give insurance companies control over the umpire process, ultimately stripping the bill of proponents’ [...]

2026-05-19T14:25:57-04:00May 19th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Euro NCAP reportedly says some automakers not seeking five-star safety rating

Speaking to Australian and New Zealand media, Drive reports that Euro NCAP technical director Richard Schram said some car brands are willing to accept a sub-five-star safety score. “I can’t speak about the Australian market [...]

2026-05-19T14:24:55-04:00May 19th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

AAA compares extreme temperature effects on EVs and hybrids

AAA’s latest study shows extreme temperatures reduce efficiency, range, and increase operating costs for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. Researchers tested six vehicles at cold, moderate, and hot temperatures to examine how electrified powertrains perform under non-ideal conditions. AAA says the information [...]

2026-05-18T14:29:44-04:00May 18th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Ford, Lincoln ‘mandate’ standards in updated ADAS position statement

Ford and Lincoln have released an updated ADAS position statement that uses stronger language to say that all standards in the document are mandated.  “Ford Motor Company officially mandates adherence to these standards to ensure [...]

2026-05-18T14:29:13-04:00May 18th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

State Farm details ‘A Next Gen Good Neighbor’ transformation and Human + Digital concept

State Farm CEO Jon Farney recently described the insurance company’s transformation into “A Next Gen Good Neighbor” in a recent blog.  He writes that the company’s focus remains on helping customers protect what matters most [...]

2026-05-15T08:46:22-04:00May 15th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Boyd reports all-time record Q1 earnings, effects of TCOR and repairable claims on business

Boyd Group Services, parent company of Gerber, told investors on Wednesday it recorded all-time record Q1 earnings and has completed its acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision. President and CEO Brian Kaner also reported that, based [...]

2026-05-15T08:45:52-04:00May 15th, 2026|RDN News Feed|
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