California homeowners allege fraud, negligence and bad faith in separate suits against State Farm, USAA and AAA

In recent weeks, California homeowners have filed individual suits against State Farm, USAA, and AAA for alleged widespread fraud, negligence, and bad faith regarding coverages following the Los Angeles County wildfires.  Each of the suits [...]

2025-06-18T15:00:40-04:00June 18th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

LexisNexis: Collision severity and frequency trending down, insurance market softening

In 2024, collision severity declined by 2.5% year-over-year (YoY) while property damage severity increased by 2.5%, and bodily injury severity jumped 9.2%, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. LexisNexis also predicts that initial indications are rate [...]

2025-06-18T15:00:09-04:00June 18th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Subaru approves Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS for dealer and collision network

Subaru has approved Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS for its U.S. dealer and collision network, according to a Hunter Engineering press release.  Hunter Engineering worked directly with Subaru of America, Subaru of Japan, and Lyasaka Ltd [...]

2025-06-18T14:59:39-04:00June 18th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Bankrate article gives consumers clearer picture of how insurers are increasing short payments for collision repair

A recent Bankrate article written for consumers outlines how insurance companies are increasingly refusing OEM collision repairs.  “Imagine you get into a car accident: You dust yourself off, check the damage, maybe snap a picture [...]

2025-06-17T07:37:28-04:00June 17th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

More than a third of auto insurance policyholders say they’re unsatisfied with their companies

J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Auto Insurance Study shows that 38% of policyholders aren’t satisfied with their insurance companies, making them “exceedingly less likely” to renew their policies and more likely to shop around for a [...]

2025-06-17T07:36:58-04:00June 17th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

Hyundai Mobis develops autonomous rear-end collision prevention technology

Hyundai Mobis has unveiled defensive driving technology that it says can prevent rear-end collisions. Rear-side radars and front cameras with driving control technology detect approaching vehicles from behind and predict their movements to move the [...]

2025-06-17T07:36:27-04:00June 17th, 2025|RDN News Feed|

SCRS Raises Concerns Over I-CAR Governance After Executive Director Deemed Ineligible …

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) on June 13 issued a press release containing an open letter to its members and collision repair ...

2025-06-17T07:35:53-04:00June 17th, 2025|SCRS News Feed|

UPDATE SCRS claims I-CAR bylaw changes ‘formalize exclusion’ of certain collision repair

I-CAR has proposed amendments to its bylaws — changes that the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) says marginalize the opportunity for ...

2025-06-17T07:35:22-04:00June 17th, 2025|SCRS News Feed|

Estimating Tip – CCC – R1234yf Labor Update – Society of Collision Repair Specialists

MOTOR has made updates to vehicle chapters utilizing R1234yf refrigerant. Labor time to evacuate and recharge has been updated to 1.7 from 1.4 hrs ...

2025-06-17T07:34:52-04:00June 17th, 2025|SCRS News Feed|

SCRS Quick Tip: Organizing Clips & Fasteners – Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Keeping clips and hardware organized in a collision repair business isn't just about tidiness—it's essential for quality repairs and efficiency.

2025-06-17T07:34:21-04:00June 17th, 2025|SCRS News Feed|
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