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’ [...]
Less than two months after GM released an updated ADAS position statement, the company has revised it to add language emphasizing the technology as a safety feature that must be restored to pre-loss condition. A [...]
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 [...]
AkzoNobel, Axalta, and BASF have provided updates to their refinish technical pages. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) shared the updates at its April open board meeting. Each company’s update is linked here, including [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) shared the updates at its April open board meeting. Each company's update is linked here ...
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 [...]
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 [...]
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation has released its 2024 Inaugural Annual Report on its first full year of operations. The foundation was founded in 2023 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to support the mission [...]
