Ducker: Aluminum extrusions double, industry working to meet demand; BEVs predicted to push use further

While Ducker predicts internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will continue to be relevant through the next decade, the overall use of aluminum extrusion content on vehicles has already doubled, especially as more battery electric vehicles [...]

2023-04-25T13:36:28-04:00April 25th, 2023|RDN News Feed|

GEICO faces class action lawsuit over unpaid title and transfer fees

A U.S. District Court has granted class certification to a New Jersey woman who filed a complaint against GEICO for allegedly failing to pay the title and transfer fees for her total loss vehicle. Diane [...]

2023-04-25T13:35:57-04:00April 25th, 2023|RDN News Feed|

Texas mandatory appraisal bill pending in committee, substitute makes some headway

A Texas bill aimed at ensuring the accuracy of repair bills and the mandatory right to appraisal on insurance policies seemingly would have gained more traction if a full committee substitute had been carried forward. [...]

2023-04-21T14:59:37-04:00April 21st, 2023|RDN News Feed|

Chrysler announces ‘calm cabin package’ to support autism community

Chrysler has introduced a “calm cabin” add-on for its Pacifica models to help those with autism feel safe and comfortable while traveling. Through a new partnership with the Autism Society of America, the automaker is [...]

2023-04-21T14:58:35-04:00April 21st, 2023|RDN News Feed|

Colorado passes right to repair legislation for farmers

Colorado’s senate has passed legislation that will require agricultural equipment makers to share their repair resources with independent repairers. The Consumer Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Act, passed by lawmakers last week, will require manufacturers [...]

2023-04-20T14:16:33-04:00April 20th, 2023|RDN News Feed|

Amended Washington bill would ban use of common paint pigments in state

A bill would eliminate the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any paint and ink that contain chlorine-based pigments beginning in Jan. 1, 2025 in the State of Washington — a move that paint, coatings, and [...]

2023-04-20T14:16:01-04:00April 20th, 2023|RDN News Feed|

Allstate’s CEO received $15 million salary last year for ‘excellent’ leadership

Allstate’s top executive received $14.9 million in salary and incentives last year for delivering “excellent operating leadership in a difficult external environment,” the company said in a filing to the SEC this month. Tom Wilson [...]

2023-04-20T14:15:30-04:00April 20th, 2023|RDN News Feed|

CMT: Drivers using phone on more than half of trips, solutions to mitigate distracted driving

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT)’s “The State of Distracted Driving in 2023 & the Future of Road Safety” report found that drivers interacted with phones on nearly 58% of their trips and Vice President of Insurance [...]

2023-04-20T14:14:59-04:00April 20th, 2023|RDN News Feed|
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