Ohio Supreme Court reverses decision requiring Farmers Insurance to hand over attorney communication

The Ohio Supreme Court has reversed an appeals court decision in an alleged bad faith lawsuit that would have required Farmers Insurance to hand over a claims file, including communications involving the company and its [...]

2026-03-13T14:26:20-04:00March 13th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

State Farm denies North Carolina actual cash value suit allegations, says relief sought not justified

State Farm has denied all allegations against it in a North Carolina lawsuit regarding actual cash values (ACVs) on total loss claims, aside from confirming the nature of the collision the lead plaintiff was involved [...]

2026-03-13T14:25:50-04:00March 13th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

CNBC: Stellantis uses Toyota-backed company in Jeep hybrid SUV for North America

Stellantis is using technology from a Toyota-backed company in its Jeep hybrid SUV for North America, a CNBC report says.  The recently launched Cherokee is Jeep’s first hybrid SUV for North America, CNBC says. It [...]

2026-03-13T14:25:19-04:00March 13th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Testifiers in Maryland hearing say repairers aren’t being ‘locked out of vehicle data’

A “right to repair” bill has been introduced in the Maryland House that would require automakers to “provide certain information and tools related to the diagnosis, service, and repair of motor vehicles to certain owners [...]

2026-03-12T12:45:50-04:00March 12th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

$2 million up for grabs to public high school skilled trades programs, 700 supply kits donated to students

U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers can now apply for a portion of $2 million in cash prizes from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools to benefit their schools. The deadline to apply for this [...]

2026-03-12T12:45:19-04:00March 12th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

IIHS study provides best practices for active intelligent speed assistance (ISA) on fleets

A new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) study provides best practices for fleet operators working to implement active intelligent speed assistance (ISA) in commercial vehicles. “Many fleets have long used speed governors that prevent [...]

2026-03-12T12:44:18-04:00March 12th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Minnesota bill requires insurance to provide reasoning for denying repairs

A Minnesota bill would require insurance companies to provide written notification to consumers and, when applicable, repair facilities, when vehicle repair costs are reduced.  The bill, Senate File 2209, requires that the notification provide specific [...]

2026-03-11T14:29:50-04:00March 11th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Two men charged with drug trafficking involving shipments hidden inside auto body parts

Two men have pleaded guilty in federal court in connection with drug trafficking crimes that involved drug shipments hidden inside auto body parts, a Maryland District Attorney’s Office press release says.  Norville Clark, 56, of [...]

2026-03-11T14:29:20-04:00March 11th, 2026|RDN News Feed|

Women’s Industry Network announces Most Influential Women awards

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Most Influential Women (MIW) awards, which recognize and honor women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry. The recipients of the [...]

2026-03-11T14:28:49-04:00March 11th, 2026|RDN News Feed|
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